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 ...
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Benin settles after failed coup attempt, but regional concerns remain

Loyalist troops aided by Nigeria’s air force foiled putsch, but confidence in nation’s democratic stability is shaken.
BBC

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This page is no longer being updated.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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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 ...