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Benin–Sahel Diplomacy: Benin’s newly sworn-in President Romuald Wadagni has kicked off foreign travel with visits to Niger and Burkina Faso, signaling a possible reset with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) after years of strained ties. Regional Security: Nigeria and Benin forces repelled a terrorist ambush in Niger State and detonated multiple IEDs, while also arresting a suspected terrorist informant. Humanitarian/Crime Crackdown: Nigeria’s NSCDC says it dismantled a cross-border human trafficking syndicate in Lagos, rescuing 24 victims (including a toddler) and arresting suspects linked to Togo, Benin Republic and Ghana. Governance & Courts: Edo State announced Justice Mary Nekpen Asemota’s swearing-in as Acting President of the Edo State Customary Court of Appeal on June 8. Culture & Tourism: In Ouidah, China-backed works aim to turn the former slave port into a waterfront tourism hub, linking the “Slave Route” to new development. Tech/Disinformation: Nigeria’s IGP crack team reportedly arrested the originator of a fake “Tinubu voice” audio in Benin City.

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May 30, 2026

University of Benin conference awards French-language scholarship and research

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May 22, 2026

Whitepaper to examine Ghana opposition’s role in democratic resilience

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May 13, 2026

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May 4, 2026

Senzaa lands three major 2026 festival slots across West Africa

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May 30, 2026

University of Benin Hosts 6th Biennial International Conference on Franco-Nigerian Literature, Language and Culture

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Apr. 14, 2026

Benin’s Hounkpe Concedes Defeat in Presidential Election

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Benin's Vote Count Phase Underway

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Benin Heads to Polls to Elect New President

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