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Ashanti Region: Benin border closure results in onion spoilage
Over 500 sacks of onions, offloaded from trucks, have spoiled as a result of transportation delays.The delay is stemed from the border closure...
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Akufo-Addo’s conduct on Niger crisis is disappointing – NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) party, has voiced disappointment regarding President Akufo-Addo's approach to the Niger coup issue.In an official statement, the NDC made...
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Stranded onion traders at Benin border exposes PFJ’s failure – Minority
Minority in Parliament, has contended that the border closure in Niger due to the military coup has highlighted the government's significant shortcomings in its...
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Benin border closure triggering onion scarcity in Ghana
The closure of the Benin border following the coup in Niger is causing a surge in onion prices across various markets in Ghana.Stranded onion...
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Benin border closure leaves onion sellers stranded
Stranded onion vendors at the Benin border are urgently appealing for President Akufo-Addo's intervention to facilitate the border's reopening, allowing them entry into Ghana.In...
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US donates $100 million to coastal West Africa’s fight against terrorism
The US government has pledged to give five countries in West Africa $100 million to help fight potential extreme terrorism.The countries include Côte d’Ivoire,...
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Ghana, four other West African countries to receive $100m US aid to combat terrorism
Five countries in coastal West Africa will benefit from a $100 million aid to help combat possible extreme terrorism.This was announced by Vice President...
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Benin polls: Opposition wins seats in parliament, first time in 4 years
Preliminary results indicate that Benin's opposition has returned to parliament after a four-year absence, winning 28 seats in elections dominated by President Patrice Talon's...
Independent Africa
Images: Benin Voodoo festival attracts descendants of slaves
In the seaside town of Ouidah on Tuesday, Benin conducted its annual Voodoo festival where practitioners of the formerly outlawed religion danced and prayed.The...
Independent Africa
Benin allows opposition to run in parliamentary vote after four years
The election is seen as a test of democracy because opposition candidates are allowed to run after a four-year absence.Voters in Benin will go...
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