Beninese Politics

Yesterday

Benin offers citizenship to African diaspora, with help from US director Spike Lee Times LIVE11:17 14-Jan-26

In the last 7 days

Vote counting underway after legislative, local elections in Benin Anadolu Agency04:45 12-Jan-26

Benin votes in key parliamentary, local polls a month after thwarted coup Al Jazeera12:52 11-Jan-26

Generals, spies, heads of state: Patrice Talon’s security allies The Africa Report11:52 11-Jan-26

The Weekly Rundown: Elections in Uganda and Benin, Canada's Carney Goes to China Stratfor14:35 10-Jan-26

Rights groups urge Benin political candidates to prioritize human rights Jurist19:46 9-Jan-26

Benin Republic Heads For Legislative Polls After Failed Coup Plot Channels Television10:22 9-Jan-26

Nigeria Secures Release of Pastor Egbaji from Republic of Benin ThisDay Live07:21 9-Jan-26

Nigeria Secures Pastor Egbaji’s Release from Benin Republic ThisDay Live17:17 8-Jan-26

Nigerian Pastor Released From Benin Republic Prison After FG Intervention Naija News14:55 8-Jan-26

Benin: Election candidates must commit to protecting human rights amid shrinking civic space Amnesty International (Press Release)10:54 8-Jan-26

In the last month

Ecowas Takes Action, Sends Message to Thwart Benin Coup ADF Magazine18:48 7-Jan-26

A Thwarted Coup in Benin Underscores Cascading Crises in West Africa World Politics Review16:14 7-Jan-26

Benin, Niger in tit for tat diplomatic expulsions Nigerian Guardian16:19 4-Jan-26

From Benin to Ilorin, the normalisation of beating The Punch23:53 1-Jan-26

Benin Oba Denies Authorising Attack as Obaseki’s Family Backs Pedro’s Legal Redress Bid ThisDay Live04:43 1-Jan-26

Senegal beat Benin to claim AFCON group, as DR Congo set up Algeria tie Al Jazeera22:24 30-Dec-25

National Orthopaedic Hospital Benin Launches 5 Year Strategic Plan, Emphasises Patient-Centred… Independent Nigeria12:34 30-Dec-25

Seamfix, Republic of Benin Launch Digital Passport Renewal Platform for Diaspora Independent Nigeria07:05 30-Dec-25

Elvis Abuyere Unveils Skyewise Group Towers In Benin, Assure Topnotch Services, Empowerment… Independent Nigeria06:38 30-Dec-25

Former Governor Godwin Obaseki condemns alleged abduction of cousin in Benin The News Nigeria07:27 29-Dec-25

Mane rescues Senegal in draw with DR Congo, as Benin find first AFCON win Al Jazeera17:47 27-Dec-25

Resurgence of military coups In West Africa Nigerian Guardian03:23 27-Dec-25

Oba of Benin performs ‘Ewere’ rite for natives, Nigerians Peoples Gazette10:47 25-Dec-25

Nigerian journalist Matthew Ojoduma cleared, released after 9+ month detention in Benin Committee to Protect Journalists19:00 24-Dec-25

Benin, firm unveils e-passport platform The Punch00:42 24-Dec-25

Benin coup: 10 things to Know about military officer Pascal Tigri who attempted to overthrow government Legit NG12:23 23-Dec-25

Benin’s failed coup and the future of African democracy Nigerian Guardian03:32 23-Dec-25

West Africa: Benin Republic, Seamfix Digitise Passport Renewals for Diaspora AllAfrica15:35 22-Dec-25

Former Benin defence minister held as authorities widen probe into failed coup Business Hallmark06:19 22-Dec-25

Foreign Minister receives credentials of newly appointed ambassadors Bahrain News Agency17:14 21-Dec-25

Benin Republic Detains Ex-defence Minister over Foiled Coup ThisDay Live13:29 21-Dec-25

Nigerians and the Burkinabe affair The Nation, Nigeria02:58 21-Dec-25

Benin detains ex-defence minister over foiled coup Nigerian Guardian17:57 20-Dec-25

The UK strongly condemns the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin: UK statement at the UN… GOV.UK (Press Release)14:59 19-Dec-25

Benin president says military didn't support failed coup Nigerian Guardian16:16 18-Dec-25

Benin Republic coup: Need for deeper reflection The Daily Trust08:06 18-Dec-25

Minority criticises government for deploying soldiers to Jamaica and Benin YEN18:15 17-Dec-25

Countering the Coup in Benin: A jus ad bellum perspective EJIL: Talk!13:14 17-Dec-25

Benin’s failed coup: three factors behind the takeover attempt defenceWeb09:59 17-Dec-25

Court in Benin remands 31, including one civilian, over failed coup attempt Anadolu Agency14:58 16-Dec-25

Benin Jails Around 30 People, Mostly Soldiers, Over Foiled Coup Attempt Channels Television14:55 16-Dec-25

Benin jails 30 people with links to thwarted coup attempt, legal sources say France 2412:30 16-Dec-25

Nigeria’s intervention in Benin: The ‘victory’ ECOWAS desperately needed? The Africa Report09:08 16-Dec-25

Has Benin’s foiled coup made ECOWAS a West African heavyweight once more? Al Jazeera09:08 16-Dec-25

House Committee Summons Management of Benin, Port Harcourt, Ibadan Discos Over N100bn Payment… ThisDay Live09:05 16-Dec-25

Police rescue 11 out of 18 passengers abducted by bandits on Benin–Akure highway Politics Nigeria06:22 16-Dec-25

Nigeria: Reps Give Ibadan, Benin, Port Harcourt Discos 72-Hour Ultimatum Over N100bn Debt AllAfrica05:21 16-Dec-25

The rage of coups and bandits The Sun News, Nigeria23:56 15-Dec-25

Reps summon Benin, Port Harcourt, Ibadan Discos over N100bn Non-Remittance News Diary Online19:38 15-Dec-25

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