Benin belonged to the British Empire until 1960. Then it became part of the independent country of Nigeria. Today, the Oba of Benin leads religious ceremonies, but he no longer rules his people.

Benin authorities have sent 3,000 troops to reinforce the frontier. Benin's government rarely comments about violence on its borders, but officials have acknowledged that since 2021 they have seen ...

In recent months northern Benin has seen an uptick in such assaults on the army, which the government often blames on Islamist militants seeking to extend their reach from neighbouring Burkina ...