Benin: Wadagni expected in Senegal, Mali and Guinea-Bissau as part of his tour – La Nouvelle Tribune

Author: Gildas AmoussouPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Benin

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Benin: Wadagni expected in Senegal, Mali and Guinea-Bissau as part of his tour – La Nouvelle Tribune

Beninese President Romuald Wadagni begins a diplomatic tour on June 9, 2026, to Senegal, Mali, and Guinea-Bissau. The visits aim to bolster economic and commercial cooperation within UEMOA and address regional security issues. This tour follows previous trips to Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Togo, and Ivory Coast.

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