# African regional border governance and cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/african-regional-border-governance-and-cooperation > Updated: 2026-08-31T17:53:19.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has advocated for increased regional cooperation to manage security and socio-economic threats across African borders, including terrorism, smuggling, and irregular migration. NBC Director-General Adamu Adaji stated that unilateral responses are ineffective against these trans-boundary challenges and called for evidence-based policies that balance sovereignty with regional integration. In line with these themes of regional stability and mobility, Burkina Faso has proposed bilateral talks with Nigeria to reset diplomatic ties following the exit of several Sahelian states from ECOWAS. Meanwhile, discussions in Benin have focused on enhancing cross-border cooperation and mobility between Benin and Nigeria, specifically exploring lagoon navigation to facilitate commercial exchange. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Burkina Faso and Nigeria seek to reset ties amid regional mobility discussions Burkina Faso has proposed bilateral talks with Nigeria to reset ties following regional tensions, while officials in Benin are exploring lagoon-based mobility to enhance Benin-Nigeria cross-border trade. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burkina-faso-and-nigeria-seek-to-reset-ties-amid-regional-mobility-discussions ### 2026-08-26: National Boundary Commission calls for regional cooperation on African borders Nigeria’s National Boundary Commission is calling for stronger regional cooperation to combat terrorism, smuggling, and irregular migration across Africa’s interconnected borderlands. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-boundary-commission-calls-for-regional-cooperation-on-african-borders --- Cite as: African regional border governance and cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/african-regional-border-governance-and-cooperation