From Benin to China: Unraveling the Fascinating Journey of Steve Amoussou’s International Connection
- On the front page of the newspapers published this November 4, the 7th China International Import Exhibition.
- For the newspaper, this international fair which opens tomorrow will attract thousands of exhibitors and visitors from all walks of life.
- That is why, according to the emblem of the day, Benin's participation in this event is an opportunity to promote local products.
Hello everyone! On the front page of the newspapers published this November 4, the 7th China International Import Exhibition. “Made in Benin” under the spotlight in Shanghai.
This is the headline from Fraternité this Monday. For the newspaper, this international fair which opens tomorrow will attract thousands of exhibitors and visitors from all walks of life. It is an essential exhibition for countries wishing to promote their products in a growing market.
That is why, according to the emblem of the day, Benin’s participation in this event is an opportunity to promote local products. The daily offers a zoom on the 8 Beninese exhibitors expected in China.
The specialist newspaper “L’economist du Bénin” adds that sugar loaf pineapple, cashew kernels as well as honey and shea products will be displayed on stands dedicated to Benin. Bilateral trade is a good thing for Benin, whose economy is doing quite well. This is the director of the Africa department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) who says this on the front page of Bénin Intelligent. The newspaper followed the audience that the head of state gave to Abebe Aemro Selassie. The macroeconomic framework is stable, despite all the difficulties in the region, sustaining the Patrice Talon force.
It is a satisfaction that the IMF gives to Benin, the comments of La Nation which nevertheless indicate the need to continue investing to create jobs according to the head of the African IMF. Before this statement, several international rating companies had already praised the performance of the Beninese economy, recalling the public service on a daily basis.
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What is also welcomed in the press this Monday is the judgment of the Beninese kidnappers Steve Amoussou who was kidnapped in Lomé on August 12, 2024. Togo has spoken out on the situation and aligns itself with the judgment of CRIET, informing Nord Sud daily. The newspaper followed an interview with the Secretary General of the Togolese government who suggested legally, that we do not judge the same facts twice. Since the Beninese State has handled the case and convicted some accused, we cannot arrest them and try them again for the same facts,” explained Christian Eninam Trimua. He notes, however, that the people who were not tried continue to be concerned about the arrest warrant issued by Togo, according to L’Evénement Précis.
Justice always at the end, with the telegram showing in the header that Olivier Boko and Oswald Homéky will take the matter to the supreme court. This, after refusing their request for temporary release, according to the newspaper. This request relates to the order issued on October 1, 2024 by the judge of liberty and custody, which issues a warrant of extradition against the two main defendants in the file “Case of Attempted coup d’état”, he said Djakpata.