Benin

Country Benin
Capital Porto-Novo
Continent Africa
Currency West African CFA franc(XOF)
Languages French, Fon & Yoruba

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Introduction

Present day Benin was the site of Dahomey, a prominent West African kingdom that rose in the 15th century. The territory became a French Colony in 1872 and achieved independence on 1 August 1960, as the Republic of Benin. A succession of military governments ended in 1972 with the rise to power of Mathieu KEREKOU and the establishment of a government based on Marxist-Leninist principles. A move to representative government began in 1989. Two years later, free elections ushered in former Prime Minister Nicephore SOGLO as president, marking the first successful transfer of power in Africa from a dictatorship to a democracy. KEREKOU was returned to power by elections held in 1996 and 2001, though some irregularities were alleged. KEREKOU stepped down at the end of his second term in 2006 and was succeeded by Thomas YAYI Boni, a political outsider and independent. YAYI has begun a high profile fight against corruption and has strongly promoted accelerating Benin's economic growth.

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Gulf of Guinea Joint Response Plan for refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons, and host communities ... - ReliefWebGulf of Guinea Joint Response Plan for refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons, and host communities ...  ReliefWeb

Benin Can Create Opportunities for a Just Energy Transition and Green Inclusive Growth - World Bank GroupBenin Can Create Opportunities for a Just Energy Transition and Green Inclusive Growth  World Bank Group

Trade collaboration: Nigeria, Benin plan central banks personnel exchange - Punch NewspapersTrade collaboration: Nigeria, Benin plan central banks personnel exchange  Punch Newspapers

Call for Applications: Join the ICPD30 Global Youth Dialogue in Cotonou, Benin - United Nations Population FundCall for Applications: Join the ICPD30 Global Youth Dialogue in Cotonou, Benin  United Nations Population Fund

South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia and Ivory Coast hit by major internet outages - BBC.comSouth Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia and Ivory Coast hit by major internet outages  BBC.com

Despite military progress, it's not going well in Northern Benin - Clingendael InstituteDespite military progress, it's not going well in Northern Benin  Clingendael Institute

IFF CB Meeting News 1/2024 - Benin the IFF member no. 80 - IFF Main Site - International Floorball FederationIFF CB Meeting News 1/2024 - Benin the IFF member no. 80 - IFF Main Site  International Floorball Federation

Niger commissions oil pipeline to Benin - ETEnergyWorldNiger commissions oil pipeline to Benin  ETEnergyWorld

WHO congratulates Benin and Mali for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO congratulates Benin and Mali for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem  World Health Organization (WHO)

Nigeria and Benin Republic Initiate Talks to Bolster Diplomatic and Economic Ties - Arise NewsNigeria and Benin Republic Initiate Talks to Bolster Diplomatic and Economic Ties  Arise News

Benin mulls sending 2,000 troops to aid Haiti in gang violence battle - Africanews EnglishBenin mulls sending 2,000 troops to aid Haiti in gang violence battle  Africanews English

Promoting Benin's Heritage & Tourism: the Biggest Cultural Project Ever Financed by AFD - Agence française de développement (AFD)Promoting Benin's Heritage & Tourism: the Biggest Cultural Project Ever Financed by AFD  Agence française de développement (AFD)

Deutsche Bank supports Benin's Sustainable Development Goals in landmark financing benefiting from African ... - ?????????Deutsche Bank supports Benin's Sustainable Development Goals in landmark financing benefiting from African ...  ?????????

Benin offers 2000 troops to Haiti force, US ambassador says - Reuters CanadaBenin offers 2000 troops to Haiti force, US ambassador says  Reuters Canada

Benin: Classified in medium to long-term political risk category 6/7 - CredendoBenin: Classified in medium to long-term political risk category 6/7  Credendo

2 Babies Among 34 Killed By Fire In Shop In Benin - NDTV2 Babies Among 34 Killed By Fire In Shop In Benin  NDTV

Transforming sanitation in Benin: A tale of resilience and renewal - World BankTransforming sanitation in Benin: A tale of resilience and renewal  World Bank

Issues of mutual interests discussed between nations as Benin foreign minister concludes India visit - The Times of IndiaIssues of mutual interests discussed between nations as Benin foreign minister concludes India visit  The Times of India

Benin Floods 2022 DREF Final Report (MDRBJ017) - Benin - ReliefWebBenin Floods 2022 DREF Final Report (MDRBJ017) - Benin  ReliefWeb

