Former president, Boni Yayi Cotonou, Benin Former Beninese president, Thomas Boni Yayi, alongside key figures from his opposition party Les Démocrates, Renaud Agbodjo and Jude Lodjou, were summoned by judicial authorities on October 21, via court bailiffs, following a complaint by dissenting party MP Michel Sodjinou, who alleges falsification of sponsorship forms related to the…
American singer, Ciara, showing her proof of Beninese citizenship In a move seen by many as an attempt to correct the historical wrongs of slavery, Benin Republic has issued full citizenship to a number of African Americans, including world-famous singer, Ciara. In September, Benin passed a law granting citizenship to those who can trace their lineage…
President Patrice Talon A recent announcement by prosecutors in Benin Republic that they foiled a coup attempt has sparked public concerns and debates over political developments in the country. In a statement issued by Elonm Metonou, special prosecutor at Benin’s court for financial crimes and terrorism, it was alleged that Oswald Homeky, a former sports…
President of the Republic of Benin, Patrice Talon recently reacted to the departure of the AES countries, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, from ECOWAS, insisting that a path to peace and Reconciliation is needed urgently. Speaking during a press conference, Talon declared: “The sanctions are not made to last over time. We are the first…
