NIGER-BENIN MEGA PIPELINE APPROVED

They say money talks. And despite their major political differences, Niger and Benin look set to complete Africa’s longest oil pipeline and cash in.
The West African neighbours have been at odds since the coup in Niamey overthrew a pro-French and Benin-friendly president.
But not even that and threats of an invasion could derail the mega project, which promises to transform their economies.
A decision on the money?