Ghana’s former president Nana Akufo-Addo has been appointed to lead the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Electoral Observation Mission for Benin’s upcoming presidential election, scheduled for April 12. The vote will determine the successor to incumbent Patrice Talon, who is constitutionally barred from seeking a third term. Analysts…
The United Nations on Wednesday passed a landmark resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” a decision hailed across West Africa and by the African Union. “This is a historic moment,” said Wenceslas Avosse from Benin, celebrating the UN’s acknowledgment of the injustices suffered by…
Burkina Faso’s recent decision to ban the export of fresh tomatoes is drawing attention across West Africa, as traders and consumers monitor potential impacts on supply and prices. The measure, announced in mid-March, is designed to support the country’s local tomato processing industry by keeping more produce within its borders.…
Benin’s Republican Police of Benin has issued a wanted notice for nine individuals suspected of orchestrating the attempted coup nearly three months ago, offering a reward of over €30,000 for information leading to their capture. The failed coup targeted President Patrice Talon and his government, with rebels accusing authorities of…
In the stilted lake village of Ganvié, romance once moved quietly across dark waters. Long before smartphones and dating apps reshaped courtship, young couples in this historic community found their way to one another along what locals affectionately call the “lover canal.” For decades, the ritual unfolded after nightfall. Paddles…
Cotonou, Benin – Tensions are mounting in the Arctic after several European countries deployed small troop contingents to Greenland, following repeated remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about wanting to annex the island. The icy, resource-rich territory, strategically located between North America and Europe, is increasingly viewed as a geopolitical…
Niamey, Niger – Niger’s main airport, Diori Hamani International Airport, was targeted in a rare attack claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group, underscoring the growing reach of jihadist violence into the capital. The assault, which took place on Thursday, January 29, 2026, was repelled by Nigerien soldiers with the…