Benin

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame met with his Benin counterpart Patrice Talon, promising military support to help the country contain spill over from jihadist conflict across its northern border with Burkina Faso. West Africa coastal…

The Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs visited Cotonou in Benin, with the aim to strengthen economic and industrial ties between the two countries. Qin Gang's visit follows recent celebrations of 50 years of cooperation between the two…

Benin’s pro-government parties have won a majority of seats in parliament, the country’s Constitutional Court said, in a vote marking the return of the opposition after four years of absence. Parties supporting President Patrice Talon,…

Voters in Benin go to the polls on Sunday for a parliamentary election seen as a test of democracy as opposition parties are back on the ballot after boycotting or being excluded from the most recent presidential and legislative votes.…

Benin is currently in discussions with Rwanda to provide logistical support and expertise in its fight against militants in the north, a spokesman for the Beninese presidency said. Benin's army is deployed in the northern region to…

The African Record holder in the women’s Long Jump, Ese Brume, demonstrated her preparedness for the forthcoming World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games by soaring to her farthest distance on home soil, with a mark of 6.89m to…

High jumper Mike Edwards claimed a second successive title in his event on Day 3 of the Nigerian World Championships/Commonwealth Games Trials, clearing a Season’s Best (SB) of 2.20m to win the Gold medal in Benin, Edo State. Edwards’…

Fresh from her record-breaking feat at the Wanda Diamond League in Paris where she ran a new African Record of 12.41s in the 100m Hurdles, Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan continued her record-breaking spree as she set a new Championship Record…

The Association of African Universities AAU, says is all set to hold the 7th Impact Regional Workshop of the 53 Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence. The AAU said the workshop will provide an opportunity for regional knowledge…

Bayelsa Queens defeated Nasarawa Amazons 2-1 to become the 2021/2022 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) champions, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, Edo State. The Bayelsa Queens beat defending champions Rivers Angels 2-1 in…