Title: Benin denies the construction of a French military base on its territory
Introduction :
In an official press release, the deputy secretary general and spokesperson for the Beninese government, Wilfried Léandre Houngbedji, formally denied the information published by the Nigerien site Mourya Niger. The latter claimed that Benin was building a French military base on its territory. The Beninese government declared that this was false information and that there was no military agreement between the two countries to this effect.
The denial of the Beninese government:
According to Wilfried Léandre Houngbedji, there is no military base under construction in Benin and no military agreement with France provides for the installation of such a base. He describes the information reported by Mourya Niger as “delusions”. The Beninese government insists that there are no plans to welcome foreign troops on its territory.
The end of the instructors’ mission:
Furthermore, the press release specifies that the foreign instructors deployed in Kandi, in the north of the country, completed their mission six months ago and left Benin. There is therefore no longer any foreign military presence in this region.
False information relayed by the media:
This case highlights the importance of the role of the media in the dissemination of information. The Mourya Niger site published this false information on the construction of a French military base in Benin, which sparked reactions and questions. It is essential for media outlets to verify their sources and ensure the reliability of information before publishing it.
Conclusion :
The Beninese government has firmly denied reports that a French military base is being built on its territory. He emphasizes that there is no military agreement in this sense and that there are no plans to welcome foreign troops. This case highlights the importance of verifying sources for the media and also reminds us of the importance of transparency in government communication.