Benin - Wikipedia
Benin, [a] officially the Republic of Benin, [b] formerly known as Dahomey, [10] is a country in West Africa. Benin is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the …
Benin | History, Map, Flag, Capital, & Population | Britannica
1 day ago · Benin, country of western Africa. The official capital is Porto-Novo, but Cotonou is Benin’s largest city, its chief port, and its de facto administrative capital.
Benin’s foiled coup: How it unfolded and what we know
3 days ago · Benin’s foiled coup: How it unfolded and what we know President Patrice Talon pledges severe punishment for coup plotters after army backed by Nigerian forces thwarts bid …
Attempted coup in Benin has been ‘foiled,’ country’s interior ...
3 days ago · A coup that was announced in Benin has been “foiled,” the interior minister said Sunday in a video on Facebook, but there was no word from the president and sporadic …
Benin coup attempt: Why the rebel soldiers failed where ... - BBC
1 day ago · Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.
Benin | Culture, Facts & Travel | - CountryReports
3 days ago · Benin, a narrow, north-south strip of land in West Africa, lies between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer. Benin is bordered by Togo to the west, Burkina Faso and Niger to …
Benin - The World Factbook
Dec 3, 2025 · There are no photos for Benin. Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic.