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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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… -
Northern Benin: Army post attacked in Karimama; casualties still unclear
A position of the Beninese armed forces was attacked in the afternoon of Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in the village of Kofouno, located in the commune of Karimama,… -
Benin: Boni Yayi’s two recommendations for the LD party’s survival
A major change is looming at the helm of the Democratic Party, which will henceforth operate without its charismatic leader. The sudden withdrawal of former President Thomas Boni… -
Benin: a cashier brought before the court for fraudulent withdrawals estimated at 15 million CFA francs
A cashier is facing justice for fraudulent withdrawals estimated at 15 million CFA francs. According to Africaho, the accused is being charged with having committed irregular withdrawals at… -
Abomey-Calavi: Two alleged thieves narrowly escape vigilante justice
In Abomey-Calavi, in the Houédo-Gligbè neighborhood, two men suspected of stealing jeans narrowly escaped lynching by an angry crowd, according to Banouto. The incident occurred when these individuals… -
Senegal – Feud between Faye and Sonko: already a succession war within PASTEF?
In Senegal, political tensions at the top of the state between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko are taking an increasingly marked turn, foreshadowing a… -
Leading Francophone chancelleries: Benin hands over the baton after a full term
Benin officially handed over the presidency of the International Conference of the Great Chancelleries of Francophone Countries, marking the end of a term unanimously appreciated by the participating… -
Benin: ANDF invites beneficiaries to collect their available land titles.
The National Agency for Domain and Foncier (ANDF) informs the public of the availability of a large volume of land titles ready to be collected across the entire… -
Canal+ Benin launches its “Royal Month” with special offers for new and existing subscribers.
This March, Canal+ Bénin is rolling out a promotional campaign dubbed “royal month”, featuring a set-top box at a reduced price, free installation for new subscribers, and 15… -
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1XBet Bénin: a gala match to celebrate women’s rights and Beninese talent
As International Women’s Day approaches, Missérété welcomed this Wednesday a women’s gala match bringing together 1XBET Bénin, the Benin Football Federation, and many women in sport around a… -
Tchaourou: a headless body found on the interstate road
A headless body was discovered along the interstate, in the municipality of Tchaourou, according to Le Matinal. A macabre discovery was made on Monday, March 2, 2026, by… -
Venture capital: Benin at the heart of the Saviu II fund backed by the African Development Bank
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on February 27, 2026 an equity stake of €6.5 million in the capital of the Saviu II… -
Pahou: 38 people, including sex workers, arrested during a police operation
An operation carried out by officers of the Republican Police led to the arrest of 38 people in the locality of Pahou, in the Atlantique Department, according to… -
CRIET: two police officers charged in connection with the alleged release of a trafficker in exchange for 500,000 CFA francs
Two officers of the Republican Police appear before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism for alleged acts of corruption and influence peddling. They are… -
Benin: the GSR party breaks with the Opposition’s Coordination Framework and accuses Les Démocrates
The GSR party officially announced its withdrawal from the Framework for Consultation of the Political Opposition, marking a new fracture within Benin’s opposition. The political party, led by… -
Attempted theft in Cotonou: one suspect arrested, a fence apprehended and several items seized
In Gbèdjromèdé in the 6th arrondissement of Cotonou, elements of the Republican Police carried out an operation that resulted in the apprehension of a suspected thief, as well… -
Benin – Theft of electricity: five-year prison sentence sought against a property owner and two SBEE agents
In Benin, the Court for Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (CRIET) on Monday, March 2, 2026, requested prison terms against several people prosecuted for electricity theft, including… -
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: a contest fought under an asymmetric balance of power
As the 2026 presidential deadline approaches, the Beninese political landscape is less clarified by the diversity of options than by the manifest imbalance of forces at play. Two… -
Meeting of Benin’s Public Museums: List of Board Members
The Benin government has established the Administrative Council of the Réunion des musées publics du Bénin (RMPB), a strategic body charged with guiding and overseeing the policy for… -
UPR 2026: Joseph Djogbénou calls mayors to turn city halls into showcases of exemplary governance.
On the occasion of the UPR’s political kickoff for 2026, its president, Joseph Djogbénou, delivered a no-nonsense message to the party’s mayors. After stressing punctuality, internal discipline, and… -
Education in Benin: reorganization of school districts across the entire country
The Ministry of Preschool and Primary Education has announced a reorganization of school districts across the country. This move aims to adapt the management of schools and human… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP keeps the lead, Buffles and Coton FC in pursuit, the recap of Matchday 18
The 18th matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1 tightened the title race, with SOBEMAP FC still in the lead but under direct threat from Buffles and Coton FC, both… -
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: CENA unveils the electoral calendar and the major milestones
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) has published the official schedule for the presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026, thereby launching the active phase of the electoral… -
Benin: Two alleged thieves who escaped from police custody in Lalo were arrested in Bohicon
Two individuals allegedly involved in sheep and motorcycle thefts, who had previously escaped while in police custody, were arrested again by the Republican Police in Bohicon. The events… -
Benin: CNIN strikes a major blow, 56 alleged cybercriminals arrested
The National Center for Digital Investigations carried out, over the weekend, one of its most significant operations against cybercrime. Following a coordinated and simultaneous operation at several sites… -
Benin: CENA launches a large-scale inventory operation of its electoral equipment
With less than two months to the 2026 presidential elections, the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) has entered the active phase of its preparations. It has just launched… -
Sting operation against drug trafficking in Sékandji: 15 people arrested
An important operation carried out by security forces in Sékandji led to the arrest of 15 people implicated in a drug trafficking case. Launched on the basis of… -
February 2026 FIFA window: the Amazones squad to face Ivory Coast and Kenya.
On the occasion of the February 2026 FIFA window, Benin’s Amazones are set to play two prestigious friendly matches in Abidjan against Ivory Coast and Kenya. The list… -
Benin: a wanted notice issued after the foiled coup d’état on December 7, 2025
As part of the investigations into the attempted coup that occurred on December 7, 2025, the Beninese authorities have issued a wanted notice targeting several individuals believed to… -
GDIZ: Social housing and solar energy on the agenda for talks with the Saudi Development Fund
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone welcomed a delegation from the Saudi Development Fund as part of a working visit with strong strategic significance. Led…