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Another Coup In Africa, Soldiers Appear On State TV To Announce Takeover
Military personnel in Benin on Sunday announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, although his entourage said he was safe and the army was regaining control.
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President Ram Nath Kovind Arrives In Cotonou
President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday arrived in Benin on the first leg of his three nations' tour to the West African region, the first visit by an Indian head of state to the country.
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Benin's President Says He Will Step Aside in 2016 to 'Respect the Constitution'
Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi will step down after two terms, out of "respect" for the constitution which bars him from seeking reelection in 2016, he told AFP late Tuesday.
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Benin's Former President Mathieu Kerekou Dies at 82: Government
Benin's former president Mathieu Kerekou, who ruled the tiny west African nation for a total of 30 years after a coup then democratic elections, died on Wednesday, the government announced. He was 82.
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Mediator Signals Progress in Burkina Coup Talks; Announcement Sunday
Benin President Thomas Boni Yayi, mediating in post-coup talks in Burkina Faso, promised there would be some "good news" emanating from the negotiations on Sunday.
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Benin Appoints French Financier as Prime Minister
Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi has appointed the head of one of Europe's biggest capital investment funds as his new prime minister.
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Another Coup In Africa, Soldiers Appear On State TV To Announce Takeover
Military personnel in Benin on Sunday announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, although his entourage said he was safe and the army was regaining control.
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President Ram Nath Kovind Arrives In Cotonou
President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday arrived in Benin on the first leg of his three nations' tour to the West African region, the first visit by an Indian head of state to the country.
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Benin's President Says He Will Step Aside in 2016 to 'Respect the Constitution'
Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi will step down after two terms, out of "respect" for the constitution which bars him from seeking reelection in 2016, he told AFP late Tuesday.
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Benin's Former President Mathieu Kerekou Dies at 82: Government
Benin's former president Mathieu Kerekou, who ruled the tiny west African nation for a total of 30 years after a coup then democratic elections, died on Wednesday, the government announced. He was 82.
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Mediator Signals Progress in Burkina Coup Talks; Announcement Sunday
Benin President Thomas Boni Yayi, mediating in post-coup talks in Burkina Faso, promised there would be some "good news" emanating from the negotiations on Sunday.
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Benin Appoints French Financier as Prime Minister
Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi has appointed the head of one of Europe's biggest capital investment funds as his new prime minister.
