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Benin
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-Niger borders: Cotonou believes that the final act depends on Niamey.
Despite the ongoing closure of the land border between Benin and Niger, the Beninese authorities believe they have completed all necessary steps to normalize bilateral relations. In front… -
Benin Vision 2060: The National Education Council focuses on scientific and vocational fields.
From August 5 to 7, 2026, the National Council for Education (CNE) will hold its third consultative assembly in Cotonou, focusing on the development of scientific and technological… -
Benin: Kamel Bio Sika Ouassagari’s concerns about the Senate
Institutional Debate: The Opposition’s Concerns Regarding the Creation of the Senate in Benin During the debate on the rule of law and political alternation in Africa held on… -
Benin: Lazare Sehouéto invites political actors to avoid prejudices about the Senate.
During a debate on the rule of law and political alternation in Africa held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Cotonou by the Institute of Artisans of Justice… -
Porto-Novo: an exceptional fire is ravaging the Beau-Rivage crossroads area.
The night of Thursday, August 6, 2026, was marked by a fire of intense severity in the heart of Porto-Novo. A fire broke out simultaneously at three distinct… -
Benin: Patrice Talon reacts after his election as President of the Senate
Elected on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as the president of the very first Senate of the Republic of Benin, former head of state Patrice Talon delivered his first… -
Benin: two months after leaving power, Patrice Talon takes the helm of the Senate shaped by himself
Former President of the Republic, Patrice Talon was elected, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as the head of the Beninese Senate. This much-anticipated election marks his return to… -
Benin: Talon pledges to work for national unity at the helm of the Senate.
Designated this Thursday, August 6, 2026, to lead the very first term of the Beninese Senate for the period 2026-2031, Patrice Talon delivered his inauguration speech. Expressing his… -
Benin: Patrice Talon elected president of the Senate, here are the members of the first bureau.
The Beninese Senate now has its first Bureau. Meeting this Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Porto-Novo, the senators elected the officials responsible for leading the new chamber of… -
Benin: here is the composition of the Senate bureau
At the conclusion of the election of the members of the Senate Bureau, the positions of responsibility were assigned as follows:President: Prof. Théodore HoloVice-president: Antoine Idji-KolawoléRapporteur: Charles Assika… -
Benin: the senators in conclave for the election of the members of the bureau
The work dedicated to the election of the first bureau of the Senate began this Wednesday in Porto Novo with a minute of silence and reflection. According to… -
Cybercrime in Benin: the CNIN warns of a wave of WhatsApp account hacking
The National Center for Digital Investigation (CNIN) is sounding the alarm over a rise in attempts to take control of WhatsApp accounts in Benin. In a statement posted… -
Benin: the withdrawal of CEP report cards is now possible online
The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education officially launched on Monday, August 3, 2026, the online retrieval phase of the Primary School Certificate (CEP) score reports for the… -
Benin: the delivery of academic certificates is now 100% digital through the ACTIA platform.
The University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) takes a decisive step in modernizing its administrative services. Through an information note published on Friday, July 31, 2026, the vice-rector in charge… -
Cotton in Benin: microalgae, a green option to restore soils and improve yields
Research conducted at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco highlights the potential of microalgae in the production of biostimulants, biofertilizers, and biocontrol products. For Benin, these solutions could… -
Senate: Wilfried Houngbédji clarifies the rules for the election of the office.
In front of the press this Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, addressed the institutional agenda marked by the installation of the first mandate… -
Education in Benin: the National Education Council (CNE) launches the 3rd session of its Consultative Assembly in Cotonou
The third session of the Consultative Assembly of the National Education Council (CNE) opened this Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Cotonou. Scheduled to take place over three days,… -
Benin: the Beninese government clarifies the reasons for the extension of the Vodun Days 2027 in Ouidah.
The Vodun Days 2027 will take place from January 2 to 9 in the historic city of Ouidah, marking the transition of the event from three to seven… -
Benin: no cabinet meeting this Wednesday, August 5
The government members did not meet this first Wednesday of August for the ordinary council of ministers. The absence of this institutional meeting, which has become monthly under… -
Akpakpa and PK14 cemeteries: grave concession holders are invited to update their files.
The Cotonou city hall has invited individuals who have already obtained a grave reservation in the municipal cemeteries of Akpakpa and PK14 to verify and update their files.… -
Diplomacy: Canada officially opens its embassy in Benin.
The bilateral partnership between Ottawa and Cotonou has reached a historic milestone. Canada has officially opened its very first full-fledged embassy in Benin. The Canadian diplomatic representation has… -
Sub-regional security: Benin and Nigeria seal a strengthened partnership against terrorism.
The Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic responsible for National Defense, Gildas Agonkan, received on Tuesday in Cotonou General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Minister of Defense of… -
Benin: the Senate meets this Thursday to elect the office of its very first term.
The entry of Benin into the era of bicameralism marks a pivotal moment. Tomorrow, Thursday, August 6, 2026, the 25 members of the Senate will meet for a… -
Football: CANAL+ Africa secures the exclusive rights to the European Cups starting in 2027.
Starting from the 2027-2028 season, CANAL+ will exclusively broadcast the main men’s club competitions of UEFA in more than 40 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement covers the… -
Mobile internet in Benin: anger after the end of the unlimited plans at 5,000 and 10,000 FCFA.
The unlimited Internet packages at 5,000 and 10,000 FCFA have disappeared from the offers currently provided by MTN Benin and Moov Africa Benin. Subscribers now have to pay… -
ECOWAS Parliament: Ivorian MP Koné Gnangadjomon amazed by his stay in Benin
At the end of a one-week work mission in Cotonou for a decentralized meeting of the joint commission of the ECOWAS Parliament, the Member of the National Assembly… -
Baccalauréat 2026 in Benin: complete list of candidates admitted with “very good” mention
The Management of the Office du Baccalauréat has made public the excellence ranking of candidates who achieved the mention “Very Good” for the June 2026 session. This edition… -
BAC 2026 in Benin: 681 candidates achieve the “Very Good” mention.
The Office of the Baccalaureate has published the list of candidates who achieved an average of 16 out of 20 or higher during the June 2026 session. In… -
CEP 2026 in Benin: the grade transcripts are now available online.
Candidates for the Primary School Certificate, June 2026 session, can now consult their report cards online. This digitalization allows parents and learners to access detailed results without having… -
Parakou: a suspected motorcycle thief caught red-handed at the cattle market.
The Republican Police ended the actions of a suspect specialized in stealing two-wheeled vehicles at the livestock market. Having come specifically from Parakou to operate on market day,…