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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Airtel Africa profit triples to $813m as data beats voice

Airtel Africa reported FY2026 profit after tax of $813 million, up 147%, on revenue of…

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Safaricom FY2026: record KSh80bn dividend, profit up 67%

Safaricom posted group net income of KSh99.7 billion for FY2026, up 67%, and declared a…

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South Africa unemployment hits 32.7% as 345,000 jobs lost

South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 32.7% in Q1 2026 from 31.4% in Q4 2025…

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Dangote picks Mombasa for $17bn East Africa refinery

Aliko Dangote told the Financial Times he is leaning toward Mombasa over Tanzania's Tanga for…