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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Benin: Celtiis opens a new digital era with Play Pass
Celtiis and Semoa launched this Thursday at the headquarters of the mobile operator in Cotonou the Play Pass mini-app, integrated into the super-app WAA. The partnership aims to… -
FIFA Day February 2026: the Amazons face a full-scale test in Côte d’Ivoire
During the FIFA international window, the Benin Amazons will travel to Abidjan to face Ivory Coast in a prestigious friendly, a real test ahead of the upcoming continental… -
Benin: Benjamin Hounkpatin officially takes the helm of the MESRS
The Benin Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is undergoing a leadership change. The incumbent minister for several years, Éléonore Yayi Ladékan, stepped down from her ministerial… -
Death of a child in a clinic in Abomey-Calavi: parents demand 50 million CFA francs
A case of presumed death due to medical negligence is currently being examined by the courts in Abomey-Calavi. The parents of a child who died in a private… -
Benin: outgoing mayors temporarily keep their official vehicles
As part of the transition between the old and new municipal administrations, mayors who were not reappointed following the latest local elections have been authorized to keep, on… -
Benin: four police officers involved in a deal, two jailed and two on the run
Four officers from the Akassato police station, under the Republican Police, are at the center of a corruption case making headlines. Two of them have been placed in… -
Benin: Two Togolese apprentice drivers arrested with 55 kg of cannabis and 2,500 rounds
A major border-control operation conducted at the Benin-Togo border, near Prèkètè (Bassila), led to the arrest of two apprentice drivers of Togolese nationality. These two apprentices were arrested… -
Benin: a snack bar devastated by a fierce fire in Parakou
A violent fire ravaged, on the evening of Wednesday, February 18, 2026, a refreshment stall at the Hubert Maga crossroads in the 1st arrondissement of Parakou. The incident,… -
Benin: BR leaders tighten sanctions against Bertin Koovi
Le Bertin Koovi has been suspended for a period of one year from all activities of the Bloc Républicain, a decision taken within the framework of an internal… -
CRIET: he uses the phone of a deceased person for cybercrime and faces up to seven years in prison
Detained in preventive detention for several weeks, a man in his thirties appeared on Monday, February 16, 2026 before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and… -
Office construction for the DGI: green light for a technical inspection mission
As part of the project to construct new offices for the services of the General Directorate of Taxes, whose execution has already been authorized by the Council of… -
Benin: creation of a national agency dedicated to fighting malaria and mosquitoes
Despite the efforts made in recent years, malaria remains endemic in Benin, with substantial health, social and economic repercussions. It remains among the leading causes of morbidity and… -
Benin: the ARMP cracks down hard on fraud in public procurement
Through a series of decisions at the start of 2026, the Public Markets Regulatory Authority (ARMP) sanctioned several companies and their leaders for producing falsified documents in the… -
In Porto-Novo, a stolen PCX motorcycle resurfaces in traffic: the dealer is jailed
A peculiar case of alleged motorcycle theft was heard on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Porto-Novo Court of First Instance. At the heart of the case is… -
Presidential election 2026: “Whether we want it or not, there are still two candidates, I believe,” Basile Ahossi
The former MP Léon Basile Ahossi is counting on the teaching profession to drive his candidate to victory at the end of the April 2026 electoral contest. On… -
AU Peace and Security Council: the European Union welcomes Benin’s commitment
The European Union ambassador to Benin, Stéphane Mund, extended his warm congratulations to the country following its election to the African Union’s Peace and Security Council. For the… -
Reshuffle at the Bopa Municipal Council: Célestin Gando of PAM was replaced 48 hours after his designation
At the Bopa town hall, a rapid administrative adjustment occurred on Monday, February 16, 2026, leading to the replacement of Célestin Gando with Désiré Gbesso in the post… -
Benin: A retired officer of the French Army is being prosecuted before the CRIET in a case of forged documents
In Benin, a retired officer of the French army is being prosecuted before the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses in a case of alleged… -
The 2026 Benin presidential election: the NDI deploys a pre-election assessment mission
With less than three months remaining until the presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) announced on Monday, February 16, 2026, the deployment… -
Benin – Local governance: 72 mayors already designated out of 77 (list)
In accordance with the installation calendar of the municipal councils, several communes already know the team that will accompany them for the next seven years. According to publicly… -
Benin: Bertin Koovi suspended and disqualified until 2029 by the BR.
The Bloc Républicain (BR) has decided to maintain the suspension of one of its influential militants, Bertin Koovi, following a publication deemed contrary to the party’s internal rules.… -
Transfer market: Tamimou Ouorou packs his bags for Bulgaria
The Beninese defender Tamimou Ouorou takes a step forward in his young career by joining Botev Vratsa, a club in the Bulgarian top flight. Tamimou Ouorou continues his… -
Benin: End of secret ballots for municipal commissions, a partisan lock-in approved.
The regulatory framework for municipal councils has just undergone a major shift. By Decree No. 2026-028, the Head of State, Patrice Talon, amended Article 45 of the 2022… -
FIFA International Matchday: Benin to face Guinea and Palestine in March.
Driven by their post-AFCON momentum, Steve Mounié and his teammates rejoin the national team in March for two friendlies against Guinea and Palestine. The Leopards’ return to action… -
Benin: Zul-Kifly Zakari, installed as mayor of Parakou, calls for unity
Parakou, the northern crossroads city, has elected municipal councilor Zul-Kifly Zakari as mayor of the commune. On the occasion of taking office, Zul-Kifly Zakari, the new mayor of… -
University scholarships in Benin: application deadline extended
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the extension of the online application process for university scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Initially scheduled to… -
Benin: a woman elected to lead the Toffo Municipality
The municipality of Toffo enters a new phase of its local governance with the election of a woman to head the municipal executive. Indeed, following the work of… -
Decentralization: The Ouinhi municipality has a new mayor
The commune of Ouinhi now has its new municipal executive. At the conclusion of the installation session of the municipal council, Zannou Bernard was elected mayor of the… -
Benin: a student prosecuted before the CRIET for having impersonated a police commissioner online
A student pursuing studies in political science and international relations appeared, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, before the correctional chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic… -
Benin: Atacora’s departmental director of the civil service suspended
The Atacora Departmental Director of the Civil Service has been suspended from his duties. To date, no official details have been provided regarding the grounds for this administrative…