A hurricane Struck southeastern Benin; the mayor of Ouinhi toured the hardest-hit villages to assess the damage and offer support; winds left roofs torn off and damaged infrastructure and authorities reassured school year will end as scheduled

"Women, Empowerment, and Health in Benin: Revelations in Plural", a new book that pays tribute to Beninise women in civic life and business, calling for continued reforms for more power, was launched with authorities, partners, and committed citizens

The General Directorate of the National Market Management Agency ANaGeM in a press conference detailed the reform of Benin's market management system, focusing on the relocation of the Dantokpa market, part of a broader effort to modernize infrastructure

21-year-old Nathan Tchibozo, Benin's first-ever Winter Olympic athlete, competed in the Men's Giant Slalom at the Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy, finishing 48th out of 71 starters with a combined time of 2:43.65 on Saturday 14 February