World Briefing | Africa: Benin: One Killed in Attack by Pirates
New York Times (Free subscription) | yesterday
The oil tanker off Benin was carrying crude oil from Nigeria when pirates raided it, the navy said.
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Crew member killed in attack on tanker off Benin
Reuters (Free subscription) | yesterday
COTONOU (Reuters) - Pirates attacked an oil tanker off Benin, killing a Ukrainian crew member and stealing the contents of the ship's safe, the head of the West African country's navy said on Tuesday.
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'One killed' in Benin pirate raid
BBC News (Free subscription) | yesterday
Pirates have attacked an oil tanker off the coast of west Africa, killing a Ukrainian seaman, the commander of Benin's naval forces says.
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2010 - FG to Transport Gas to Benin, Togo And Ghana
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Chief Ojo Maduekwe, the chairman, ECOWAS Council of Ministers, on Friday, said the transportation of gas from Niger Delta to Benin, Togo and Ghana would begin in 2010.
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Aviation Minister Raises Alarm Over State of Benin Airport
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
MINISTER of Aviation, Mr Babatun-de Omotoba, weekend, raised alarm over the decaying state of facilities at Benin Airport.
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Politics of Sagamu-Benin Road
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
There could not have been a better way for Minister of Works, Housing and Urban Development, Alhaji Hassan Lawal and Ondo State governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, to experience what millions of Nigerians pass through daily than their recent trapping, for hours, in a traffic jam on the Benin-Ore Expressway.
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Gabon repatriates 28 child trafficking victims to Benin
People Daily (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
Gabon repatriated 28 children out of the 34 found on an immigrants boat on Friday evening to Benin, their country of origin, aboard an Ivorian Air airplane. Well dressed, a doll in the hands of some trafficking victims, and others holding a photo, these children left the Gabonese capital Libreville under strict escort. The UNICEF representatives, Gabon's Ministry of Labor officials and host families...
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Benin: UNDP Helps to Set Up Solar Villages
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Until recently, the villages of Hon and Koussoukpa, like many others, (100 kilometers from Cotonou, Benin's economic capital) got their light from oil lamps and candles, suffering all the damage to health and the environment. The darkness also emphasized the sense of danger and rural isolation.
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We Won't Disappoint, Erinfolami Assures Locals
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Coach of First Deepwater, Erinfolami Lateef is looking forward to an impressive outing by his girls as they compete for honour in the 15th edition of Africa Basketball Champions Cup for women which dunks off tomorrow in the ancient city of Cotonou, Benin Republic.
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Edo Needs N30 Billion to Tackle Benin Floods - Commissioner
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
OVER N30 billion is needed to check the flood and erosion confronting Benin City, Edo State capital, Commissioner for Environment, Mr Clem Agba, has said.
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In Benin, Enwonwu's Children Drank From the Fountain
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
THE second leg of the London based, Kambani Art and Access Bank art initiative, Mirror the Master, successfully took place in the ancient city of Benin, Edo State from October 26 through 29.
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FG Pledges to Upgrade Lagos-Benin Road
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
The Works and Housing Minister, Dr. Hassan Lawal, weekend, promised that the Federal Government will accord the reconstruction of the Lagos-Benin Expressway top priority.
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Nigeria: State Govt Seeks Return of Stolen Benin Artifacts
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Edo State government wants the United Nations General Assembly to prevail on the British government and other suspected looters to return stolen Benin artifacts.
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Insecticide 'Wallpaper' Lethal to Malaria Mosquitoes
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
'Wallpapering' huts with sheeting made from insecticide-treated plastic could be a new tool for malaria control, research in Benin shows.
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Adekanola Commissions Benin Club House
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
The Executive Governor of Edo state Comrade Adams Oshiomole sent representatives last weekend to join the teeming community of golfers that graced the official commissioning of the new club house at the Benin Golf Club in Edo state.