Benin

Benin pro-government parties win parliament majority

Cotonou – Benin’s pro-government parties won a majority of seats in parliament, the country’s constitutional court said on Thursday,... Read more

14 Jan, 2023

Cotonou – Benin’s main opposition on Thursday rejected the results of this week’s parliamentary election, claiming vote buying and... Read more

13 Jan, 2023

Cotonou – Benin’s opposition has returned to parliament after a four-year absence, winning 28 seats in elections dominated by... Read more

12 Jan, 2023

Ouidah – Every year in Benin, locals celebrate a festival in tribute to the deities of Voodoo, the indigenous... Read more

11 Jan, 2023

Cotonou – Benin’s electoral officials were tallying ballots Tuesday from a parliamentary vote seen as a key test of... Read more

11 Jan, 2023

Cotonou – Benin voted for a new parliament on Sunday with opposition candidates authorised to stand for the first... Read more

9 Jan, 2023

Cotonou – Benin votes for a new parliament on Sunday with opposition candidates authorised to stand in the legislative... Read more

8 Jan, 2023

Cotonou – Benin goes to the polls on Sunday for a legislative ballot marked by the opposition’s electoral return... Read more

7 Jan, 2023

Abidjan – An Interpol-led operation in West Africa has “rescued” 90 victims of sexual exploitation and forced labour, including... Read more

22 Dec, 2022

Abidjan – The West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) said on Monday its growth this year would be... Read more

6 Dec, 2022