MIGA partnered with Societe Generale, HSBC, and the West African Development Bank to channel €506 million in guarantees toward projects that strengthen resilience against climate risks in eight countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo.
World Bank Group
Benin has multiple food insecurity risk factors, as it is considered a lower-middle income country, with a population growth projection of 88%, and a moderate drought risk (Supplementary Fig. 4 c).
Nature
Another risk stems from the terrain of the long Nigeria-Benin border, which is favorable to militants given the large stretches of forest that can serve as a geographic bridge between northern and southern Nigeria.
Combating Terrorism Center at West Point
Monsoon-affected regions-think China, India, and West Africa (including Niger and Benin) - are particularly at risk.
Futura-Sciences
Benin received its share of 12 vehicles last month, while Cote d'Ivoire will get 12 and Ghana 14.
defenceWeb
Benin will see up to 16.2% maximum rice production reduction due to drought by mid-century.
Nature
Another threat emanating from Benin's Sahelian neighbours is the spillover of militant Islamist groups into northern Benin in recent years.
Africa Center
Import-dependent economies - such as Benin and Zambia in Africa and Bangladesh and Thailand in Asia - could face some of the biggest shocks.
Insurance Journal
By embracing technology, streamlining processes and enhancing local participation, Benin is ready to unlock its land potential, attract investment and empower its citizens.
GIM International
Al Qaeda's Sahelian affiliate uses Togo as a buffer zone and transit route for activities in Benin and Burkina Faso, which has limited it to a low-level, cross-border threat in Togo.
Institute for the Study of War
ECOWAS could hope that if its military intervention came under intense fire and ended up stuck, the Western countries could not afford the souring of relations with Nigeria, Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, and Benin, and would provide some weapons, planning, air power, or other assistance.
Brookings
Attacks have included assaults on army bases and villages, reflecting the deepening insecurity that now spills into neighbouring coastal states such as Benin and threatens areas near Senegal.
THE VIYUG
While in Africa and SEA, coastal Ghana, Benin, Togo, Nigeria and Greater Sunda islands will emerge as the potential sources of carbon in future.
Nature
