Benin’s special prosecutor is preparing an extradition request for anti-Western activist Kemi Seba, detained in South Africa on immigration charges after allegedly supporting a failed coup in Benin. The case has been complicated by conflicting claims over whether Seba has applied for political asylum in South Africa. Authorities are also probing the authenticity of his Niger-issued diplomatic passport, his residency status, and alleged money laundering.


Benin Seeks Extradition of Anti-West Activist Kemi Seba

Benin's Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni has won the presidency with an overwhelming majority of the vote, provisional results show.

He secured more than 94% of the vote, based on 90% of ballots counted, sufficient for an "irreversible" outcome, the electoral commission said based on preliminary figures.

Wadagni, 49, was the favourite to win after the main opposition party, the Democrats, failed to get its own candidate on to the ballot paper. This left Paul Hounkpè as the sole challenger - he conceded the election earlier on Monday as votes were still being counted.

Benin Elects Patrice Talon's Successor, Romuald Wadagni Wins in a Landslide

Benin's finance minister Romuald Wadagni has won the presidency with an overwhelming majority of the vote.


Benin’s Wadagni Wins Presidential Election With Landslide 94% Of Votes 

A failed coup attempt in Benin has resulted in several deaths, prompting national mourning and heightened political tension. President Patrice Talon’s government has observed a moment of silence to honour those who lost their lives during the attempted takeover.


Benin failed coup: Coup leader reportedly still on the run

Benin failed coup: President vows to punish rebels, ensure hostages' safety

The Interior Minister of Benin has stated that a coup attempt against the government has been foiled. The claim comes amid rising tensions and uncertainty in the West African nation. This video breaks down what is known so far, how authorities responded, and what it could mean for Benin’s stability moving forward.

Benin Coup Attempt: Calm Persists in Benin Streets After Benin Govt Foils Military Coup

Benin: Calm Persists in Benin Streets After Benin Govt Foils Military Coup

 Benin: Interior Minister Claims Coup Attempt Has Been Foiled

Chaos unfolds in Benin after soldiers announced they have toppled President Patrice Talon’s government. The sudden military claim has created uncertainty across the nation and raised questions about stability, governance, and regional implications. This video breaks down what is known, what it could mean, and how the situation may develop.

Breaking: Chaos Unfolds in Benin as Soldiers Claim to Have Toppled President Talon’s Government 

Benin seeks to combat negative stereotypes of voodoo, a 500-year-old religion that celebrates a rich pantheon of deities and spirits. Watch in for more details!

Benin festival seeks to dispel voodoo stereotypes

Another alleged coup attempt has been found in the African continent and prosecutors in the West African country of Benin have arrested three top officials on suspicion of planning a coup. Watch in for more details!

Benin Coup Attempt: Presidential Guard, Ex- Sports Minister & Businessman Detained, Prosecutor Says

Unidentified attackers have killed five forest rangers and seven soldiers in a national park in the north of Benin, the conservation group African Parks said Saturday.

Benin park massacre: Attackers kill 12 in overnight assault

Several thousand people take to the streets of Cotonou, Benin's economic capital, to protest against rising prices and the violation of individual and trade union freedoms.

Benin: High cost of living drives residents to the brink

A massive fire at an illegal fuel depot in Benin left at least 35 people dead on Saturday (Sept 23). The depot exploded into flames, leaving behind a thick cloud of black smoke in the sky.

VIDEO: At least 35 dead in Benin after massive fire erupts at illegal fuel depot

Benin bronzes were returned on Saturday to a traditional palace in Nigeria, more than a century after they were pillaged by British. Watch this video to know more.

16th century Benin bronzes returned to Nigeria

French president Emmanuel Macron has also met with Benin's president Patrice Talon. The meeting was about France providing air support and intelligence to help Benin combat militant groups.

France to provide air defence support & intelligence to Benin

Germany on Friday signed an agreement for return of hundreads of Benin bronzes back to what is now Nigeria. This is a biggest effort yet by a European country to return the looted artworks during colonial times.

Germany to return Benin bronzes to Nigeria

Benin bronzes are set to return to their home in Nigeria. Over 90% of African artefacts are in Europe and United States.

Benin bronzes return to Nigeria: Over 90% of African artefacts are in Europe & US

Every morning, Amake Yessoufou makes the rounds of the sewing workshops of Ouidah, a small coastal town in the south of Benin, and collects scraps of fabric used by tailors to make clothes.

Benin project turns waste fabric into recycled 'gold'

As many as twenty-six looted royal treasures will be returned to their country of origin, Benin this week after nearly 130 years of ownership

France returns 26 looted royal treasures to Benin

A Swiss foundation has built a new kind of power plant. It buys or barters household waste for biogas. This initiative is supported by the foundation ReBin. Its aim is to encourage a circular economy and to show the population that waste is a resource.

Biogas changes attitudes towards waste in rural Benin

President Ram Nath Kovind thanked his Beninese counterpart Patrice Talon for expressing support for India's candidature for permanent membership of the UN Security Council during bilateral talks here on Monday.

Benin supports India's permanent membership to UNSC during Ram Nath Kovind's visit

Upping focus on increasing ties with Africa, President Ram Nath Kovind is on a visit to West African country Benin while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is in Mozambique.

India's Africa focus: President Kovind visits Benin, Defence Minister on trip to Mozambique

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