Benin ‘at war with terrorism’ after 20 armed attacks
Lagos – The west African state of Benin, which is threatened by the spread of jihadist violence from the... Read more
28 May, 2022
Gunmen kill one in attack on north Benin police post
Lagos – Gunmen attacked a police station in northern Benin, killing one officer and setting fire to the police... Read more
27 Apr, 2022
Mane-inspired Senegal to begin AFCON title defence against Benin
Johannesburg – Sadio Mane-inspired Senegal will begin their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title defence at home to Benin... Read more
23 Apr, 2022
Benin exhibits stolen treasures returned by France
Cotonou – Benin President Patrice Talon on Saturday inaugurated an exhibition of historic treasures returned by France last year,... Read more
20 Feb, 2022
At least six killed in northern Benin ambush, says NGO
Abuja – Five park rangers and a soldier have been killed in an ambush in a wildlife reserve in northern... Read more
10 Feb, 2022
Benin pardons 499 prisoners but not opposition figures
Cotonou – Benin’s President Patrice Talon has pardoned 499 prisoners but two major opposition leaders remain behind bars, according to... Read more
15 Jan, 2022
Two Benin soldiers killed after running over bomb
Cotonou – Two Benin soldiers were killed on Thursday when their vehicle hit a makeshift bomb in the country’s north,... Read more
7 Jan, 2022
Benin mourns death of ancient kingdom’s monarch
Cotonou – Benin’s traditional kingdom of Abomey has been plunged into mourning after the death of its ruler, a royal... Read more
24 Dec, 2021
Benin opposition leaders will not appeal jail terms, lawyers say
Cotonou – Two Benin opposition politicians sentenced this month to long jail terms will not appeal their sentences, their legal... Read more
21 Dec, 2021
Benin’s star slips as beacon of democracy after opposition leaders jailed
Cotonou – Benin – once lauded as a poster child of good governance in West Africa – is facing... Read more
15 Dec, 2021
