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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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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… -
Qualifs UFOA- B U17 2026: 29 cadet Cheetahs summoned for a training camp
The U17 Cheetahs of Benin are entering a new phase of their preparation for the UFOA-B qualifiers for the U17 AFCON 2026. Interim coach Frédéric Hounkponou has called… -
Benin: from his cell, Candide Azannaï raises concerns about his safety and breaks six months of silence.
Detained since December 2025 at the Akpro-Missérété correctional facility, former minister Candide Armand-Marie Azannaï breaks his silence. In a statement to the Nation, the president of the Restoration… -
Dangnivo Trial: the hearing postponed to Friday, July 3
The case of the former official of the Ministry of Finance, Urbain Dangnivo, resumed on Friday, June 26, 2026, before a postponement was announced. The court announced, on… -
Benin: reopening of the Dangnivo case with the appearance request for Philippe Houndégnon required by the defense
The resumption hearing of the trial related to the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo is set for this Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Court of First Instance… -
Benin: the success rates for the 2026 CEP by department revealed
The national pass rate for the Primary Education Certificate (CEP) 2026 is now known. Following this, the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education has also released the performance… -
Benin: here is the success rate for the 2026 CEP.
The results of the Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP), June 2026 session, are now available. Nationally, the pass rate stands at 90.17%, showing a slight increase compared to… -
CEP 2026 exam: a pass rate of 90.17%
The lanterns have dimmed on the deliberations of the June 2026 session of the Primary Studies Certificate (CEP). The official figures released by the Directorate of Examinations and… -
Telecoms: ARCEP Benin publishes the official list of emergency and assistance short numbers.
To facilitate citizens’ access to emergency, assistance, and general interest services, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and the Post (ARCEP Benin) has released a comprehensive update of… -
Liberation of the Northern area of the Fishing Route: Prefect Gilbert Déou Malè in awareness mode on the ground
The liberation of public spaces is entering its active phase along the Benin coast, but not without prior consultation. As part of the operation to liberate the Northern… -
RESULTS: the 4 steps to check the CEP 2026 results online
With the official announcement of the results of the Primary School Certificate (CEP), June 2026 session, the government platform eRESULTS is the quickest way to know if a… -
Benin – CEP 2026 Exam: Results announced this Friday
The day of truth has arrived for the 286,995 candidates for the Primary School Certificate (CEP), June 2026 session. According to the forecasts from the examination and competitions… -
Education: the ministry orders the immediate reimbursement of the 50 FCFA collected from students for the EducMaster platform.
The Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education (MEMP) has just slammed its fist on the table regarding the clandestine collection of funds related to the management of the… -
Bèmbèrèkè: 895 recruits of the Republican Police and the Waters and Forests officially join the ranks.
The Military Training Center of Bèmbèrèkè pulsed with the rhythm of a solemn ceremony on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Nearly 900 recruits from the Republican Police and the… -
Benin: The deputies adopt the law on private clients and facilitate the installation of health professionals.
Gathered in a plenary session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the deputies of the 10th legislature examined and adopted, in a second deliberation, Law No. 2025-01 concerning the… -
CRIET: Verdict postponed to July 30 for the TikToker Barnabé.
No sign of a way out yet for the TikToker Barnabé Azongnidé, who has been arrested and placed in preventive detention in a fraud case. On Thursday, June… -
Tchaourou: a suspect arrested after the desecration of a grave at the Muslim cemetery of Gbéyèkèrou.
The municipality of Tchaourou is shaken by a macabre affair that has sparked strong emotions and widespread outrage among the population. A young man has been arrested by… -
Parakou: pet owners with wandering animals will have to pay up to 50,000 FCFA.
The city hall of Parakou is tightening sanctions against the wandering of animals in the city. In a statement made public on June 19, 2026, Mayor Zul-Kifly Zakarié… -
Parakou: why seven students fainted during class at FASEG
Seven first-year students from the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management at the University of Parakou experienced fainting spells during a class session. According to David Djigbé, president… -
Education: Benin deploys its 2026-2030 strategy in Parakou to reintegrate children excluded from the school system
The Beninese government is intensifying its efforts to eradicate the phenomenon of children outside the educational system. The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Natta, officially launched… -
Geopolitics: in response to the jihadist challenge in the North, Brussels and Cotonou establish the “Development and Security” partnership.
Behind the official announcements and major infrastructure projects, security issues remain the pivot of strategic relations between Benin and its international partners, particularly the EU. Meeting behind closed… -
Benin: list of deputies appointed to international and national institutions
The plenary session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Governors’ Palace in Porto-Novo marked a decisive milestone for the 10th legislature. The deputies officially designated the representatives… -
National Assembly: List of Deputies Appointed to Regional and National Institutions
Beninese deputies designated their representatives on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to several regional and national institutions. The selections notably include the ECOWAS Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament, the CIP-UEMOA,… -
Benin: Razacki Amouda Issifou, new Mediator of the Republic
The Beninese deputies have adopted a reform that changes the method of appointing the Mediator of the Republic. Under this new provision, the first vice-president of the Economic… -
Parakou: after the controversy, the town hall has removed the 50,000 FCFA required for organizing public events.
In response to the reactions triggered by its previous announcement, the city hall of Parakou has revised its position. In a new note published on June 24, 2026,… -
Benin: the deputies assign the functions of Ombudsman of the Republic to the first vice-president of the CES.
Meeting in plenary session this Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Palace of Governors, the deputies of the 10th legislature examined and adopted the bill amending law n°2009-22… -
Benin: resumption announced for next Friday of the Dangnivo case
One of the most sensitive and emblematic legal cases in recent Benin history is resurfacing. Fifteen years after the start of this state affair, the trial related to… -
Security: Djibril Mama Cissé on tour in Kandi and Parakou to gather concerns from law enforcement agencies.
The Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Djibril Mama Cissé, continued his territorial tour to connect with actors in the security sector on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.… -
CAF Cup: ASPAC FC officially designated to represent Benin
Following the withdrawal of Coton FC from the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup, ASPAC FC has been officially designated to take the vacant spot. The port club, which finished… -
Benin – European Union: Romuald Wadagni received by António Costa in Brussels
During a working visit to Brussels on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the Beninese president Romuald Wadagni was received by the president of the European Council, António Costa. The…