Opposition candidates appeal presidential election results in Benin
COTONOU, March 26, 2011 (AFP) – The main challengers in Benin’s disputed presidential vote have filed appeals over results showing incumbent Boni Yayi won with 53 percent, the constitutional court said Saturday. Tension has risen in the small west African country since the vote, with police firing tear gas to disperse opposition protesters in the economic [...]
Presidential elections in Benin set for February 27
COTONOU (AFP) – Presidential elections in the west African nation of Benin will take place on February 27, the presidency said on Tuesday. ”The first round of presidential elections will be held on February 27,” it said in a statement. If need arises for a second round of balloting, it will be staged two weeks later. Legislative polls [...]
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and Melinda Gates in Benin to Promote Women and Children’s Health
Cotonou – Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and Melinda Gates visited Global Fund-supported programs in Benin today to promote the need to invest in women and children’s health. After decades of neglect, promotion of prevention of mother-to-child transmission has acquired new urgency. By the end of 2008, 45 percent of pregnant HIV-positive women were being reached with preventive [...]
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