Benin News News Benin: Benin is holding an election for a new president as security worsens and critics denounce clampdown
COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Voters in Benin will vote Sunday to elect a new president as outgoing leader Patrice Talon steps down after a decade in power with a mixed legacy of economic growth, but also a ...
News Benin: Oba of Benin suspends court musician over unauthorised performance at Igbinedion’s birthday
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has suspended the Isikhuan, a court musician (royal praise singer), over an alleged ...
News Benin: FG moves to terminate Benin-Asaba road concession over contract breaches
The Federal Ministry of Works has raised fresh concerns over the performance of the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC), accusing the concessionaire of grossly violating several ...
News Benin: Benin Presidential Candidate Vows New Police Forces to Fight Jihadists
Benin Presidential Candidate Vows New Police Forces to Fight Jihadists COTONOU, March 23 (Reuters) - The ruling party candidate in Benin's upcoming presidential election has vowed to create ...
News Benin: Benin is the latest African country to experience a coup. Here is a look at other military takeovers
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Benin has joined a growing list of African countries where military officers have seized power since 2020. The military takeover lasted several hours on Sunday before officials ...
News Benin: 10 gunmen, 1 soldier killed in northern Benin attack
Clashes in Benin over the last week between armed groups and the military left 10 dead, including one soldier, as the West African country faces an uptick in attacks on army positions. While the ...
News Benin: Benin Stakes Its Claim As Africa’s Next Hub For Tourism And Investment With PFL Africa Finals
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sindiswa Mabunda covers the sports landscape in Africa. In just a few weeks, the Republic of Benin will host the inaugural ...
News Benin: Benin's president condemns a foiled coup bid and says mutineers are 'fleeing'
Soldiers ride in a military vehicle along a street amid an attempted coup in Cotonou Benin, Sunday Dec. 7, 2025. (AP Photo) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Benin President Patrice Talon on ...
News Benin: France condemns attempted coup in Benin, president says situation is 'under control'
France has condemned the attempted coup Benin and has called on its nationals in the country to stay alert, as Benin’s President Patrice Talon confirmed that the coup had been thwarted and the ...
News Benin: Hope returns as NDDC rescues Benin-Sapele highway
Now, an arm of the FG, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has moved to action on one of the roads, the Benin-Sapele axis. It ...
News Benin: Oba of Benin suspends royal praise singers over performance at Igbinedion’s birthday
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has suspended the Isikhuan royal praise singers group over alleged breach of palace rules and Benin traditional customs.
News Benin: Benin, Togo, Niger owe Nigeria $11.16 million in 2025 electricity bills
Benin, Togo and Niger owed Nigeria $11.16 million in electricity bills at the end of 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).