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Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:26:55 GMT
Benin Heads to Polls After Failed Coup Shakes Political Landscape
[RFI] Benin votes on Sunday in legislative and local elections that come just over a month after an attempted coup shook the commercial capital Cotonou. The vote follows weeks of campaigning and comes ahead of a presidential election in April.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:39:38 GMT
Federal Government Secures Release of Nigerian Pastor Jailed in Benin Republic
[Leadership] The Federal Government has secured the release of a Nigerian pastor, Benjamin Egbaji, who was jailed in the Republic of Benin for over two years under what officials described as "dehumanising conditions."

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:33:25 GMT
African Union to Monitor Benin Elections
[African Union] At the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Benin, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), His Excellency Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, following the proposal of the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and ...

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:39:16 GMT
The Pharaohs See Benin Off at Afcon 2025
[RFI] Marwan Attia scored and set up a goal as Egypt saw off Benin 3-1 on Monday night to advance to the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:29:20 GMT
Short On Jobs, Benin's Youth Range Between Economic Gloom and Cautious Optimism
[Afrobarometer] More than half of young adults have considered emigrating, mostly to escape economic hardship or to find work.

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