Cotonou [Benin], July 28 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Benin on Sunday on the first leg of his three-nation tour of the West African region.
New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind will embark on a week-long visit to three West African nations-- Benin, The Gambia and Guinea-- from July 28 to August 3, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
Silgadji [Burkina Faso], May 13 (ANI): At least six people, including a priest, were killed after gunmen opened fire at congregants outside a Catholic church in Burkina Faso on Sunday.
Ottawa [Canada], Jan 18 (ANI): A Canadian citizen, who was abducted in the landlocked West African country of Burkina Faso two days ago, has been found dead.
New Delhi [India], Feb 4 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday informed that an oil tanker with 22 Indian nationals onboard is presumably missing off the coast of Benin in the Gulf of Guinea.
Beijing [China], Dec. 27 (ANI): China and the island nation of Sao Tome and Principe have resumed diplomatic relations after the West African nation cut "diplomatic ties" with Taiwan last week.