Benin News News Benin » Economy: Despite Benin's economic boom, poverty persists
Voters will head to the polls on April 12 in Benin to select a new president against a backdrop of a booming economy, but not everyone is benefitting from it--many are struggling to cope with the ...
News Benin » Economy: World Bank, Benin Launch First 10-Year Partnership, Target $2.6 Billion
Benin and the World Bank Group launched their first 10-year partnership framework, expected to mobilize more than $2.6 billion between 2027 and 2036 The plan prioritizes job creation and private ...
News Benin » Economy: Benin: Climate Adaptation Efforts Necessary for Sustainable and Resilient Growth
COTONOU, May 13, 2024 – According to the second edition of the Benin Economic Update Report, achieving sustainable and resilient economic growth in the coming decades will depend on efforts to adapt ...
News Benin » Economy: Benin's new president focuses on economic prosperity
Benin's new president promised to ensure citizens benefitted from the growing strength of the economy. Romauld Wadagni, 49, was sworn in on Sunday, having previously served as finance minister under ...
News Benin » Economy: Benin holds presidential election with finance minister favored to succeed Talon
COTONOU, Benin (AP) — The polls have closed in Benin where voters cast their ballots on Sunday to choose a successor to President Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after a decade in power, leaving a ...
News Benin » Economy: Benin president names new government of technocrats
COTONOU, June 18 (Reuters) - Benin President Thomas Boni Yayi has named a new government of mostly technocrats following the victory of his ruling coalition in March 31 parliamentary elections. Yayi, ...