“If Niamey agrees to collaborate, the boats will be able to embark”

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At the pipeline terminal station in Sémé-Kraké, Nigerien oil is prohibited from exporting. The decision was taken on Monday May 6, 2024 by the Beninese authorities due to the continued closure of the borders on the Niger side. According to President Patrice Talon who spoke on RFI this Wednesday, May 8, 2024, Benin cannot continue to collaborate with Niger as long as the new Nigerien authorities continue to designate Benin as their enemy. “We cannot be seen as enemies and want our collaboration and our resources. If tomorrow Niamey agrees to collaborate, the boats will be able to take on board Nigerien oil,” he said. Indeed, relations remain tense between the two countries since the coup d’état of July 26 which brought General Tiani to power. Patrice Talon says he is concerned about this situation. But, even more, he cannot understand the allegations of the military in power who believe that foreign troops are at the Beninese borders to attack Niger. “I am saddened by the tense relations between Niger and Benin, two friendly and brotherly countries,” he laments before denouncing that “Taking Benin as an enemy country and spreading the fact that it has massed foreign troops in its borders to attack Niger is totally ridiculous. “.

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