AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Inclusion: Benin is among five finalists for a Digital@UNGA award, recognised for its GIGA project connecting schools to the internet. 2027 Budget: The government’s 4,757 billion FCFA draft budget is 14.7% larger than the revised 2026 plan, with growth targeted at 7.5% and the deficit at 2.8% of GDP. Football: Benin lost 3-0 to Argentina in Lionel Messi’s final international match. Coach Gernot Rohr said security blocked his players from meeting Messi and swapping shirts after the game. Cultural Heritage: Benin has asked France to return 35 more cultural objects, renewing debate over restitution. Energy: WAPCo met media representatives in Cotonou to discuss gas supply and its network connection to the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone.
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