On December 14, 2022, the United States formalized a donation of 504 million USD to support the Millennium Challenge Compact program. The vision of this program is to improve the efficiency of the transport corridor connecting Cotonou to Niamey.

Validated since 2018, the project that brings together Niger, the USA, and Benin to improve the corridor between Cotonou and Niamey has been formalized by representatives of the various countries. Thus, there is a total of $534 million for renovation work and improved procedures. However, formal discussions between representatives of Niger and Benin have taken place in recent months to speed up the process. Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Patrice Talon attended the signing of the first Regional Compact of @MCCgov . On the occasion, u An investment of 504 million USD was made to reduce transport costs along the corridor between Niamey and the port of Cotonou.