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Messi set for emotional Argentina farewell in Buenos Aires friendly vs Benin

Argentina fans are hopeful for the future of their national team following Lionel Messi's retirement from international football. The team has shown immense potential with impressive victories against Bolivia and Burkina Faso without their legendary player. Coach Lionel Scaloni emphasizes the need for unity and confidence in the new generation…

The Economic Times · 3h ago

When is Lionel Messi's final Argentina game and who are the opponents?

The legendary No10, considered by many as the greatest player of all time, is playing one final time for his country

Evening Standard · 7h ago

Economic growth and democratic decline: the ‘cotton king’ who reshaped Benin

Patrice Talon has transformed the west African country’s economy and infrastructure at the expense of political freedom

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

JNIM jihadists step up incursions into northern Benin

Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM has been intensifying its activities in Benin since 2022. The country serves as a transit corridor between the areas of operation of the group, which is well established in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. Two nature reserves have become logistical hubs for the jihadist fighters. Benin's…

France 24 · Sep 9

Trafficked on the last US slave ship, Cudjo Lewis never returned home to Benin. But his descendant has

Cassandra Lewis’s Benin citizenship reflects a broader push by African countries to reconnect with diaspora descendants

The Guardian - US · Aug 27

In Benin, malnutrition and misinformed views contribute to widespread stunting in children

In Benin, stunting affects a third of children under 5 due to malnutrition, despite abundant resources

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Beninese-French singer Angélique Kidjo makes history as first Black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star

“By becoming the first African artist to receive this global honour, the Beninese icon has etched her name into history and raised the rhythms, creativity and dignity of our entire nation to the highest level," said Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni.

Euronews · Aug 19

Hollywood honours Angelique Kidjo as first Black African Walk of Fame star

Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo became the first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, marking a milestone for African music. The Beninese-French singer was honored at a ceremony in Los Angeles attended by film stars and leading figures from the music industry.

France 24 · Aug 18

Nigeria’s border closure failed to stop smuggling. Here’s why

Border closures don’t always produce the intended objectives. The idea is usually to control illegal movements and prohibited goods, lessen informal trade, reinforce customs operations, and regain control of national borders. But history shows that in cases as diverse as England, the Asante Kingdom, the US and colonial Nigeria/Benin, stiffer…

The Conversation · Aug 12

Ex-Benin president Talon makes political comeback via newly founded Senate

Benin’s newly created Senate elected former president Patrice Talon as its leader on Thursday in Porto-Novo, less than three months after he left office. He will serve a five-year term at the head of the country’s new second chamber of Parliament.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 7