Benin’s 2027 budget tops 4.7 trillion FCFA: key impacts revealed

Budget 2027: Benin’s new 4.75 trillion FCFA financial plan The Beninese government has finalized a record budget for 2027, presenting a 4.75 trillion FCFA ($7.9 billion) plan to parliament. This…

Benin’s 2027 budget hits 4.76 trillion FCFA amid growth and social push

Benin has submitted its 2027 draft finance law to parliament, setting a record budget of 4,757.029 billion FCFA. This marks a 14.7% increase from the 2026 revised budget of 4,148.357…

Cotonou port delivers record 36-72 hour container turnaround amid West African gridlock

As West African ports grapple with crippling congestion, the port of Cotonou stands out with a game-changing container retrieval time of just 36 to 72 hours. While neighboring hubs struggle…

Bénin’s judge sworn into ECOWAS court: a strategic move for West African justice

The swearing-in ceremony in Abuja on October 6, 2026, marked a pivotal moment for West African justice. Doctor Désiré Henri Aihou took the oath as Benin’s judge on the ECOWAS…

Bénin’s judge sworn into ECOWAS court: a strategic move for West African justice

The swearing-in ceremony in Abuja on October 6, 2026, marked a pivotal moment for West African justice. Doctor Désiré Henri Aihou took the oath as Benin’s judge on the ECOWAS…

Algérie and Niger activate trans-Saharan fiber optic link at Assamaka: a new digital era dawns for the Sahel

Assamaka becomes the gateway for a digital corridor connecting Algeria and Niger The trans-Saharan fiber optic link between Algeria and Niger is now operational at Assamaka, a strategic border crossing…

Benin’s economic growth forecast: 7.7% GDP expansion by 2027 amid regional stability

The West African nation of Benin is poised to defy regional economic headwinds with a projected 7.7% GDP growth rate for 2027, according to the latest multilateral assessments. This forward-looking…