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

The country is home to an active judo federation that has 30 clubs and 1.200 judokas; the President of Benin Judo Federation and the Secretary General are committed to finding solutions to increase the number of women in the sport, which still remains low

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