Benin has joined six other African countries contributing to the African Development Fund, pledging USD 2 million; an estimated 74 million people have benefited from the fund through improved agriculture

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held annually in October, doctors emphasised the "very important" role that religious leaders could play in "demystifying breast cancer"

The Republic of Benin and Togo owe Nigeria $5,79m for energy consumed in the second quarter of 2024, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission said

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will examine Benin during this current session from 7 to 25 October

A law was enacted earlier this month recognising Beninese nationality for Afro-descendants, who will be able to benefit from all nationality-related rights, with the exception of 'political rights and access to the Beninese civil service'