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.

AfDB backs Benin capital markets fund

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

Nairobi hosts Kenya’s biggest investment conference this week

Burundi joins Eritrea, Sudan, Uganda, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Rwanda, Malawi, Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros,…

Nigeria draws $2.6bn in mining FDI, eyes Africa corridors

Nigeria has attracted over $2.6 billion in mining FDI in two and a half years…

World Bank approves $240m to protect West Africa’s coastline

The World Bank has approved $240 million for WACA+, a new coastal protection and blue…

South Africa ranked among world’s most polite nations

A global Remitly survey has placed South Africa in the top 10 most polite nations…