Benin

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:17:29 GMT
Kanvo Finds a New Place in Benin's Contemporary Fashion
[Bird Story Agency] Visionary creators, including Charlemagne Andoche Amoussou, founder of the Lolo Andoche brand, are giving the traditional Beninese Kanvô cloth new uses in fashion and interiors. Once associated with the royal court of Abomey,...

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:48:56 GMT
MFWA, Partners Petition Benin's President Over Journalist's Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention
[MFWA] As part of activities to mark the 2026 International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI), the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), together with nine partner organisations across West Africa, has issued an open letter...

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:23:05 GMT
Benin Secures €28 Million for Its First IPP Solar Projects
[Daba Finance] Proparco and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are mobilizing 28 million euros to develop four solar photovoltaic power plants in Benin.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:22:04 GMT
Shared Infrastructure Drives Africa's Push into Cotton Processing
[Bird Story Agency] Shared water and power are easing factory setup costs as Africa's textile hubs expand into cotton processing.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:37:27 GMT
Future Eagles Hammer New Caledonia, Beaten By Benin Republic
[This Day] After going six matches unbeaten at the ongoing FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, the Future Eagles finally succumbed to superior firepower, losing 3-6 to their counterparts from Benin Republic on Wednesday evening.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:53:20 GMT
BSIC Raises 15 Billion CFA Francs for Affordable Housing
[Daba Finance] BSIC Benin raised 15 billion CFA francs through a securitization of receivables, named "FCTC ZAKA BSIC Benin 2026-2033." The results were announced on October 26, 2026, in Cotonou, following a subscription period from July 19 to 30, 20...

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:36:15 GMT
Messi Joins Argentina for Farewell Game Against Benin
[Ghanaian Times] Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:59:45 GMT
Beninese Billionaire's Portfolio Jumps $430 Million
[Daba Finance] Beninese billionaire Samuel Dossou-Aworet saw his investment portfolio increase by $430 million during the third quarter. This significant gain was driven by rising share prices of Seplat Energy Plc and Aradel Holdings Plc. By the end ...

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:37:58 GMT
Can Benin Serve as a Model for African Cotton Value Addition?
[NAM] Benin, like a handful of other Sahelian states, is a major producer of cotton, but virtually all the production is exported to Asian and Western countries to be converted into higher-value products including fabrics. But an ambitious project ce...

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