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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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Parakou: a permit is now required for organizing tournaments and public events.
As of July 1, 2026, any event organized in the public spaces of the municipality of Parakou must obtain prior authorization under penalty of sanctions. The Parakou municipal… -
Benin: a footbridge planned in front of the UAC to ensure user safety
The municipality of Abomey-Calavi is considering the construction of a pedestrian bridge in front of the main entrance of the University of Abomey-Calavi. The announcement was made by… -
Benin: five teachers questioned for irregular absences from their posts
The Joint Administrative Commission of the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education heard five teachers on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Porto-Novo. The teachers are being pursued for… -
Security: France equips the Beninese army with advanced equipment to counter the threat of explosive devices.
The military cooperation between Benin and France is intensifying in response to regional security challenges. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the 1st Engineer Battalion and the Center for… -
Benin: the results of the 2026 CEP are expected next Friday
The suspense will end very soon for the tens of thousands of Beninese schoolchildren who participated in the primary school leaving exam. Candidates for the Certificate of Primary… -
CRIET: heavy sentences pronounced during a court session in Parakou against sexual violence and harassment
The chamber of offenses related to the gender of individuals at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) demonstrated exemplary firmness during its foraine… -
World Beach Handball: Benin excluded for refusing Croatia’s visa
The national women’s Beach Handball team of Benin will ultimately not participate in the 2026 World Cup of the sport, scheduled from June 23 to 27 in Zagreb,… -
Coton FC withdraws from the CAF Cup, ASPAC is in pole position to represent Benin.
Despite qualifying on the field by finishing second in the championship, Coton FC will not participate in the upcoming edition of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Ouidah club… -
Sèmè-Kraké: a swim turns into a tragedy with the drowning of a young hairdresser
A recreational outing by the ocean turned tragic on Sunday, June 21, 2026, on the beach of Sèmè-Kraké, in the Ouémé department. A young man working as a… -
Porto-Novo: the deputies of the 10th legislature are in a plenary session this Wednesday to review several major files.
The President of the National Assembly, Professor Joseph Djogbénou, convened his parliamentary colleagues this Wednesday at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo. Several matters of varying importance, including… -
Benin: the new leadership of FCBE received by Joseph Djogbénou
The president of the Progressive Union for Renewal (UP le Renouveau), Joseph Djogbénou, received on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou, a delegation from the FCBE led by… -
Benin: the results of the CEP 2026 expected this Friday
After several weeks of waiting, candidates for the Primary School Certificate (CEP) session 2026 will know their results this Friday. The deliberation is scheduled for 10:30 AM for… -
National Assembly: the deputies in plenary session this Wednesday
Beninese deputies will meet this Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Palace of Governors in Porto-Novo for a plenary session dedicated to several major topics. These include the… -
Grand-Popo: a motorcycle taxi driver arrested in Sazué with 95 kg of counterfeit drugs.
The Republican Police remains vigilant against the scourge of counterfeit drug sales. In the night from Saturday, June 20 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, law enforcement dealt another… -
Diplomacy: Niger formalizes its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.
The break between the countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and certain international institutions has reached a new level. Niger has officially notified its withdrawal from… -
Resignation of Hounkpè from FCBE: the suspicion of a negotiated exit still lingers.
Two months after a resignation that caught even his closest collaborators off guard, Paul Hounkpè remains an enigma within the FCBE. While rumors persist about a possible institutional… -
Criet: Steve Wotto in all his states before the judge, his lawyer pleads insanity, the accused rejects.
The second hearing of the trial of TikToker Steve Wotto led to memorable outbursts on Monday, June 22, 2026, in front of the correctional chamber of the Court… -
Education: Benin develops a national curricular framework to reinvent the school of tomorrow
The Beninese educational system is about to undergo a profound structural transformation. The government launched a strategic reflection workshop on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou, scheduled to… -
Benin: Claudy Siar announces the end of the mandatory DNA test for Afro-descendants.
The process of recognizing Beninese nationality for Afro-descendants could see a new development. Claudy Siar, who recently became a Beninese citizen and was appointed a special advisor to… -
Cotonou: the 13th district police station dismantles a drug trafficking network in Agla
The Republican Police is maintaining pressure on the distribution networks of illegal products in the economic capital. The officers of the 13th arrondissement police station in Cotonou successfully… -
Parakou: disappearance of the municipal councilor and sports figure Tadjou Dine Imorou Boukari
The municipality of Parakou has been struck by a painful loss. Municipal councilor Tadjou Dine Imorou Boukari passed away this Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou. This sudden… -
National Order of Physicians of Benin: Kamel Lafia Boro succeeds Abou Adegbindin.
The National Order of Physicians of Benin has officially changed leadership. The ceremony for the handover between the outgoing president, Dr. Abou Adegbindin, and the incoming president, Dr.… -
Benin: INStaD revises the national accounts base, 2023 GDP revalued by 25.2%
INStaD has finalized the rebasing of the national accounts of Benin with 2023 as the new reference year, replacing the 2015 base. This statistical operation re-evaluates the 2023… -
Benin: the schedule for the corrections and results of the 2026 Baccalaureate officially unveiled
The written exams for the Baccalauréat, June 2026 session, concluded last Thursday, June 18, across the entire national territory. After this first phase of composition, attention now turns… -
Fishing Road: the government begins the dismantling of structures made of temporary materials
The Ministry of Living Environment and Transportation announced the dismantling of temporary structures installed in the area of the Fish Road. The affected occupants are encouraged to remove… -
Football: the FBF cancels the organization of the Benin Cup
The Beninese Football Federation announced the cancellation of the organization of the Benin Cup for the end of the 2025-2026 season. The decision, motivated by organizational reasons and… -
Benin: a lieutenant colonel on trial for glorifying crime after a WhatsApp message sent to the coup leader
The Court for the Suppression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses (CRIET) examined on Monday, June 22, 2026, a case related to the foiled coup d’état in December 2025.… -
Antonio Atisso Kodjo, the Togolese who became the top scorer in Benin.
Antonio Kossivi Atisso Kodjo has established himself as one of the standout players of the 2025-2026 season in the Celtiis Ligue 1. The Togolese forward from Damissa FC… -
DRC: the Catholic Church firmly rejects any proposed constitutional revision.
The debate on the future of institutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a new level of tension. Following a three-day roundtable concluded on Saturday, June… -
CRIET: new referral in the case of the woman tortured in Ekpè
Scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, in front of the CRIET, the hearing in the case of the woman who was tortured and then burned in Ekpè could…