Clashes in Benin Leave 10 Dead Amid Rising Violence in Northern Regions
Clashes between armed groups and the military in northern Benin over the past week have resulted in the death of 10 people, including one soldier, […]
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Benin: Ouidah’s Annual Voodoo Festival, Bridging Spiritual Heritage and Modern Curiosity
A wave of color and rhythm sweeps through the ancient town of Ouidah in southern Benin each year during its renowned Voodoo festival, drawing an […]
Benin Suffers Major Military Setback in Northern Border Attack
A sophisticated attack on one of Benin’s most fortified military positions has delivered a severe blow to the nation’s northern defense capabilities, highlighting escalating security […]
Benin: Decree on nationality for deported Afro-Descendants published
Following the adoption of the law in late July granting Beninese nationality to Afro-descendants, the Government published the implementing decree on Wednesday November 20, outlining […]
Kemi Seba, special advisor to the junta’s leader in Niger arrested in Paris
Beninese pan-Africanist Kemi Seba, known for his outspoken anti-Western views and stripped of his French nationality in July 2024, was arrested in Paris on October […]
DRC Elected to UN Human Rights Council amid controversy
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was officially elected to the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday, alongside Benin, Gambia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, representing […]
Alleged Coup Plot Rocks Benin’s Political Landscape
Two figures close to Benin’s President Patrice Talon have been remanded in custody following accusations of orchestrating a coup attempt. Olivier Boko, a businessman and […]
Benin’s Foiled Coup: Cash, Conspiracies, and Close Calls
Well, well, well. Looks like Benin just dodged a bullet – or should we say, a coup. The state prosecutor’s dropping bombshells left and right, […]
Niger-Benin Pipeline Dispute: Stalemate Continues
The Benin-Niger inter-state committee meeting failed to resolve ongoing issues between the two nations. Both countries have partnered with China National Petroleum Corp on an […]
China intercedes to end Benin’s ban on Niger’s oil exports
China has brokered a deal that enabled an end to Benin’s blockade of Niger’s oil exports through a Chinese-built pipeline. China had extended a resource-backed […]