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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: seizure of 500 12-gauge cartridges in Bétérou
On the night of Monday, July 13 to Tuesday, July 14, 2026, elements of the Bétérou district police intercepted a vehicle transporting an illegal cargo of five hundred… -
Benin: the court resolves a dispute over blocked transfers for two students abroad.
The Commercial Court of Cotonou has made its ruling in a dispute involving two Beninese students, residing in France and Switzerland, against a bank and a money transfer… -
Benin: after the success of “What It Costs,” Amour Aïou is launching a Private Tour with four dates.
After winning over the audience with two sold-out performances of his show What It Costs You last May, Beninese stand-up comedian Amour Aïou is back at it. The… -
No end of the tunnel for Kémi Seba: the activist remains in prison following the hearing on Tuesday.
New twist in the Kémi Séba case in South Africa. South African judicial authorities have decided to once again postpone the review of his case. The next hearing… -
Electricity network maintenance: SBEE announces outages on Tuesday, July 15, 2026, in several departments
The Beninese Electric Energy Company (SBEE) informs its subscribers that several localities in the country will experience disruptions in the electrical supply this Tuesday, July 14, 2026. These… -
Benin: Eugène Azatassou expresses his expectations towards the senators.
While the establishment of the brand new Senate raises many questions within public opinion, the opposition party “Les Démocrates”, through its leader Eugène Azatassou, expresses its expectations for… -
Diplomacy: Romuald Wadagni on a working visit to Addis Ababa to promote African industrialization.
The president of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, visited Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a working trip on Monday, July 13, 2026. This highly strategic trip was marked… -
Drama in Nikki: two young people fatally struck by lightning in Daroukpara
The village of Daroukpara, located in the Suya district within the municipality of Nikki, is in mourning. A violent storm accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds claimed… -
Benin: the reasons for Boni Yayi’s turnaround on the Senate
Opposed to the creation of the Senate during the constitutional revision, former president Boni Yayi is now set to sit in the new institution. According to the vice… -
Senegal: Ousmane Diagne appointed president of the Constitutional Council by Diomaye Faye
The Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed Ousmane Diagne as a member and president of the Constitutional Council. The magistrate replaces the late Mamadou Badio Camara at… -
Benin: up to 10 billion FCFA fines for polluters under the new environmental law
The National Assembly adopted, on Monday, July 13, 2026, law No. 2026-15 concerning the environment. The text, voted unanimously by the deputies present and represented, modernizes the Beninese… -
Benin: seven teachers risk being dismissed for irregular absence
In Benin, seven primary school teachers are at risk of being dismissed for irregular absence from their posts. Their cases were reviewed last week by the joint administrative… -
Benin: a network of suspected robbers dismantled by the Agbanou police station in Allada
Following a robbery committed on Monday, July 5, at the Houdegbe building, the Agbanou police station carried out a successful operation on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the… -
Justice in Benin: the trial of Commissioner Delcoz Kindjanhoundé postponed to August 17, 2026.
Initially scheduled to be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, before the Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET), the trial of police commissioner Delcoz… -
Ceremony at the Cana barracks: the 19th class of the ENO presented to the flag
The Cana barracks served as the setting for the solemn flag presentation ceremony of the officer-cadets of the 19th promotion of the National School of Officers (ENO). Presided… -
Case of Me Magloire Yansunnu: the lawyer sentenced to 7 years in prison by the CRIET
The Economic and Terrorism Offenses Court (CRIET) sentenced Me Magloire Yansunnu to seven years in prison and a fine of 28 million CFA francs on Monday, July 13,… -
National Orders of Benin: what changes in the law put forward by the Vice-President
The National Assembly of Benin unanimously adopted, on Friday, July 10, 2026, the amendment to Article 94 of the law creating the national orders of Benin. This bill,… -
Security in Benin: the Republican Police makes a major move in Sakété and Porto-Novo
The Republican Police is maintaining pressure against urban crime. Law enforcement conducted two major security operations on July 8 and 9, 2026, respectively in Sakété and Porto-Novo. These… -
Benin: the results of the justice auditors and clerk students competition published
The Ministry of Labor and Public Service has made public the results of the recruitment competition for 50 justice auditors and 50 trainee clerks for the Ministry of… -
Benin: ex officio member, Théodore Holo defines his mission within the Senate
Just a few days before the official installation of the Beninese Senate, Professor Théodore Holo clarified how he intends to carry out his mandate within the new upper… -
National Assembly: four cases reviewed and resolved by the deputies
Gathered in a plenary session on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, the deputies of the National Assembly adopted four major items on… -
Nigeria: the minimum salary for soldiers raised to 100,000 naira per month, which is 42,000 FCFA.
The Nigerian government has increased the monthly minimum salary for soldiers to 100,000 naira, up from 49,000 naira previously. The announcement was made by the Minister of Defense,… -
Putting the Céna on hold: Deputy Augustin Ahouanvoébla reassures about the future of the institution’s staff.
In response to the legitimate concerns raised by the announcement of the temporary suspension of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), the initiator of the reform is taking… -
Women’s U17 World Cup 2026 (Q): Nigeria eliminates Benin and secures its ticket for the final stage
The U17 Amazons’ journey ended in the third and final round of the U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers for 2026. Defeated 5-3 by Nigeria on Saturday in Lomé,… -
Benin – France – Niger: Cotonou facing a delicate diplomatic arbitration
While West African mediation is still struggling to produce concrete results, Cotonou and Niamey are continuing discussions about reopening their shared border. Among the conditions mentioned by the… -
In Benin, how the Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè case is causing embarrassment for the justice system.
One year after his controversial arrest in Abidjan and his opaque transfer to Cotonou, the Beninese journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè remains detained without trial in the civil prison… -
PIGIER Entrepreneurship Challenge 2026: six young talents awarded for their innovative projects in service of the development of Benin.
The second edition of the PIGIER Entrepreneurship Challenge (PECH) delivered its verdict this Friday, July 10, 2026, in Cotonou. After several months of training, coaching, and selection, six… -
Benin: the Céna provisionally abolished by the National Assembly
The Beninese deputies adopted, on Friday, July 10, 2026, a law that repeals the provisions of the Electoral Code relating to the Autonomous National Electoral Commission. The measure… -
Benin: the Céna temporarily abolished
The Beninese National Assembly adopted, on Friday, July 10, a law temporarily abolishing the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (Céna). This decision is motivated by the absence of electoral… -
Benin: 50 West African journalists call for the release of Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè
One year after the arrest of Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè in Côte d’Ivoire and his transfer to Benin, the mobilization around the Beninese journalist remains strong. Fifty West African…