German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development and World Bank Vice President for Western and ... - World Bank GroupGerman Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development and World Bank Vice President for Western and ...  World Bank Group

Helping Youth in Benin Find Economic Opportunities - World BankHelping Youth in Benin Find Economic Opportunities  World Bank

UN extends aid to refugees in Benin - Welcome to the United NationsUN extends aid to refugees in Benin  Welcome to the United Nations

African female filmmakers converge in Benin - DW (English)African female filmmakers converge in Benin  DW (English)

Benin | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateBenin | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Benin lifts suspension of imported goods transiting to Niger - RFI EnglishBenin lifts suspension of imported goods transiting to Niger  RFI English

Benin announced as latest beneficiary of unlocked climate finance lending from Room 2 Run Sovereign Programme, a ... - African Development BankBenin announced as latest beneficiary of unlocked climate finance lending from Room 2 Run Sovereign Programme, a ...  African Development Bank

Benin says Niger oil pipeline not impacted by regional sanctions over coup - Al Jazeera EnglishBenin says Niger oil pipeline not impacted by regional sanctions over coup  Al Jazeera English

Towards universal health coverage (UHC): Government of Benin expanding health coverage to the extreme poor - World Health Organization (WHO)Towards universal health coverage (UHC): Government of Benin expanding health coverage to the extreme poor  World Health Organization (WHO)

EBRD approves membership of Benin and Côte d'Ivoire - EBRDEBRD approves membership of Benin and Côte d'Ivoire  EBRD

Benin and Guinea : new opportunities for university cooperation and student mobility - Campus FranceBenin and Guinea : new opportunities for university cooperation and student mobility  Campus France

The 4 best road trips in Benin - Lonely Planet Travel NewsThe 4 best road trips in Benin  Lonely Planet Travel News

Benin Faces Down the Threat From Jihadists in the Western Sahel - New Lines MagazineBenin Faces Down the Threat From Jihadists in the Western Sahel  New Lines Magazine

Explaining ISGS activity in Benin | Conflict in the Penta-Border Area - Clingendael InstituteExplaining ISGS activity in Benin | Conflict in the Penta-Border Area  Clingendael Institute

Limiting maternal and child loss in communities in Benin - Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) InternationalLimiting maternal and child loss in communities in Benin  Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International

LLF and Benin Government Unveil US$ 20 Million Investment for Integrated Agriculture Value Chains Development - Islamic Development BankLLF and Benin Government Unveil US$ 20 Million Investment for Integrated Agriculture Value Chains Development  Islamic Development Bank

Stranded Indians cross Niger border to Benin by road - The HinduStranded Indians cross Niger border to Benin by road  The Hindu

Links between violent extremism and illicit activities in Benin - Institute for Security StudiesLinks between violent extremism and illicit activities in Benin  Institute for Security Studies

Hostage to violent extremism: Kidnapping in northern Benin | Global Initiative - Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized CrimeHostage to violent extremism: Kidnapping in northern Benin | Global Initiative  Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

Striving for effective debt policy and management: Benin's journey - World BankStriving for effective debt policy and management: Benin's journey  World Bank

Benin Economic Update: the potential for developing transportation sector and economic corridors - World Bank GroupBenin Economic Update: the potential for developing transportation sector and economic corridors  World Bank Group

Benin: a book fair offers another look at African history - Africanews EnglishBenin: a book fair offers another look at African history  Africanews English

Benin national, arrested in drugs case, escapes from Delhi police custody; nabbed later - Deccan HeraldBenin national, arrested in drugs case, escapes from Delhi police custody; nabbed later  Deccan Herald

Niger scraps military pact with Benin over aggression claims - Anadolu Agency | EnglishNiger scraps military pact with Benin over aggression claims  Anadolu Agency | English

Spotlight on the sand engine concept in Togo and Benin - Dredging TodaySpotlight on the sand engine concept in Togo and Benin  Dredging Today

WFP Benin Country Strategic Plan (2024-2028) - Benin - ReliefWebWFP Benin Country Strategic Plan (2024-2028) - Benin  ReliefWeb

U.S. Government Supports Benin Armed Forces in their Border Security Mission - USEmbassy.govU.S. Government Supports Benin Armed Forces in their Border Security Mission  USEmbassy.gov

Powering an Energy Secure Future for Benin - Millennium Challenge CorporationPowering an Energy Secure Future for Benin  Millennium Challenge Corporation

Benin: A new wind blows over refereeing - At a glance - SPORT NEWS AFRICABenin: A new wind blows over refereeing - At a glance  SPORT NEWS AFRICA

