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
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