The report said trade between the two regions remains modest and heavily concentrated.
Mr Yemina highlighted the bank’s role in supporting Benin’s textile industry.
The AfDB President, Dr Sidi Ould Tah, described transparency as essential to delivering Africa’s development priorities, building trust and strengthening accountability.
West African countries have adopted the Freetown Declaration, outlining actions to expand youth employment and accelerate inclusive economic transformation across the subregion.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the results of the United States midterm elections would usher in a new era in world relations.
More than 29 million voters are registered, but the last municipal elections in 2021 drew fewer than half of them to the polls, with turnout at just 46 per cent.
Three Nigerian nationals have been arrested by the police in Ghana over alleged robberies targeting bank customers in Kumasi and its environs.
Mr Dieye is the leader and chief architect of the alleged conspiracy. He was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, wire fraud and identity theft.
The $690 million facility was designed to help African countries address the growing impacts of climate change.
Mr Falala described borrowing costs as a major burden for African economies.
