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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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Installation of the 1st term of the Beninese Senate: the preparatory meeting was held this Friday in Cotonou.
The newly established members of the Senate gathered for the first time this Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Sofitel in Cotonou. This preparatory meeting, which took place… -
66th anniversary of Benin’s independence: The official logo and its usage guide unveiled
In the context of the preparations for the 66th anniversary of its accession to independence, set for August 1, 2026, Benin has made public the official logo intended… -
The Nigerian Vice President visits the GDIZ: Abuja draws inspiration from the Beninese experience.
As part of strengthening economic relations between Benin and Nigeria, an important high-level Nigerian delegation is undertaking an official visit to Benin. Led by the Vice President of… -
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Benin: the Dangnivo case is an unfinished business according to Anselme Amoussou
Dangnivo Case: Anselme Amoussou denounces the verdict and criticizes a trial disconnected from the truth Sixteen years after the mysterious disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo, a senior official… -
UEMOA: Abdoulaye Diop praises a 73% implementation rate of reforms in Benin
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, granted an audience this Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Marina Palace to the President of the UEMOA Commission, Abdoulaye Diop,… -
Ouémé-Plateau: The ANM conducts an unannounced inspection on prepackaged products and measuring instruments.
The National Agency for Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control (ANM) carried out a surprise operation in several localities in the Ouémé and Plateau departments. This operation is part… -
Closed border with Benin: Niger has lost 117 billion FCFA in public revenue.
For nearly three years, the closure of the land border with Benin has disrupted Niger’s trade exchanges. While the country has found alternative solutions to secure its supply,… -
Benin: Abdoulaye Bio Tchané takes the helm of the 8th term of the CES
A page has turned at the headquarters of the Economic and Social Council (CES). After sixteen months of a dynamic presidency focused on citizen listening, Conrad Gbaguidi has… -
Parakou: 226 cannabis tablets hidden under oranges seized by the police.
A cleverly orchestrated drug trafficking attempt was thwarted this Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Parakou. Officers from the 3rd district police station of the city seized 226 blocks… -
Benin: double ceremony this Wednesday at the Marina Palace under the presidency of Romuald Wadagni
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, chaired a double ceremony on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Palace of Marina in Cotonou, marking the strengthening and renewal… -
2026-2027 School Year in Benin: the CNE makes several recommendations
As the next academic year approaches, the National Education Council (CNE) has gathered key players in the education system during its preparatory annual seminar. At the heart of… -
Benin: SBEE announces power outages in 11 departments this Thursday, July 23.
Major disruptions in the electrical power supply are affecting 11 out of 12 departments in Benin this Thursday, July 23, 2026. In a statement released on Tuesday, July… -
Mono-Couffo: seizure of 1.4 tons of counterfeit medicines in Toffo by customs
The Regional Service for Fraud Intervention and Combat (Srlcf) Mono-Couffo has dealt a heavy blow to the trafficking of illicit products. On the night of Sunday, July 19,… -
Benin: Boni Yayi announces that he will finally sit in the senate
While he had declared that he did not want to sit in the Senate during the revision of the Constitution, former Beninese president Boni Yayi has changed his… -
Benin – Morocco: details of the 14 strategic agreements signed during the 7th Joint Commission.
As part of strengthening the strategic cooperation relations between Benin and Morocco, the 7th session of the Joint Commission resulted in the signing of several key agreements. Indeed,… -
Dangnivo Case: Codjo Alofa sentenced to 30 years in prison, Donatien Amoussou acquitted
The Court of First Instance of Cotonou issued its verdict on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in the Dangnivo case. At the end of the hearings, Codjo Cossi Alofa… -
Abomey-Calavi Tribunal: the case of two detainees charged with escape was examined this Wednesday.
The Abomey-Calavi Court of First Instance examined, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the case of two inmates from the detention center, both charged with alleged attempted escape. At… -
Benin: Vladimir Putin appoints a new ambassador in Cotonou
Russia is changing its diplomatic representative in Benin. By a decree signed on July 21, 2026, President Vladimir Putin has appointed Mikhail Golovanov as extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador.… -
ECOWAS honors Patrice Talon for his regional leadership
Gathered at the summit in Freetown, the heads of state of ECOWAS paid tribute to former Beninese President Patrice Talon. The sub-regional organization praised his commitment to West… -
BAC 2026 in Benin: the 3 best per department
The Office of the Baccalaureate announced, this Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the results of the best candidates for the June 2026 baccalaureate exam. The G2 series tops the… -
Bac 2026: Egbogbe Frederico Rayan Seton, top in Benin with 18.80/20
The baccalaureate 2026 has its first in Benin. With an average of 18.80 out of 20, Egbogbe Frederico Rayan Seton tops the national ranking established by the Office… -
“The internal regulations of the Senate must be validated by the Constitutional Court,” Théodore Holo
Before officially taking office, the Senate must adopt its internal regulations. This text, which will set the rules for organizing and functioning of the new institution, can only… -
Benin: the rankings of the top 20 at the 2026 BAC
Baccalauréat 2026 in Benin: Here is the ranking of the 20 best candidates The Office of the Baccalauréat has unveiled the ranking of the top candidates for the… -
Benin: Conrad Gbaguidi, new Mediator of the Republic
The Economic and Social Council (CES) installed the bureau of its new term on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Elected as the first vice-president of the institution, Conrad Gbaguidi… -
Benin: Abdoulaye Bio Tchané elected president of the Economic and Social Council
Abdoulaye Bio Tchané is the new president of the Economic and Social Council (CES). His election takes place as part of the installation of the new term of… -
Dangnivo case: the trial resumes this morning before the Cotonou court
The trial related to the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo resumes this morning at the First Class Court of First Instance in Cotonou. This new hearing is part… -
Benin – Morocco: 14 cooperation agreements signed to strengthen bilateral relations
The Benin and the Kingdom of Morocco took a new step in strengthening their bilateral relations during the seventh session of the Joint Cooperation Commission, held on Tuesday,… -
Benin: opening of paid enrollment in technical high schools and the School of Medical and Social Training for 2026-2027
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sèdami Mèdégan Fagla, has officially announced the opening of registrations for paid training programs in several public technical and vocational… -
Benin: date of the entrance exam for military high schools
The entrance exam for the 6th grade at the Prytanée Militaire de Bembèrèkè (PMB) and at the Lycée Militaire de Jeunes Filles (LMJF) in Natitingou will take place…