Séba hopes to secure the backing of the opposition party Les Démocrates, led by former president Boni Yayi, which has the necessary endorsements to field a candidate.

The trial of two former allies of Benin's president, who are accused of plotting against the state, began on Tuesday before being adjourned when the defence lawyers stormed out.

COTONOU, Bénin (AP) — Two men close to Benin's president who were arrested last week on suspicions of plotting a coup in the small West African country were remanded in custody ahead of their ...

Election officers put ink on voters fingers to make sure they don't vote twice Early indications show voter turnout was low in Benin's presidential election, where polling stations have now closed.

In a statement issued Jan. 10, Benin’s Catholic bishops said that diversity in opinions should be a “source of strength” for ...

Benin forces suffer heavy losses in a border attack. Are political tensions rising in Sao Tome? And holding the South African authorities to account for chronic water shortages.

Benin on Tuesday protested remarks by Niger's ruling junta chief accusing its neighbour of involvement in terrorist acts and summoned a Nigerien diplomat "for clarifications". General ...

Benin's president has accused Niger of refusing to co-operate to restore ties Benin has prevented neighbouring Niger from using its port to export its first crude oil, as a border dispute rages ...

Benin's human rights commission was created when Benin went through a process of political liberalization in the early 1990s. From 1972 to 1989, President Mathieu Kerekou ruled Benin under ...