So as it stands right now, Benin has halted the export of oil from Niger through its port, according to President Patrice Talon, the head of state of Benin. This decision however comes as a response to Niger's border closure to Beninois goods, with Talon demanding the normalization of relations before crude shipments can resume. It is important to note that this move could potentially derail Niger's plan to export oil from its Agadem oilfield under a $400 million agreement with China National Petroleum Corp CNPC. Following is the English version of what he had to say regarding this. Let’s listen to it together and have a chat in the comments section.
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9 май 2024