Benin has summoned Niger's chargé d'affaires following accusations by Niger's military leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, that Benin serves as a 'rear base for terrorists seeking to destabilize Niger Republic'. Benin's foreign ministry dismissed the claims as baseless and reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue and collaboration. This comes after Nigeria also rejected similar allegations made by Niger's junta.
Benin Republic has summoned a Nigerien diplomat following accusations by Abdourahamane Tchiani, Niger Republic’s military leader, that neighbouring countries are supporting terrorism in West Africa.
In a televised address, Tchiani alleged that Benin serves as a “rear base for terrorists seeking to destabilise Niger Republic”. Benin’s foreign ministry dismissed the claims as baseless and announced the summoning of Niger’s chargé d’affaires“Due to the unfounded accusations made against our country, the chargee d’affaires of Niger has been summoned,” the statement reads.“Benin remains committed to dialogue and fraternal collaboration between the two nations.”NIGERIA REJECTS SIMILAR ALLEGATIONSThe development follows a similar response from Nigeria, which has also refuted allegations made by Niger’s junta.
Tchiani accused France of negotiating with terrorist groups in Nigeria, including Boko Haram, to destabilise Niger Republic. He also alleged that France made a “substantial payment” to President Bola Tinubu to establish a military base in Nigeria.
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