AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoInfrastructure: Benin secured €306.89 million from the Islamic Development Bank for upgrades to the Godomey–Ouidah–Hillacondji road, aimed at cutting travel times and strengthening trade along the Abidjan–Lagos corridor. Japan also added 10.8 billion FCFA for the second phase of Cotonou’s Vêdoko interchange, bringing announced project funding to 26.228 billion FCFA. Agriculture: The IsDB is providing a further €19.17 million for legume-based farming to improve soil fertility, food security and climate resilience. Energy and SMEs: Germany announced an additional €15 million for a solar component at Nangbéto hydroelectric plant, SME support and women entrepreneurs. Oil: Government spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji said reports of an imminent 250,000-barrel crude shipment are unconfirmed; he said Benin secured the maximum 15% royalty allowed under current rules. Flooding: Ouémé River waters have submerged homes and farmland in parts of Adjohoun, disrupted travel and forced a school in Dannou to suspend classes.
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