ARTICLES RELATING TO THOMAS BONI YAYI

Bozize seeks asylum in Benin

2013-03-28 19:33

Deposed Central African president Francois Bozize, who has fled his country has sought asylum in Benin.

DRC, Mali conflicts overshadow AU summit

2013-01-28 14:51

The collapse of a peace deal for troubled eastern DRC has overshadowed a summit meeting of AU leaders, as efforts continue to drum up support for military intervention in war-torn Mali.

AU praises France's 'remarkable' Mali action

2013-01-17 09:41

African Union President Thomas Boni Yayi has praised the "remarkable work" of the French military in Mali, saying its troops are "practically saving" Africa.

AU calls on Nato for Mali force

2013-01-08 22:16

African Union chair Thomas Boni Yayi has called for Nato troops to join African Union forces in a mission to stabilise Mali following a coup last year.

Thousands attend funeral for Mills

2012-08-10 17:03

Thousands of mourners including African leaders, dignitaries and ordinary Ghanaians have attended the state funeral of former president John Atta Mills, who died ahead of a re-election bid.

AU renews call for Mali junta to step down

2012-05-07 07:40

Benin President Thomas Boni Yayi, who is the current chairperson of the AU, has repeated a call for Mali’s military junta that seized power in a March coup to return to their barracks.

AU chair takes rescue team to Congo

2012-03-07 20:48

Benin President Thomas Boni Yayi, current chair of the African Union, is heading for Congo with a medical team following the blasts at a munitions dump in Brazzavile which claimed nearly 200 lives.

Gabon leader accepts Benin apology

2011-11-18 09:03

Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba has accepted an apology from Benin after a diplomatic passport incident there involving his chief staff.

 

Benin attempted coup thwarted

2013-03-03 21:41

Benin says that authorities have thwarted an attempt to oust President Thomas Boni Yayi and install a military regime in the west African nation.

Ex-official sentenced for 'insulting' Yayi

2013-01-24 08:53

A former spokesperson for Benin President Thomas Boni Yayi has been sentenced to six months in prison on a charge of insulting the head of state by suggesting his entourage was corrupt.

Africa needs one president – Mugabe

2013-01-16 15:04
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Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe says the forthcoming African Union summit should discuss the appointment of a president of Africa to foster unity among Africans, according to a report.

3 held for 'trying to poison Benin leader'

2012-10-23 11:05

Benin authorities have arrested President Thomas Boni Yayi’s doctor, his niece and an ex-minister over an alleged plot to poison the leader, the public prosecutor says.

African leaders meet on AU commission

2012-05-14 22:27

Several African leaders have met in Cotonou, Benin, to examine again the thorny issue of a new chair of the African Union Commission, a key post being contested by Gabon and South Africa.

Obama invites African leaders to G8 summit

2012-05-04 07:33

President Barack Obama has invited the leaders of Benin, Ethiopia, Ghana and Tanzania to take part in a session of food security in Africa at the G8 summit this month, officials say.

Education a passion - Zuma

2011-12-11 22:42

President Jacob Zuma says his passion for education stems from his inability to get the education he'd desired.

China gives Benin $34m in loans, grants

2011-09-22 09:14

China has given Benin $34m in loans and grants, part of which will fund an anti-piracy patrol drive off the coast of the west African country where hijackings have surged this year.

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