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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 – 2026 general elections: CENA unveils official timelines
Benin’s Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) has released the official timelines for activities related to the 2026 general elections. The presentation ceremony took place on the morning of… -
In Benin, Law No. 2025-09 establishing the legal framework for traditional chieftaincy enacted
On April 3, 2025, President Patrice Talon enacted a historic law establishing a legal framework for traditional chieftaincy in the Republic of Benin. Passed by the National Assembly… -
Benin: man killed by nephew in land dispute
A new tragedy shook the commune of Dogbo, in the Couffo department, on Tuesday April 8, 2025. A few days after the murder of a nanny in Avrankou,… -
Benin: the government announces the construction of a modern courthouse in Malanville
On Wednesday March 26, 2025, the Beninese government approved the complete project management mission for the construction of the Malanville Court of First Instance. The aim of this… -
Drama in Adovié: 4 children perish in a house fire, the mother is wanted
On the night of Sunday March 23, 2025, a tragic fire ravaged a family home in Adovié, claiming the lives of four children. First rushed to hospital, three… -
Benin – Reform of the status of contract teachers: the government reinforces their integration
President Patrice Talon intends to improve conditions for government contract teachers. Meeting in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday March 26, the government adopted a decree amending and… -
Benin: a network of robbers and fences dismantled in Godomey-Togoudo
The security forces of the Godomey police station have dealt a heavy blow to crime in the Abomey-Calavi commune by getting their hands on a network of robbers… -
Benin: a luxury hotel complex coming soon to Grand-Popo
Grand-Popo is preparing to welcome a top-of-the-range hotel complex, as part of a vast program to modernize Benin’s tourism offering. The government has given the go-ahead for the… -
Benin: Les Démocrates party denounces growing repression of its activities
For several months now, the opposition party Les Démocrates has been accusing local authorities and the Republican Police of systematically hindering its activities throughout the country. With meetings… -
Benin: hearing of ex-DGPN Louis-Philippe Houndégnon postponed again
The former Director General of the National Police, Louis-Philippe Houndégnon, will have to wait a little longer for the outcome of his legal case. Scheduled for this Monday,… -
Benin: a hit-and-run driver arrested after a series of fatal accidents in Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi
A reckless driver was arrested by the Republican police after causing the death of several people on the night of Sunday March 23, 2025. According to Les4Vérités, the… -
Benin: 19 candidates admitted to the Supreme Court’s judicial aptitude test
On Monday March 24, 2025, the Supreme Court’s assessment commission made public the results of the magistrate aptitude test held on March 10. Of the 42 applicants, only… -
Benin: he makes his creditor believe he’s dead and buried, and ends up in the Criet
On Monday March 24, 2025, the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) examined a highly unusual case: a young man was accused of staging… -
Benin: installation of the new imam of Porto-Novo’s central mosque
The Porto-Novo central mosque officially installed its new imam, Ichaou Alakouko Samad, in an emotional and contemplative atmosphere. Less than a week after the death of El-Hadj Amzat… -
Benin: casting sessions for the recruitment of cultural supervisors in schools
As part of the promotion of arts and culture within Benin’s education system, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts is launching a recruitment process to select… -
Benin: a security guard empties his employer’s mobile money account and ends up in prison
A security guard, accused of having emptied the mobile money account of a company manager, appeared before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET)… -
Benin – Collision between 2 trucks in Djidja: extensive material damage
A traffic accident occurred in Dan, in the commune of Djidja, Zou department. Two heavy trucks collided, causing one of the vehicles to overturn and considerable material damage.… -
Benin: bank robbery in Tchaourou, more than 5 million euros taken
A currency dealer was robbed in Tchaourou, Borgou department, on Wednesday March 19, 2025. Four as yet unidentified gunmen succeeded in seizing a sum estimated at 5 million… -
Benin: 450 billion FCFA investment transforms the Port of Cotonou
The Beninese government and its financial partners have devoted more than 450 billion CFA francs (around $746.8 million) in recent years to modernizing the Autonomous Port of Cotonou,… -
Formalizing land titles: AJT invites Cité Vie Nouvelle buyers to register
In a press release dated Thursday March 20, 2025, the Agent Judiciaire du Trésor (AJT), acting on behalf of the former Banque béninoise pour le développement (ex-BBD), invites… -
Benin: Inspector Dakuanté Sambieni dismissed for corruption
Dakuanté Sambieni, Inspector of Primary Education and Head of the Cobly School District (CCS), has been officially dismissed by the Ministry of Nursery and Primary Education. The decision,… -
CDM 2026 (Q): Benin top Group C ahead of Rwanda-Nigeria clash
Benin took the lead in Group C of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, following their 2-2 draw with Zimbabwe on Thursday evening. Gernot Rohr’s men… -
Benin: teacher jailed for sexually harassing a minor
At the Collège d’Enseignement Général (CEG) de Gouka, in the commune of Bantè, a math teacher has been taken into custody for alleged sexual harassment of a 14-year-old… -
Benin: Ouidah hosts military exercise METROPOLIS 2025
As part of the drive to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Defense and Security Forces (FDS), a large-scale military exercise, dubbed METROPOLIS 2025, will be held this… -
Benin: hope of provisional release for 2 customs officers prosecuted by the CRIET
The former brigade commander of the Hillacondji customs post and his secretary could soon be released. Their case, linked to the suspicious clearance of a truck at the… -
Benin: Florent Mahougnon granted provisional release on bail
After several months in detention, Florent Mahougnon, better known under the pseudonym “El Professor”, can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Prosecuted for harassment and swindling via the… -
Construction of a tourism and hotel trades school: another step forward for the government
The Beninese government is laying the groundwork for an ambitious project in the vocational training sector. At the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the… -
A truck loaded with cement catches fire in Tchatchou: more fear than harm
A spectacular fire broke out in Tchatchou on Wednesday night, involving a truck transporting cement from Cotonou to Parakou. The exact circumstances of the fire are still unknown,… -
Collision between 2 trucks in Bohicon: one dead and two injured
A traffic accident of rare violence occurred this morning on the Bohicon-Dassa axis, a strategic stretch of road in central Benin. Two trucks collided in as yet unsolved… -
Death of former MP Parfait Houangni: a loss for Benin’s political class
Benin mourns the passing of one of its former representatives in the National Assembly. Dah Dèlidji Parfait Houangni, former deputy of the 6ᵉ and 7ᵉ legislatures, passed away…