Authorities in Benin and Nigeria this week announced plans for a joint security operation to combat terrorist groups along their shared border. It comes amid an increase in jihadist attacks, which have spread further afield to coastal states like Benin, Togo and Côte d'Ivoire, prompting countries to seek cross-border cooperation.
High-ranking military officials in charge of counterterrorism operations in Benin and Nigeria met in Cotonou on 27 February to discuss future cooperation, alongside French representatives.
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