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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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Benin: exchange of gunfire in Péhunco between robbers and law enforcement.
The night of May 23 to 24, 2026, was marked by a violent attack in a concession in Péhunco, in northern Benin. Introduced at around 3:30 a.m., armed… -
Benin: Mahuna Akplogan takes charge of the new Ministry of AI.
Mahuna Akplogan has officially taken the lead of the new Ministry of Digital Transformation and Innovation, responsible for the national artificial intelligence strategy. A doctorate holder in AI… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni completes his team with eight nominations for the presidency.
Romuald Wadagni made seven appointments at the presidency two days after his inauguration, outlining the first contours of his cabinet. By recalling several former pillars from the Talon… -
Benin: Georges Alé takes over the Living Environment and promises to “raise the bar even higher”
Georges Alé has officially taken over as the Minister of Living Environment, Transport, and Sustainable Development, following José Didier Tonato’s ten years in charge. A civil engineer with… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni appoints the coordinator of the Bureau of Analysis and Investigation (BAI)
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, formalized a major appointment on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, within the strategic oversight and monitoring apparatus at the presidency. Indeed, through… -
Benin: José Tonato and Salimane Karimou appointed advisors to Romuald Wadagni.
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, continues to structure the state apparatus following the formation of his first government. Through new official decisions, José Tonato and Salimane… -
Benin Presidency: Fulgence Primael Gbéké and Paulette Hountondji Sopoh appointed to the President’s cabinet.
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, sealed new strategic appointments within his inner circle on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Through Decree No. 2026 – 319, he appointed… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni appoints his chief of staff and his personal secretary.
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, continues to train his immediate entourage at the Presidency. By decree signed this Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Fulgence Primael Gbékè has… -
Presidency of the Republic: Romuald Wadagni appointed Maximilien Claude Cocou Olympio Coordinator of the Legal Cell
By decree No. 2026–321 dated May 26, 2026, the President of the Republic has appointed Maximilien Claude Cocou Olympio as the Coordinator of the Legal Cell, Legal Advisor… -
Benin: Hermann Orou Takou appointed Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidency.
By decree No. 2026-317 dated May 26, 2026, the President of the Republic appointed Hermann Orou Takou as the Deputy Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic.… -
Benin: Wilfried Houngbédji appointed government spokesperson
The former journalist Wilfried Houngbédji has been reappointed as the government spokesperson. His appointment was announced this Tuesday. The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, made the appointment… -
Benin: Yassine Latoundji takes the helm of the Ministry of Culture.
Yassine Latoundji has officially taken over as the Minister of Culture, Arts, and Heritage, now separate from Tourism in the Wadagni government’s structure. A visual artist and senior… -
Beninese diplomacy: Corinne Amori Brunet sets three priorities as she takes office.
Corinne Amori Brunet has officially taken office as the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with a roadmap focused on economic diplomacy, strengthening Benin‘s presence in multilateral… -
Benin: Djibril Mama Cissé Moussa takes over the Ministry of the Interior.
Djibril Mama Cissé Moussa has officially assumed his role as the Minister Delegate in charge of Interior and Public Security, after nearly ten years as the prefect of… -
Agriculture in Benin: Adin Bloukounon Goubalan sets eight priorities upon taking office
Adin Yéton Bloukounon Goubalan has officially taken the helm of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, succeeding Gaston Cossi Dossouhoui after nearly nine years of management. An… -
Benin: Gildas Agonkan officially takes command of the national defense.
Gildas Habib Bignon Agonkan has officially taken command of the delegated ministry responsible for national defense, following his appointment in the first government of Romuald Wadagni. A former… -
Benin: Aristide Médénou outlines his three priorities as Minister of Economy and Finance
Aristide Médénou has officially taken over the Ministry of Economy and Finance following the handover with Abdoulaye Bio Tchané. Upon taking office, the new minister set three priorities:… -
Benin: the UPR responds to “the appointment of its members” in the Wadagni government
The Progressive Union for Renewal (UPR) reacted to the formation of the first government of President Romuald Wadagni. In a communiqué signed by its president Joseph Djogbénou, the… -
Benin: Pamphile Zomahoun, former head of intelligence under Talon, retired by force.
The restructuring continues within the Defense and security forces of Benin. Several high-ranking officials, including the general police inspector Pamphile Zomahoun, former head of intelligence services and recently… -
Senegal: Diomaye Faye attempted to block Ousmane Sonko’s return to Parliament.
In Senegal, President Diomaye Faye tried to block the return of Ousmane Sonko to Parliament by referring the matter to the Constitutional Council before the plenary session of… -
Benin – Mali: Wadagni receives a message from Assimi Goïta two days after his inauguration.
Romuald Wadagni received the Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdoulaye Diop, in Cotonou, bearer of a message from General Assimi Goïta two days after his inauguration. This audience,… -
1st Government: Wadagni keeps Talon’s pillars and adds a digital ambition
Romuald Wadagni revealed his first government just hours after his swearing-in, with a team characterized by economic continuity, the maintenance of security issues at the presidency, and a… -
Wadagni’s investiture: what to understand from the statements of Niger’s Prime Minister Lamine Zeine
The presence of Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine at the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni sends a strong signal of de-escalation between Cotonou and Niamey, following three… -
Benin: complete list of the first government of Romuald Wadagni
Romuald Wadagni publicly announced the composition of his first government team on the evening of his assumption of office. The new executive, formalized by decree No. 2026-314 of… -
The cost of it: Amour Aïou puts Beninese laughter to the test of success
The Walô Dance Center hosted the first performance of the show Ce qu’il en coûte by Amour Aïou on Saturday, May 23, 2026, to a full house. Amid… -
Benin – Niger: the swearing-in of Romuald Wadagni rekindles hope for diplomatic thaw.
The presence of delegations from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso at the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni marks an important diplomatic signal after several years of tensions between Cotonou… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni takes the oath and officially becomes president of the Republic.
Romuald Wadagni officially took the oath this Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou, in front of the Republic’s institutions, in accordance with the… -
Benin: invested as President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni outlines his priorities
In his first presidential speech, Romuald Wadagni promised to make economic growth a concrete lever for improving the daily lives of Beninoise people. The new head of state… -
Benin: end of the Patrice Talon era, beginning of Romuald Wadagni’s term
Romuald Wadagni will take the oath this Sunday at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou, becoming the fifth president of the Republic of Benin and officially succeeding Patrice… -
From now on, call me Kodjovi Claudy Siar, from the Zossoungbo family.
On May 22, 2026, Claudy Siar experienced a highly symbolic moment in Ouidah by officially discovering his Beninese roots within the Zossoungbo lineage. Through a ceremony blending memory,…