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Benin's president urges renewal of ties with coup-hit Niger
Benin's president urges renewal of ties with coup-hit Niger
Economy
by  AFP

Benin President Patrice Talon on Thursday called for relations to be swiftly re-established between his country and neighbouring Niger, which is now controlled by military rulers after a coup. In his annual address to the nation before parliament, Talon expressed the "wish to see relations between Benin and the countries where coups have happened quickly re-established".

Turkey's central bank delivers smaller rate hike
Turkey's central bank delivers smaller rate hike
Economy
by  AFP

Turkey's central bank announced a smaller interest rate hike than in previous months on Thursday, signalling it is nearing the end of its monetary tightening as it battles double-digit inflation. This compares to five-point hikes in previous months.