Benin

  • May 4, 2007
  • 7 min read

WEST AFRICA: Islam political influence may be waning

West Africa is among the most populous regions of the Islamic world. While Islam has played a...

West Africa
  • Apr 2, 2007
  • 1 min read

BENIN: President hopeful after parliamentary polls

Parliamentary elections were held on Saturday, after being postponed from March 25 due to...

Benin
  • Mar 23, 2007
  • 1 min read

BENIN: Electoral commission row could delay polls

March 25 legislative elections are in danger of a last-minute delay, after the head of the...

Benin
  • Mar 5, 2007
  • 6 min read

WEST AFRICA: Gas pipeline bolsters regional power grid

The long-delayed West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) is scheduled to begin transporting Nigerian...

West Africa
  • Dec 15, 2006
  • 8 min read

PROSPECTS 2007: Polls challenge West African stability

Despite expectations of sustained economic growth, West Africa is likely to face significant...

  • Aug 3, 2006
  • 2 min read

VENEZUELA: Chavez Mali visit to boost energy ties

Speaking during a state visit to Mali yesterday, President Hugo Chavez called for greater African...

Venezuela
  • Mar 29, 2006
  • 1 min read

INTERNATIONAL: World Bank cancels debt

The World Bank announced yesterday the cancellation of 37 billion dollars in debt owed by 17...

International
  • Mar 23, 2006
  • 1 min read

BENIN: President-elect hopes to increase investment

The Electoral Commission yesterday confirmed that Yayi Boni won the March 19 presidential run-off...

Benin