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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: 13 new ambassadors present their letters of credence to Romuald Wadagni
Thirteen newly accredited ambassadors to Benin were received on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Marina Palace by the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni. This ceremony marks… -
Benin: François Silibi enters parliament replacing Louis Vlavonou.
François Silibi officially joined the National Assembly on Friday, July 10, 2026. He succeeds Louis Vlavonou, who left his seat as a deputy after entering the Senate as… -
Benin: the CSTB calls on Romuald Wadagni regarding the absence of workers in the Economic and Social Council
The Benin Trade Union Confederation (CSTB) is calling on the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, to review the composition of the new Economic and Social Council (CES).… -
Benin: Nicéphore Soglo will preside over the inaugural session of the Senate as the oldest member.
As the oldest member of the Senate, Nicéphore Soglo will lead the proceedings of the inaugural session of the Upper House, scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026. The… -
Benin: The Céna determines the appointment of village and urban neighborhood chiefs.
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission has finalized the allocation of localities in which the Progressive Union for Renewal and the Republican Bloc can designate village or neighborhood leaders.… -
Benin: the government announces strengthened controls against drivers who drive on the left
The Ministry of the Interior and Public Security has announced increased checks across the country against drivers who drive on the left. The delegated ministry to the President… -
Road safety in Benin: the Minister of the Interior slams his fist on the table and announces increased police checks.
Through a broadcasted radio and television statement released this Friday, July 10, 2026, the minister delegated to the president of the Republic, in charge of the Interior and… -
Benin: the Senate will be installed on July 30, 2026.
The Beninese Senate will be officially inaugurated on July 30, 2026, at the premises of the National Assembly, pending the arrangement of its own headquarters. The announcement was… -
National Assembly: the files under review this Friday
The deputies of the 10th legislature of the National Assembly of Benin are meeting in plenary session this Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Palace of Governors in… -
Local development: Prefect Milohin kicks off his first tour of 2026 in Mono.
The prefect of the Mono department, Dêdêgnon Bienvenu Milohin, is preparing to engage with local realities. He will begin his first tour of the year on Monday, July… -
Communal elections 2026: the CENA sets the localities where the UP-R and the Republican Bloc will appoint village and district chiefs
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has made public a decision establishing the list of localities where the parties Progressive Union for Renewal (UP-R) and Republican Bloc (BR)… -
In Benin, how much will the future senators earn?
The Beninese Senate, whose establishment is becoming clearer following the publication of the list of its 25 members in early July, will receive allowances, the amount of which… -
Benin: what Komi Koutché thinks about Wadagni’s first social measures
The former Minister of State in charge of Economy and Finance under Boni Yayi, Komi Koutché, has broken his silence. In an interview with Matin Libre, he shared… -
Benin: CENA officials training in India on artificial intelligence applied to elections
Several executives from the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) are participating, from July 6 to 10, 2026, in New Delhi, India, in an international training dedicated to the… -
Benin: Joseph Djogbénou summons his colleagues for a plenary tomorrow Friday
: Joseph Djogbénou summons his colleagues The President of the National Assembly, Professor Joseph Fifamin Djogbénou, calls on the deputies to return to the benches of the Governor’s… -
Third regional compact of the MCA: communication to optimize the visibility of the program
A strategic working session recently brought together the teams from MCA-Benin Regional and the Communication Directorate of the Presidency of the Republic according to information from LaMarina.bj. The… -
Women’s U17 World Cup 2026 (Q): Idah Azonsou believes in the Amazons’ upset against Nigeria
Despite the narrow defeat (3-2) in the first leg, the head coach of the U17 Amazons, Idah Azonsou, remains convinced that Benin can turn the tables on Nigeria… -
Occupation of public land: Minister Georges Alé pounds his fist on the table in Fidjrossè and Togbin.
The Minister of the Living Environment and Transport, in charge of Sustainable Development, Georges Alé, conducted a field visit on Monday, July 6, 2026. This supervisory visit took… -
Benin: Anagem officially announces the reduction of fees in urban and regional markets
Following the decision made in the Council of Ministers on July 1, 2026, to reduce the charges on users of market infrastructures, the National Market Management Agency (Anagem)… -
Les Patronnes: Star chef Georgiana Viou honors the women who keep the Beninese markets alive.
The PK3 market in Cotonou will host a day mixing photography, fashion, conferences, and gastronomy on July 11th to celebrate the women who contribute to the economic vitality… -
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General States of Insurance for All: 23 resolutions adopted in Cotonou to democratize access to insurance
After three days of work bringing together the main players in the sector, the General States of Insurance for All ended this Wednesday at Sofitel in Cotonou with… -
Bac 2026 in Benin: here is the schedule for the next steps after the results
After a national eligibility rate of 66.78%, candidates for the 2026 Baccalauréat continue the process with the next steps outlined by the Baccalauréat Office. Optional exams, oral exams,… -
Bac 2026: here are the results by series
Baccalauréat 2026 in Benin: Detailed statistics by series revealed, series D lagging behind Following the announcement of the national overall eligibility rate of 66.78 % for this unique… -
Benin: the 2026 BAC results are already available online, check yours.
The results of the Baccalaureate, June 2026 session, are now available. Nationally, the eligibility rate stands at 66.78%, down from 73.02% recorded last year. The results of the… -
Baccalaureate 2026 in Benin: a historic national eligibility rate of 66.78%
The major trends for the Baccalaureate exam, single session of June 2026, are now official. According to the figures released at the end of the day by the… -
Benin: Liamidi Odouchinan elected mayor of Pobè after Clément Kouchadé left for the government.
The municipal council of Pobè elected Liamidi Odouchinan as mayor on Wednesday, July 8. He succeeds Clément Kouchadé, who was appointed Minister of Secondary Education last May. The… -
Dangnivo case: new postponement of the trial after its resumption this Wednesday.
The trial concerning the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo resumed this Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Cotonou court, and has yet to deliver its truths. A few… -
Abomey-Calavi: the town hall will use the excavated materials from construction sites to fill in the degraded streets.
Confronted with traffic difficulties caused by heavy rains and infrastructure work, the Abomey-Calavi town hall has decided to use the earthworks from ongoing sites to fill in the… -
Benin: the ARMP excludes 23 individuals and companies from public procurement since January 2026
In Benin, the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARMP) has imposed several sanctions against public procurement actors during the first seven months of 2026. A total of 23 individuals… -
Dangnivo case at CRIET: The trial resumes this Wednesday after the explosive revelations from the former DGPN.
The judicial saga of the Pierre-Urbain Dangnivo case continues before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). The debates resumed this Wednesday, July 8,…