News

Two Benin soldiers killed in jihadist attack in north, military sources say

Cotonou – Two soldiers were killed on Thursday when jihadists attacked a military post in north Benin near the border... Read more

3 Dec, 2021

Sport

South Africa, Benin appeal to FIFA after World Cup losses

Johannesburg – FIFA said on Tuesday it had received complaints from South Africa and Benin after the countries suffered... Read more

17 Nov, 2021

News

Tears, dance as Benin welcomes back looted treasures from France

Cotonou – With drums, dancing and tears, Benin on Wednesday welcomed back nearly 30 royal treasures looted from the... Read more

11 Nov, 2021

Arts and Leisure

Benin artist Romuald Hazoume condemns ‘hypocrisy’ of leaders on climate

Cotonou – Benin artist Romuald Hazoume has drawn an international following with works that are emblematic of waste and... Read more

28 Oct, 2021

News

West Africa’s Benin votes to legalise abortion

Cotonou – Benin has become one of the few countries in Africa to authorise abortions, after parliamentarians voted on a... Read more

22 Oct, 2021

Politics

Benin president meets arch-rival for first time in five years

Cotonou – Benin’s president Patrice Talon met on Wednesday with his predecessor Thomas Boni Yayi for the first time in... Read more

23 Sep, 2021

News

Nigerian separatist Sunday Igboho remanded in custody in Benin

Cotonou – A Nigerian separatist Sunday Igboho, wanted in his country was remanded in custody on Tuesday in Benin,... Read more

27 Jul, 2021

Politics

Benin’s opposition goes into hiding

Lagos – Silence has fallen around the political opposition in Benin, once a beacon of multi-party democracy, where arrests have... Read more

23 Jul, 2021

Politics

Benin opposition figure Joel Aivo in court

Porto-Novo – Benin opposition figure Joel Aivo, detained since mid-April after being barred from running in presidential elections, appeared... Read more

16 Jul, 2021