Twelve months in prison for Ignace Sossou
The verdict in the appeal trial of Beninese journalist Ignace Sossou against prosecutor Mario Mètonou is known on May 19. The Cotonou Court of Appeal […]
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Pandemic elections in Benin
In Benin, voters went to the polls without much enthusiasm on Sunday, May 17, to elect their municipal councilors. The poll was marred by the […]
UN experts discuss Morocco’s accession to ECOWAS
Experts of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) as well as representatives of the private and the public sector are gathered in Benin’s capital […]
Benin’s president undergoes successful surgeries in France
Benin’s president Patrice Talon has returned home after almost one month of medical leave in France, local media reported. Patrice Talon, dubbed the “King of […]
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: 15-Day Presidential Campaign to Kick-off Friday
Campaign for next month election in Benin will kick off on Friday, it was officially announced on Thursday. The first round of the presidential election […]
Benin: UN agencies, gov’t battle to eradicate Lassa fever
As the world ramps up its fight against the Zika virus, Benin is battling to contain a growing outbreak of Lassa fever. The epidemic has […]
Benin: Sebastien Ajavon to run Feb. presidential polls
Sebastien Ajavon, the leader of Benin’s National Employers’ Council on Sunday said he would run for president in an election scheduled for February as an […]
Benin to offer 800 troops for the anti-Boko Haram war
Benin will contribute 800 troops to a regional military force to combat the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, President Thomas Boni Yayi said. Benin’s President […]
Orange to connect Benin and Canary Islands with submarine cable
Orange (formerly France Telecom), together with the other members of the ACE consortium, has announced the launch of the ACE cable in Cotonou, Benin and […]