Benin's Decision to Close Borders with Niger Affects...
International News
August 10, 2023
Following the coup in Niger, Benin, a vital trade gateway for Niger, took the decision to shut its land borders with its neighbouring country in accordance with ECOWAS sanctions. This move, aimed at addressing the military junta, is now having consequences on trade and income-generation for the West African port nation. The closure of borders is explored further in this report by CGTN's Najma Abdirizak.