AFCON 2021:CAF Confirms tournament dates
The 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nation’s finals set for Cameroon will be held between January 9th –February 6th 2022. Confederation of...
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Somalia, Liberia, Benin and Tanzania confirm first Coronavirus cases
Tanzania, Liberia, Benin and Somalia confirmed their first coronavirus cases on Monday, as more African nations shut their borders amid fears the disease could cause...
AFCON: Senegal beats Benin to reach semi-finals
Senegal reached the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after a goal by Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye ended Benin’s tournament. Gueye started and finished a move...
Benin parliament rejects single-term referendum
By BBC Benin’s National Assembly has narrowly rejected a proposal by President Patrice Talon to hold a constitutional referendum seeking to limit his successors to...
Benin authorities seize 54 kg of cocaine from Brazil
By Reuters. Benin security forces seized 54 kilograms of cocaine from a container that had arrived at its main port of Cotonou from Brazil, the...
Africans vote in ‘Super Sunday’
By BBC Elections have taken place in five African countries, while Senegal held a referendum on reducing presidential terms. A presidential run-off went ahead in...
Benin vote count begins as 33 candidates fight for presidency
By BBC Votes are being counted in Benin, where 33 candidates are fighting to become president. Thomas Boni Yayi is stepping down as leader in...
Benin leader poll draws 33 candidates
By BBC Polls have opened in Benin’s general election, with 33 candidates fighting to become president. Thomas Boni Yayi is stepping down as leader in...
African cotton exporters call for removal of subsidies
By Judith Akolo Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and Chad have called for the removal of subsidies and domestic support that have a distorting effect on...