Convincing wins for Ghana, Senegal as CHAN qualifying kicks off
Johannesburg – Ghana captain Gladwin Awako completed the scoring in a 3-0 rout of Benin when 2022 African Nations... Read more
25 Jul, 2022
Benin to auction off assets held by opposition tycoon
Lagos – The West African state of Benin says it will auction off art, luxury furniture and a Rolls-Royce... Read more
21 Jul, 2022
Benin warns of jihadist recruitment
Cotonou – Benin’s government warned on Wednesday that armed “terrorist” groups were seeking to recruit new members within its borders... Read more
30 Jun, 2022
Two police officers killed in northern Benin attack
Benin – Two police officers were killed when armed men attacked a police station in northern Benin early on... Read more
27 Jun, 2022
Benin ‘at war with terrorism’ after 20 armed attacks
Lagos – The west African state of Benin, which is threatened by the spread of jihadist violence from the... Read more
28 May, 2022
Gunmen kill one in attack on north Benin police post
Lagos – Gunmen attacked a police station in northern Benin, killing one officer and setting fire to the police... Read more
27 Apr, 2022
Mane-inspired Senegal to begin AFCON title defence against Benin
Johannesburg – Sadio Mane-inspired Senegal will begin their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title defence at home to Benin... Read more
23 Apr, 2022
Benin exhibits stolen treasures returned by France
Cotonou – Benin President Patrice Talon on Saturday inaugurated an exhibition of historic treasures returned by France last year,... Read more
20 Feb, 2022
At least six killed in northern Benin ambush, says NGO
Abuja – Five park rangers and a soldier have been killed in an ambush in a wildlife reserve in northern... Read more
10 Feb, 2022
Benin pardons 499 prisoners but not opposition figures
Cotonou – Benin’s President Patrice Talon has pardoned 499 prisoners but two major opposition leaders remain behind bars, according to... Read more
15 Jan, 2022
