World Trade Organization

Trade in urea and phosphate fertilizers has been severely disrupted by the conflict in the Persian Gulf, according to data analysed by the WTO Secretariat.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Benin’s presidential contender Paul Hounkpe has conceded defeat following preliminary indications from Sunday’s election, acknowledging that his rival, Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, is leading in the early vote count.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Vote tallying is now underway in Benin following the close of polling stations Sunday in the country's first-round presidential election, as reported by correspondents on the ground in Cotonou, the West African nation's economic hub....

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Voters across Benin streamed to polling stations Sunday to cast ballots in a presidential race that analysts have already characterized as having a "foregone outcome," with the ruling coalition's candidate widely expected to emerge...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Voters in Benin are casting ballots on Sunday in a presidential election widely described by analysts as having a largely predetermined outcome, according to reports.

World Trade Organization

LDC services trade At the meeting of the WTO Sub-Committee on LDCs held on 6 July, members looked at the important role domestic reforms can play in unlocking opportunities for LDCs in services trade.