Benin
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Ayra Starr Shines at NFL Match in London
Benin-Nigerian singer Ayra Starr performs at NFL match in London, showcasing Afrobeats to a global audience.
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Benin
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Benin's Criet Court Launches 2026-2027 Judicial Year with a Focus on Balancing Repression and Human Rights
Benin's Criet court opens its 2026-2027 judicial year, emphasizing the need to balance effective repression of economic crimes and terrorism with respect for fundamental human rights.
Benin
3 min
Benin: SGDS Recruits Project Coordinator for Parakou
Benin's waste management firm SGDS is recruiting a project coordinator for Parakou to oversee a sustainable waste management project funded by the West African Development Bank.
Benin
3 min
Pope Leon XIV Undergoes Lung Surgery at Vatican Hospital
Pope Leon XIV hospitalized for lung surgery to remove a nodule detected during recent medical exams.
Benin
3 min
Ecobank and CIPS Partner to Enhance China-Africa Financial Corridor
Ecobank and CIPS collaborate to strengthen RMB payment and settlement infrastructure between China and Africa.
Benin
3 min
Ecobank Inaugurates New Offices in Beijing, Strengthening Presence in China
Ecobank opens new offices in Beijing, expanding its pan-African banking services to Chinese businesses and institutions.
Benin
3 min
German Police Seize Robot Amid Allegations of Sexual Harassment
A robot was seized in Cologne, Germany, after allegedly sexually harassing a 16-year-old girl.
Benin
3 min
Bénin : les saisines de la CRIET en hausse de 25,50% en 2025-2026
La CRIET a enregistré 3 849 plaintes et procès-verbaux au cours de l’année judiciaire 2025-2026, soit 782 de plus qu’un an plus tôt.
Benin
3 min
Referee Cancels Two Goals in Chinese Football Match Due to Extra Ball on Field
A bizarre incident occurred during a second-division Chinese football match on October 11, 2026, when a referee cancelled two goals due to a second ball on the field.
Benin
3 min
Papin Picks Harry Kane Over Mbappé for 2026 Ballon d'Or
Jean-Pierre Papin favors Harry Kane over Kylian Mbappé for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing Kane's consistent performance.
Benin
3 min
Emergency Evacuation at Ben-Gourion Airport After Bomb Alert on Delta Flight from US
A Delta Air Lines flight from New York was evacuated at Ben-Gourion Airport in Israel on October 13, 2026, due to a bomb alert, but no anomalies were found.
Benin
3 min
Rwanda to Host First African Formula 1 Grand Prix in 32 Years
Rwanda wins bid to host Formula 1 Grand Prix, first in Africa since 1993