Benin coup: Presidential guard and ex-minister arrested ... - BBC
WEB2 days ago · BBC News. Published. 26 September 2024, 06:31 BST. Three men in Benin, including a former minister and the man in charge of President Patrice Talon's security, have been arrested on suspicion of ...
Benin: Prominent personalities, allies of President Talon accused …
WEB2 days ago · The arrest of prominent personalities close to the regime was announced Wednesday. Among those allegedly involved is former Sports minister Oswald Homéky and the commander of Benin's presidential ...
Benin State Prosecutor Says Arrests Made Over Suspected Coup Plot
WEB3 days ago · COTONOU (Reuters) - Benin's state prosecutor said on Wednesday a former sports minister and a prominent businessman have been detained on suspicion of plotting a coup. Ex-sports minister Oswald ...
7 security forces and 5 rangers killed in Benin ... - Associated Press News
WEBJul 28, 2024 · COTONOU, Benin (AP) — At least seven members of Beninese security forces and five rangers working with a conservation nonprofit have been killed in an attack by an armed group in Benin’s National Park W that is overrun by militants, according to the conservation group.
Benin | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WEBFeb 2, 2024 · Stay on top of Benin latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Benin | AP News
WEBMar 6, 2023 · Benin’s president wins re-election in preliminary results. COTONOU, Benin (AP) — President Patrice Talon has been re-elected with a majority of votes cast in Benin’s presidential election, according to provisional results released Tuesday by the national electoral commission. April 13, 2021.
Benin: Possible security operations and further arrests following …
WEB2 days ago · Security operations and further arrests are possible across Benin, notably in Cotonou, following the detention of alleged coup plotters overnight Sept. 23-24. On Sept. 25, a prosecutor announced that three individuals, a former minister Oswald Homeky, a businessman Olivier Boko, and commander of the …
Benin - BBC News
WEBMar 28, 2023 · Provides an overview of Benin, including key dates and facts about this West African nation.
Jihadi violence hits Benin, shows spread across West Africa
WEBDec 28, 2022 · Violence linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, which has wracked much of West Africa’s inland Sahel region for more than seven years, is spreading to the region's coastal states and Benin is the hardest hit.
Benin election: The fight for a democratic future - BBC
WEBBenin election: The fight for a democratic future. Early indications show voter turnout was low in Benin's presidential election, where polling stations have now closed. In the run-up to the...