General News of Friday, 1 September 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comFive nationals from across the West African subregion have been banned from entering the Republic of Niger according to a report by a Beninese news portal. 24heures Au Benin reported that nationals from Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Benin and Ivory Coast were affected by the measure imposed by the military junta in Niamey. "The putschists have prohibited entry into Nigerien territory to nationals of 05 West African countries. Nationals of the affected nations who tried entering Niger "have been repatriated for a few days after police checks," they added. Benin shares a border with Niger as does Burkina Faso and Niger.

Source: GhanaWeb September 01, 2023 17:37 UTC