| 5,485,282 |
7.05772 |
2.11656 |
Benin |
|
Acts of vengeance and vandalism against people suspected of "connivance with the occult world" have occurred in Ouassa-Pehounco (the specific acts were not specified). |
| 5,485,285 |
6.35 |
2.4333 |
Benin |
|
A large number of people, anywhere from several hundred (AFP) to 30,000 (Associated Press) "demonstrated in Benin's capital to back the opposition's call for local elections." |
| 5,485,290 |
6.35 |
2.4333 |
Benin |
|
The National Union of Magistrates Benin (UNAMAB) and the Union of Workers and Professionals of Justice (SYNTRAJAB) have begun a 72-hour strike to demand better working and living conditions. |
| 5,485,295 |
6.35 |
2.4333 |
Benin |
|
Thousands of memebrs of opposition groups, including the Platform of Democratic Forces and the Democratic Renewal Party (PRD), took to the streets in Porto-Novo and Cotonou to protest against against the government. |
| 5,485,299 |
6.4833 |
2.6167 |
Benin |
|
Thousands of memebrs of opposition groups, including the Platform of Democratic Forces and the Democratic Renewal Party (PRD), took to the streets in Porto-Novo and Cotonou to protest against against the government. |
| 5,485,303 |
6.35 |
2.4333 |
Benin |
|
Tens of thousands of members of opposition groups, including the Platform of Democratic Forces and the Democratic Renewal Party (PRD), took to the streets in Cotonou in a second day of protest to demand local elections. Another march by government supporters also occurred at the same time but no confrontation resulted. |
| 5,485,990 |
12.3703 |
-1.5247 |
Burkina Faso |
|
Protests over motor vehicle tax |
| 5,485,308 |
6.35 |
2.4333 |
Benin |
|
Public healthcare workers went on a 72 hour strike, called "Dead Hospital", to demand better working conditions. They deserted hospitals and health centers and decided to strike for 48-72 hours per week until an agreement is reached. |
| 5,485,314 |
6.3967 |
2.5853 |
Benin |
|
Fulani herders clashed with youth from a local farming community. |
| 5,485,321 |
6.6944 |
2.5075 |
Benin |
|
One person died and four were seriously injured in a clash between farmers from Gangban and Fulani herders in the Tohou area. |
