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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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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… -
Benin: here are the official dates for Gaani 2026
The Imperial Court of Nikki has made public the dates for the Donkonrou and Gaani 2026. These two major traditional celebrations of Borgou will take place in June… -
2026-2027 CAF interclub season: schedule set, SOBEMAP and Coton FC focused on their roadmap.
The African Football Confederation has unveiled the complete schedule for the 2026-2027 season of interclub competitions, setting the major milestones for the Champions League and the Confederation Cup.… -
CRIET: 48 months of firm imprisonment requested against a young person charged with sextortion.
The special prosecution near the Court of repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) was heavy-handed this Thursday, June 18, 2026. A young man in his twenties is… -
Bembèrèkè: a truck accident leaves one dead and two injured in Ina
The downtown area of Ina, in the municipality of Bembèrèkè, was the scene of a tragic traffic accident on Saturday, June 20, 2026. A truck carrying bags of… -
Infrastructures: a new modern city hall will soon be under construction in Parakou
The commune of Parakou is preparing The commune of Parakou is getting ready to undergo a makeover with the upcoming launch of the project to build its new… -
Benin: Customs seizes 3,000 hunting cartridges in Bétérou
The agents of the Regional Fraud Prevention Service Borgou-Alibori intercepted, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Bétérou, a vehicle transporting 3,000 caliber 12 hunting cartridges hidden in its… -
Cheetahs in Benin: an internal crisis that worries
With just a few months to go before the start of the qualifiers for the CAN 2027, the national team of Benin is going through a period of… -
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Benin: Oak International School celebrates its class of 2026, “forged by challenges and ready for victory.”
In an atmosphere filled with emotion and pride, the Oak International School (OIS) celebrated its Class of 2026 graduation on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Françoise’s Garden… -
Benin-Niger: security, transit, disputes… what to take away from the discussions in Cotonou.
The Beninese and Nigerien expert committees completed 48 hours of discussions on the reopening of the common border on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Cotonou. Both delegations report… -
The committee of experts is concluding their work in Cotonou on the reopening of the Benin-Niger border.
The Beninese and Nigerien expert committees concluded their joint work on the conditions for reopening the common border on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Cotonou. The conclusions will… -
2026 Amended Finance Law: Companies’ reserves now under the taxman’s scrutiny
It went almost unnoticed amid the flow of social announcements that dominated discussions in the National Assembly on Friday. However, among the fiscal measures of the revised finance… -
University of Parakou: a student dies after experiencing discomfort during a football match
A student from the University of Parakou passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, after experiencing a health issue during a football match held as part of the… -
Benin: the UN praises the government’s commitment to refugees
On the occasion of World Refugee Day, celebrated on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Natitingou, the United Nations praised the efforts of Benin in welcoming and protecting refugees… -
In Benin, a birthday like no other
On June 20, 2026, Romuald Wadagni reaches the symbolic milestone of fifty years. In itself, the event is a private matter. However, when it involves a recently installed… -
Benin Celtiis Ligue 1: Coton FC and ASPAC FC are playing for the last continental ticket this Saturday.
The last day of the Celtiis Ligue 1, scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM, will decide the battle for the second continental ticket between Coton… -
Benin: six gas stations sanctioned for anomalies on their pumps
In Parakou and Tchaourou, six fuel pumps have been sealed following an inspection conducted by the National Agency for Standardization, Metrology, and Quality Control (ANM). The checks revealed… -
Benin: unanimously adopted, what the revised finance law 2026 changes
The National Assembly of Benin adopted on Friday, in a plenary session at the Governor’s Palace in Porto-Novo, the amending finance law for the management of 2026. The… -
Benin: the deputies adopt the amended finance law 2026
The Beninese deputies adopted, on Friday, June 19, 2026, the rectified finance law for the 2026 management. Voted unanimously by the present and represented deputies, the text aims… -
Candide Azannaï case: his lawyer mentions a possible dismissal after his hearing at the Criet.
Auditioned this Thursday, June 18, 2026, by the investigative commission of the Criet in the case of conspiracy against state security, Candide Azannaï answered the magistrates’ questions for… -
Benin: The Anracs destroyed 95 kg of cocaine and significant quantities of narcotics in Ouidah.
The commitment of Benin against organized crime was concretized by a major action on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Ahozon, in the municipality of Ouidah. The National Agency… -
Fight against fraud: The Anm seals six gas pumps in Tchaourou and Parakou.
The National Agency for Standardization, Metrology, and Quality Control (Anm) is intensifying its actions against fraudulent practices in the hydrocarbon distribution sector. As part of an unannounced control… -
Benin: the new customs DG makes a strategic visit to the port of Cotonou
The synergies between the customs administration and port stakeholders are intensifying. The new Director General of Customs of Benin, Mr. Rouf Malehossou, paid a courtesy visit to the… -
Benin: a fake police officer arrested for sextortion and impersonation in Adjohoun.
The law enforcement agencies have put an end to the activities of a notorious cybercriminal operating in the Ouémé valley. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, officials from the… -
The Beninese Justin Lewis Denakpo elected to the National Academy of Medicine of France.
Beninese professor Justin Lewis Denakpo has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine of France. This distinction celebrates the journey of a recognized gynecologist-obstetrician and marks a… -
Attack on Niamey airport: Benin expresses its solidarity with the Nigerien people
Benin condemned the attack that took place this Thursday, June 18, 2026, near the Diori-Hamani international airport in Niamey. According to the Nigerien Ministry of Defense, eleven soldiers,… -
Diplomacy: Benin expresses its solidarity with Niger after the terrorist attack in Niamey.
The Beninese government has officially reacted following the attacks that occurred this morning near Diori-Hamani International Airport in Niamey. In a statement, Cotonou strongly condemned the armed attack… -
Benin: Candide Azannaï returns to custody in Missérété after eight hours of questioning at the CRIET.
The hearing of the former minister and president of the party Restaurer l’Espoir, Candide Armand-Marie Azannaï, before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET)… -
Democrats party case: the Court of Appeal has postponed the examination of the file to October 15, 2026.
The legal saga surrounding the leadership of the Democratic Party will hit a new standstill. Seized on appeal, the competent court has decided to postpone the examination of… -
Les Démocrates case: the appeal trial postponed to October 15, 2026.
The appeal trial in the case of the internal crisis of the party Les Démocrates was held on June 18, 2026, before the competent jurisdiction. At the end…