Séba hopes to secure the backing of the opposition party Les Démocrates, led by former president Boni Yayi, which has the necessary endorsements to field a candidate.

The trial of two former allies of Benin's president, who are accused of plotting against the state, began on Tuesday before being adjourned when the defence lawyers stormed out.

Both men were placed in pre-trial detention, Ahounou said. Benin has been among the most stable democracies in Africa, but President Patrice Talon is accused of using the justice system to attack ...

The government aims to cut back on cash use and promote digital payments to improve tax collection. However, in a country where cultural habits, limited infrastructure, and high electronic transaction ...

In a statement issued Jan. 10, Benin’s Catholic bishops said that diversity in opinions should be a “source of strength” for ...

Benin's president has accused Niger of refusing to co-operate to restore ties Benin has prevented neighbouring Niger from using its port to export its first crude oil, as a border dispute rages ...

Benin forces suffer heavy losses in a border attack. Are political tensions rising in Sao Tome? And holding the South African authorities to account for chronic water shortages.