On 7 December in Benin, a small group of soldiers attempted a coup d’État. Early in the morning, after gunfire was heard around the presidency, eight armed soldiers appeared on national television, presenting themselves as the Comité militaire pour
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Benin’s New Abortion Law
By Jamie Abrams
Benin's parliament has voted to expand abortion access. Before this amendment, a woman could get her pregnancy terminated if the pregnancy would threaten her health or life, in case of foetal malformation, or when the pregnancy was a result of…
In West Africa, youth ambassadors serve as family planning advocates
Devex (Oct. 3, 2017): In West Africa, youth ambassadors serve as family planning advocates, by Christin Roby:In West Africa, young people are receiving training from health professionals and becoming community-based family planning advocates. They use their skills to initiate…
Land-use law articles posted to SSRN in April
The spring brings the fruits of an academic year's research, and that is evident in the number of articles posted to the SSRN Property, Land Use & Real Estate Law eJournal in April. Here are the articles from April, listed…
How to make the Civil Justice System look even better
By Bill Marler
News from Benin makes the rough and tumble of my world look a bit better today after this tragic event.
The police in Benin have confirmed the death of three persons who were allegedly shot dead by a middle-aged man…
Benin Warns of Dangers from Islamist Militants in Mali
Benin’s President today called on the international community to help eliminate the grave threat posed by Islamist militants who have seized control of northern Mali, warning the United Nations that they endanger stability in the whole West African region. “These terrorist…
ICTR Transfers Convicts to Mail and Benin
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has transferred four convicts to serve their sentences in Mali and four to Benin. Yusuf Munyakazi, Tharcise Renzaho, Dominique Ntawukukukyayo and Théoneste Bagosora were transferred to Mali, while Aloys Ntabakuze, Ildephonse Hategekimana, Gaspard Kanyarukiga…
West African Countries Want a Permanent Seat on the Security Council
ICTR Prisoners Transferred to Benin to Serve Remainder of Sentences
Welcome to our New Readers from Benin, Greece, Israel, and Madagascar
One of the great pleasures in working on this blog is knowing that we have readers all over the world. Welcome to our new blog readers in Benin, Greece, Israel, and Madagascar. If you would like to see the list…