AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPower & Infrastructure: TCN says a 24-year-old was caught removing cables from its 330kV Benin switchyard, warning that vandalism threatens electricity supply. Separately, the government blamed gas shortages, maintenance and low water levels for outages; Benin Disco received 264MW on Nov. 5. Transport Links: Contractors have resumed Benin–Sapele Road work after heavy rains halted construction. Traders say the poor road had made it harder for customers to reach their shops. Ports & Trade: Cotonou’s representative returned from a global cities gathering in Ningbo interested in adapting the port’s automation. The Cotonou port authority is also expected to receive more than 13bn FCFA in EBRD financing for modernization. Clean Energy: Axian secured financing for a 62MW solar portfolio in Benin, adding to efforts to expand power generation. Investment: Benin is set to establish a 100bn FCFA industrial development fund, while a recent report places it among Africa’s leading startup funding destinations in 2026.
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