Benin’s Port of Cotonou Turns to Burkina Faso After 52% Cargo Jump
Benin's Port of Cotonou handled 14.7 million tonnes in 2025, up 52%. Burkina Faso is now a key market, while...
October 6, 2026Section
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Benin Financing Deal Raises US$563 Million From Banks
Benin financing deal: international banks provide US$563 million over 12 years, backed by an African Development Fund guarantee and second-loss...
October 5, 2026
Benin Explained: Wadagni’s New Era, the Cotonou Port Boom and the Jihadist North
Benin explained: President Wadagni’s seven-year term, 8.1% growth, a US$24.6 billion economy, the Cotonou port, cotton and the jihadist threat...
September 26, 2026
Wadagni Wins Benin With 94 Percent as Investors Weigh Cotonou Trade and Jihadist Costs
Benin economy enters the post-Talon era as Wadagni's win keeps Cotonou's corridor role intact. What investors should watch in the...
June 8, 2026