Benin
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Benin Receives 160 African Sculptures for Future Museum
Benin receives 160 African sculptures from Italian artist Giordano Garuti for the future "La Termitière" museum at Lieu Unik d'Abomey.
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Benin
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Eight Suspects Arrested in Benin for Burglary and Motorcycle Theft
Police in Benin's Cotonou arrest eight suspects for burglary and motorcycle theft, recover stolen goods.
Benin
3 min
Bénin : un Village Vert de 10 000 m² annoncé au Palais des Congrès
Le Bénin accueillera la première édition de la Journée Verte les 13 et 14 novembre 2026 au Palais des Congrès de Cotonou.
Benin
3 min
Benin Suspends Sending Workers to Kuwait, UAE, and Bahrain
Benin halts sending workers to Kuwait, UAE, and Bahrain amid reforms
Benin
3 min
Critique of Benin's Episcopal Conference's Traditional Religion Colloquium
Benin's Episcopal Conference faces criticism over its planned colloquium on traditional African religion, with some accusing it of intellectual dishonesty.
Benin
3 min
Wizkid's Collaborations Surpass 7 Billion Streams on Spotify
Nigerian artist Wizkid's collaborations have surpassed 7 billion streams on Spotify, solidifying his influence in the global music industry.
Benin
3 min
Criticism mounts over Benin's traditional religion colloquium
Benin's Catholic Church faces criticism for announcing a colloquium on traditional African religions with only 22 days' notice and excluding key traditional leaders.
Benin
3 min
Benin: First Hearing Held in "Fake Government Appointments" Case
Two suspects accused of promising a government post in exchange for money appeared in court in Benin on October 29, 2026.
Benin
4 min
US Midterm Elections: Democrats Take Control of Both Houses
Democrats win US midterm elections, taking control of Senate and House of Representatives
Benin
4 min
Bénin : L'exportation de pétrole brut suscite l'intérêt mais interroge sur les retombées concrètes pour les populations
Le Bénin a expédié son premier baril de pétrole brut vers les Pays-Bas, suscitant espoirs et interrogations sur les retombées pour les populations.
Benin
3 min
Mael Anasthasie Mengue reconducted as Director of Communication for SAS 2027
Mael Anasthasie Mengue has been reconducted as Director of Communication for the 5th edition of the African Solutions Week (SAS) in 2027.
Benin
3 min
Japan Invests 105 Million FCfa in School Infrastructure in Benin's Abomey-Calavi
Japan provides 105 million FCfa to improve school infrastructure in Glo-Djigbé, Benin