Benin Releases FCFA 5.2 bn to Ease Power Crisis
The government of Benin on Thursday announced the release of 5.2 billion FCFA supply fuel for power generators rented from two suppliers to ease the […]
Patrice Talon
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 […]
A Sunday of Elections in Several African Countries
Five African countries, namely Benin, Cape Verde, Congo, Niger, and Senegal witnessed crucial presidential or parliamentary elections on Sunday, and a referendum on presidential term […]
Benin: ECOWAS Deploys Observers for March 20 Polls
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will deploy a team of 70 observers led by former Guinean Prime Minister Kabine Komara, to monitor […]
Benin: Opponents Unite Behind Talon ahead of March 20 Run-off
As Benin prepare for the second round of its presidential election, businessman Patrice Talon has teamed up with 24 other candidates to take on Prime […]
Benin: Presidential Election Goes to Run-off
Benin’s Prime Minister Lionel Zinsou, highly favored to succeed President Boni Yayi, will face a run-off against prominent businessman Patrice Talon after he won only […]