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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Case involving human remains at CNHU: prosecutors seek an eight-year prison sentence for five defendants before the CRIET.
The special public prosecutor’s office at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) requested, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, a sentence of eight years… -
AFCON 2025: Government takes stock of the Guépards’ journey
Despite being eliminated in the round of 16 by Egypt, the Cheetahs leave CAN 2025 with recognized progress and the stated desire to aim higher in the future,… -
Benin: death of former minister Théophile N’dah
Benin is in mourning following the announcement of the death, this Friday, January 23, 2026, of General Théophile N’dah, former Director General of the National Police and former… -
International sukuk: Benin issues $500 million, a first in Africa
Benin successfully carried out an international fundraising of $850 million on January 22, 2026, marked by the inaugural issue of a $500 million sovereign Sukuk. A historic operation,… -
CAN Handball 2025: the Cheetahs were swept aside in their opener by Morocco
Back on the continental scene, the Beninese national team suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of the Atlas Lions (28-52) on Wednesday, in their opening match of… -
Benin: the HAAC restricts access to advertising markets to only legal media
The Haute Autorité de l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication (HAAC) has firmly reminded, in a public statement released recently, that only media outlets with a recognized legal existence… -
Benin: the major decisions of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, January 21
Gathered this Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the members of President Patrice Talon’s government have taken several decisions. Below are the main points to note. 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗗𝗨 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗜𝗟… -
Atacora: the Defence and Security Forces strengthen ties with the people of Porga threatened by insecurity
In a context marked by persistent security challenges on Benin’s northern borders, the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) continue their community outreach efforts in the Atacora Department. In… -
Benin – USCN Cavaliers FC: Nigerian coach Usman Abdallah fired
Having arrived in August 2025, the Nigerian coach Usman Abdallah was dismissed by the USCN Cavaliers after only six months, amid disappointing league results. The Benin-based club USCN… -
Benin: the challenges facing the tenth fully homogeneous legislature
Following the legislative elections held on January 11, 2026, Benin’s National Assembly will be renewed in a matter of weeks. The 10th legislature will be installed in a… -
Fire at CHUD-Borgou: one building affected, damage assessment underway
A fire broke out in the afternoon on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the Borgou Departmental University Hospital Center (CHUD-Borgou) in Parakou. The incident affected one of the… -
2026 Benin presidential election: CENA launches recruitment of electoral agents
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) has officially launched the recruitment process for electoral agents ahead of the presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026 in Benin. According… -
Benin: a Tolègba fetish ravaged by a fire in Cocotomè
A Tolègba fetish located in Cocotomè, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi, was ravaged by a fire overnight from Sunday to Monday, according to information reported by Triomphe Mag.… -
Gogounou: five-year prison sentence for a teacher found guilty of sexual harassment
The judiciary has convicted a teacher involved in a sexual harassment case involving a teacher in Sori, in the arrondissement of the Gogounou municipality. Aged 29, the teacher… -
Angela Kpeidja/Stévy Wallace case: the journalist convicted by the CRIET
Ruling publicly and in an adversarial manner at first instance, the CRIET imposed a 24-month prison term with a suspended sentence on the journalist of the Société de… -
Porto-Novo: The Republican Police dismantles a network distributing counterfeit medicines at the Grand Market
In Porto-Novo, the forces of the Republican Police have put an end to an illicit activity involving the sale of medicines of dubious origin at the capital’s main… -
FIFA rankings – January 2026: Benin holds steady, Morocco breaks into the world top 10.
In the wake of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, FIFA published its January 2026 ranking, marked by Benin’s stability and the spectacular progress of Africa’s leading… -
Benin: Official launch of the Convergence Wadagni movement 2026
The movement Convergence Wadagni 2026 was officially launched this Sunday, January 18, 2026. A founding ceremony during which the initiators clarified their approach, their vision, and their commitment… -
Benin’s 2026 legislative elections: the Constitutional Court’s final results.
The Constitutional Court of Benin has definitively ruled on the allocation of seats for the 10th Legislature arising from the legislative elections of January 11, 2026. Through final… -
Legislative elections 2026: slight revision of the Democrats’ score by the Constitutional Court
According to the final results proclaimed by the Constitutional Court, the Les Démocrates party obtains 16.20% of the ballots cast, compared to 16.16% announced in the initial trends… -
Kpomassè Town Hall: 24 months’ imprisonment sought against former executive secretary Aloukoutou
A trial for alleged embezzlement is currently taking place concerning the management of the Kpomassè town hall in the Atlantic Department. At the end of the debates, the… -
Massive security operation in Godomey: 63 people arrested and five ghettos dismantled
A major police operation was conducted in Godomey, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi, from January 12 to 18, 2026. Coordinated by the local police station, this field operation… -
Benin – 10th Legislature: partial renewal with 60 deputies re-elected
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission released, this Saturday, the provisional overall trends of the legislative elections held on January 11, 2026. The figures confirm a clear dominance by… -
Final results of the 2026 legislative elections: the Constitutional Court sets the date for proclamation
After CENA proclaimed the major trends of the January 11, 2026 legislative elections, the Constitutional Court will announce the final results this Monday, January 19. In a statement,… -
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Legislative elections in 2026: Provisional list of the 109 deputies
The configuration of the tenth legislature is taking shape. The provisional list of the 109 deputies elected in the last legislative elections is unveiled by the Céna following… -
Benin’s 2026 legislative elections: the UP Le Renouveau and the BR, the two parties eligible to share seats
Across the 24 electoral constituencies, two parties clear the hurdle everywhere, without exception. The Bloc Républicain (BR) records 24/24.L’Union progressiste le Renouveau (UP-R) performs exactly the same with… -
Legislative Elections 2026: CENA announces a turnout rate of 36.73%
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) announced this Saturday, January 17, the turnout for the legislative elections held on January 11, 2026. According to data from the National… -
Benin – Municipal elections 2026: already legal challenges
Hardly had the ballots closed, and even though the Autonomous National Electoral Commission had not yet released the first official figures, the judicial battle has intruded into the… -
CRIET: Acquittal requested in Flapacha’s favor on the basis of the benefit of the doubt for the ‘TikToker’ Flapacha
The Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses (CRIET) has requested acquittal with the benefit of the doubt in favor of the influencer known by the… -
Sèmè‑Podji: a customs checkpoint turns violent, one dead and several injured
A customs-control operation conducted by the customs authorities in Sèmè‑Podji ended in tragedy, with one dead and several injured, Libre‑Express reports. The incident occurred recently during a routine…