News: Benin

We have started to collect the most important news related to Benin in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• March 4th 2013 – November 18th 2011
• September 30th 2011 – October 18th 2010
• January 20th 2010 – March 16th 2007
• September 7th 2006 – February 16th 2006

Benin: news

Benin foils renewed 'coup attempt'

Monday, March 4th 2013, 10:15

Police in the West African state of Benin are hunting for the third alleged plotter suspected of mounting a failed coup to unseat President Thomas Boni Yayi.
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Benin bodies dug up and beheaded

Thursday, November 29th 2012, 20:10

More than 100 bodies have been decapitated in graves in Benin, police say, in what is believed to be a crime linked to extreme Voodoo practices.
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Three charged over Benin 'plot'

Tuesday, October 23rd 2012, 12:49

Three people are charged over an alleged plot to poison Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi by substituting his medicine with a toxic substance.
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Benin leader 'poison plot' foiled

Monday, October 22nd 2012, 22:16

Three people said to be close to Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi are held over an alleged plot to poison him, authorities confirm.
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In pictures: Benin's spooky dolls

Sunday, September 30th 2012, 0:10

Images of the spooky art made in Benin from baby toys
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AUDIO: Lionel Loueke's African heritage

Wednesday, September 12th 2012, 0:26
related countries: United States

Benin born, US-based jazz guitarist and vocalist Lionel Loueke speaks to BBC Africa about his combination of jazz and African music.
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US 'scam victim' freed in Benin

Friday, June 1st 2012, 12:29
related countries: United States

A US national kidnapped last week in Benin after reportedly being the victim of an internet scam is freed by security forces, an official says.
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Pope urges Africa reconciliation

Saturday, November 19th 2011, 19:56

Pope Benedict has presented plans by the Roman Catholic church to encourage reconciliation in Africa, on the second day of his visit to the state of Benin.
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VIDEO: Pope urges Africans to reject voodoo

Saturday, November 19th 2011, 8:26

Pope Benedict is on a visit to Benin where he will urge African Christians to reject what he calls magic and witchcraft.
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Pope arrives in 'home of Voodoo'

Friday, November 18th 2011, 17:46

Huge crowds greet Pope Benedict XVI in Benin, widely seen as the home of Voodoo, on his second visit to Africa which has the world's fastest-growing Roman Catholic population.
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March 4th 2013 – November 18th 2011September 30th 2011 – October 18th 2010January 20th 2010 – March 16th 2007September 7th 2006 – February 16th 2006