Benin News News Benin: Underwater drones discover coral reefs off Benin, long presumed dead, teeming with life
A coral reef, missing and presumed dead, has been found alive and well off the coast of Benin. Surveys in the 1960s, focused on identifying promising fishing areas, flagged a possible deep-water coral ...
News Benin: The Thriving Coral Reef That ‘Defeated Time’ in West Africa
A 60-year mystery has been solved as researchers discover a coral ecosystem on the Benin-Togo continental shelf that is still teeming with marine life.
News Benin: Benin's West African leopards were expected to decline. Instead, their density tripled
"It's significant. We were very, very happy." ...
News Benin: Benin’s Wadagni wins presidential election with landslide 94% of votes
Benin’s Minister of Finance Romuald Wadagni has secured a landslide victory in the country’s presidential election with more than 94 percent of the votes, according to provisional results. Sacca Lafia ...
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: Benin grants citizenship to descendants of enslaved people. U.S. singer Ciara is among the first
DAKAR, Senegal — U.S. singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a recent law by the small West African country granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved ...
News Benin: Benin Republic lists 11 African countries whose citizens can enter its territories without visa in 2026
Benin Republic updated its visa policy, allowing visa-free entry for Nigerians and citizens of several African countries under regional and bilateral deals.
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 confirms African countries eligible for visa-free entry in 2026
Benin Republic's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists 11 African nations eligible for visa-free entry, while Ghana and Nigeria remain exempt under ECOWAS rules.