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: Chabi Yayi is due to appear before the Judicial Police this Wednesday.
As part of the investigation into the attempted coup d’État on December 7, 2025, Chabi Yayi was summoned this Wednesday, February 4, 2026 by the Judicial Police to… -
Cotonou: launch of the census of taxi, motorcycle, tricycle and related drivers
The Cotonou City Hall officially launched the census of taxi, motorcycle, and tricycle drivers and other similar vehicles, with the aim of organizing, regulating, and modernizing urban transport… -
Florence Kingbo case: the defendant stands by her statements and defies the Court
The trial of the 21-year-old TikTok influencer Kingbo Florence opened this Tuesday, February 3, 2026, before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) in… -
Security cooperation: the Nigerian army detachment withdraws from Togbin
Dispatched to Benin following the December 7, 2025 attempted coup d’État, the Nigerian army detachment engaged in the security cooperation between the two countries has officially completed its… -
Presidential election in Benin: FCBE bets on ‘dormant voters’ to bounce back.
Beaten in the 2026 legislative and municipal elections, the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin party refuses to bow out. Despite modest scores and a total lack of… -
Dogbo: police seize 770 litres of sodabi unfit for consumption
The Republican Police carried out a major seizure of artisanal alcoholic beverages unfit for consumption in the commune of Dogbo, in Mono Department. In total, 770 litres of… -
Benin Vision 2060 Alafia: the country officially charts its trajectory toward its centennial
This Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the Dome of the Sofitel Hotel in Cotonou was transformed into a showcase of Benin’s future. Under the leadership of the Head of… -
Dantokpa Market: the relocation of commercial activities will be carried out gradually, ANAGEM announces.
The Director General of the National Agency for the Management of Expertise and Project Ownership (ANAGEM) provided clarifications on the relocation of commercial activities around the Dantokpa International… -
Cotonou Airport: dismantling of a passport-trafficking network; two police officers remanded in custody.
A network trafficking in fraudulent passports was uncovered at the Cardinal-Bernardin Gantin International Airport in Cotonou, leading to the arrest of several people, including two officers of the… -
2026 General Elections: Amnesty International Benin calls on future leaders to uphold human rights
Amnesty International Benin has unveiled a manifesto of commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights for the period 2026-2033. The document was presented to media professionals… -
Public universities: 167 new assistants recruited to strengthen teaching and research
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has published the list of 167 new assistant professors recruited on probation for Benin’s public universities. This decision is part… -
CRIET: the former executive secretary of the Kpomassè town hall acquitted on the grounds of reasonable doubt
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) issued, on January 28, 2026, a judgment acquitting former executive secretary of the Kpomassè town hall, Dieudonné… -
Cotonou: SIRAT announces nighttime traffic disruptions on several strategic corridors
The Society of Road Infrastructures and Territorial Development (SIRAT SA) announces temporary traffic disruptions in several strategic areas of Cotonou, due to nighttime maintenance work on road safety… -
Benin: new MPs expected to have their parliamentary privileges withdrawn
The National Assembly of Benin is launching the process of installing the 10th legislature. To this end, the parliamentary institution is organizing, from Monday, February 2 to Thursday,… -
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: CENA opens accreditation for electoral observers
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) has officially launched the accreditation process for electoral observers ahead of the presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026, in Benin. The… -
Parliament of Benin: it’s already the end of the ninth legislature…
The second ordinary session of the National Assembly, opened on October 31, 2025, was officially closed on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the Governors’ Palace in Porto-Novo. The… -
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Interpellation of Tigri: The Democrats denounce the conditions of the arrest and call for impartial justice.
The main opposition party, Les Démocrates, issued on January 31, 2026, a statement following the arrest and provisional detention of its vice-president, Alassane Tigri, in a case related… -
Case of the attempted coup: lawyer Stanic Adjacotan regains his freedom
Arrested as part of the investigation into the alleged coup d’État attempt, lawyer Stanic Adjacotan was released this Friday, January 30, 2026, according to multiple sources. According to… -
Accusations of destabilizing Niger: Benin denounces a diversionary maneuver.
The Benin government has spoken out after accusations by General Abdourahamane Tiani, president of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP), who attributes a presumed… -
CRIET: ten years’ imprisonment sought against a fake American serviceman for a large-scale fraud
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) reviewed a case that was, to say the least, unusual, involving a person posing as a member… -
Burkina Faso: dissolution of political parties and adoption of the RELANCE Plan 2026-2030
The transitional government of Burkina Faso announced, this Thursday, January 29, 2026, the dissolution of all political parties and formations in the country, alongside the adoption of a… -
National Assembly: MPs adopt several major texts and praise the CDCB’s performance
Members of the ninth legislature of the National Assembly met in a plenary session on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Palais des Gouverneurs, under the chairmanship of… -
Municipal elections 2026: six appeals already filed with the Supreme Court.
The post-communal electoral dispute begins at the Supreme Court. As of Thursday, January 29, 2026, six appeals have been officially filed with the competent court, according to information… -
Civil status: ANIP launches enrollment of children without birth certificates
Benin takes a new step in guaranteeing the right to identity with an initiative from the National Agency for Identification of Persons (ANIP) aimed at enrolling children who… -
Benin: Daniel Edah questions Paul Hounkpè about the future of democracy and the role of FCBE.
In an open letter addressed to Paul Hounkpè, National Executive Secretary of Force cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE), Daniel Edah calls for a political jolt in the… -
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Benin vs Egypt, DR Congo vs Ivory Coast — schedule for the 3rd round
From February 6 to 14, 2026, the African U20 women’s teams will face off in the third round of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying, with several promising… -
Transfers: Junior Olaitan joins Beşiktaş
Having arrived in Turkey just six months ago, Beninese attacking midfielder Junior Olaitan leaves Göztepe to sign with Beşiktaş, where he will try to establish himself at a… -
Celestial Church of Christ: Forty Years After Oschoffa, the Succession That Still Divides
Soixante-dix-huit ans après sa fondation à Porto-Novo, l’Église du Christianisme Céleste (ECC) traverse l’une des périodes les plus délicates de son histoire. Depuis la mort de son fondateur,… -
U20 Women’s World Cup 2026: ahead of the clash with Egypt, the Amazons take on Wydad in a friendly.
In the midst of preparing for the third round of the 2026 FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup qualifiers, the Beninese U20 team sent a strong signal by easily… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP remains at the top, ASPAC and Coton FC hot on their heels.
The 16th matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 delivered its share of lessons this weekend. If AS SOBEMAP retains the lead of the championship, the battle behind tightens,…