AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRoad Safety: Benin’s National Assembly has adopted a new Road Code, tightening penalties for speeding and making drug-impaired driving a criminal offence. Helmets and seatbelts will be compulsory, with a points-based licence planned. Rural Jobs: Benin and IFAD signed a $37.1 million deal to train young people and support agricultural businesses, reaching an estimated 50,000 rural households. Business Finance: The central bank has approved Benin’s SME guarantee fund, designed to help small firms secure loans. Trade: Benin and the UAE signed a trade pact covering about 97% of current bilateral trade; the UAE forecasts its exports to Benin could rise by more than $1 billion by 2033. Maritime Cooperation: Seven Ghanaian fishermen rescued near Grand-Popo after drifting into Beninese waters have returned home, following a joint operation involving Benin, Togo and Ghana. Digital Security: Benin’s data protection chief is urging African regulators to coordinate cybersecurity rules and better protect sensitive information. Parliament: The Senate is due to begin its first ordinary session on October 28, with 21 days of discussions planned.
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