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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2026 legislative elections in Benin: 60 seats for the UPR and 49 seats for the BR (CENA)
On connait désormais les résultats de l’election législative du 11 janvier 2026. Selon les résultats provisoires proclamés par Sacca Lafia, président de la Cena, seuls les partis UPR… -
Benin’s 2025 legislative elections: 7.14% of the vote for Les Démocrates, with no seats in Parliament.
Despite a non-negligible national score, the Les Démocrates (LD) party finds itself excluded from the distribution of seats in the National Assembly, in strict application of the Electoral… -
Legislative elections in 2026: the CENA announces the main trends for this Saturday.
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission announces the proclamation of the major trends from the latest elections for this Saturday, January 17, 2026. The major trends of the joint… -
Lorient FC: Tosin Aiyegun out for 3 to 4 weeks
Struck by a hamstring injury during Benin’s match against Egypt in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Beninese forward Tosin Aiyegun of FC Lorient will be unavailable for… -
Benin’s 2026 legislative elections: the major trends remain “blocked” at CENA
Five days after the legislative and municipal elections on January 11, 2026, neither the voting trends nor the provisional results have been communicated. The Autonomous National Electoral Commission… -
Benin: Distribution of household waste collection invoices starting January 19
The Société de Gestion Durable des Services (SGDS) of Benin has announced the start of distributing waste-collection invoices in five municipalities across the country, effective January 19, 2026.… -
Benin: the Court promises final results of the legislative elections, 72 hours after the major trends
The Constitutional Court of Benin has stated that the final results of the legislative and municipal elections on January 11, 2026 will be proclaimed within 72 hours following… -
Cotonou: the redevelopment of the esplanade in front of the Palais des Congrès has already entered the operational phase
The requalification works on the esplanade of the Cotonou Congress Palace have started, less than a month after the decision taken by the Council of Ministers. On site,… -
Parakou: a young man found in front of Park A in Albarika
A dead body was discovered on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in the Albarika neighborhood of Parakou, specifically in front of Park A. According to initial information, the victim… -
Violence against women: more than 8,000 complaints filed since 2021, according to the INF
Since 2021, the National Institute of Women (INF) has recorded 8,006 complaints related to gender-based violence, of which 998 led to court decisions, according to Le Matinal in… -
Benin–India: Olushegun Bakari receives the new ambassador’s letters of credence
Relations between Benin and India are taking a new step forward. Appointed in October 2025, His Excellency Abhishek Singh, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India… -
A police officer was tried at CRIET for an unpaid Mobile Money deposit of 570,000 FCFA.
A Republican Police officer appeared on Monday, January 12, 2026, before the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (CRIET). The police officer is charged with… -
Malanville: 502 blocks of cannabis seized in a rice truck
In Malanville, in the Alibori department, a significant quantity of cannabis hidden in a rice truck was seized by security forces. The operation, carried out as part of… -
Atacora: a police station torched in Gnémasson after an armed attack
The residents of Gnémasson, a locality situated between the communes of Ouassa-Péhunco and Kérou in the Atacora department, were woken from their sleep in the morning of this… -
In Burkina Faso, will Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba be extradited soon? Ibrahim Traoré responds.
The question of the extradition of former Burkinabe president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is resurfacing in the public debate. Following another attempt to destabilize attributed to the former head… -
Wi‑Fi Zone in Benin: ARCEP tightens its stance against unauthorized operators.
The Benin Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation warns operators of “Wifi Zone” operating without legal authorization. In accordance with the 2018 Digital Code, these public internet… -
Elections in Benin: CENA postpones the announcement of the major trends to this Thursday
Originally expected this Wednesday, the publication of the major trends of the legislative elections in Benin has been postponed to this Thursday by the National Autonomous Electoral Commission… -
In Benin, the vote went ahead even in high-risk areas.
In Benin, the results of the legislative and municipal elections held last Sunday are expected in the coming hours. According to the Constitutional Court, their proclamation will take… -
Legislative and municipal elections 2026: CENA announces the major trends this Wednesday
In Benin, the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) will release on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the major trends resulting from the double legislative and municipal elections held on… -
Natitingou: the occupants of the Koussigou gold site ordered to leave the premises
In Natitingou, in the Atacora department, the authorities issued an ultimatum to the occupants of the Koussigou gold mining site to immediately vacate the premises, reported Le Matinal.… -
Benin – April 2026 presidential election: ECOWAS inquires into HAAC’s media setup
On Monday, January 12, 2026, the president of the Haute Autorité de l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication (HAAC), Édouard Loko, received a delegation from the Economic Community of… -
Legislative elections 2026: the Les Démocrates party denounces a ballot tainted by serious irregularities
Following the legislative elections held on January 11, 2026, the opposition party Les Démocrates says the vote was marred by numerous breaches of electoral law. Speaking to the… -
Gold theft in Nigeria: a cook arrested in Pahou (Benin)
A man working as a cook was arrested in Pahou, in the Atlantic Department, for a gold theft committed in Nigeria. The accused is suspected of having stolen… -
Glo-Djigbé: a cable-theft network dismantled by the police
In the Glo-Djigbé industrial zone, security forces dealt a heavy blow to a network specialized in stealing electrical cables. The operation, carried out by the Republican Police, led… -
“It’s party time”: MP Sounon Boké justifies his message before the CRIET
MP Soumaïla Sounon Boké appeared this Tuesday before the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) to explain a message he posted in a WhatsApp… -
An ECOWAS delegation makes proposals to the president of CENA
A mission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recently visited the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA). A meeting aimed at submitting a series of proposals… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP takes the lead, 13th matchday roundup
Victorious at the Buffles FC of Parakou’s home ground, AS SOBEMAP takes the top spot in the standings after an intense 13th day, marred by the premature stoppage… -
CAN 2027: CAF unveils the preliminary round fixtures, Benin exempt.
Gathered in Rabat, the draw for CAN 2027 set the first qualifying fixtures, with the winners joining the 42 national teams already qualified for the next phase of… -
Vodun Days Festival: significant economic impact, according to Jean-Michel Abimbola
On the occasion of the Vodun Days festival, a cultural event that has become a major fixture in Benin, Jean-Michel Abimbola highlighted the festival’s positive economic impact. Speaking… -
Missérété Prison: two detainees were tried at the CRIET for online fraud
Two inmates of the Missérété Civil Prison appeared on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) for online fraud…