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and Istanbul. Beninese literature had an oral tradition before French became the dominant language. Félix Couchoro wrote the first Beninese novel, L'Esclave...

of Benin in West Africa. Sources differ as to the which was the first Beninese film, with some pointing to the short Lumière des hommes (1954, director...

Beninese cuisine involves many fresh meals served with a variety of sauces. Meat is usually quite expensive, and meals are generally light on meat and...

began to spread around the world in the 1980s, and became a major part of Beninese music after a 1992 concert by Senegalese-French rapper MC Solaar. At that...

The Beninese passport is issued to citizens of the Benin for international travel. The regular biometric Beninese passport is a travel document issued...

of 17%. The U.S. advances the ethos of law enforcement by working with Beninese authorities to crack down on crimes, help eradicate corruption, promote...

be eligible to vote in Benin, a person must be at least 18 years old, a Beninese citizen, fully possess civil and political rights, and not be convicted...

after a second round if necessary. Candidates must be: Beninese by birth, or have had Beninese nationality for 10 years Between the ages of 40 and 70...

Beninese American are Americans of Beninese descent. According to the census of 2000, in the United States there are only 605 Americans of Beninese origin...

Thomas Boni Yayi (born 1 July 1951) is a Beninese banker and politician who was the president of Benin from 2006 to 2016. He took office after winning...

The History of Benin since the 16th century, for the geographical area included in 1960 in what was then called the Republic of Dahomey before becoming...

constituencies for each of the country's 12 departments. Voters must be at Beninese citizens aged 18 or over. However, people can be disqualified from voting...

The following are the records by Benin in athletics recognised by the Fédération Béninoise d'Athlétisme (FBA). Key to tables:   Awaiting ratification   Record...

Abortion in Benin Benin Women in Culture, Business & Travel : A Profile of Beninese Women in the Fabric of Society. World Trade Press. 2010-01-01. p. 1. ISBN 9781607802860...

Gilbert Jean Dagnon. The Gangbe brass band is an internationally prominent Beninese ensemble. The majority of Benin’s 9.32 million people live in the south...

The Benin Armed Forces (French: Forces Armées Béninoises; FAB) constitutes the army, navy, air force, and national gendarmerie of Benin. For a number of...

reduction of Beninese missions in 2016. Originally an embassy, was downgraded into a consulate-general in the midst of a reduction of Beninese missions in...

Beninese citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Benin. As of 2 July 2019, Beninese citizens...

2023 Beninese parliamentary election All 109 seats in the National Assembly 55 seats needed for a majority Turnout 37.79% (10.67pp) This lists parties...

2015 Beninese parliamentary election This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below....