The South China Morning Post published on 13 July 2024 an article titled "As Crises Hit Plagued Niger-Benin Oil Pipeline, It May Be Up to China to End the Deadlock" by Jevans Nyabiage.
A dispute between Niger and Benin is blocking the export of Niger's oil through a port in Benin. A Chinese company financed, built, and operates the pipeline. It may be up to China to resolve the dispute so that Niger's oil can reach the world market.