Benin: Wadagni in Kenya for the Launch of Dangote Refinery Works

Benin's President Romuald Wadagni attended the launch ceremony of the Dangote refinery in Lamu, Kenya, on September 30, 2026. The project, funded by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, involves a $16 billion oil refinery that will process 700,000 barrels of crude oil daily, making it the largest industrial project in East Africa by capacity. Dangote also operates a major refinery in Nigeria with a current capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, aiming to reach 1.4 million by 2028.