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Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:24:20 GMT
Benin's Democracy Hangs in the Balance On Election Weekend
[DW] Incumbent President Patrice Talon is poised for reelection in the West African country. But reforms to Benin's electoral system have stacked the odds in his favor at the expense of the opposition.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:27:05 GMT
A Third Election Without Main Opposition Parties
[ISS] On 11 April, Benin will hold its seventh presidential election since the 1990 national conference that paved the way for the country's peaceful transition from military dictatorship to democracy.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:16:17 GMT
How Smuggled Petrol From Nigeria Floods Niger, Cameroon, Benin, Togo
[Daily Trust] Nigeria's refined petroleum products, especially the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise called petrol, is the 'smuggle gold' feeding Cameroon, Benin, Togo, Chad and Niger Republic, which all share border with Nigeria.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:50:14 GMT
Cup of Nations Football Fest Set for Early 2022
[RFI] African football bosses on Thursday announced the dates for the next African Cup of Nations tournament.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:30:42 GMT
Crucial Afcon Qualifier Cancelled As Players Protest Covid-19 Results
[East African] A crucial AFCON qualifier between Sierra Leone and Benin on Tuesday was cancelled following a standoff over Covid-19 test.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:40:11 GMT
Afcon Chiefs Study Sierra Leone's Claims About Coronavirus in Benin Squad
[RFI] Organisers of Africa's most prestigious national team tournament were on Wednesday attempting to sort out the disarray and claims of coronavirus-infected players which hijacked a crucial qualifier between Sierra Leone and Benin for next January...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:32:03 GMT
Sanwo-Olu Charges Super Eagles to Win Against Benin, Lesotho
[This Day] As the Super Eagles depart Lagos this morning for Cotonou in Benin Republic, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged the three-time continental champions to beat the Beninoise as well as the Crocodiles of Lesotho in the c...

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:46:10 GMT
At a Benin Hospital, a Female Doctor Takes Reins Against Covid-19
[Africa Renewal] Dr. Rokhiatou Babio is one of the few women in Benin spearheading a medical team on the COVID-19 frontline. She narrates her gut-wrenching experience on that dark day, a month after taking office.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:21:29 GMT
Afcon - Go for Victory Against Benin, Lesotho - Sanwo-Olu Tasks Super Eagles
[Vanguard] Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged Super Eagles of Nigeria to ensure the defeat of Squirrels of Benin Republic and Crocodiles of Lesotho in the forthcoming remaining crucial 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifying matc...

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:10 GMT
European Clubs Frustrating Benin Rep By Refusing to Release Players to Play Nigeria
[This Day] Benin Republic failed to announce their squad to take on Nigeria yesterday as previously announced as most of their players have been refused permission to travel home for the ultimate clash with Nigeria's Super Eagles in a 2022 Africa Cup...

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:06:14 GMT
Benin in Disarray Ahead of Super Eagles Clash
[Leadership] Benin Republic head coach, Michel Dussuyer, is struggling to put together a squad for this month's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Nigeria and Sierra Leone.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:27:30 GMT
'They All Died On the Same Day' - a Benin Doctor On Her Fight Against Covid-19
[UN News] A doctor in Benin has been telling the UN about the challenging conversations she has had with the relatives of patients who have died from COVID-19, and how she has used her long medical experience to effectively lead a team of health care...



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