Feature: Chinese medics treat patients, empower locals in Benin

A doctor of the 27th batch of the Chinese medical team to Benin (C) examines a patient at the Mono and Couffo Departmental Hospital Center in Lokossa, Benin, on July 14, 2025. The 27th batch of the Chinese medical team arrived in Benin in January 2024, …

Ivory Coast extradites journalist critical of Benin’s president

Cotonou – Ivory Coast has arrested and extradited to Benin a journalist critical of the small west African country’s president, the reporter’s lawyers said late on Sunday. Benin was once seen as a thriving multi-party democracy but critics say President …

Journalist critical of Benin president extradited from Ivory Coast

A Beninese journalist living in exile was arrested under circumstances described as a “trap” by his legal team. Ivory Coast has arrested and extradited to Benin a journalist critical of the small west African country’s president, the reporter’s lawyers …

Breaking: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles silence Benin Republic, book WAFU U20 semi-final spot

Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, produced a dominant performance on Sunday, July 13, to defeat Benin Republic 4-1 in the ongoing WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship in Prampram, Ghana. Despite falling behind in the first half, the defending …

Nigeria 4 Benin 1: Abdullahi, Ezekiel, Muhammad, Mustapha fire Flying Eagles to victory

Nigeria's Flying Eagles clinched a comfortable 4-1 win over Benin Republic in their second group game at the WAFU Zone B U20 Cup tournament on Sunday at the Centre Prampram Stadium. Goals from Muhammed Abdullahi, Imrana Muhammed, AbdulJelilu Mustapha …

MOF Offers Free Medical Services, Food, Scholarships To IDP Children At Uhogua, Benin City

$1.5bn Lekki Port begins international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana

By Steve Agbota The $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport has made Nigeria a maritime hub in West and Central Africa, as it began international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Abidjan, and Ghana. This is even as the port initiated efforts to ramp up …

Benin bets on free vets and schools to turn people away from jihadism

In jihadist-threatened north Benin, the army is waging a campaign away from the front -- a programme of social projects, including free veterinary care, to tempt locals away from extremism. Located just south of Niger and Burkina Faso -- which together …

STREET BEGGING: Some Benin City Residents Raise Concerns, Urge Govt. To Address Menace

The persistent presence of street beggars across major roads in Benin City has elicited concerns among residents and rights advocates, who question why they have remained a common sight in the metropolis. Jolaade Ojo reports that residents called on the …

Commercial Bus Drivers, Street Trading Create Difficulties For Benin City Residents

Some members of the public in Benin City have expressed growing concerns over the rising indiscipline within the metropolis, describing it as “unbecoming.” Pius Nsogho reports that the issues range from menace of commercial vehicles loading …