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(MENAFN) Officials in Benin started tallying ballots late Sunday after the country held both municipal and parliamentary elections.

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(MENAFN) Despite rising global instability, shifting trade routes, and heightened geopolitical tensions, Africa continues to demonstrate notable economic resilience.

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New grant financing from the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program Fund supports 16 producer organization-led projects across 27 low-income countries WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smallholder farmers...

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(MENAFN) A Beninese woman experiencing a severe postpartum hemorrhage, complicated by a perineal tear and a major vaginal wall laceration, was successfully treated by the 28th Chinese medical team at Natitingou Zone Hospital, located over 700 km...

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(MENAFN) Authorities in Benin have detained around 30 individuals for their alleged role in a recent coup attempt that shook the West African country, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Military personnel in the West African state of Benin have declared a power takeover through national broadcaster SRTB, though conflicting accounts suggest an assault on the presidential compound was thwarted.

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(MENAFN) Benin’s President Patrice Talon has announced that loyal security forces successfully thwarted an effort by rebellious soldiers to seize power.

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(MENAFN) Benin’s President Patrice Talon announced that loyal security forces successfully stopped an attempted coup by a small group of mutinous soldiers, reports indicate.

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(MENAFN) Patrice Talon declared complete control over Benin on Sunday after thwarting a military coup attempt that threatened to topple the West African nation's democratic government.

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(MENAFN) President Patrice Talon announced on Sunday that the situation in Benin is “totally under control,” assuring the population that they may resume their normal routines after an attempted coup in the country.

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(MENAFN) Soldiers in Benin declared on national television that they had removed President Patrice Talon from power, asserting that they were now in charge of the state.

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(MENAFN) Benin’s security apparatus is addressing an attempted takeover, with officials insisting the situation is “under control,” according to Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, who spoke to a media outlet on Sunday.

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(MENAFN) According to general reports, Benin’s Interior Minister Alassane Seidou announced on national television that security forces had stopped an attempted coup launched by “a small group of soldiers,” calling on the population to continue...

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(MENAFN) A group of soldiers in Benin declared on the national broadcaster that they had taken control of the government and removed President Patrice Talon from office.

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(MENAFN) According to general reports, President Patrice Talon of Benin confirmed on Sunday that the situation in the country is “totally under control” and encouraged citizens to resume their normal routines following a coup attempt.

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(MENAFN) A bid to overthrow the government by “a small group of soldiers” has been thwarted, according to Beninese Interior Minister Alassane Seidou, who announced on national television that citizens should continue their routine activities...

U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday night, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, successfully called for ten career nominees for key ambassadorial posts to be discharged and confirmed on the Senate...

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(MENAFN) Benin's National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) unveiled preliminary tallies from the West African nation's January 11, 2026 parliamentary vote Thursday, confirming a complete sweep by government-aligned parties.

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The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will honor Moulaye Camara at their annual awards gala at the Plaza Hotel in NYC NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moulaye Camara was recently selected as...

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(MENAFN) Approximately 30 individuals are now in custody following a botched military coup that threatened to destabilize Benin earlier this month, media reported Monday, drawing on legal sources within the West African nation.