This file photo taken on April 18, 2016 shows Benin president Patrice Talon, who is tapping China to complete construction of a railway in his country. Photo: AFP This file photo taken on April 18, 2016 shows Benin president Patrice Talon, who is tapping China to complete construction of a railway in his country. Photo: AFP
This file photo taken on April 18, 2016 shows Benin president Patrice Talon, who is tapping China to complete construction of a railway in his country. Photo: AFP
World /  Africa

Benin president taps China for controversial railway - dismissing bids by local and French companies

Topic |   Africa
Agence France-Presse
Agence France-Presse

Updated: 5:45am, 23 Mar, 2018

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This file photo taken on April 18, 2016 shows Benin president Patrice Talon, who is tapping China to complete construction of a railway in his country. Photo: AFP This file photo taken on April 18, 2016 shows Benin president Patrice Talon, who is tapping China to complete construction of a railway in his country. Photo: AFP
This file photo taken on April 18, 2016 shows Benin president Patrice Talon, who is tapping China to complete construction of a railway in his country. Photo: AFP
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