Benin

Benin is one of West Africa’s most stable democracies and an increasingly important transit economy for landlocked neighbours. Africaspoint covers Benin’s agricultural sector, port development in Cotonou, governance, and the economic reforms positioning this small coastal nation as a growing regional player.

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Benin votes as Wadagni set to succeed Talon

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Benin's April 12 presidential election closed with Romuald Wadagni, finance minister and Talon's endorsed successor, widely expected to win after…

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AfDB backs Benin capital markets fund

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The African Development Bank has signed a $330,000 grant with the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations du Bénin to build…

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Endeavour Mining posts record $880m EBITDA

Endeavour Mining, West Africa's largest gold producer, reported record adjusted EBITDA of $880 million for…

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Africa’s $164bn wealth funds eye mining

Africa's sovereign wealth funds now hold combined assets exceeding $164 billion and are being deployed…

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Abiy unveils Addis Ababa’s riverside makeover

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Entoto-Kebena River and Riverside Development Project in Addis Ababa…

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EU’s steel tariff hits South Africa

The EU's new steel import framework took effect July 1, imposing annual quotas with a…