Benin
A court in Benin has condemned academic and political opponent Joël Aïvo to 10 years behind bars.
The former presidential candidate was detained last April, the day after president Patrice Talon was re-elected with 86% of the vote.
Joël Aïvo rejected the accusations of "conspiracy against the State" and "moneylaudering", denouncing the role of the court in silencing the opposition.
Rich businessman Patrice Talon was first elected in 2016 and is accused of authoritarianism by his opponents.
Go to video
South Africa: Oscar Pistorius to be released soon
01:17
Kenya opposition leader blames president for violence during demonstrations
00:34
Freed "Hotel Rwanda" hero arrives in Qatar
00:53
Police fire tear gas as fresh protests erupt in Kenya despite ban
01:01
Kenyan police on high alert as they brace for more anti-government protests
01:20
Kenya's Odinga vows to continue protest campaign