On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, a political event in Edo State transformed from celebration into alarm when shots rang out in ...

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and a national leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), John Odigie-Oyegun, have condemned a violent attack by suspected thugs on the party’s ...

The inaugural, UNFPA-led First Africa Symposium on Technology-facilitated Gender-based Violence created a first-of-its-kind ...

The two contiguous states of Niger, Kwara and to some extent Kogi have been at the short end of the security spectrum for ...

With 23 days left until the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco, Kenya has lined up friendlies against ...

UNAIDS welcomes the passing into law by the President of Benin Patrice Talon of Law 2026-02 on 9 February 2026. The law focuses on HIV prevention, management and will accelerate progress towards ...

Final preparations were underway last night for the opening ceremony of the 2nd Niger Delta Games, set to kick off today at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, Edo State. State contingents arrived ...

Benin plans to establish a National Agency to Combat Malaria and Mosquitoes. Malaria remains endemic, with high infection and child mortality rates. The country introduced a malaria vaccine in 2024 as ...

Things came to a head in November, when protesters stormed a glitzy preview event for officials and foreign guests. The intruders, echoing the oba, demanded that the museum be suspended pending an ...

Benin is emerging as one of Africa’s most compelling tourism destinations. From UNESCO-listed heritage and Vodun traditions to wildlife parks, creative culture, and human-centered travel, “Benin, a ...