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Olajumoke Aroyewun Empowers the Logistics Industry with Fleetra

Innovation and impact have become synonymous with Olajumoke Aroyewun, a leading force in supply chain ...

  • 28 April 2023
  • Business
Residents in western Benin feel safe despite fears of spillover of terrorists from the Sahel

Residents in western Benin feel safe despite fears of spillover of terrorists from the Sahel

In northwestern Benin, residents of a village in the Natitingou commune are accustomed to welcoming ...

  • 22 April 2023
  • Benin
UN warns of alarming water pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa

UN warns of alarming water pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa is quickly becoming a hotspot for surface water pollution, which presents significant risks ...

  • 1 April 2023
  • Health
two soldiers killed by homemade bomb in the north

Two soldiers killed by homemade bomb in the north

Two soldiers on motorcycle patrol in northern Benin were killed on Tuesday by an improvised ...

  • 22 March 2023
  • Benin
Space Programs

Inside Africa’s Space Programs 2023

Over the past decade, Africa has made significant strides in space exploration and technology. While ...

  • 20 March 2023
  • column
10 Dead, Five Injured After Zambia Mine Collaps

10 Dead, Five Injured After Zambia Mine Collaps

A tragic incident occurred in Zambia when a mine collapsed, leaving ten people dead and ...

  • 8 March 2023
  • Top News
Kemi Seba

Beninese anti-French activist Kemi Seba arrested in Paris

Beninese activist Kémi Séba was arrested by French police while dining at a Paris restaurant, ...

  • 22 February 2023
  • Benin
Consumers wary of pesticide residue on foods

Consumers wary of pesticide residue on foods

Pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables have become the top food safety concern among consumers ...

  • 21 February 2023
  • Top News
Meet Africa’s Top Athletes to Watch in 2024

Meet Africa’s Top Athletes to Watch in 2024

As we look forward to 2024, the sports world is buzzing with anticipation for the ...

  • 20 February 2023
  • Sports
Chagos Island

UK cedes Chagos Island sovereignty to Mauritius, retains Diego Garcia airbase

Britain announced on Thursday that it would relinquish sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ...

  • 4 February 2023
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August 20th is the day in 1960 that Senegal breaks from the Mali Federation, declaring its independence.

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