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Political shockwaves in Benin: Close confidant of President Talon, Olivier Boko, arrested in mysterious circumstances

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Political shockwaves in Benin: Close confidant of President Talon, Olivier Boko, arrested in mysterious circumstances

dailymailafric September 25, 2024

Benin has been thrust into political uncertainty following the arrest of Olivier Boko, a powerful businessman and...

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Benin’s prison population nearly triples in less than a decade

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Benin’s prison population nearly triples in less than a decade

dailymailafric September 19, 2024

Benin’s prison population has surged dramatically, almost tripling within the span of less than 10 years. Official...

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Benin passes groundbreaking law granting nationality to descendants of slavery victims

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Benin passes groundbreaking law granting nationality to descendants of slavery victims

dailymailafric September 17, 2024

The Republic of Benin made history by enacting a law that grants citizenship to Afro-descendants of individuals...

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US forces redeploy to West Africa after expulsion from Niger

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US forces redeploy to West Africa after expulsion from Niger

dailymailafric September 11, 2024

US military forces are repositioning in West Africa following their recent expulsion from Niger, according to American...

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Benin lawyers challenge controversial electoral code at African human rights court

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Benin lawyers challenge controversial electoral code at African human rights court

dailymailafric September 9, 2024

Five Beninese lawyers have filed a legal challenge against the current electoral code of Benin at the...

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Benin and Niger strengthen bilateral ties amid security concerns

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Benin and Niger strengthen bilateral ties amid security concerns

dailymailafric September 8, 2024

On 6 September 2024, on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC 2024) in Beijing,...

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Benin’s human rights reform: President Talon enacts new law to overhaul rights commission

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Benin’s human rights reform: President Talon enacts new law to overhaul rights commission

dailymailafric September 3, 2024

President Patrice Talon of Benin has signed into law a sweeping reform aimed at strengthening the country’s...

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UNDP expresses concerns over Benin’s 2026 general elections

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UNDP expresses concerns over Benin’s 2026 general elections

dailymailafric September 3, 2024

The 2026 general elections in Benin are becoming a focal point of concern for political actors, civil...

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Benin’s president Patrice Talon skips Beijing summit, vice president to lead delegation

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Benin’s president Patrice Talon skips Beijing summit, vice president to lead delegation

dailymailafric September 3, 2024

The 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is set to take place in Beijing from September 4...

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Benin nominates Marie Odile Attanasso for AU commissioner on education, science, and technology

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Benin nominates Marie Odile Attanasso for AU commissioner on education, science, and technology

dailymailafric August 24, 2024

Benin has officially put forward the candidacy of Marie Odile Attanasso, the country’s former Minister of Higher...

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