May 21, 2013
Benin News
Benin: Mosquito nets distribution to curb Malaria
July 13, 2011Benin’s health officials say there has been no drop in the number of deaths from malaria every year in this West African nation.
Benin: Govt, trade unions negotiating salary increment
July 2, 2011The government of Benin and representatives of trade unions on Friday ended negotiations with an agreement to set up a committee to look into the demands of the civil servants, who have been striking over a 25 per cent salary increment, which had paralyzed 22 of 26 administrative departments in the country.
Benin: As workers strike bites, govt holds urgent talks
July 1, 2011In Benin the government is due to hold an extraordinary meeting on Friday with representatives of ministries involved in the strike that has been paralyzing 22 of 26 ministries in the country.
Beninese, Liberians speak out on UN's okay of gay rights
June 25, 2011On 17 June 2011, the United Nations, for the first time, endorsed gay or homosexuals’ rights. This means gays and lesbians are now recognized by the world body as having the right to engage in their activities.
W. African Journalists get tools to fight money laundering
June 24, 2011Some 30 West African journalists have completed a training workshop on reporting on money laundering terrorism financing.
Organized by the Inter-Governmental Action Group against money laundering in Africa (GIABA), the workshop brought together participants from Francophone and Lusopnone countries.
Journalists get GIABA anti money laundering training
June 21, 2011A two-day seminar for West African journalists opens today in the Beninese capital, Cotonou.
West Africa: Govts, private sector urged to invest more in midwives
June 21, 2011Governments, private sector and midwives in West Africa have been urged to invest more in midwifery to make the profession more attractive so as to get more people drawn to it.
Senegal: 2nd ECOWAS T21 long-term planning course underway
June 21, 2011The second training course in long-term planning using the T21 model technique for the 15 ECOWAS Member states is underway in the Senegalese capital, Dakar.
Benin: Union urges members to remain strong, as strike continues
June 16, 2011The Coalition of labor unions of the public administration in Benin has called on its members not to give in to pressures from the government to end their 72 hours strike action, which enters its third day Thursday.
Benin: Civil servants to strike for better pay
June 14, 2011A 72-hour strike by civil servants in Benin on Tuesday is expected to paralyze activities at the country's public administration.
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