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UN Calls for Reform After Benin Coup Bid

The United Nations Security Council convened on Thursday to discuss the recent political instability in ...

  • 19 December 2025
  • Benin
Benin

Treason Charges Filed in Benin Coup Probe

Authorities in Benin have jailed approximately 30 individuals, primarily military personnel, in connection with a ...

  • 16 December 2025
  • Benin
COUP

Coup Attempt Foiled in Benin

A coup attempt in Benin has been successfully thwarted, according to the country’s Interior Minister. ...

  • 8 December 2025
  • Benin
Ciara

Ciara Becomes Benin Citizen Under New Diaspora Law

Grammy-winning artist Ciara joined the ranks of those granted Benin citizenship under the My ...

  • 30 July 2025
  • Benin
Benin Republic and Togo electricity

Benin Republic and Togo Owe Nigeria $8.84 Million for Electricity Supplied in Q4 2024

Benin Republic and Togo Owe Nigeria $8.84 Million for Electricity Supplied in Q4 2024 The ...

  • 25 March 2025
  • Benin
Aicha Haidara, vice president at Sahel Capital

Sahel Capital Backs MM LEKKER with $400,000 to Boost Agricultural Growth in Benin

Sahel Capital has provided a $400,000 working capital loan to MM LEKKER, a leading agribusiness ...

  • 6 March 2025
  • Agriculture
Bank of Africa

AfDB Grants €15 Million Guarantee to Bank of Africa Benin to Boost Local Businesses

The African Development Bank grants a €15 million guarantee to Bank of Africa Benin, supporting ...
  • 23 November 2024
  • Benin
Benin Secures AFCON

Benin Secures AFCON 2025 Spot, Rohr Praises Achievement

Benin Republic celebrates securing a spot in the 2025 AFCON after defeating Libya, with Gernot ...
  • 19 November 2024
  • Africa
Niger-Benin pipeline: First drops of oil arrive at Sémè Kraké

Niger-Benin pipeline: First drops of oil arrive at Sémè Kraké

Despite the strained diplomatic relations between Benin and Niger, Benin is projected to benefit from ...

  • 21 January 2024
  • Benin
Benin wants to “rapidly” normalize ties with coup-hit neighbours

Benin wants to “rapidly” normalize ties with coup-hit neighbours

During his state of the nation address in Parliament on December 21, President Patrice Talon ...

  • 2 January 2024
  • Benin
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