Ebs benin news
Here are some recent news articles and updates from Benin:
Economic News
- Benin's economy grows by 5.5% in 2022, driven by agriculture and services sectors (Benin News Agency, February 2023)
- Benin and the African Development Bank sign a $20 million agreement to support the country's agricultural development (African Development Bank, January 2023)
Politics
- Benin's President Patrice Talon wins re-election in a disputed vote, with opposition parties calling for the results to be annulled (BBC News, April 2021)
- Benin's parliament approves a new constitution that increases the president's powers and reduces the role of the prime minister (Benin News Agency, December 2022)
Health
- Benin reports an outbreak of cholera, with over 1,000 cases and 20 deaths reported in the past month (WHO, November 2022)
- Benin launches a vaccination campaign against yellow fever, with the aim of vaccinating over 1 million people (Benin News Agency, October 2022)
Infrastructure
- Benin's government launches a project to upgrade the country's road network, with a focus on improving connectivity between major cities (Benin News Agency, January 2023)
- Benin's Cotonou international airport is upgraded with new facilities and equipment, including a new terminal building and improved security systems (Benin News Agency, December 2022)
Culture
- Benin's cultural heritage is recognized by UNESCO, with the country's Vodoun culture being inscribed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list (UNESCO, November 2022)
- Benin hosts the 2022 edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO), with films from across Africa being showcased (Benin News Agency, March 2022)
These are just a few examples of recent news articles and updates from Benin. If you're looking for more information, I can try to help you find it!