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Benin

Benin Targets FCFA 2.65 Trillion Revenues in 2026

Benin’s 2026 budget projects FCFA 2.65tn revenue (+8% y/y). Growth 5.5%, inflation 3%, deficit ≈3% of GDP. Fiscal reforms, VAT digitisation, and IMF-backed discipline keep WAEMU targets intact as Eurobond yields stay near 7.4%.

Analysis & Research

Rhythm to Revenue: SIMA 2025 Investment Frontier

Francophone Africa’s music industry is moving from culture to capital. With SIMA 2025 in Benin, revenues above US$110m and 22.6% growth, the sector is emerging as a frontier asset. From catalog buys to royalty-backed debt, music is now an investable opportunity.