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March 14, 2026

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March 13, 2026

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French FM and UN peacekeeping chief discuss CAR peace initiatives

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Karam Hassan: from Sudanese refugee to l'Oréal executive

16:48

France returns 'talking drum' looted in 1916 in Ivory Coast

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South African soldiers dismantle illegal mining activities near Johannesburg

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South Africa seizes four Chinese fishing vessels in Its waters

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New rule changes confirmed for 2026 World Cup

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Jihadist group militants increase attacks in Nigeria-Niger-Benin borderlands

New data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) project showed that various jihadist groups, such as Al-Qaida and JNIM have recently ...

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Patrice Talon

Vodun Days festivities kick off in Benin's Ouidah

Vodun is an animist religion rooted in the forces of nature and the connection with ancestors

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Benin

Valentine's Day: Can Benin's Venice still compete with dating apps?

01:38

Benin

Streamer IShowSpeed rallies Benin on Africa tour

00:59

Benin

Benin legislative elections expected to boost ruling coalition ahead of Presidential vote

01:03

Morocco

Egypt reach AFCON quarterfinal after 3-1 win against Benin

01:40

Morocco

AFCON: Seven-time champion Egypt to face Benin for quarterfinal spot

03:00

Morocco

Benin secure their first-ever AFCON victory with a 1-0 win over Botswana

01:57

Benin

Basketball tournament in Cotonou unites West African youth beyond borders

01:06

Benin

ECOWAS troops deployed as Benin foils coup attempt

01:03

Benin

Alleged leader of Benin coup attempt reportedly finds refuge in Togo

00:31

Nigeria

West Africa in emergency, ECOWAS says

Nigeria

Nigeria reacts to Mali statement after emergency military plane landing

01:19

Benin

Calm returns to Cotonou after Benin coup attempt

01:00

World Tour

Pix of the Day: December 8 , 2025

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Benin

Benin coup attempt thwarted by soldiers loyal to the Republic, minister says

Benin

Benin minister says attempted military coup 'foiled'

00:56

Niger

Niger's Tchiani keeps border with Benin closed, citing security concerns

00:51

Benin politics

Benin’s main opposition party barred from 2026 presidential race

01:18

Benin

Benin agricultural project uses fly larvae to produce organic fertilizer

01:00

Benin

WATCH: Benin celebrates cultural heritage at Mask Festival

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World Tour

Pix of the Day: August 1, 2025

01:20

Benin

U.S singer Ciara gets Benin citizenship under new slave descendent law

00:47

Benin

Benin appoints Spike Lee and wife as Ambassadors to Afro-Descendants in the U.S.

11:19

Business Africa

Cyber Africa Forum highlights Benin's bold digital resilience [Business Africa]

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Nigeria

Nigeria’s museum to oversee return of Benin bronzes

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Democratic Republic of Congo

Pics of the day: January 24, 2025

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