Benin
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 06:08:34 GMTBooming Illicit Fuel Trade Calls for New Responses
[ISS] The illegal industry is a major source of jobs, making structural solutions as necessary as law enforcement.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:13:43 GMTPresident Talon Re-Elected
[Agenzia Fides] Cotonou -- Patrice Talon, outgoing President of Benin, obtained a second term in the elections held on Sunday 11 April. This was announced by the Electoral Commission according to which Talon was re-elected with 86% of the vote. Presi...
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:14:40 GMTThe Church of Benin Celebrates 160 Years of Evangelization
[Agenzia Fides] Cotonou -- "The missionary work was the seed from which the Beninese clergy and entire generations of convinced Christians germinated, whose vision and action have contributed to making our Church in Benin a Church capable of enrichin...
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:43:14 GMTEarly Results of Presidential Election Expected to Favour Incumbent
[VOA] The early results of the first round of Benin's presidential election are expected Tuesday, with President Patrice Talon set to win a second five-year term amid accusations of election fraud.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:40:45 GMTDemocracy Under Threat in Benin
[VOA] Dakar -- As Benin awaits results from Sunday's election, many hoped the small, West African country would continue its tradition as a beacon of democracy in the region. But analysts worry Benin is following the path of neighbors like Chad, whic...
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:13:27 GMTNEC Participate in Benin Elections
[New Dawn] The National Elections Commission (NEC), is participating in a peer support and learning mission to the 11th Presidential Elections in Benin Republic.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:56:46 GMTCountry Votes in First Round of Presidential Elections Amid Calls for Calm
[RFI] Elections are underway in Benin where President Patrice Talon is seeking re-election in what is described as a tense ballot, with critics accusing him of rigging the race in his favour by sidelining opposition leaders. The US, German, French an...
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:47:23 GMTBenin Holds Presidential Election After a Week of Violence
[VOA] Benin voters are casting their ballots Sunday in a presidential election after a week of deadly violence against President Patrice Talon, who is seeking reelection.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:24:20 GMTBenin'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 GMTA 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 GMTHow 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 GMTCup 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.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:40:11 GMTAfcon 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...
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:30:42 GMTCrucial 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.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:32:03 GMTSanwo-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...
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:21:29 GMTAfcon - 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...
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:46:10 GMTAt 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.