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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: 35 appeals before the Supreme Court after the appointment of village and district chiefs
The Supreme Court of Benin has been seized with 35 appeals related to the process of appointing village and city quarter chiefs. These challenges arise after the distribution,… -
Work on Clozel Avenue in Cotonou: SIRAT announces road closures and diversions starting August 6.
Road users and residents of Avenue Clozel, between the Air Afrique intersection and the Ganhi bridge, will need to adjust their routes starting Thursday, August 6, 2026. In… -
Cotonou: the town hall prohibits payments for the signing of boundary reports.
In response to reports of demands for money during contradictory boundary demarcation operations, the Cotonou municipality has reminded that signing the minutes is a free act. It urges… -
Calendar of Vodun Days 2027 and the regime of non-working days in Benin
The extension of Vodun Days to an entire week (from January 2 to 9, 2027) is part of the new tourism strategy aimed at valuing cultural heritage and… -
Health security in Benin: the Board of Directors of the LNCQPSEA has been established
The Beninese government has taken a new step in operationalizing the National Laboratory for Quality Control of Health Products, Water, and Food (LNCQPSEA). Officialized by decree n°2026-415, the… -
Celestial Christian Church: the diocese of Togo contests the approach of the CSMO in the reunification process.
The reunification process of the Celestial Christianity Church (ECC) is going through a new phase of turbulence. Following Abel Agbaossi’s statement, the Collective of parish leaders from Togo… -
Cotonou: the city hall reiterates the absolute free of charge for signing the contradictory boundary reports.
In an official statement released on August 3, 2026, the municipal administration of Cotonou took a firm stand to realign the practices surrounding land operations. Signed by the… -
Benin: Abdoulaye Bio Tchané reassures the staff of the former Mediation of the Republic and reveals the new orientations of the CES
The president of the Economic and Social Council (CES), Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, led a first working session on Monday, August 3, 2026, with all civil and military personnel… -
Benin: a defined legal framework for managing the assets of the former CENA
Following the abrogation of the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) by the law of July 14, 2026, the Beninese government is organizing the transition and the management of… -
Back to school 2026-2027 in Benin: the state invests 2.8 billion CFA francs for textbooks for CI and CP.
With a few weeks to go before the school year starts on September 14, 2026, the Beninese government is ramping up its preparations to ensure a smooth resumption… -
Diplomacy: the new ambassadors of Canada and the United Arab Emirates received at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Corinne Amori Brunet, received on Monday, August 3, 2026, the formal copies of the letters of credence of the new diplomatic representatives from… -
DCC Decision 26-006 of August 3, 2026: the Constitutional Court validates the Internal Regulations of the Senate.
In a plenary session held on Monday, August 3, 2026, chaired by Professor Cossi Dorothé Sossa, the Constitutional Court declared the Senate’s Internal Regulations compliant with the Constitution.… -
Closing of the ECOWAS Parliament’s relocated meeting in Cotonou: lawmakers adopt a roadmap to accelerate the industrialization and development of MSMEs.
After five days of work in Cotonou, the members of the joint committee of the ECOWAS Parliament adopted a series of recommendations aimed at strengthening the role of… -
Benin: Police apprehends a suspect after a motorcycle theft in Houègbo
The Republican Police promptly responded to a case of theft of a vehicle that occurred in the commune of Toffo. Alerted around 5 a.m. by a baker living… -
Benin: Valentin Djenontin welcomes the release of Julien Kandé Kansou and calls for national reconciliation.
The release of Julien Kandé Kansou, which occurred on August 1, 2026, following a presidential pardon granted by the head of state Romuald Wadagni, is eliciting positive reactions… -
Benin: the management of contractual health agents transferred to the 77 municipalities
The administrative and financial management of contractual health agents recruited for the 2025 promotion now falls directly under the 77 municipalities of Benin. This major reorientation was formalized… -
Benin: Launch of entrance exams for public schools and institutes for the 2026 session
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has officially opened the competitive recruitment for the 2026 session for high school graduates to access public university schools and… -
Benin: Senate members in a plenary session on August 6th
After their official installation and the adoption of their internal regulations on July 30, the members of the new high parliamentary chamber are preparing for a key step.… -
Benin: the internal regulations of the Senate examined this Monday by the court
A few days after the installation of its members, the Senate will soon have its internal regulations. The document will be reviewed this Monday, August 3, 2026, by… -
Benin: the “Vodun Days” celebrations go from 3 to 7 days
On the occasion of the second edition of the Diaspora Connect Forum held in Cotonou, the president of the Vodun Rites Committee, Professor Mahougnon Kakpo, announced the extension… -
Benin: the government on break until September 1st
After several months of intense activities, the Beninese executive takes a break. The President of the Republic and members of the government have officially been on vacation since… -
Benin: 369 detainees benefit from presidential pardon.
On the occasion of the celebration of the sixty-sixth anniversary of Benin’s independence, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, has decided to exercise the right of pardon… -
Benin: Opposition activist Julien Kandé Kansou released after presidential pardon
The Beninese activist Julien Kandé Kansou, a member of the communication cell of the opposition party Les Démocrates, regained his freedom on Saturday after receiving a presidential pardon… -
Benin: pardoned by President Romuald Wadagni, Julien Kandé Kansou regains freedom.
On the occasion of the national holiday on August 1st, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, granted a presidential pardon to Julien Kandé Kansou. The writer and… -
66 years of independence for Benin: the highlights of Romuald Wadagni’s first national celebration.
Benin celebrated, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, the 66th anniversary of its accession to international sovereignty. Organized on the Boulevard de la Marina in Cotonou, the official ceremony… -
First message from Romuald Wadagni: the key points to remember
On the occasion of the 66th anniversary of national sovereignty in Benin, President Romuald Wadagni delivered his first official speech on August 1st as head of state. In… -
Independence Day in Benin: Romuald Wadagni pays tribute to the Defense and Security Forces
On the occasion of the traditional National Message delivered on August 1, 2026, Benin’s national holiday, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, took a moment to honor… -
Captain Agueh Worou, hero and martyr
Captain Agueh Worou Yliassou was one of those officers whose commitment commanded respect and whose example endures through time. A leader of men, a warrior at heart, and… -
August 1, 2026: “We must learn from our journey to build a better future,” Kamel Ouassagari
On the eve of the celebration of the 66th anniversary of Benin’s independence, Kamel Ouassagari reflected on the journey since 1960. Without ignoring the challenges faced, the member… -
Cotonou: FAGACE ready to support the financing of the city’s structuring projects
The African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund plans to support the implementation of the Cotonou Plan 2026-2033. Its president, Nguéto Tiraïna Yambaye, discussed with the mayor of the…