Which one among the following statements with reference to Benguela current is NOT correct ?

The Benguela Current is a prominent cold ocean current that flows along the eastern boundary of the South Atlantic Ocean. The statements can be evaluated as follows:

• Option A is NOT correct: The Benguela Current flows along the west coast of Southern Africa (South Africa, Namibia, and Angola). The current that influences the climate of the West coast of North Africa is the Canary Current.
• Option B is correct: It is a cold current that originates from the Southern Ocean and moves towards the equator.
• Option C is correct: Its direction of flow is from South to North, forming the eastern arm of the South Atlantic subtropical gyre.
• Option D is correct: It is located entirely within the Atlantic Ocean.

The Benguela Current is characterized by intense upwelling, which makes it one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world and contributes to the formation of the Namib Desert.