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.

World news related to Benin – overview

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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'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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Benin's new leader announced

Thursday, March 23rd 2006, 9:43

Benin officials say that Yayi Boni is the country's new president following Sunday's run-off election.
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Votes counted in Benin election

Monday, March 20th 2006, 9:21

Election officials in Benin are counting votes after Sunday's run-off in the presidential race.
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Benin votes for a new president

Sunday, March 5th 2006, 22:33

Votes are counted in Benin, after an election to replace long-serving President Mathieu Kerekou.
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Benin moves to calm poll worries

Friday, March 3rd 2006, 10:18

Benin's electoral commission says Sunday's presidential poll will go ahead despite fears over 1m missing ballots.
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Benin sacking over embassy scam

Thursday, February 16th 2006, 14:26

Benin's president sacks his foreign minister Rogatien Biaou because of his connection to a corruption scandal.
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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