By Francis Kobena Tandoh The African Union (AU) and West Africa’s sub-regional body, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have condemned the attempted […]
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Soldiers stage coup to oust President Talon in Benin, Presidency says situation under control
By Francis Kobena Tandoh Some soldiers in Benin announced early Sunday on state broadcaster Benin TV that President Patrice Talon had been “removed from office,” […]
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Chinese company donates laptops, anti-malaria drugs in southern Benin
A Chinese company on Tuesday donated several batches of information technology (IT) equipment and anti-malaria drugs to the University Hospital of Abomey-Calavi/So-Ava in southern Benin. […]
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Nigeria chases miraculous qualification as Super Eagles face Benin in do-or-die clash
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face the Cheetahs of Benin Republic on Tuesday evening in a decisive Group C encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium […]
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Feature: Chinese medics treat patients, empower locals in Benin
by Xinhua writers Sun Yi, Si Yuan When Yang Ping stepped back into the intensive care unit, a wave of relief washed over her: […]
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Concert from China’s Inner Mongolia captivates audiences in Benin
A concert featuring artists from northern China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region was held Tuesday night at the Chinese Cultural Center of Benin in Cotonou, the […]
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Feature: How Chinese martial arts “speak” to Kung Fu master in Benin
In a modest yet vibrant martial arts club in Akpro-Misserete, a town some 40 kilometers northeast of Benin’s economic capital Cotonou, the rhythmic thud of […]
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Conference on Chinese tea culture held in Benin
A conference dedicated to Chinese tea culture was held on Thursday at the Chinese Cultural Center in Cotonou, Benin’s economic capital, ahead of the International […]
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Finland returns historic artifact to Benin
Finnish Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie officially handed over the Katakle — a ceremonial royal stool from the Kingdom of Dahomey — to […]
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Benin to retrieve historical artifact from Finland
Benin’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts announced Wednesday that a Katakle, a ceremonial royal stool originating from the Kingdom of Dahomey, will be […]
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