Benin - Wikipedia
Benin, [a] officially the Republic of Benin, [b] formerly known as Dahomey, [10] is a country in West Africa. Benin is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the …
Benin | History, Map, Flag, Capital, & Population | Britannica
Nov 7, 2025 · Benin, country of western Africa. The official capital is Porto-Novo, but Cotonou is Benin’s largest city, its chief port, and its de facto administrative capital.
Benin’s foiled coup: How it unfolded and what we know
1 day ago · Benin’s foiled coup: How it unfolded and what we know President Patrice Talon pledges severe punishment for coup plotters after army backed by Nigerian forces thwarts bid …
Benin president condemns foiled attempted coup, says situation is ...
1 day ago · Earlier Sunday, a group of soldiers appeared on Benin's state TV to announce the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa.
Benin - The World Factbook
6 days ago · There are no photos for Benin. Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic.
Benin - Republic of Benin - Country Profile - West Africa
Benin facts: Official web sites of Benin, links and information on Benin's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and …
Benin | Culture, Facts & Travel | - CountryReports
2 days ago · Benin, a narrow, north-south strip of land in West Africa, lies between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer. Benin is bordered by Togo to the west, Burkina Faso and Niger to …
Benin Coup Attempt to Oust Talon Has Been Foiled, Interior …
1 day ago · The West African country of Benin was thrown into a state of confusion on Sunday after an attempted coup by members of the military, which the government insisted had been …
Benin coup leader's location and fate of hostages unknown after …
17 hours ago · The failed attempt marks Benin’s first coup bid since 1991 and signals Nigeria’s commitment to countering West Africa’s growing instability near its borders.
Benin's interior minister says a coup announced earlier has been
2 days ago · Earlier, a group of soldiers had appeared on Benin 's state TV Sunday to announce the dissolution of the government in an apparent coup, the latest of many in West Africa.