Benin in the Spotlight: Unveiling the Future of the Niger Basin at the 43rd Ordinary Session
Benin to Host 43rd Ordinary Session of Niger Basin Authority
The government of Benin has made several key decisions on behalf of the country, including the authorization of the 43rd ordinary session of the Niger Basin Authority (ABN) to be held in Cotonou on November 22, 2024. This decision was made during the weekly council of ministers on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, under the chairmanship of the Head of State, Mr. Patrice Talon.
The Niger River basin is a vital and complex asset for West and Central Africa, home to approximately 100 million people. As the third-longest river on the continent, spanning 4,200 kilometers, it traverses nine countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria.
These nine countries will convene in Cotonou to discuss pressing issues related to the development of the Niger basin, highlighting the importance of regional cooperation and collaboration in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by this critical resource.
About the Niger Basin Authority
The Niger Basin Authority (ABN) is a regional organization that brings together the nine countries through which the Niger River flows. The ABN works to promote sustainable development, environmental protection, and cooperation among its member states, with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of the people living in the Niger basin.