Benin

  • Nov 11
  • 2 min read

Benin government may seek to pressure opposition

A collection of opposition parties have announced the creation of a new coalition ahead of the 2026 elections

Benin
  • Oct 16
  • 7 min read

Talon may have third-term ambitions in Benin

The authorities have arrested a prominent businessman and a former minister accused of plotting a coup d'etat

Benin
  • Sep 25
  • 2 min read

Benin arrests raise suspicions over Talon's ambitions

A former sports minister and a close advisor to President Patrice Talon have been arrested

Benin
  • Aug 21
  • 2 min read

Benin oil shipments may ease Niger's fiscal strains

Benin has authorised a second shipment of Nigerien oil for export from its end of the Niger-Benin oil pipeline

Niger
  • Jun 10
  • 2 min read

Crisis with Benin may impact Niger's growth prospects

A border and oil shipment dispute between Niger and Benin has recently escalated with the arrest of Nigerien personnel

Niger
  • May 29
  • 7 min read

Talon may consolidate his control of Benin politics

Changes to the Beninese electoral code make it more difficult for the opposition to contest the 2026 polls

Benin
  • May 16
  • 2 min read

Chinese mediation may help resolve Niger-Benin dispute

Beninese authorities have agreed to allow a limited shipment of Nigerien oil amid ongoing tensions with Niger

Benin