Benin

  • Mar 31, 2016
  • 6 min read

New Benin leader will need allies to push reform plan

The presidential election represents a vote of no confidence in the established leadership of the main political parties

Benin
  • Mar 22, 2016
  • 2 min read

New Benin leader may struggle to push reforms

The winning presidential candidate has broad-based support from the populace, but not among legislators

Benin
  • Mar 7, 2016
  • 2 min read

Benin presidential poll may proceed to a second round

The incumbent prime minister is a clear frontrunner, but he may struggle to win an outright majority

Benin
  • Nov 12, 2015
  • 2 min read

Leader's U-turn signals political change in Benin

Shift in the domestic balance of power are altering the president's anticipated plans to stand for a third term

Benin
  • Jan 2, 2015
  • 6 min read

Leader's third term plan will mar Benin's outlook

Political stability concerns grow as Benin's president eyes his options to stay in power

Benin
  • Dec 30, 2013
  • 6 min read

Benin's new constitution sparks political standoff

President Thomas Boni Yayi's proposal to amend the constitution -- which is widely viewed as a...

Benin
  • Aug 9, 2013
  • 2 min read

Political volatility is growing in Benin and Togo

The Benin presidency announced today that new administration would be constituted soon; this week...

Benin
  • Apr 2, 2013
  • 7 min read

West Africa criminal networks adapt and shift east

West African organised criminal groups appear to be shifting their activity increasingly eastward...

West Africa