Niger Benin13 Feb 2024 10:36
If the borders between Niger and Benin re-open in the next few weeks as the article below illudes too, I would want Savannah to be quick to start a work programme in Niger for Q2 2024.
https://cadreco.media/article/848/reouverture-prochaine-des-frontieres-beninniger-lideal-pour-leconomie-nationale
In response to the coup d'état that occurred in Niger on July 26, 2023, Benin closed its border with its neighbor, in accordance with sanctions measures taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Niger also subsequently closed its border with Benin.
But the disadvantages of the application of ECOWAS sanctions against Niger have not spared Benin. Serious economic consequences have been recorded. Port revenues have fallen considerably. Beninese transport traders have seen their income-generating activities suspended. There was gnashing of teeth among the truckers. The president of the union of transporters and importers of Benin, Rabiou Garba, deplored the fact that more than 500 trucks were blocked in a park with a capacity of 200 trucks in Malanville, a Beninese town on the border with Niger. Which makes this park inaccessible to other trucks arriving there. “So backordered goods. Billions of CFA francs are at stake,” he complained.
Five months after the ECOWAS sanctions applied against Niger, Benin lifted the suspension of imports of goods transiting to Niger. This news came a few days after the President of the Republic expressed his desire to “rapidly restore relations” between the two neighboring countries. But Nigerien leaders remained adamant for a return to better feelings between Benin and their country.
However, faced with the enormous repercussions of this situation on the Beninese economy, the President of the Republic of Benin, Patrice Talon still plans to restore the good atmosphere, particularly economic, which linked the two countries. Thus, during the press conference on Thursday, February 8, Patrice Talon gave assurances regarding the very soon opening of the borders between Benin and Niger. “If all goes well, by next week or in the weeks to come, the borders between the two states will be open for the happiness of nationals of the two countries,” he said. This measure would be ideal for the national economy, by revitalizing the revenues of the Autonomous Port of Cotonou and promoting the resumption of suspended activities. The people of Niger will also be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Because the disadvantages are also visible in this Sahelian country.
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