Benin Blocks China’s First Crude Oil Shipment from Niger Amid Border Tensions 

China’s first imports of crude oil from Niger’s military junta arrived in Benin in three vessels but were prevented by the authorities from docking at the port. 

Benin’s President, Patrice Talon, justified the action in a statement, arguing that Niger could not view his country as an enemy and still expects the country’s oil to cross Benin territory.

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