Benin: UN envoy Ibn Chambas calls for dialogue before the presidential elections
Ibn Chambas, special representative of the UN Secretary General in West Africa and the Sahel has completed his mission in Benin. He met with civil […]
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Talon met Buhari in Abuja to discuss borders issues
The Beninese Head of State Patrice Talon went to Abuja on Tuesday 19 January to meet his counterpart Muhammadu Buhari. The two countries are neighbors, […]
Benin: The Catholic Church advocates for the removal of the sponsorships required for the presidential election
The Beninese Catholic Church, through its Governance Observatory, is advocating for the removal of the sponsorships required for the presidential election of 11 April 2021. […]
Benin: Attempt of coup d’état against Patrice Talon?
Rumors and social networks have reported an attempted coup d’état that reportedly failed on the night of 25-26 June. Conflicting information was circulated on the […]
Patrice Talon’s parties took 77% of the seats in the communal elections in Benin
The Electoral Commission published in the early hours of Thursday 21 May the provisional results of the 17 May communal elections in Benin. The Progressive […]
IMF chief Lagarde visits Benin, forecasts 6% growth in 2018
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, has started an African tour in Benin on Monday. Lagarde who spoke in a joint press […]
Benin’s government unveils 277 socio-economic projects
Beninese government plans to inject more than 470.1 billion FCFA (about $845 million) in 277 socio-economic projects, Minister of State, in charge of Planning and […]
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: MPs reject draft bill to reduce term limit
Members of Benin’s parliament have rejected on Tuesday a draft bill tabled by President Patrice Talon for an amendment of the West-African nation’s constitution. According […]
Benin: MPs to amend new constitution this week
Members of Benin’s parliament will scrutinize a draft bill to amend the tiny West African nation’s 1990 constitution on Friday, local media reported. The new […]