Benin
Benin – August 1, 2023: Boni Yayi boycotts the eve of the celebration
A few hours before the festivities of August 1, 2023, Boni Yayi expressed his discontent with the sociopolitical situation. The former President of the...
Coup d’État in Niger: ECOWAS Sends Mahamat Déby to Meet with the Coup Leaders
All options are being considered for the return to constitutional order in Niger. Following an extraordinary meeting held today in Abuja, the Heads of...
Francophonie Games 2023: “Our goal is the gold medal,” Mathias Déguénon
The coach of the Junior Cheetahs has talked about his team's objective at the Francophonie Games taking place in Kinshasa, DRC. And the Beninese...
Benin: LD party boycotts the celebrations of August 1, 2023
The Les Démocrates (LD) party will not participate in the festivities marking the celebration of the 63rd anniversary of Benin's independence. The party announced...
ECOWAS: Benin closes its main border with Niger
The economic sanctions of ECOWAS and UEMOA against Niger, following the military takeover of power, have already taken effect. In any case, as far...
Counterterrorism in Benin: Characteristics and Performance of the 5 Acquired Combat Aircraft
Benin reaffirmed its unwavering determination in the fight against terrorism on Tuesday, during the celebration of the 63rd anniversary of its independence. On this...
Francophonie Games – Basketball: Benin falls short at the gates of the semi-finals
Benin was defeated by Cameroon (82-42) in the quarter-finals of Basketball at the Francophonie Games taking place in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo...
Benin: Police officer detained for trafficking counterfeit medicines
The Special Prosecutor of the Court for Economic Crimes and Terrorism (Criet) has placed a Republican police officer in pre-trial detention. He is being...
AFCON 2023: “It could have been a really good match,” Mathias Déguénon on Mali’s withdrawal
The coach of the U20 Cheetahs, Mathias Déguénon, reacted to the 3-0 victory on a green field against Mali on Tuesday in the group...
Benin: The diva Angélique Kidjo already in Cotonou for the “Saga des Agodjiés”
As part of the celebration of Benin's independence, the famous Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo arrived in Benin on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
Angélique is already...
