Tag: Benign
Risk of oil spill after suspicious ship runs aground in Cotonou
The Beninese authorities fear the pollution of their waters and are taking action. A boat, flying the flag of Nigeria or Belize, depending on the source, ran aground a few…
the clergy calls for the revision of the electoral code
In Benin, the controversy over the electoral code – modified on March 15 – returns to the debate. The opposition had sharply criticized it, civil society had requested a second…
Larry Tchogninou, creation in his skin
From Cotonou to Chicago, via Paris, Larry Tchogninou has accumulated experiences, to become today a rising figure in design. An artistic jack-of-all-trades, the young Beninese sets no limits, and wants…
civil society speaks out on the crisis with Benin after the arrest of five Nigeriens
In Niamey, this Sunday, June 9, several Nigerien civil society organizations and unions gathered for a joint speech on the subject of tensions with neighboring Benin. In their joint declaration,…
five Nigerien nationals arrested at the Sèmè-Kpodji terminal
Five Nigerien nationals who presented themselves as officials of Wapco Niger were arrested by the Beninese police on Wednesday June 5 in Sèmè-Kpodji. The special prosecutor of the Court for…
Benin welcomes the first Beninese migrants who returned voluntarily from Tunisia
Benin welcomed its first charter of Beninese migrants from Tunisia on Tuesday, May 28. The 173, initially candidates for immigration to Europe, returned voluntarily without ever reaching their dream destination.…
a busy program on the menu for President Talon’s official visit to Brazil
Patrice Talon begins an official trip to Brazil on Thursday May 23 until May 26. This is the first visit by an African head of state since the return to…
Benin wants to reaffirm its ties with Haiti by participating in the future multinational force
Benin, in solidarity with Haiti, has committed to providing 2,000 men for the future multinational security support force in Haiti (MMSS). This is not the first time that the country…
Benin gives authorization for one-off export of Nigerien oil
Patrice Talon received in audience this Wednesday, May 15 in Cotonou the general director of the Chinese company CNPC, accompanied by some colleagues. CNPC is in charge of the construction…
the Prime Minister accuses Benin and France of wanting to destabilize his country
During a press conference this Saturday, May 11, the Nigerien Prime Minister castigated the Beninese authorities. Relations with the southern neighbor are extremely tense and diplomatic relations at a standstill.…