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 Armed Forces: Bertin Bada promoted to the rank of Air Army General
The official rank-pinning ceremony for General of the Army Bertin Bada took place in the afternoon of Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Ministry of National Defense. On… -
Presidential election on April 12, 2026: CENA approves the specimen of the single-ballot paper
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) held on Monday, February 9, 2026, a session dedicated to validating the specimen of the single-ballot for the presidential election scheduled for… -
Justice: Commissioner Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé before the CRIET
Police Commissioner Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé appeared on Monday, February 9, 2026 before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). He is charged with incitement… -
Benin – Explosion at a gold shop in Koussiguou: one dead and several injured
In Koussiguou, in the commune of Natitingou, the gold mining operation turned into a tragedy on the night of February 5, 2026. An explosion that occurred in an… -
Death of a student at CEG 3 in Kétou after a blood donation drive
A tragedy occurred on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at General Education College 3 in Kétou. A student in the Première D class died after taking part in a… -
After the swearing-in of MPs, the municipalities are in the crosshairs: here’s how the new mayors will be appointed.
The 10th legislature is now officially installed. With the establishment of Parliament, a new phase of the institutional calendar opens at the local level. In the municipalities, attention… -
Glazoué: a dispute over roughly 120,000 CFA francs costs a man’s life.
A rare and violent tragedy has bereaved the commune of Glazoué, in the Collines Department, during the night from Friday, February 6 to Saturday, February 7, 2026. The… -
Benin: List of the new leadership of the National Assembly, 10th legislature
The tenth legislature of Benin’s National Assembly is now fully operational. Following the session dedicated to setting up the Parliamentary Bureau, Honourable Joseph Fifamè Djogbénou was elected President… -
National Assembly: the proceedings of the inaugural session of the 10th Legislature
The tenth legislature of Benin’s National Assembly was officially inaugurated on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Palace of the Governors in Porto-Novo. The ceremony was held in… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP holds its own, Coton FC falters, round-up of matchday 17
Leading the championship, SOBEMAP slips but remains atop the Benin Ligue 1 standings, while Coton FC missed the chance to seize the throne after a defeat by Loto-Popo.… -
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: the Constitutional Court launches the recruitment of its delegates.
Less than two months before the presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026, the Benin Constitutional Court announced, this Friday, February 6, 2026, the opening of a broad… -
Abomey Calavi Court: a pastor charged with involuntary manslaughter of a baby.
A pastor charged with involuntary manslaughter following the death of an eight-month-old infant was brought before the Second Class Court of First Instance in Abomey-Calavi on Wednesday. The… -
Municipal elections 2026: the UPR clarifies the rules for allocating the posts of mayors and deputy mayors.
Approaching the installation of the new communal councils stemming from the January 11, 2026 election, the Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UPR) has set the guidelines that will shape… -
Celtiis: Afreekaplay lands on Waa, a major platform for Beninese and African music.
Au Bénin, le partenariat entre Celtiis et Afreeka Play signé ce jeudi au siège del’opérateur mobile à Cotonou, marque une avancée majeure dans l’accès légal à la musiqueafricaine,… -
2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup (Qualifiers): Benin tames Egypt in Cairo
The Young Amazons of Benin clinched a precious victory (1-0) in Egypt and take a solid lead ahead of the return leg of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World… -
National Assembly: after Houngbédji, Louis Vlavonou pays homage to Amoussou, Nago and Idji
After Maître Adrien Houngbédji on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the president of the National Assembly, Louis Gbèhounou Vlavonou, organized on Thursday, February 5, 2026 a ceremony to honor… -
Cancer in Benin: a health emergency that calls for action
For a long time, cancer was seen as a distant, almost abstract fate. Today, it intrudes brutally into Benin’s daily life. Statistics speak for themselves. Thousands of families… -
Benin: human toll of the accident that occurred this Thursday in Malanville
New details have emerged about the serious road accident that occurred on Thursday morning in Malanville, in the Alibori Department. The tragedy has claimed one life and left… -
Foiled coup d’État case: a customs officer, a unionist and two others tried at CRIET
The Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) opened on February 3, 2026 the trial of four people charged with praising crimes against state security,… -
Allada: a woman found and arrested inside the locked vehicle of a female executive in front of a bank
An unusually strange scene unfolded this Tuesday, February 3, 2026, around 10 a.m., in front of a bank near Allada’s bus station. According to information from Les 4… -
Tribute to Adrien Houngbédji: Louis Vlavonou salutes the commitment of his predecessor
The president of the National Assembly, Louis Gbèhounou Vlavonou, paid a heartfelt tribute to the former president of Benin’s Parliament, Adrien Houngbédji, during a ceremony recently held at… -
Malanville: fierce fire after collision involving a fuel truck and a bus
A major fire broke out in the early hours of this Thursday morning in front of the Malanville rice mill, not far from a customs checkpoint, spreading panic… -
Benin Parliament: Inaugural session of the 10th legislature set for February 8.
The 109 deputies elected in the legislative elections of January 11, 2026 are summoned to the Governor’s Palace in Porto-Novo on Sunday, February 8, 2026 for the inaugural… -
Constitutional Court: the appeal to invalidate Sodjinou’s seat was declared inadmissible.
The Constitutional Court this Thursday looked into the challenge to the election of deputy Michel Sodjinou, elected in the 19ᵉ electoral district. The hearing was opened at 10:00,… -
Benin – 10th Legislature: Michel Sodjinou’s seat challenged in court
The Constitutional Court is set to examine, this Thursday, February 5, 2026, several appeals related to the recent legislative elections. In total, four cases are on the docket… -
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: HAAC opens accreditations for foreign journalists
Just over two months before the Beninese presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026, the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) announced the opening of accreditation for… -
Digital campuses: the government launches the deployment of modular blocks for distance education.
As part of modernizing higher education, the government is undertaking full project-management and equipment-supply missions for the installation of modular blocks dedicated to digital campuses within public universities.… -
Ahossougbéta–Tokan Road: a strategic axis soon to be paved in Abomey-Calavi
In view of the upcoming commissioning of the Ahossougbéta administrative city, whose works are due to be completed during the year, the authorities have undertaken the contracting of… -
Council of Ministers: nominations to lead health agencies
The Council of Ministers has carried out new appointments in the health sector, signaling a strengthening of governance of the key structures of the national health system. Thus,… -
Pahou: two alleged Wave 110 motorcycle thieves arrested by police
In Pahou, in the commune of Ouidah, two individuals suspected of motorcycle theft have been arrested by officers of the Republican Police. The incident concerns a Wave 110…