West Africa
Security issues in Pendjari curtail Lionel Talon's tourism ambitions

Lionel Talon, son of Beninese president Patrice Talon.
Lionel Talon, son of Beninese president Patrice Talon. © Presidency of the Republic of Benin
A few months ago, the son of the Beninese president embarked on the renovation of Pendjari Safari Lodge, but business there is likely to a take a nosedive following a deadly attack perpetrated on 6 January in the national park. [...]
Published on 13.01.2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes
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