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Ayan Datta
Benin-Niger: Benin detains five Nigeriens, bilateral row escalates
On 9 June, according to Africanews, Benin arrested five Nigerien nationals and accused them of entering the Seme port illegally. Benin claimed that two of the detained were agents of Niger’s military government using fake documents. Niger countered the accusations. It said that Benin kidnapped staff of its oil company who were at the port to witness a shipment being loaded. The incident was part of a large bilateral dispute between the two countries over oil shipments and borders. (“From oil to arrests: Niger-Benin row escalates,” Africanews, 9 June 2024)
Ghana: Civil society demonstrations in Accra over power shortages
On 9 June, according to Africanews, a massive demonstration gathered in Ghana’s capital, Accra, to demand an end to power shortages in the country. The demonstration was led by civil society groups, entertainers and business owners. (“Hundreds rally in Ghana over power outages,” Africanews, 9 June 2024)