Election deposit for presidential candidates divides political leaders in Benin (2010-09-02 08:22:07)

APA - Cotonou (Benin) As the financial guarantee required for the participation in the presidential election in Benin has been raised to 100 million CFA francs, the supporters of the president have raised eyebrows amidst referrals to the Constitutional Court whereas the opposition side which holds a majority in parliament commends its voting of the bill pertaining to such measures. [ ...Full Text... ]

Bank robbers kill three money changers in Benin (2010-08-30 23:04:54)

APA-Cotonou (Benin) Three people were killed and at least ten wounded in a Monday attack against two private banks in Benin perpetrated by gunmen from Nigeria, a police source told APA. Add to Cart - Add and View Cart - Click here for subscribtion [ ...Full Text... ]

Benin to host 2012 African athletics championships (2010-08-25 10:03:52)

APA-Cotonou (Benin) Benin will host the 18th African senior athletics championships in June 2012, an official source told APA Tuesday. Add to Cart - Add and View Cart - Click here for subscribtion [ ...Full Text... ]

Benin to jointly hold legislative, presidential election in March 2011 (2010-08-25 00:33:00)

APA - Cotonou (Benin) The Beninese members of parliament have approved a combination of legislative and presidential elections on March 2011, with 49 in favour, 21 against and one abstention. Add to Cart - Add and View Cart - Click here for subscribtion [ ...Full Text... ]

Beninese Speaker rules out petition for President Boni’s trial (2010-08-21 19:45:00)

APA-Cotonou (Benin) The Speaker of the Beninese National Assembly, Mathurin Nago, declared “inadmissible” the petition tabled by 48 MPs to drag President Yayi Boni to the High Court of Justice for “abuse of authority and treachery” in a fraudulent financial investment. Add to Cart - Add and View Cart - Click here for subscribtion [ ...Full Text... ]