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Benin is a French-speaking country in West Africa. It is the birthplace of Vodou religion, but also the territory of the former Kingdom of Dahomey (around 1600-1900). In Abomey, the former capital of Dahomey, the historical museum occupies two royal palaces adorned with bas-reliefs depicting the history of the kingdom and a throne mounted on human skulls. In the north, Pendjari National Park offers safaris to discover elephants, hippos, and lions.
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Benin: the appointments from the council of ministers on July 1, 2026
Meeting in Council of Ministers this Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the president of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, carried out a series of appointments within several institutions of the… -
Benin: the statistician Fulbert Allognissodé appointed Director of Exams and Competitions
The government has made a new appointment in the education sector. Meeting in a Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the executive appointed Fulbert Allognissodé as… -
Benin: from the ARREC, former DG of SBEE Laurent Tossou appointed as head of SBPE
Laurent Tossou is making his return to the forefront of the Beninese energy sector. The former director general of the Benin Electricity Company, who was previously the president… -
Benin: Perpétue Kossouho resigns from the municipal council of Zagnanado
A change has been announced within the municipal council of Zagnanado. Perpétue Kossouho, a municipal councilor from the Banamè district under the banner of the Republican Bloc, has… -
Zagnanado: resignation of municipal councilor Raphaële Perpétue Kossouoh Houinato
The elected representative of the Banamè district, Raphaële Perpétue Kossouoh Houinato, has resigned from the municipal council of Zagnanado. In an official correspondence dated June 22, 2026, recorded… -
Benin: the installation of the Senate is speeding up with a first list of members
New progress in the installation process of the Senate in Benin. The government has finalized the list of the first personalities to sit as ex officio members in… -
Benin: the government extends registration for the National Order of Civil Engineers
The Ministry of Living Environment and Transport has granted an extension to Beninese civil engineers to register with the National Order of Civil Engineers of Benin. The concerned… -
Benin: ANDF warns about a fake website selling plots of land.
The National Agency for Land and Property (ANDF) has warned the public about a fraudulent website that impersonates its identity to offer land sales and land subscriptions. The… -
August 1, 2026, in Benin: traffic rearranged on the Marina Boulevard from July 1 to August 2.
As the celebration of the 66th anniversary of Benin’s independence approaches, the General Directorate of the Republican Police has announced a temporary traffic adjustment on the Boulevard de… -
Market: Tessilimi Olatoundji signs with FK Dukla Praha in the Czech Republic
The Beninese international Tessilimi Olatoundji continues his career in Central Europe. FK Dukla Praha has officially announced the arrival of the 21-year-old winger, who is leaving the Finnish… -
Benin: the CNIN warns of a scam involving a fake land purchase offer
The National Center for Digital Investigation (CNIN) warns the public about a new method of fraud on social media, particularly Facebook. Cybercriminals are impersonating members of the Beninese… -
Benin: 171 inmates earn their vocational diploma at the Akpro-Missérété prison
The Benin Prison Agency organized a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Akpro-Missérété civil prison, for 171 inmates. The graduates received their certificates of achievement… -
Benin: date announced for the proclamation of the BEPC 2026 results
The official results of the Certificate of Primary Studies (BEPC), June 2026 session, will be announced this Friday, July 3, 2026. This announcement will end the wait for… -
Failed coup: a veterinarian prosecuted after a search of his police officer uncle’s home
The Court of Suppression of Economic Offences and Terrorism examined, on Monday, June 29, 2026, the case of a man presented as a veterinary assistant. He is being… -
Cotonou: the Chadian State Minister received in audience by Romuald Wadagni
The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, received in audience this Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Marina Palace, the Chadian Minister of State, Tahir Hamid… -
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Benin: General Bertin Bada claims his retirement rights
After 43 years of service, Air Force General Bertin Bada has officially left the ranks of the Benin army. A solemn ceremony took place this Tuesday, June 30,… -
Benin: after heavy rains and flooding in Abomey-Calavi, the government announces measures.
The heavy rains recorded in recent hours have caused significant flooding on several roadways in Abomey-Calavi, leading to serious disruptions in traffic. In response to this situation, the… -
Benin: Bertin Koovi files a complaint in France and at the CRIET against the activist Habib Ahandessi.
Beninese political actor Bertin Koovi has initiated a dual legal procedure against political activist Habib Ahandessi. He accuses him of making threats, issuing defamatory statements, and calling for… -
Bembèrèkè: the Police carries out a significant seizure of Indian hemp
The Bembèrèkè district police made a significant drug seizure on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Six jute bags filled with Indian hemp were discovered in a brushy area near… -
Benin: power cuts announced this Thursday, July 2nd.
The Benin Electricity Utility Company (SBEE) informs the residents of Cotonou about temporary disruptions in the electricity supply this Thursday, July 2, 2026. The neighborhoods of Yagbé, Avotrou,… -
Drug control: Mario Mètonou brings Beninese judicial expertise to the World Customs Organization
Invited as an expert to the annual session of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Special Prosecutor Mario Mètonou represented Benin in Brussels on Friday, June 26, 2026, during… -
Rationalization of the state apparatus: Wadagni abolishes several agencies.
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, is taking institutional initiative by engaging in a deep reorganization of the Beninese public administration, marked by the abolition of several… -
Benin: a money transfer shop owner close to Kemi Séba sentenced to 5 years in prison
The Economic and Terrorism Offenses Court (CRIET) delivered its verdict this Monday, June 29, 2026, in the case involving the public prosecutor and a money transfer shop owner,… -
Cotonou: eight people arrested during a police operation in the 7th district
As part of its ongoing fight against urban insecurity, the Republican Police launched a large-scale operation on Monday, June 29, 2026, near the lakeside shore, located east of… -
Rewrite the history of Benin: ANSALB unveils the foundations of a major scientific project
Invited on Sunday, June 28, 2026, to the Canal 3 Bénin set during the show Zone Franche, Professor François Adebayo Abiola shed light on the ongoing work at… -
Baccalaureate Exams: the grading of scripts starts this Monday
The Office of the Baccalaureate of Benin has embarked on a crucial stage of the evaluation process for the Baccalaureate, single session of June 2026. According to the… -
Benin: an investigation launched following the discovery of a lifeless body in a convent in Egun-gun, Hêvié.
A mysterious drama is shaking the community of the Hêvié district in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, where the lifeless body of a man was discovered on Saturday, June… -
Benin: the Malanville border police intercepts 10 Beninese minors on their way to Niger.
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, a team from the Malanville border police intercepted ten minors at the Niger River. The convoy was heading toward the city of Gaya,… -
In Benin, the Dangnivo affair resurfaces as the country prepares to establish its Senate.
Six years after the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo, the case continues to haunt Benin’s public life. Born in a climate of high political tension under the regime… -
Cannabis, “Tratra”, “5/5″… at the top of the most consumed drugs in Benin.
In Benin, the authorities are sounding the alarm on the consumption of drugs and dangerous substances. On the occasion of World Drug Day, celebrated in Nikki, the government…