The governments of Benin and Niger have announced their backing of Chinese involvement in the Niamey-Cotonou railway link between Benin and Niger.
Benin has called on Petrolin and Bollore to withdraw their involvement in the project, to make room for Chinese investment. The project has been stalled due to controversy around the project award.
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December 21, 2015
Construction halted for Niamey-Parakou railway link
Bollore Group, the construction contractor for the 600-km Niamey-Parakou railway link in Benin and Niger, has halted the works due to an order issued in late November by a court in Benin. The dispute...
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December 21, 2015
Construction halted for Niamey-Parakou railway link
Bollore Group, the construction contractor for the 600-km Niamey-Parakou railway link in Benin and Niger, has halted the works due to an order issued in late November by a court in Benin. The dispute...
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August 18, 2015
Bolloré signs agreements for Niamey-Cotonou railway
Bolloré Group, the Government of Niger and the Government of Benin have signed concession agreements for the operation and infrastructure construction fpr the binational Niamey-Cotonou railway...
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August 18, 2015
Bolloré signs agreements for Niamey-Cotonou railway
Bolloré Group, the Government of Niger and the Government of Benin have signed concession agreements for the operation and infrastructure construction fpr the binational Niamey-Cotonou railway...
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March 20, 2015
Start of construction for Cotonou - Parakou rail line
The governments of Niger and Benin have officially launched the upgrade for the 437km Cotonou - Parakou line, as part of the US$1.6 billion Niamey-Cotonou binational railway line project. The&n...
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