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COVID creates economic concerns during Benin presidential election

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COVID creates economic concerns during Benin presidential election

COVID creates economic concerns during Benin presidential election

Benin is a maritime hub for many West African countries like Niger, Burkina Faso and Chad.

A substantial part of its revenue comes from cargos of cars.

But exports have slowed down in the last year.


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