Tag: Benin
-
Indigenous trees offer a path to climate-resilient dairy farming in Benin, new study finds
Indigenous trees and climate resilience: a potential game changer for Benin In Benin’s drylands, where hot days stretch across vast stretches of land, dairy farming faces mounting climate pressures. The latest study highlights a simple, nature-based solution: leveraging indigenous trees in pasturelands to build resilience against drought, heat, and forage scarcity. This approach, rooted in…
-
Indigenous Trees Boost Climate-Resilient Dairy Farming in Benin
Introduction: A drought-prone landscape with a potential green remedy In Benin’s drylands, where the sun scorches and pastures thin out during the long dry season, dairy farming supports the livelihoods of thousands of families. Yet climate change is intensifying heat, reducing forage quality, and increasing the risk of livestock losses. A new study highlights a…
-
Indigenous trees may boost climate resilience for Benin’s dairy farmers
Intro: A pressing challenge for Benin’s dairy sector In Benin’s drylands, climate pressures are reshaping how farmers feed and sustain around six million grazing animals. The country’s vast, hot landscapes—covering roughly 70% of its land area—pose daily challenges for herders and dairy producers. A new study highlights a potentially powerful, nature-based solution: leveraging native tree…
-
Ghana Skate Makes Historic Debut at Francophonie Youth Skate Championship in Benin
Ghana Skate Shifts the Focus to African Skate Development The Ghana Skate federation, the national governing body for all sports performed on skating wheels in Ghana, has achieved a historic milestone by fielding a team at the inaugural International Francophonie Skate Youth Championship in Cotonou, Benin. This event, launched to bring together young riders from…
-
Gernot Rohr Hails Benin’s Historic AFCON Win Over Botswana
Rohr Reacts to Benin’s landmark victory Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has lauded Benin Republic’s historic 1-0 triumph over Botswana at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting the win could be a pivotal moment in their campaign. The result, coming in a tightly contested group stage clash, marks Benin’s first-ever AFCON victory against…
-
Benin Secures Maiden AFCON Final Win Over Botswana
Benin Earns Historic AFCON Victory Over Botswana In a landmark moment for Benin football, the Squirrels secured their first Africa Cup of Nations finals win with a 1-0 victory over Botswana. The result lifts Benin to three points from two Group D matches, positioning them alongside Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the…
-
Benin’s Maiden AFCON Win Sparks Historic Group Stage Progress
Benin clinches historic AFCON victory over Botswana In a moment that will be remembered by Benin fans for years to come, the Squirrels secured a maiden Africa Cup of Nations finals win by overcoming Botswana. The result marks a landmark achievement for Benin as they move to three points from two games, placing them level…
-
AFCON 2025 Tuesday Predictions: Senegal and Mane Face Botswana as Eight Teams Rally
AFCON 2025 Tuesday lineup and what’s at stake The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations schedule continues on Tuesday with eight teams eyeing early momentum. From the high-profile clash featuring Senegal and Sadio Mane to the opening test for Nigeria against Tanzania, the day promises evenly matched battles where tactical discipline and form could decide outcomes.…
-
West Africa’s Democracy Under Strain: The Benin Coup Attempt and Regional Implications
Introduction: A Coup Attempt That Shook West Africa On a day that stunned observers across West Africa, reports emerged of a military attempt to seize power in Benin. While the situation evolved rapidly, the episode underscored how fragile democratic gains in the region can be and how swiftly political violence can threaten civilian rule. The…
-
West Africa’s democracy and the failed coup d’État in Benin: what it means for the region
Introduction: a fragile moment for West Africa’s democratic arc When reports surfaced on December 7 of a military coup attempt in Benin, they sent a jolt through West Africa’s slowly murring democratic landscape. Benin, often cited as a beacon of stability in a region troubled by coups and political volatility, found itself grappling with questions…