Benin President Yayi new African Union Chairman

Benin President Thomas Boni Yayi was elected the African Union Chairman on Sunday, taking over the one-year post from Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, officials said.

Amoros confirmed as Benin coach

Former France international fullback Manuel Amoros has been handed a two-year deal to take charge of Benin, officials said on Tuesday.

Benin’s Yayi new AU chairman

Benin President Thomas Boni Yayi was elected the African Union Chairman on Sunday, January 29, 2012, taking over the one-year post from Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, officials said.

In Benin, Goodwill Ambassador Angélique Kidjo promotes birth registration to protect children’s rights

COTONOU, Benin, 24 January 2012 – A legal identity is a critical right, one many children in Benin are denied. During a visit to her home country, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Angélique Kidjo, an internationally renowned singer, advocated for improvements in the birth registration system to guarantee this right for all children.

African crises dominate talks as Benin takes AU helm

The African Union's new chairman faced tough challenges Sunday as UN chief Ban Ki-moon warned that a furious row between Sudan and South Sudan threatened regional security.

Benin takes AU helm

African Union leaders yesterday chose Benin’s President Thomas Boni Yayi as the 54-member bloc’s new chairman, at a two-day summit hoped to help resolve multiple crises facing the continent.

Benin and IMF to Co-Host High-Level Conference On Public Service Reform

The Government of Benin and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will co-host a high-level conference on public service reform in Benin on January 17, 2012 in Cotonou.

Benin appoint Amoros as new coach

Benin have appointed former France international Manuel Amoros as the new coach of the Squirrels.

Africa: Benin President Yayi New African Union Chairman

RNW Africa (Hilversum)-Benin President Thomas Boni Yayi was elected the African Union Chairman on Sunday, taking over the one-year post from Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, officials said.

Benin leader takes AU helm

Addis Ababa - The African Union's new chairperson faced tough challenges on Sunday as United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon warned that a furious row between Sudan and South Sudan threatened regional security.