Benin to Remove Visa Requirements for all African Citizens
Benin’s President Patrice Talon on Monday announced that his country would scrap visa requirements for Africans entering the West African nation. ‘‘Learning from Rwanda, I […]
benin
West-Africa needs a joint multinational force – Niger president
Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou said recent terrorist attacks in west-Africa means more effort is necessary to combat terrorism in the region. The Nigerien President made […]
Benin inks $11 million loan agreement to improve water supply
Benin’s water distribution company has inked $11 million agreement with West African Development Bank on Thursday to improve the availability of water supply in the […]
EU Releases New Blacklist of Banned Airlines, Many are African
The European Union has published its new blacklist of airlines failing the block’s aviation regultions.19 countries feature on the blacklist. The restrictions imposed by the […]
Benin: Local anti-malaria drug wins $100,000 award
A ground-breaking anti-malarial drug made by Dr Valentin Agon of Benin, has been awarded $100,000 at the 2016 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) in Gaborone, […]
Togolese Stars Pay Tribute to Keshi in Memorial Game
Togo’s sports journalists Association [Association des JournalistesSportifs du Togo (AJST)] together with the West African nations’ football association and Sports Ministry organised a football match […]
Benin Faces Terrorist Threat, Security Measures Reinforced
Benin’s army on Wednesday disclosed that the West African nation faces a terrorist threat and has reinforced security measures. “Following a new alert of a […]
Benin’s Talon Vows to Restore Cotton Fortunes
Benin’s president Patrice Talon has promised to turn the cotton fortunes of his country around by the end of his five-year term. Cotton is a […]
Angélique Kidjo, African Youth Activist Wins AI Award
World-renowned musician Angélique Kidjo has been declared winner of Amnesty International’s prestigious Ambassador of Conscience Award for 2016 for her active role in advocating for […]
Benin: President Talon Inaugurated
Patrice Talon winner of March 20 Presidential elections in Benin has taken oath at Porto Novo, the country’s political capital, on Wednesday. Known as one […]