Benin local news

Here are some recent local news stories from Benin:

Politics

• Benin's President Patrice Talon has announced a new cabinet, with several changes to the previous government. (Source: Africanews)
• The opposition party, the Democratic Renewal Party (PDR), has accused the government of trying to silence its leaders through intimidation and arrests. (Source: Benin News Agency)

Economy

• The Benin government has launched a new initiative to promote local production and reduce imports. The program aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and create jobs. (Source: Business in Africa)
• The country's economy has grown by 5.5% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a strong agricultural sector and increased investment in infrastructure. (Source: African Development Bank)

Health

• Benin has recorded a significant increase in cases of cholera, with over 1,000 reported cases and 20 deaths in the past month. The government has launched a vaccination campaign to combat the outbreak. (Source: WHO)
• The country's health ministry has launched a new program to improve access to healthcare for marginalized communities, including women and children. (Source: Benin News Agency)

Education

• The Benin government has launched a new initiative to improve access to education for children with disabilities. The program aims to provide special education services and training for teachers. (Source: UNESCO)
• The country's education ministry has announced plans to introduce a new curriculum for primary schools, focusing on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. (Source: Benin News Agency)

Sports

• Benin's national football team, the Squirrels, has qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Guinea-Bissau in a playoff match. (Source: CAF)
• The country's basketball team has won the West African Basketball Championship, defeating Nigeria in the final. (Source: FIBA)

Other news

• Benin has launched a new national park, the Pendjari National Park, which is home to a variety of wildlife including elephants, lions, and chimpanzees. (Source: African Parks)
• The country's capital, Porto-Novo, has been named one of the most beautiful cities in Africa by the African Tourism Board. (Source: African Tourism Board)

Please note that these are just a few examples of local news from Benin, and there may be other important stories that are not included here.