Benin's Debut Dollar Bond Offering Receives $5 Billion Demand - BloombergBenin's Debut Dollar Bond Offering Receives $5 Billion Demand  Bloomberg

Voodoo And Female Warriors Spice Up Lagardère’s Retail Offer In Benin - ForbesVoodoo And Female Warriors Spice Up Lagardère’s Retail Offer In Benin  Forbes

Africa's energy poverty: Benin needs funds to ramp up green resources to electrify, meet NDCs - Down To Earth MagazineAfrica's energy poverty: Benin needs funds to ramp up green resources to electrify, meet NDCs  Down To Earth Magazine

WFP Benin Country Brief, August 2023 - Benin - ReliefWebWFP Benin Country Brief, August 2023 - Benin  ReliefWeb

MTN Group delegation to Benin pledges US$215mln infrastructure investment | MTN.com - MTN GroupMTN Group delegation to Benin pledges US$215mln infrastructure investment | MTN.com  MTN Group

Benin: Private-sector climate finance and green growth on the agenda in the African Development Bank 2023 Country ... - African Development BankBenin: Private-sector climate finance and green growth on the agenda in the African Development Bank 2023 Country ...  African Development Bank

Benin wants to “rapidly” normalize ties with coup-hit neighbours - Africanews EnglishBenin wants to “rapidly” normalize ties with coup-hit neighbours  Africanews English

Benin - African Development BankBenin  African Development Bank

Documentary on Repatriation of Looted Benin Artworks Captures Top Honor at Berlin Film Festival - ArtforumDocumentary on Repatriation of Looted Benin Artworks Captures Top Honor at Berlin Film Festival  Artforum

Benin: two soldiers killed by homemade bomb in the north - Africanews EnglishBenin: two soldiers killed by homemade bomb in the north  Africanews English

Groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State take root on the coast of West Africa - The Associated PressGroups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State take root on the coast of West Africa  The Associated Press

Benin aims for $750 mln in first US dollar bond issuance -sources - ReutersBenin aims for $750 mln in first US dollar bond issuance -sources  Reuters

Benin elevates women in handball with ‘Sport au Féminin’ project - IHFBenin elevates women in handball with ‘Sport au Féminin’ project  IHF

Benin: Sparkling new tourist projects cannot hide the spectre of forced evictions. - Amnesty InternationalBenin: Sparkling new tourist projects cannot hide the spectre of forced evictions.  Amnesty International

Benin's regional role: Cooperation on security challenges and political instability - Chatham HouseBenin's regional role: Cooperation on security challenges and political instability  Chatham House

Dozens killed in Benin after fuel depot explodes into flames - Al Jazeera EnglishDozens killed in Benin after fuel depot explodes into flames  Al Jazeera English

Benin removes suspension of transiting goods to Niger - Africanews EnglishBenin removes suspension of transiting goods to Niger  Africanews English

7 best places to visit in Benin - Lonely Planet Travel News7 best places to visit in Benin  Lonely Planet Travel News

Multi-hazard surveillance tool for West African coastal countries : Benin - Côte d'Ivoire - Ghana - Togo (GRANIT) (As of ... - ReliefWebMulti-hazard surveillance tool for West African coastal countries : Benin - Côte d'Ivoire - Ghana - Togo (GRANIT) (As of ...  ReliefWeb

Spotlight: ISS informs Benin's response to violent extremism - Institute for Security StudiesSpotlight: ISS informs Benin's response to violent extremism  Institute for Security Studies

Benin Power Compact - Millennium Challenge CorporationBenin Power Compact  Millennium Challenge Corporation

Benin springs surprise with dollar debut timing - GlobalCapitalBenin springs surprise with dollar debut timing  GlobalCapital

Visa requirements for visiting Benin - Lonely Planet Travel NewsVisa requirements for visiting Benin  Lonely Planet Travel News

Benin and Burkina Faso suspend media outlets over coverage of Niger coup - Committee to Protect JournalistsBenin and Burkina Faso suspend media outlets over coverage of Niger coup  Committee to Protect Journalists

Best time to visit Benin - Lonely Planet Travel NewsBest time to visit Benin  Lonely Planet Travel News

UK Export Finance delegation heralds new trade opportunities for Benin and Togo - GOV.UKUK Export Finance delegation heralds new trade opportunities for Benin and Togo  GOV.UK

Benin - African Development BankBenin  African Development Bank

Niger aims to start oil exports from Benin pipeline in January, leader says - ReutersNiger aims to start oil exports from Benin pipeline in January, leader says  Reuters

