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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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LNB SA: Marius Adanzounon officially takes the helm and sets three priorities.
Appointed head of the National Lottery of Benin SA, Marius Adanzounon officially took office this Tuesday, June 16, in Cotonou. He succeeds Gaston Zossou, who leaves the general… -
Benin: why is Éric Houndété fighting to regain control of Les Démocrates?
He supported the ruling party’s candidate, was suspended from his own party, and then dismissed by the courts. Many believed Éric Houndété had played and lost. However, here… -
Benin: 24 months in prison requested against a former commander of the French special forces
The special court of the CRIET has requested a 24-month prison sentence, including four years of hard labor, against a former commander of the French special forces who… -
Commissioner Kindjanhoundé’s case file: the ruling is set for July 13.
The trial of police officer Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé is entering its final stretch. After a new hearing on Monday, June 15, 2026, the judges decided to put the… -
Benin: a historic turnaround by former president Boni Yayi regarding his seat in the Senate?
The political news from Benin could experience a significant turning point within the newly established upper chamber of Parliament. Despite having categorically refused and made a solemn declaration… -
Benin: the CRIET sentences a police officer to 5 years in prison for abuse of power.
The Court for the Suppression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) continues its cleansing policy within the public security forces. The special jurisdiction has rendered its verdict in… -
Women’s U17 World Cup 2026: the Amazons in training ahead of the clash against Nigeria
Benin has launched its preparation for the final round of qualifiers for the U17 Women’s World Cup. Gathered in Missérété, the Young Amazons are fine-tuning their teamwork ahead… -
Who is Marius Adanzounon, the new General Director of the National Lottery of Benin?
He didn’t come from the world of games and lotteries. Marius Adanzounon spent seventeen years building his reputation in telecommunications at MTN Benin, before his appointment as the… -
Democratic Party: the Houndété camp resumes the legal battle, hearing scheduled for June 18
After an initial court ruling favorable to the leadership led by Nourénou Atchadé, Éric Houndété’s camp refuses to admit defeat. The dissenters have appealed and will be back… -
Benin: the FCBE records a defection in the 6th CE
On Monday, June 15, 2026, Ruben Abadagan, a prominent figure and member of the National Executive Bureau of the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE), officially submitted… -
Benin: a new CEO appointed at the head of the LNB after the resignation of Gaston Zossou.
The National Lottery of Benin (LNB) has a new direction. Marius Adanzounon has been appointed as General Manager, replacing Gaston Zossou, who has left his position. The National… -
Baccalaureate 2026: the assignments for correction and deliberation secretaries are available online.
The Office of the Baccalaureate has made public the assignments of the secretaries selected for the correction and deliberation operations of the Baccalaureate, June 2026 session. The concerned… -
The attempt to unify the Church of the Celestial Christianity initiated by Talon threatened: the work of the CSMO rejected.
The path to world unity within the Celestial Church of Christ (ECC) is facing a major obstacle. Gathered in an extraordinary session on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at… -
SOBEMAP FC clinches the title of champion of Benin before the last matchday.
Thanks to its success against AS Cotonou and Coton FC’s defeat, SOBEMAP FC has secured the championship title in Benin’s Ligue 1 with one match left to play… -
Sèmè-Kraké Border: Police Takes a Stand Against Corruption and Extortion
Security: The new mantra is clear: “No money to give for checks.” This is the strong awareness message being broadcast by the Republican Police at the Sèmè-Kraké border,… -
Benin: Gaston Zossou leaves his position as CEO of LNB
After a decade of leadership at the head of the National Lottery of Benin (LNB), Gaston Zossou has officially stepped down from his role as general director. The… -
Bac 2026 in Benin: 77,101 candidates spread across 140 centers are expected this Monday.
The written tests for the 2026 baccalaureate start on Monday, June 15, in Benin, with 77,101 candidates spread across 140 examination centers. The exam, organized into 14 series,… -
Benin: two years after his election to the HAAC, Basile Tchibozo takes stock and looks forward to the remaining challenges.
Two years after his election to the 7th term of the Higher Authority of Audiovisual and Communication, Basile Tchibozo sent a message of gratitude to media professionals. Elected… -
BOAD Development Days 2026: Luc Gnacadja advocates for cities’ access to green financing.
At the BOAD Development Days 2026 forum in Lomé, the mayor of Cotonou, Luc Gnacadja, advocated for an energy transition that considers cities and neighborhoods, not just buildings.… -
Benin: the TikToker “Madame Poutine” placed in police custody
The Beninese TikToker known by the pseudonym “Madame Poutine” was arrested on Friday, June 12, 2026, and placed in police custody as part of a defamation procedure. According… -
Repromed-Benin launches Infocheck 2026 against misinformation.
Journalists, online media promoters, bloggers, and digital content creators are gathered in Cotonou for INFOCHECK 2026, a national workshop dedicated to fact-checking and combating misinformation. Organized by REPROMED-Benin… -
Benin: here’s how public hospitals will have to handle vital emergencies
A few days after the government’s announcement of the systematic coverage of vital emergencies in public health facilities, the Ministry of Health issued a memo outlining the implementation… -
Energy: SDEPAC becomes the sole manager of electricity distribution at the Port of Cotonou.
The modernization of the infrastructure at the Autonomous Port of Cotonou reaches a new strategic milestone. In an official information note dated June 11, 2026, the General Director… -
In Benin, “the Court is no longer a guarantor of human rights,” according to its president Dorothé Sossa.
The president of the Constitutional Court, Cossi Dorothé Sossa, stated that the constitutional reform of December 17, 2025, removed the high jurisdiction’s role as a direct guarantor of… -
Benin: the government releases 100 million FCFA for the establishment of the Senate
The process of creating and operationalizing the Senate has reached a new milestone. As part of the revised financial bill for the year 2026, the government has officially… -
Diplomacy: an envoy from the Mauritanian president received at the Marina Palace by Romuald Wadagni.
The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, held a formal audience this Friday, June 12, 2026, with the Mauritanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians… -
“Work isn’t paid for in Benin; it’s politics that gets paid,” Kassa Mampo makes a comparison with France.
In Benin, work is neither valued nor paid. Only politics is valued and paid. This is at least the sad conclusion reached by the Confederation of Trade Unions… -
Benin: what to remember from the first meeting between Romuald Wadagni and the ministerial advisors
One week after their appointment to the Presidency of the Republic, the twelve ministerial advisors held their first working meeting with President Romuald Wadagni. During this session, the… -
Benin goes on the offensive to push its cotton production beyond 700,000 tons.
The Beninese government promises an exceptional bonus of 10 FCFA per kilogram to cotton producers if national production exceeds 700,000 tons during the 2026-2027 campaign. This measure, estimated… -
Benin: the heavy defeat against Togo is costly for the Cheetahs in the FIFA ranking
The Benin Cheetahs dropped three spots in the FIFA rankings published on June 11, going from 90th to 93rd place. This decline follows a disappointing international window in…