Tag: Benin Republic
Three Men Arrested For Suspected Of ‘Coup’ Plot In Benin Republic
Benin prosecutors said Wednesday that three prominent men including a presidential guard commander have been arrested on suspicion of planning a “coup d’etat” the small [more…]
In Benin, Tensions Soar Over Cost Of Living
In the heart of Cotonou’s large Dantokpa market, Diane Makpenon’s family corn shop is less busy than usual these days.The business run by her mother [more…]
Sunday Igboho Returns To Nigeria After Three Years
Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, has returned to Nigeria about three years after fleeing the country for the Republic of Benin. [more…]
Benin feels pinch as Nigeria ends fuel subsidy
Sitting on top of a yellow jerry can of fuel, Jeannine waits for customers on a sidewalk in Benin’s economic capital Cotonou, but business is [more…]