Benin must target the illicit activities that enable violent extremism - Institute for Security StudiesBenin must target the illicit activities that enable violent extremism  Institute for Security Studies

Dr. Papa Benin named among ten Most Influential Black Corporate Leaders to Watch in 2024 - Modern GhanaDr. Papa Benin named among ten Most Influential Black Corporate Leaders to Watch in 2024  Modern Ghana

WFP Emergency Response in Benin - Benin - ReliefWebWFP Emergency Response in Benin - Benin  ReliefWeb

GIEWS Country Brief: 12-October-2023 - Benin - ReliefWebGIEWS Country Brief: 12-October-2023 - Benin  ReliefWeb

Real Choices, Real Lives: Benin, Togo and Uganda - Benin - ReliefWebReal Choices, Real Lives: Benin, Togo and Uganda - Benin  ReliefWeb

Security Developments in Northern Benin in 2022 | Conflict in the Penta-Border Area - Clingendael InstituteSecurity Developments in Northern Benin in 2022 | Conflict in the Penta-Border Area  Clingendael Institute

Multi-hazard surveillance tool for West African coastal countries : Benin - Côte d'Ivoire - Ghana - Togo (GRANIT) (As of ... - ReliefWebMulti-hazard surveillance tool for West African coastal countries : Benin - Côte d'Ivoire - Ghana - Togo (GRANIT) (As of ...  ReliefWeb

United States' Millennium Challenge Corporation, Government of Benin Celebrate Closure of Transformative Power ... - USEmbassy.govUnited States' Millennium Challenge Corporation, Government of Benin Celebrate Closure of Transformative Power ...  USEmbassy.gov

2023 Snapshot on HIV and AIDS: West and Central Africa - Benin - ReliefWeb2023 Snapshot on HIV and AIDS: West and Central Africa - Benin  ReliefWeb

Stampede during Benin-Senegal football match kills two - Al Jazeera EnglishStampede during Benin-Senegal football match kills two  Al Jazeera English

Residents in western Benin feel safe despite fears of spillover of terrorists from the Sahel - Africanews EnglishResidents in western Benin feel safe despite fears of spillover of terrorists from the Sahel  Africanews English

13th All-Africa Games: Emmanuella Marie Rose wins 2 gold medals for Benin - SPORT NEWS AFRICA13th All-Africa Games: Emmanuella Marie Rose wins 2 gold medals for Benin  SPORT NEWS AFRICA

African Development Bank builds capacity in 4500 small enterprises in Guinea, Ghana and Benin - African Development BankAfrican Development Bank builds capacity in 4500 small enterprises in Guinea, Ghana and Benin  African Development Bank

Dr. Jessica Parr and PhD Student Halimat Haruna Conduct Research in Benin - College of Social Sciences and HumanitiesDr. Jessica Parr and PhD Student Halimat Haruna Conduct Research in Benin  College of Social Sciences and Humanities

Benin | BMZ - Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung - Aktuelle MeldungenBenin | BMZ  Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung - Aktuelle Meldungen

News - SETAF-AF commander visits Benin - DVIDSNews - SETAF-AF commander visits Benin  DVIDS

Benin - Population Movement, DREF Operation (MDRBJ018) - Benin - ReliefWebBenin - Population Movement, DREF Operation (MDRBJ018) - Benin  ReliefWeb

Benin: "Displaced for Coconut Palms" Forced Evictions for Tourism and Coastal Development in Benin - Amnesty InternationalBenin: "Displaced for Coconut Palms" Forced Evictions for Tourism and Coastal Development in Benin  Amnesty International

Benin - Mercy CorpsBenin  Mercy Corps

Volunteers supporting UNICEF's mandate in Benin | UNV - UNVVolunteers supporting UNICEF's mandate in Benin | UNV  UNV

WFP Benin Country Brief, July 2023 - Benin - ReliefWebWFP Benin Country Brief, July 2023 - Benin  ReliefWeb

Benin, Côte d'Ivoire to premier African Development Bank's African Green Bank facilities - African Development BankBenin, Côte d'Ivoire to premier African Development Bank's African Green Bank facilities  African Development Bank

After Niger coup, sanctions pain strikes at shutdown Benin border - Africanews EnglishAfter Niger coup, sanctions pain strikes at shutdown Benin border  Africanews English

Niger junta ends military accord with Benin amid regional standoff - ReutersNiger junta ends military accord with Benin amid regional standoff  Reuters