April 14
Benin: Benin's Finance Minister Wins Presidential Election with 94%
According to provisional results, Romuald Wadagni, the election favorite, won a landslide victory in Benin's presidential election. Read more »
April 12
Benin: Benin Election - Finance Minister Wadagni Expected to Win
Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the favourite to win after being endorsed by outgoing president Patrice Talon. Wadagni's only rival, Paul Hounkpe, has a much lower profile. Read more »
December 07, 2025
Benin: ECOWAS Troops Deployed After Failed Coup Attempt
Benin's government says it foiled a coup attempt by a group of soldiers who sought to "destabilize the state." ECOWAS has now deployed soldiers as President Patrice Talon says the… Read more »
July 03, 2025
Benin: Kidjo Makes Hollywood Walk of Fame History
Angelique Kidjo and Deepika Padukone are among several international celebrities recognized alongside American stars such as Miley Cyrus and Timothee Chalamet. Read more »
