AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoBenin-Nigeria Diplomacy: Benin’s newly sworn-in President Romuald Wadagni met Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu in Lagos for talks on trade, energy, maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, and ECOWAS—highlighting Benin’s growing exports to Nigeria and cooperation like the Sèmè-Kraké border post. First Foreign Reset: Wadagni also made Niger his first foreign stop, signaling a possible thaw after years of strained ties following Niger’s 2023 coup. Digital Transformation Push: Korea’s foreign minister held talks with Benin and other African counterparts in Seoul, focusing on expanding cooperation across economy, defense, maritime security, and development. Clean Mobility Investment: Spiro secured $215M equity funding to expand electric motorcycle battery-swapping and EV infrastructure across African markets, including Benin. Online Security Debate: Nigeria’s Tinubu aide Dada Olusegun accused comedian Nasboi of spreading fear with a viral “terrorist” video, saying it was linked to Benin rather than Nigeria. US Deportations: The US confirmed deportation of 355 people from West Africa, including 1 Beninese national, with names and photos released.
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