Patrice Talon
Benin’s President In Paris For ‘routine’ Check-Up
Benin President Patrice Talon has returned to Paris for a "routine" health check after having two operations in France...
Benin Protestors Rally Against President’s Liberalisation Drive
Over a thousand people took to the streets of Benin's economic capital of Cotonou on Thursday to protest against...
Talon’s Economic Reforms Spark Protest In Benin
Moves to sell off state assets by Benin's businessman-turned-president Patrice Talon are causing widespread anger, with...
Speculation Mounts Over Health of Benin’s President
Benin's foreign minister on Wednesday worked to reassure the nation that President Patrice Talon was healthy, despite...
African Leaders Admit the Continent Needs To Learn From Asia’s Success
Some African leaders have reiterated the need for the continent to learn from the successes of Asia to speed up...
Benin’s Parliament Rejects One-Term Limit On Presidency
Benin’s National Assembly has narrowly rejected a proposal by President Patrice Talon to amend the constitution. He...
Benin Parliament Narrowly Rejects Constitutional Revisions
Benin's parliament on Tuesday narrowly rejected a proposal from President Patrice Talon to amend the constitution,...
Benin Eyes Return of Colonial Treasures From France
Benin is asking for the return of treasures that were taken during French colonial rule from the end of the 19th...
Controversy In Benin Over Single-Term Presidency Plan
Many Africans have become accustomed to their leaders trying to cling to power at all costs, but in tiny Benin, the...
The Rise of Benin’s Devil-Hunting Female Pastor
In the Very Holy Church of Jesus Christ of Baname, the 25-year-old founder calls herself God, her business partner is a...
Tiny Benin Looks To Tourism To Boost Economy
With its palm tree-lined beaches, unique heritage and wildlife parks, Benin can hold its own against the best African...
Benin Set To Receive $150 Mn IMF Fund To Support Economic Development
Benin will receive 150 million U. S. dollars from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a three-year economic...
Benin Abolishes Short-Stay Visa For Nationals of 31 African Countries
Beninese authorities have abolished the short stay visa for nationals of 31 African countries. The exemption promised...
Authorities Lift Ban On 3 Pro-Opposition Media Outlets
Three media channels allied with leading Beninese opposition member, Sebastien Ajavon, have been given the go-ahead by...
Nana Addo’s Inaugural Speech
You need to read the full text of Nana Addo’s inaugural speech so that you don’t get fooled by hearsay… Nana Addo...
Nana Addo’s Inauguration Speech [Full Text]
Ghana’s 5th President of the 4th Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Saturday, January 7, 2017, called on all...
President Akufo-Addo’s Inaugural Speech
Speech delivered by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo after he was sworn in as president. INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF HIS...
Benin Unveils 2016-2021 Action Plan
Benin is planning to spend $15 billion to spur development in the west African nation during the 2016-2021 period,...