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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Niger: a prefect and members of his family killed during an attack in Torodi
Niger has once again been plunged into mourning by an attack attributed to jihadist groups. During the night of January 4–5, 2026, the Torodi prefect, Captain Chaïbou Mali,… -
CENA: Training of polling agents launched this Tuesday in Cotonou
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) began this Tuesday in Cotonou a training session for agents who will participate in the legislative and municipal elections on January 11,… -
Benin: CENA’s former headquarters completely demolished
The space formerly occupied by the headquarters of the National Autonomous Electoral Commission, located opposite the Directorate for the Organization of Army Personnel in Ganhi, is now entirely… -
Jodel Dossou: “Nobody knows what I’ve been through…”
Facing the press after the Cheetahs were eliminated in the round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Jodel Dossou reacted with lucidity to the criticisms.… -
University scholarships: the process is now fully online.
Students enrolled in public higher education in Benin are now required to submit their scholarship applications exclusively online. The system, fully digital, is accessible via the official platform… -
Dantokpa: the announced relocation is slow to get underway.
Presented as the culmination of a long consultation process, the redeployment of merchants from the Dantokpa Market to new modern sites was scheduled for the period from January… -
Cooperation: Chad opens its embassy in Cotonou
Chad is strengthening its diplomatic presence in West Africa with the official opening of its embassy in Benin. Located in the Haie-Vive district in Cotonou, the new mission… -
Benin – BEPC 2026: the submission of applications is open until February 2.
The registration campaign for the Brevet d’Études du Premier Cycle (BEPC) examination, June 2026 session, has officially been launched across the entire national territory. The information was made… -
Benin – Obtaining documents for the January 11, 2026 elections: ANIP offers ongoing services
From Monday, 5 January 2026 to Saturday, 10 January 2026, the services of the National Agency for Personal Identification (ANIP) will be open without interruption, from 8:00 a.m.… -
“Just because we’re Beninese doesn’t mean we’ll work together,” Angélique Kidjo
In a statement upon her arrival in Cotonou for Vodoun Days 2026, Angélique Kidjo addressed the recurring criticisms accusing her of not collaborating with Beninese artists. The clarification… -
Benin: Three alleged motorcycle thieves arrested in Kassouala
The Republican Police arrested three individuals suspected of motorcycle theft in the town of Kassouala. The operation is part of the security forces’ increased efforts to tackle insecurity… -
Benin returns to the ranks of oil-producing countries: initial timetable fails.
The prospect of Benin rejoining the ranks of oil-producing countries, initially announced for 2025, is experiencing technical delays that push back the planned schedule. According to Ecofin Agency,… -
Benin: Djibril Mama Cissé makes an unannounced visit to the security forces in Kalalé.
On Thursday, January 1, 2026, the day of the New Year celebration, the Prefect of Borgou, Djibril Mama Cissé, carried out an unannounced visit to the Defence and… -
Benin: A fire has caused extensive damage to a bar at Togbin Beach.
A sudden scare swept through Togbin Beach on Saturday afternoon, January 3, 2026. Around 5 p.m., a fire broke out in a busy bar in this neighborhood, located… -
Benin: Borgou Departmental Director of the Republican Police relieved of his duties.
The Ministry of the Interior and Public Security announced the replacement of the Borgou Departmental Director of the Republican Police, following a large-scale police operation conducted in Parakou… -
Benin: more than 400 people arrested, 90 motorcycles and 400 phones seized during the show
In the night of Friday, January 2, 2026, in Parakou, the Departmental Directorate of the Republican Police (DDPR) of Borgou put an end to an unauthorized show named… -
Kindergarten and Primary Education: AMEs Recruitment Test Results
The results of the recruitment test for aspirants to the primary school teaching profession are now available. The assessment, held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 nationwide, marks a… -
Ouassà-Péhunco: 426 kg of counterfeit medicines seized by the police
The Republican Police conducted, in the locality of Ouassà-Péhunco, the seizure of a large quantity of falsified and prohibited medicines, a security source said on Tuesday. In total,… -
Benin: a landlord has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for biting his tenant
A landlord was brought before the Abomey court on Monday, December 29, 2025, for biting his tenant. Charged with voluntary assault and battery, the landlord was sentenced to… -
“May Benin remain a land of peace,” Apostle Félicien Holachi’s appeal
On Tuesday, December 31, 2025, the eve of the New Year 2026, in Cotonou, Apostle Félicien Holachi, President of the Church of Pentecost, presented the state of the… -
Benin: January 8 and 9, 2026 declared public holidays.
The Beninese government has announced that January 8 and 9, 2026 will be public holidays, days off, and paid across the entire country. This decision, made public by… -
Benin: CCCR’s recommendations for the upcoming elections.
A few weeks before the general elections scheduled for January 11, 2026, the Council for Consultation of Religious Confessions (CCCR) has presented a set of recommendations for the… -
2026 local elections: CENA launches training for electoral agents
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) officially launched, on January 1, 2026, the training of electoral agents who will participate in the smooth conduct of the legislative and… -
Firecrackers banned in Benin: the Republican Police call for celebrations that are orderly and free from confusion or excess.
On the eve of the year-end festivities in Benin, the Republican Police reiterated the strict ban on the use of firecrackers, relying on Decree No. 2022-301 of May… -
Congo‑Brazzaville: Denis Sassou Nguesso a candidate for the 2026 presidential election
The Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso has formalized his candidacy for the presidential election. Having been in power for more than four decades, Denis Sassou Nguesso intends to… -
CRIET: a man charged for filming his naked neighbor
A man has been remanded in provisional detention by the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) after filming his naked neighbor and distributing the… -
CAN 2025: despite being eliminated by Egypt, Gernot Rohr sees a stronger Benin team.
Eliminated in the round of 16 after an extra-time defeat to Egypt (3-1), Benin leaves the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 with honors. At the end of the… -
CAN 2025 – Round of 16: Benin loses to Egypt as expected
Egypt had to draw on its resources to see off Benin (3-1 after extra time) this Monday in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Round of 16. Tied… -
AFCON 2025: with Mo Salah and without Steve Mounié, Egypt’s official starting lineups – Benin
Benin kicks off against Egypt this Monday at 5:00 PM (GMT+1), as part of the AFCON 2025 Round of 16. The official lineups for both teams have been… -
“We have our say”, Gernot Rohr ahead of Egypt – Benin
Gernot Rohr spoke about Benin’s chances to qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. And the Leopards coach believes his players are capable of…