Benin’s Romuald Wadagni takes office as president after 94% landslide
Romuald Wadagni has been sworn in as Benin’s ninth president, completing a carefully managed handover of power from outgoing leader Patrice Talon after a landslide...
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South Africa Arrests Pan‑African Activist Kemi Seba on Benin Warrant Over ‘Inciting Rebellion’
South African police have arrested pan‑African activist Kemi Seba in Pretoria on an international warrant issued by Benin, intensifying a regional tug‑of‑war over a fiery...
Romuald Wadagni Wins Benin Presidency with Over 94% of Votes in Ruling‑Coalition Landslide
Benin’s finance minister Romuald Wadagni has been elected president with a landslide, securing more than 94 percent of the vote in a contest dominated by...
Soldiers, State TV and a Swift Crackdown: Inside the Foiled Coup Attempt in Benin
A stunning coup attempt in Benin has shaken one of the few democracies left in West Africa, underscoring how a wave of military takeovers that...
Benin: 54 soldiers killed in terrorist attack
A terrorist attack in northern Benin, near the borders with Burkina Faso and Niger, on April 17 resulted in the deaths of 54 soldiers, according...