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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: two women arrested in Zè for selling pharmaceutical products
An operation carried out on Saturday, July 25, 2026, by the Republican Police at the Tangbo market, located in the Adjan district, led to the dismantling of a… -
ECOWAS Parliament: in Cotonou, the deputies are working on the future of MSMEs
Gathered in Cotonou until July 31, ECOWAS parliamentarians, government members, experts, and private sector representatives are working on ways to make micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) the… -
Fight against extortion and corruption: the Director General of the Republican Police announces strict measures
In an official statement made public this Monday, July 27, 2026, in Cotonou, the Director General of the Republican Police, Inspector General of Police of the second class… -
Independence Day in Benin: disruptions and traffic restrictions in Cotonou from July 27 to August 1, 2026.
As part of the preparations for the celebration of the 66th anniversary of Benin’s accession to international sovereignty, the General Directorate of the Republican Police has released a… -
Parakou: launch of the conversion works of the old Guèma market into a modern bus station.
The Parakou town hall officially launched the works to convert the site of the old Guèma market into a modern bus station on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This… -
Benin – Justice: the former head of the 12th arrondissement of Cotonou, Samuel Akindès, receives a 5-year prison sentence.
The decision was made by the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET). The former chief of the 12th district of Cotonou, Samuel Akindès, received… -
Benin – Nigeria: Romuald Wadagni and Kashim Shettima lay the foundations for a strengthened partnership
The diplomatic and economic relations between Benin and Nigeria are taking a new step forward. This Friday afternoon, the Beninese Minister of State for Economy and Finance, Romuald… -
Diplomacy: Tiani discusses the opening of the Benin-Niger borders during a media appearance.
On the occasion of the third anniversary of the establishment of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP), the Nigerien head of state, General Abdourahamane… -
Abomey-Calavi: temporary closure of sand quarries and summons for property owners of infringing sites
An inter-institutional inspection tour carried out this Friday, July 25, in Abomey-Calavi, in the Atlantic department, resulted in the temporary closure of several sand quarries and the summons… -
Banikoara: Discovery of a lifeless body near a phytosanitary products store in Goumori
A drama occurred this Friday, July 24, in Gbangbango, a village located in the Goumori district, in the Banikoara municipality. The lifeless body of a man estimated to… -
Reunification of the Celestial Christian Church: a decisive step taken under the facilitation of Patrice Talon.
The leaders of the various trends of the Celestial Christianity Church in Benin have taken a significant new step in the reunification process. Gathered this Friday, July 24,… -
Social Conference of the IAJP: Mgr Roger Houngbédji reviews the reforms in Benin and calls for placing humanity at the heart of development.
The Institute of Artisans of Justice and Peace (IAJP) gathered on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Cotonou, religious leaders, political actors, and several guests for a social conference… -
University Orientation 2026-2027: Launch of a national awareness campaign for new high school graduates
In order to guide new high school graduates in their transition to higher education, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is organizing a national information and… -
Maritime security: the European Union offers an interceptor to the Beninese national navy.
As part of strengthening defense capabilities and securing maritime spaces, the European Union officially handed over an interceptor to the Benin Navy on Friday, July 24. The official… -
CRIET: Steve Wotto adopts a threatening tone at the bar, his trial postponed to October 5, 2026.
New development in front of the Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) regarding the judicial case involving Steve Wotto. During his appearance at the… -
Energy sector in Benin: SBEE injects over 19 billion FCFA to modernize its electrical network
To meet the growing demand for electricity and address the obsolescence of certain infrastructures, the Beninese Electricity Company (SBEE) is implementing a massive investment plan estimated at over… -
Installation of the 1st term of the Beninese Senate: the preparatory meeting was held this Friday in Cotonou.
The newly established members of the Senate gathered for the first time this Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Sofitel in Cotonou. This preparatory meeting, which took place… -
66th anniversary of Benin’s independence: The official logo and its usage guide unveiled
In the context of the preparations for the 66th anniversary of its accession to independence, set for August 1, 2026, Benin has made public the official logo intended… -
The Nigerian Vice President visits the GDIZ: Abuja draws inspiration from the Beninese experience.
As part of strengthening economic relations between Benin and Nigeria, an important high-level Nigerian delegation is undertaking an official visit to Benin. Led by the Vice President of… -
Benin: top three candidates by department in the 2026 BEPC exam
The Directorate of Examinations and Competitions has published the top three candidates in each department after the 2026 BEPC results. -
Benin: the Dangnivo case is an unfinished business according to Anselme Amoussou
Dangnivo Case: Anselme Amoussou denounces the verdict and criticizes a trial disconnected from the truth Sixteen years after the mysterious disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo, a senior official… -
UEMOA: Abdoulaye Diop praises a 73% implementation rate of reforms in Benin
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, granted an audience this Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Marina Palace to the President of the UEMOA Commission, Abdoulaye Diop,… -
Ouémé-Plateau: The ANM conducts an unannounced inspection on prepackaged products and measuring instruments.
The National Agency for Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control (ANM) carried out a surprise operation in several localities in the Ouémé and Plateau departments. This operation is part… -
Closed border with Benin: Niger has lost 117 billion FCFA in public revenue.
For nearly three years, the closure of the land border with Benin has disrupted Niger’s trade exchanges. While the country has found alternative solutions to secure its supply,… -
Benin: Abdoulaye Bio Tchané takes the helm of the 8th term of the CES
A page has turned at the headquarters of the Economic and Social Council (CES). After sixteen months of a dynamic presidency focused on citizen listening, Conrad Gbaguidi has… -
Parakou: 226 cannabis tablets hidden under oranges seized by the police.
A cleverly orchestrated drug trafficking attempt was thwarted this Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Parakou. Officers from the 3rd district police station of the city seized 226 blocks… -
Benin: double ceremony this Wednesday at the Marina Palace under the presidency of Romuald Wadagni
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, chaired a double ceremony on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Palace of Marina in Cotonou, marking the strengthening and renewal… -
2026-2027 School Year in Benin: the CNE makes several recommendations
As the next academic year approaches, the National Education Council (CNE) has gathered key players in the education system during its preparatory annual seminar. At the heart of… -
Benin: SBEE announces power outages in 11 departments this Thursday, July 23.
Major disruptions in the electrical power supply are affecting 11 out of 12 departments in Benin this Thursday, July 23, 2026. In a statement released on Tuesday, July… -
Mono-Couffo: seizure of 1.4 tons of counterfeit medicines in Toffo by customs
The Regional Service for Fraud Intervention and Combat (Srlcf) Mono-Couffo has dealt a heavy blow to the trafficking of illicit products. On the night of Sunday, July 19,…