Benin authorities open investigation after nine people abducted by pirates

Benin authorities have opened an investigation after pirates abducted nine people from a Norwegian-flagged boat off the coast of the West African nation, the port of Cotonou said. The pirates boarded the vessel, which is owned by Norwegian shipping firm J.J. Ugland, while it was at anchor on Saturday off the coast. All those on […]

Benin modernizing its port to overtake Togo, Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana in the sector

Benin is making efforts in re-investing in its major port in its capital Cotonou.The change had been slow but consistence over the past several years aimed at making the harbour competitive. The 300 hectare transit port is in a highly competitive sector and region, especially with the overall growth of trade in West Africa. Port […]