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Capital
Porto-Novo
Head of State
President Patrice Talon
Head of Government
Prime Minister Patrice Talon
Crime
France convicts Chinese captain of oil tanker linked to Russian shadow fleet
Chen Zhangjie, who is currently at sea, was jailed for a year in absentia. The Borocay was thought to be transporting Russian oil to India.
31 Mar 2026 - 2:08AM
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China-Africa relations
Why Beijing’s US$4.5 billion Niger-Benin oil pipeline is under fire from rebels
27 Feb 2026 - 6:30PM
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Africa
Islamic State claims bold attack on Niger’s strategic airport hub
31 Jan 2026 - 12:32AM
Africa
Niger’s junta accuses foreign leaders of sponsoring airport attack
Niger’s military ruler vows retaliation after gunmen attack an air force base before being repelled by Russian fighters.
30 Jan 2026 - 2:29PM
China-Africa relations
How will China respond to latest West Africa coup as economic footprint expands?
Ouster of Guinea-Bissau leader Umaro Sissoco Embalo has sparked political instability fears, raising stakes for Chinese economic interests.
14 Dec 2025 - 6:35PM
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China-Africa relations
‘Concrete symbols’: China-built Ecowas HQ latest infrastructure gift to Africa
Beijing’s strategy to project influence through gifting prestigious presidential palaces and parliamentary buildings labelled ‘unique’.
13 Dec 2025 - 5:53PM
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Africa
Benin hunts leader behind short-lived coup that left casualties on both sides
Authorities in the west African country confirm arrests were made and hostages released, but apparent coup leader remained at large.
9 Dec 2025 - 3:47PM
Africa
Benin president says coup bid thwarted as neighbour Nigeria intervenes
Coup attempt in Benin was the latest in a string of military takeovers and attempted takeovers that have rocked West Africa.
8 Dec 2025 - 4:07PM
China-Africa relations
China key to solving Niger-Benin tensions – so oil pipeline can start pumping
China has invested billions in Niger’s oil industry. Now it must solve a political spat if it wants to see any money back.
13 Jul 2024 - 1:00PM
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