Benin, Niger
Benin Unblocks Niger Oil Shipments After Chinese Intervention
Benin’s government agreed to unblock oil exports from neighboring Niger after officials from China National Petroleum Corp. intervened in a dispute between the two countries.
Benin gives green light for Niger's oil exports to China
Benin was blocking a pipeline exporting crude oil from Niger to China. Now the trade dispute appears to have been resolved with China's mediation. Benin's concession was a decisive step towards resolving a trade conflict between the West African neighbors that threatened to cause significant economic damage to both countries.
Niger PM says Benin's oil export blockade violates accords
Niger's Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine said on Saturday that Benin's blockade of Niger's oil exports, imposed in response to a border closure, violated trade agreements between the two countries and with Niger's Chinese partners.
Niger Junta Escalates Benin Border Spat Blocking Chinese Oil Exports
The prime minister of Niger said neighboring Benin had violated trade agreements between the two nations and Niger’s Chinese partner by blocking crude shipments from Benin.
Nigeriens Oppose Govt’s Plan To Reopen Border With Benin
Nigeriens living in Gaya, a city near the border with Benin and Nigeria, on Tuesday came together to protest and urge the the Nigerien Government not to reopen their border with Benin Republic. They offered their congratulations to the CNSP and expressed their full support for the government’s decision to keep the border with Benin closed.
Benin provisionally reverses ban on oil exports from Niger
Benin has provisionally reversed its decision to block exports of crude oil from Niger via its port and agreed to hold a meeting between the two countries, the West African nation's mines minister said on Wednesday.
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Republic of Benin to join other African countries granting citizenship to third-generation descendants from Haiti, Brazil, others
The Beninese parliament is considering a draft law that proposes citizenship by descent to third-generation African ...
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Benin and AfDB launch project to boost Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries
Recognizing the sector's untapped potential, the government in 2016 designated fisheries and aquaculture as key drivers of ...
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Looted ancestral stools returned by German government, presented to Oba of Benin
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has taken custody of two looted royal stools from the ...
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2026 WCQ: Onyeka may miss Super Eagles clash with South Africa, Benin
Brentford Midfielder, Frank Onyeka could be left out of Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South ...
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Elated Oba of Benin dances as Germany returns stolen artefacts
The artefacts, among others, were looted by the British when they invaded the Benin palace in 1897. “NCMM will join hands ...
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WAFU Zone B U17 Championship: Benin to taste Starlets’ venom
Ghana's emphatic 5-1 victory over Côte d'Ivoire last Wednesday has set the stage for their promising campaign in Group A of ...
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Benin Allows Niger To Export Crude, Overcoming A Dispute
Benin will allow exports of Nigerien oil through its port of Seme, Benin’s government said on Wednesday, resolving a tense standoff between the West African neighbours. Land-locked Niger last ...
KS2 History: The story of the Benin bronzes
A young boy, Ibi, shows us how the trading civilisation of Benin created their famous bronzes. Relevant for teaching History ...