Republic of Benin

Just in: Benin court orders detention of Igboho in prison

The Court of Appeal in Benin Republic has ordered the remand of Yoruba nation agitator…

Sunday Igboho not freed in Benin Republic

Contrary to rumours circulating on the social media, Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Igboho has not…

2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Benin Republic will be tough for Eagles

When they take on the Republic of Benin, as much as they are hopeful however,…

2019 AFCON: Senegal claim semi-final spot with laboured 1-0 win

Senegal’s Idrissa Gana Gueye scored 20 minutes from time for a 1-0 win over Benin…

AFCON 2019: Benin upset Morocco in huge Nations Cup shock

Ten-man Benin rode their luck to eliminate heavily fancied Morocco on penalties in an extraordinary…

Benin republic deploys 150 troops to fight Boko Haram

The Republic of Benin has deployed 150 soldiers to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF),…

CHAN Qualifier: Benin pip Eagles 1-0 in first leg

Hosts Republic of Benin on Sunday pipped CHAN Eagles 1-0 courtesy of a late penalty…

Police nab Benin ex presidential candidate over cocaine

Authorities in Benin Republic have arrested a prominent businessman and politician, Sebastien Ajavon in connection…

Benin’s president-elect to cancel two terms

Newly-elected Benin president Patrice Talon plans to reduce presidential mandates to just one five-year term,…

Benin elects new President on Sunday

Benin will vote for a new president on Sunday in a crowded race focused on…