Africanews Women champions of development in the Sahel - {INSPIRE AFRICA} "Investing in women and girls is one of the most effective ways to increase equality and promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth.. "- SWEDD #StrongerTogether2021 #womenempowerment 11/09/2021
Germany Germany to return Benin Bronzes looted during colonial era Germany’s minister for culture, Monika Gruetters, said the Benin Bronzes were a key test for the way the country deals with its colonial past. 30/04/2021
France French MPs approve return of looted artefacts to Benin and Senegal Benin is to receive 26 artefacts plundered from the Palace of Behanzin in 1892, including a throne, while a sword and its sheath will be restituted to Senegal. 18/12/2020
world news Pirates kidnap crew on two European-flagged ships off west Africa A total of 13 people have been kidnapped in two separate piracy incidents involving European-flagged ships off the coast of West Africa in the last few days. 04/11/2019
Burkina Faso Two French soldiers killed during rescue of four hostages in Burkina Faso Two French soldiers have been killed during a rescue operation by special forces of four people being held hostage by an armed group in Burkina Faso 10/05/2019
Benin Dead body believed to be Benin guide found A body allegedly belonging to Benin guide was found by authorities after two French tourists and their guide were reported missing on Wednesday. 03/05/2019
Benin Benin election: 33 candidates compete to be president There is plenty of choice in Benin’s election. Voters going to the polls on Sunday have had a record 33 candidates to choose from – all vying to 06/03/2016
World The boys and girls who'd rather go to school This week in Learning World, we look at the issue of child labour. An estimated 250 million children are forced to work rather than go to school 04/01/2013
