Benin is the latest African country to experience a coup. Here is a look at other military takeovers

Like its neighbor Mali, Burkina Faso also witnessed two successive coups. In January 2022, Roch Kaboré was ousted by Lt. Col.

Where is Benin? The West African country everyone is talking about—here's why

A military coup attempt was reported but thwarted, with Benin President Talon reportedly safe despite soldiers' claims of his ...

Coup Attempt Rocks Benin, but Government Says It’s Over

A spokesman said 14 members of the military had been arrested. The West African country’s president, who was not seen for ...
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Ciara becomes a citizen of Benin as African country extends offers to slave descendants

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — U.S. singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a recent law by the small West African country granting citizenship to descendants of ...
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Benin country profile

This page is no longer being updated. It was last updated on 28 July 2023 Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, is one of Africa's more stable democracies. Benin's shore includes what used to be known as ...
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Benin country profile

Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, is one of Africa's more stable democracies. Benin's shore includes what used to be known as the Slave Coast, the departure point for captives to be shipped across the ...