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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• April 8th 2009 – May 19th 2006
• March 23rd 2006 – February 16th 2006

Benin: news

Benin joins EU aviation blacklist

Wednesday, April 8th 2009, 16:50
related countries: Kazakhstan

The EU blacklist of airlines banned from the 27-nation bloc expands to include all of Benin's carriers and six based in Kazakhstan.
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Football: Nigeria fend off Benin

Tuesday, January 29th 2008, 19:02
related countries: Ghana

Nigeria save themselves from elimination with a crucial 2-0 win over Benin to set up a enticing tie with Ghana.
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Benin coach claims 'fix' approach

Thursday, January 24th 2008, 20:03
related countries: Mali

Benin coach Reinhard Fabisch says he was asked to help fix their Africa Cup of Nations match against Mali.
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Cup of Nations - as it happened

Monday, January 21st 2008, 18:15
related countries: Mali, Namibia

Mali beat Benin after Ivory Coast edge past Nigeria in Group B while Morocco thrash Namibia in Group A.
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'Gang behind' Togo's beheadings

Friday, September 28th 2007, 10:34
related countries: Togo

Togolese police say there may be a cross-border network of killers after six beheadings in Togo and one in Benin.
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Benin president survives ambush

Friday, March 16th 2007, 14:55

Benin's President Yayi Boni survives an ambush by gunmen during a campaign tour, officials say.
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Benin's dark past of slavery

Thursday, September 7th 2006, 11:22

Sue Branford reports from the West African nation of Benin which has a remarkable yet shameful story to tell.
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Chavez seeks ties in west Africa

Thursday, August 3rd 2006, 12:26
related countries: Mali, Venezuela
related places: Africa

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez visits Benin and Mali on a tour to strengthen links with African nations.
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Benin tanker explosion kills 38

Thursday, May 25th 2006, 22:48

At least 38 people are killed in northern Benin when a petrol tanker catches fire as they are siphoning petrol.
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France-Africa ties 'must change'

Friday, May 19th 2006, 22:09
related countries: France

France and Africa must remould their relationship and change their ways, French minister Nicolas Sarkozy says.
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