Prostitution in Benin Prostitution in Benin Prostitution in Benin is legal but related activities such as brothel keeping and benefiting from the prostitution of others are illegal. UNAIDS estimates there to be about 15,000 prostitutes in the country. Most of these are migrants from neighbouring countries, mainly Nigeria, Togo and Ghana. Only 15% of the prostitutes are Beninese. Prostitution occurs on the streets, in bars, restaurants, hotels and brothels. With advent of the smartphone, many prostitutes use apps to make arrangements with clients. Many women enter prostitution for economic reasons. Some young Beninese women learn English so they can go to Nigeria to
Illegal immigration to Ghana 3 million Nigerians and other African and non-African immigrants in 3 months. In April 2013, 120 foreign Chinese nationals were deported from Ghana for illegally engaging in mining and possessing false work permits. More Chinese nationals have been deported since then. Illegal immigration to Ghana The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) is in charge of the removal and deportation of illegal immigrants in Ghana. The Ghanaian government has agreed to work with other Government and international agencies to prevent illegal immigration inside and outside the country. Illegal immigration describes people entering a country without formal permission. There are many views on