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Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:12:10 GMTBenin's Groundbreaking New Abortion Law Will Save the Lives of Many Women
[Daily Maverick] Benin's parliament has voted to legalise abortion in most circumstances. This is a groundbreaking move by the west African country given that 92% of women of reproductive age on the continent live in countries which have restrictions...
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 07:57:35 GMTDR Congo Beat Benin to Progress to World Cup Qualifiers Play-Off Round
[CAF] The Democratic Republic of Congo are through to the play-off round of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after edging Benin 2-0 in a Group J top of the table clash in Kinshasa.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:49:33 GMTBenin Celebrates Return of Stolen Heritage 130 Years On
[JusticeInfo.net] It is done! On November 10, Benin received 12 boxes containing 26 royal treasures stolen by colonial France. This was a historic day when Beninese people turned out to celebrate the return of these works after 130 years away from th...
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:38:45 GMT'We're Saving Our Children' - Abortion Law Welcomed
[DW] Benin's parliament has voted to legalize abortion in most cases, becoming one of only a handful of African countries to do so.
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:34:57 GMTFrance Formally Hands Back 26 Looted Artworks to Benin
[RFI] On Tuesday, France returned 26 artworks to Benin from the royal treasures of Abomey looted in the 19th century by colonial troops and kept until now at the Paris' Quai Branly Museum.
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:50:02 GMTFrance Hands Back Looted Artifacts to Benin
[DW] French forces stole the artifacts from the West African nation amid a bloody colonial takeover. After over a century, the items are finally heading home.
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:28:27 GMTMaritime Stakeholders Recommend Benin Republic Webb Port System for Nigeria
[This Day] Stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime industry have recommended the advanced Webb Port system being used in neighbouring Benin Republic to the Nigerian government as a way of achieving port efficiency in the country.
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 07:47:55 GMTGroundbreaking New Abortion Law Will Save the Lives of Many Women
[The Conversation Africa] Benin's parliament has voted to legalise abortion in most circumstances. This is a groundbreaking move by the west African country given that 92% of women of reproductive age on the continent live in countries which have res...
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 05:32:15 GMTOpinion Divided After Govt Legalises Abortion
[Nation] Benin's parliament recently voted to legalise abortion.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:36:56 GMTBenin Commits to Closely Cooperate With ACHPR
[Daily News] THE Republic of Benin has expressed its commitment to working closely with the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights in strengthening human rights and good governance.