AGP Executive Report
Last update: a few seconds agoEducation & Access: Benin reopened schools nationwide on Monday, 14 September, as security improves and tuition fees were waived for the affected levels, bringing classrooms back to life from the north to the coast. Road Travel Disruption: Benin-Asaba Expressway works are set to accelerate after the rainy season, but the BAECC is asking motorists and communities for patience while reconstruction keeps traffic moving. Visa Rules for Travelers: The EU published a Schengen list showing citizens of 51 African countries—including Benin—must secure a Schengen visa in advance to visit any of the 29 Schengen states. Healthcare Tourism & Capacity: Benin opened the Centre Hospitalier International de Calavi (CHIC), a 434-bed international-standard hospital with advanced services like MRI, CT, radiotherapy and cancer care, aimed at reducing the need for patients to travel abroad. Cross-Border Trade Ease: Nigeria and Benin Customs plan to link systems at the Sèmè-Kraké One-Stop Border Post for real-time data sharing to cut border delays for goods and travelers. Sports (Regional Youth): WAFU-B selected referees for the U17 Girls tournament in Yamoussoukro, while Nigeria’s Flamingos arrived in Abidjan en route to the event.
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