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Benin

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:02:36 GMT
Benin Development Minister Receives Ba Tambadou
[The Point] The Beninois minister for Development, Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, received in audience on August 6 the clerk of the Residual International Mechanism for Criminal Courts, Abubacarr Tambadou where the two discussed progress of cooperation betwe...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:05:26 GMT
Benin National Day
[State Department] On behalf of the United States and the American people, I send best wishes and congratulations to the government and people of Benin as you celebrate 61 years of independence.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:08:39 GMT
HM the King Congratulates President of Benin On His Country's National Day
[MAP] Rabat -- HM King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Benin, H.E. Patrice Talon, on the occasion of his country's national day.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:28:07 GMT
Captured Nigerian Secessionist, Sunday Igboho, Faces Trial in Benin
[East African] Nigerian secessionist leader Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, appeared in a Beninese court on Monday to answer to charges of being in the country illegally.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:30:20 GMT
Could Kidnapping for Ransom Open the Door to Terrorism in Benin?
[ISS] Fears are mounting that kidnapping for ransom could trigger terrorism in Benin. This is amid an already growing threat of violent extremism in the country. National authorities and local communities worry that kidnapping could exacerbate Benin'...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:50:09 GMT
Benin Court Jails Sunday Igboho, Rejects Extradition to Nigeria
[Daily Trust] The Court D'Appal of Cotonou has ordered that Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho should be kept in prison custody pending investigation.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:06:41 GMT
Court's Decision to Uphold Conviction Deals 'Unprecedented Setback' to Press Freedom in Benin
[RSF] Reporters Without Borders (RSF) will support Beninese journalist Ignace Sossou's appeals to regional or international jurisdictions following the grave and unprecedented decision by Benin's supreme court to uphold the conviction that led to his...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 13:20:10 GMT
Colonial Crimes - Benin Prepares for the Return of Its Cultural Heritage
[JusticeInfo.net] Five years after its official request for the restitution of its cultural heritage to France, Benin is getting closer to its goal. The return of 26 works looted during the colonial era has been set for 30 October. All the infrastruc...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 13:21:17 GMT
Beninese Journalist's Conviction Must Be Quashed
[RSF] Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on Benin's supreme court to quash Bénin Web TV journalist Ignace Sossou's May 2020 conviction on a charge of "harassment by means of electronic communications" when it examines the case today. RSF also urg...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:36:33 GMT
Govt Fails to File Extradition Charges As Benin Court Remands Igboho
[Daily Trust] Self-styled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, was arraigned before the Cour D'Appel De Cotonou on immigration-related offences by the government of the Benin Republic.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:06:51 GMT
From Zero Fans to Hometown Hero, Benin's Olympics Rower Privel Hinkati Pins His Hopes On Tokyo
[RFI] The most popular sports in Benin are football, basketball, or even bowls. No one thought Benin had a chance at the 2021 Olympic Games. Privel Hinkati has proven them wrong.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:27:49 GMT
Rwandan Envoy Kacyira Presents Credentials in Benin
[New Times] The President Benin, Patrice Guillaume Talon on Thursday received credentials from Dr Aisa Kirabo Kacyira as Rwanda's ambassador to the West African country.



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