Benin Youth Assembly Incorporated has berated Mr. Egbunusi Osazee David, the Chaplain of All Saints’ Chapel, University of Benin, over his alleged controversial resignation letter as Chairman of the ...

Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe on Monday conceded defeat to favourite Romuald Wadagni in Benin's presidential election. Hounkpe offered "republican congratulations" to finance minister Wadagni, 49, ...

Voting is under way in Benin’s presidential election with long-serving Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni expected to win in the absence of a major challenger. Polls opened at 7am (06:00 GMT) on Sunday ...

Wadagni has served as finance minister for 10 years Outgoing President Talon survived coup attempt in December Benin has been hit hard by Sahel-based jihadist groups COTONOU, April 12 (Reuters) - ...

Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, is billed to perform at the 10th Coronation anniversary of the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, billed for October 2026.

Finance minister Wadagni favourite in April 12 election Security issues will be a top challenge for new leader Sahel-based insurgents stepping up attacks in northern Benin COTONOU, March 23 (Reuters) ...

The Benin Traditional Council on Tuesday said that the Queen, who allowed streamer, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly called Peller, to gain unauthorised access into the palace faces possible removal ...

OUIDAH, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The 17th Agogo International Dance Festival, featuring dancers and acrobats from around the world, was held in Ouidah, Benin, from Jan. 16 to 18.

A performer dressed as a traditional hunter participates in the opening ceremony of the 17th Agogo International Dance Festival, in Ouidah, Benin, on Jan. 16, 2026. The festival, featuring dancers and ...

A newspaper in Benin’s Cotonou reporting the president declaring that the “situation is completely under control” after a thwarted coup attempt. Photo by Olympia de Maismont / AFP via Getty Images ...

Benin, a model for democracy in West Africa, experienced an unsettling coup attempt. With elections set for April 2026, an uneasy question remains: How could Benin come so close to a military takeover ...