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Benin court jails two ex-allies of president for 20 years
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Benin court jails two ex-allies of president for 20 years

A court in Benin has sentenced two former allies of President Patrice Talon to 20 years in jail on charges of "conspiring against the authority of the state."
Benin protests remarks by Niger's leader
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Benin protests remarks by Niger's leader

Benin has protested remarks by Niger's military rulers accusing Benin of involvement in terrorist acts.
Benin arrests ex-police chief for 'incitement to rebellion'
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Benin arrests ex-police chief for 'incitement to rebellion'

General Louis Philippe Houndegnon awaits the start of his trial on December 16.
Benin president's allies remanded after alleged coup plot
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Benin president's allies remanded after alleged coup plot

The pair has been charged with "conspiracy against state security, corruption and money laundering", according to their lawyer.
Benin arrests three people over 'coup plot' allegations
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Benin arrests three people over 'coup plot' allegations

The government of Benin has arrested three people, including the president's close friend, over allegations of plotting a coup against President Patrice Talon.
Niger-Benin row threatens major oil pipeline
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Niger-Benin row threatens major oil pipeline

A dispute between Niger and Benin is threatening a 1,930-kilometre oil pipeline that would have improved Niger's oil production.
Gunmen kill seven soldiers in Benin
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Gunmen kill seven soldiers in Benin

Unknown gunmen have killed seven soldiers in northern Benin, the country's army has said.
Benin urges Niger to open border for oil exports
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Benin urges Niger to open border for oil exports

Benin has urged its neighbour Niger to open borders to facilitate oil exports.
Benin closes river crossing with Niger amid tense relations
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Benin closes river crossing with Niger amid tense relations

Benin has closed its river crossing with Niger amid tense relations between the countries.
Benin asks Niger to cooperate on crude exports
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Benin asks Niger to cooperate on crude exports

Benin has asked Niger to cooperate on trade after ECOWAS lifted sanctions on Niger in February 2024.
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President Erdogan reiterates Türkiye's call on Israeli war crimes

President Erdogan reiterates Türkiye's call on Israeli war crimes

Turkish President Erdogan criticises Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and the war crimes of Israel, remarking that Türkiye's priority is to ensure a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave.
UK signs new Rwanda treaty to deport asylum seekers

UK signs new Rwanda treaty to deport asylum seekers

British interior minister James Cleverly says the treaty addresses all the issues raised by the Supreme Court last month.
AU expresses concern over dissolution of Guinea-Bissau's parliament

AU expresses concern over dissolution of Guinea-Bissau's parliament

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat urges dialogue to preserve the ''stability and unity of the country.''
Turkish First Lady advances action plans after Palestine solidarity summit

Turkish First Lady advances action plans after Palestine solidarity summit

Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan reviews the action plans of the Initiative Movement that followed the "One Heart for Palestine" summit, which she hosted at the Presidential Dolmabahce Office in Istanbul on November 15.
Sudanese refugees in Chad face dire water shortage

Sudanese refugees in Chad face dire water shortage

Sudanese refugees in Chad are facing serious water shortage, Doctors Without Borders agency has said.
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