Country: 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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Abomey-Calavi: installation of arrondissement chiefs and heads of commissions
The arrondissement heads, as well as the presidents and rapporteurs of the standing commissions of the fifth term of the Abomey-Calavi municipality, were officially installed on Saturday, March… -
Basile Ahossi announces the collapse of the Democrats after Boni Yayi’s resignation
MP Basile Ahossi believes that the resignation of Thomas Boni Yayi from the presidency of the Les Démocrates party opens a period of great fragility for the political… -
BUS stopover in Ouidah: a large-scale citizen mobilization in support of the Wadagni–Talata duo
Gathered this Saturday, March 14, at the Centre Festy Land in Vasseho, Ouidah, local leaders, representatives of associations, and youth representatives launched a call for unity and citizen… -
2026 presidential election: the BUS platform engages with student leaders.
The National Coordinator of the Benin Uni and Solidarity Platform (BUS) received this Friday morning the leaders of three student organizations. A meeting devoted to presenting the platform’s… -
2026 presidential election: Paul Hounkpè calls for the opposition to unite around a common framework.
As the 12 April 2026 presidential election approaches, Paul Hounkpè, the FCBE’s national executive secretary and a declared candidate in the election, calls for mobilizing the opposition forces… -
Food and nutrition in Benin: the government adopts a strategy for 2026–2030
The Government of Benin has adopted a national strategy on food and nutrition for the period 2026‑2030. The initiative aims to improve food security and the population’s nutritional… -
Pendjari National Park: the Beninese army neutralizes 17 attackers
An armed attack carried out against a military position in Pendjari National Park was repelled by the Beninese Defense and Security Forces. The army says that 17 assailants… -
National Assembly: “Djogbenou causes insomnia”, Basile Ahossi
Guest on the Zone Franche program on Canal 3 Benin, the former second vice-president of the National Assembly, Basile Ahossi, shared his assessment of Joseph Djogbénou’s early days… -
Benin – Ligue 1: the Buffles keep the lead, Coton FC stay in the hunt, the update after the 19th matchday.
After the 19th matchday of the Benin Football Championship, Buffles FC remain at the top of the table following their away win, but Coton FC stay in touch… -
Benin – Parti Les Démocrates: the crisis meeting resumes on Wednesday.
Officials of the party Les Démocrates will meet again next Wednesday for a new meeting dedicated to the internal situation of the political party. This meeting should allow… -
Benin: The Democrats meet Boni Yayi in Parakou on Tuesday
A delegation from the Les Démocrates party is expected this Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Parakou to meet former president Thomas Boni Yayi. The aim is to persuade… -
Attack on Kofonou: the government salutes the army’s sacrifice and calls for vigilance
The day after the deadly attack against a military position in Kofonou, in northern Benin, the government responded through its spokesperson. The authorities commend the courage of the… -
Benin: Boni Yayi’s resignation rejected by the LD party’s national coordination
In Benin, the resignation of former president Thomas Boni Yayi from the leadership of the Les Démocrates party was not accepted by the party’s governing bodies. Gathered this… -
Benin: after the crisis meeting, The Democrats once again in talks this Friday
In Benin, the leaders of the Les Démocrates party are meeting again this Friday, March 6, 2026 in Cotonou. The meeting comes two days after a crisis meeting… -
Boni Yayi’s resignation: the government says it sympathizes with Les Démocrates and reaches out to them
A few days after Thomas Boni Yayi’s withdrawal from the presidency of the Les Démocrates party, reactions continue to emerge in the political class. This Friday, March 6,… -
CRIET: the TikToker Flapacha sentenced to 60 months in prison and ordered to pay several million in fines
The Beninese TikTok influencer known by the pseudonym ‘Flapacha’ was sentenced to 60 months’ imprisonment with no possibility of parole. The special court also imposed on him several… -
Adjarra and Avrankou municipalities: the new boards of directors and chairs of commissions unveiled
In the communes of Adjarra and Avrankou, the new district chiefs (CA) as well as the presidents of the standing commissions are now known. This step comes after… -
Benin: installation schedule for the CAs and chairs of commissions in the Couffo Department
In the Couffo department, Prefect Christophe H. Megbedji made public on Thursday, March 5, 2026, the official installation schedule for the arrondissement chiefs as well as the presidents… -
Benin: a truck driver’s faulty maneuver leaves one dead and one injured in Zè
A serious road accident occurred in the morning of Thursday, March 5, 2026, in the Sèdjè-Dénou district, in the commune of Zè. A truck carrying teak wood lost… -
Zémidjan robbery in Bohicon: one suspect beaten by the crowd, the other missing
A motorcycle taxi driver was the victim of an attack in the afternoon of Wednesday, March 5, 2026, in the Gnidjazoun district of Bohicon. The incident occurred in… -
Municipal councils: appointment of the boards of directors and heads of commissions
After the installation of the new municipal councils, the arrondissement chiefs and heads of commissions are now known. After the establishment of the new municipal councils arising from… -
Benin: Bertin Koovi links Boni Yayi’s resignation to his personal failure as the head of The Democrats
Thomas Boni Yayi’s decision to step down as president of the Les Démocrates party continues to provoke reactions in Benin’s political class. After Irénée Agossa, Bertin Koovi has… -
CES Activity Report: Patrice Talon calls on the institution to confirm its new dynamic
The President of the Republic of Benin, Patrice Talon, received on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Palais de la Marina the activity report of the transitional mandate… -
Benin: a former president of UNSEB sentenced to two years in prison
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) sentenced the Beninese activist Damien Dégbé to two years’ imprisonment and a fine of several million CFA… -
Benin: artists and culture professionals now have official status
The Beninese government has taken an important step in organizing the cultural sector. During a meeting of the Council of Ministers, it adopted a decree establishing a legal,… -
Benin: a self-styled official at the Ministry of Finance defrauds several people, including his father-in-law
A man charged with alleged fraud appeared before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). He is accused of abusing the trust of several… -
Benin: the project for an Olympic swimming pool relaunched at the Friendship Stadium
The Beninese government takes a new step in modernizing the country’s sports infrastructure. Gathered in a Council of Ministers on March 4, 2026, the executive authorized the establishment… -
Senegal: Guy Marius Sagna warns against Pastef leaving the government
In Senegal, the Pastef party’s deputy, Guy Marius Sagna, believes that withdrawing his party from the government would constitute a major political mistake. In an interview given to… -
Benin: Jean-Michel Abimbola takes stock of the MTCA and passes the baton
At the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts, the transition took place under the sign of assessment and continuity. On the occasion of the handover ceremony, the outgoing… -
The Democrats: the party leadership maintains dialogue with Boni Yayi
The resignation of Thomas Boni Yayi from the presidency of the party Les Démocrates continues to cause a stir within the political formation. Convened in an emergency meeting…