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 […]
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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 […]
West Africa : Grain, fodder production falls 26 percent
Grain and fodder production in West Africa has recorded a drop of more than 26 percent due to bad weather conditions, plunging the region again […]