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Benin’s Talon will look to secure his legacy

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BENIN

Talon took 86.57% of the votes, on an official turnout of 50.17%, while his nearest opponent took 11.29%. Talon’s winning margin -- the largest since Benin’s return to multiparty…

Benin's anti-jihadist strategy may entail abuses

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BENIN

BENIN: Anti-jihadist strategy may entail abuses

Benin’s Talon is poised to secure re-election in 2021

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BENIN

He has said that he will announce next month whether he will contest the April 2021 presidential election. On the economic front, Talon’s first term has been very successful, but…

West African coastal states will fear jihadist threat

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WEST AFRICA

Jihadists' coastal threat.

Benin's president could grow more authoritarian

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BENIN

BENIN: President could grow more authoritarian

Leader's U-turn signals political change in Benin

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BENIN

BENIN: Leader's U-turn signals political change

Benin’s president will tighten his grip on power

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BENIN

Yet only five political parties are allowed to take part: the number of recognised political parties has been dramatically reduced following electoral changes in recent years that…

West Africa may resist jihadist expansion

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WEST AFRICA

However, the pace of expansion is uneven, partly due to local policy and security responses, as well as jihadist group priorities. Nonetheless, jihadist growth remains a major…

Restitution of African art will gain pace slowly

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AFRICA

The Smithsonian’s declaration is the latest in a series of moves by museums around the world to return African artworks taken from the continent during the colonial era.

Haiti security mission plans appear to be advancing

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HAITI

HAITI: Security mission plans appear to be advancing