The movement of goods from Benin remains challenging due to the continued closure of borders on the Niger side.

Despite the recent decision by ECOWAS to lift sanctions against Niamey, this development, perceived by some as a non-event, has not fully satisfied traders.

While some view the lifting of sanctions as a non-event, traders express dissatisfaction, demanding the immediate reopening of borders even though sanctions have been lifted.

Augustine Kollie with more details in this report by Mourtala Zoubéirou in Niamey.