The Beninese and Nigerien population are suffering from the economic toll the closure has taken.
Originally published on Global Voices
Trucks headed for Niger wait at the closed Niger-Benin border in Malanville, Benin in August, 2023. The trucks, carrying aid, food and industrial equipment, were barred from crossing the border to Niger. Screenshot Tv5monde YouTube chanel
A diplomatic crisis fueled by political tension between Niger and Benin is hampering economic activity in both countries.