AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoECOWAS Justice Appointments: The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has sworn in five new judges, including Désiré Henri Aihou of Benin, as Bassirou Faye urged impartiality and protection of citizens’ rights. Benin Growth Outlook: The World Bank forecasts Benin’s economy to grow 7.8% in 2026, citing reforms, infrastructure, market integration and private investment, while WAEMU growth is expected to slow to 5.6%. Cotonou Port Momentum: Cotonou’s cargo volume jumped from 9.6m tonnes (2024) to 14.7m (2025), with rising transit from Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Chad strengthening Benin’s role as a regional logistics hub. Made-in-Benin Cotton Push: A Parakou-based fashion entrepreneur highlights how “Made in Benin” tags and local textile production aim to keep more cotton value at home. Regional Business/Policy Signals: BCEAO has authorized 175 institutions for West Africa’s interoperable instant payments system, supporting faster digital transactions across the region. Sports-Linked Business Buzz: Messi’s farewell match vs Benin is driving major ticketing and media attention, with reports of inflated resale prices sparking public anger.
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