June 13

• Benin: Funding Woes Threaten Boxer's Olympic Win

  Only a few weeks to go before the Summer Olympics and the only Beninese boxer in the Games is confident about his medal chance. Yet no matter how good his swings are, a lack of... Read more »

March 1

• West Africa: Piracy On the Rise

  The violent hijack of a Dutch cargo ship off the Nigerian coast has highlighted the increase in piracy in the area. The captain and chief engineer were kidnapped and one crew... Read more »

January 29

• Africa: Benin President Yayi New African Union Chairman

  Benin President Thomas Boni Yayi was elected the African Union Chairman on Sunday, taking over the one-year post from Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, officials... Read more »

January 20

• Benin: National Voodoo Holiday in Benin

  In the Western African country of Benin, Christianity and voodoo are not mutually exclusive. A large portion of the Beninese population follows both religions. Read more »

January 10

• Ghana/South Africa: Ayew Brothers Head for Africa On a High

  Africa Cup of Nations-bound brothers Andre and Jordan Ayew of Ghana said an appropriate goodbye to Marseille with goals in the French Cup at the weekend. Read more »

December 11, 2011

• Benin: Justice Minister Denounces 'Corrupt' Judiciary

  Benin's justice minister denounced the country's judiciary as one of the most corrupt sectors in the country, in a speech Saturday. Read more »

November 22, 2011

• Africa: Do Not Deprive People of Hope, Says Pope

  Pope Benedict XVI took the opportunity during his visit to Benin to remind leaders on the continent that they should strive for peace and prosperity. There was no mention on the... Read more »

November 21, 2011

• Africa: Pope Ends the Continent Trip With Giant Mass in Voodoo Heartland

  Pope Benedict XVI ended his second trip to Africa on Sunday with a mass for tens of thousands in the voodoo heartland of Benin and by issuing a grand vision for his Church's future... Read more »

November 20, 2011

• Benin: Pope Celebrates Giant Mass in Voodoo Heartland

  Pope Benedict XVI celebrated mass at a stadium hosting tens of thousands on Sunday in Benin, wrapping up a visit that saw him sign off on a grand vision for his church's future in... Read more »

November 19, 2011

• Benin: Pope Warns Against Corruption On Visit to Africa

  Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday denounced corruption, warning it could lead to violent upheaval, while calling on African leaders not to rob citizens of hope on his second visit to... Read more »

• Africa: Pope Benedict Targets the Youth in Benin

  Generally regarded as the motherland of voodoo, Benin is set to be the international meeting point of Catholics from Africa and around the globe for the coming three days, when the... Read more »

November 18, 2011

• Benin: Voodoo Faithful Ready to Welcome Pope

  The old man in a worn tunic stands in the voodoo temple across from the Roman Catholic basilica that will welcome the pope this week and caresses the python draped over his... Read more »

• Benin: Pope Heads to Voodoo Heartland On Africa Visit

  Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Benin on Friday, marking his second visit to Africa in a nation considered the heartland of voodoo and after his 2009 trip to the continent led to an... Read more »

• Gabon: Leader Accepts Benin Apology Over Plane Incident

  Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Thursday accepted an apology from Benin after a diplomatic passport incident there involving his chief of staff, while announcing an enquiry. Read more »

November 9, 2011

• West Africa: Benin, Ghana, Togo Discuss Surge in Piracy

  West African military and political officials met Tuesday in Benin to discuss strategies to combat a surge in pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea that has raised alarm in the... Read more »

October 4, 2011

• Benin: Tanker Targeted Off Coast In Latest West African Pirate Attack

  Pirates armed with automatic weapons fired upon and boarded a chemical tanker off Benin before stealing cash, the latest in a wave of such attacks off West Africa, a piracy... Read more »

August 2, 2011

• Benin: Bad Memories Come Flooding Back

  In October last year Benin experienced the worst rate of flooding for almost 50 years. Now a year later, Benin's river Ouémé is rising once again. Read more »

July 30, 2011

• Africa: Obama Backs Four Democratically-Elected West African Leaders

  US President Barack Obama Friday vowed the United States would remain the "stalwart partner" of democracies in Africa as he met with four leaders from French-speaking African... Read more »