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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Benin: after eight days in police custody, Kemi Séba’s ex-partner was released and summoned to appear.
After eight days in police custody, Natou Pedro Sakombi, the former partner of activist Kemi Séba, was presented this Friday, December 26, 2025, to the Special Prosecutor at… -
AFCON 2025 – Benin vs Botswana: Gernot Rohr optimistic but cautious
Gernot Rohr held a press conference on Friday on the eve of the match against Botswana in the second day of Group D at CAN 2025. And the… -
Benin: Colonel-Major Djimon Dieudonné Tévoedjrè promoted to Brigadier General
United in an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers on Thursday, December 26, the government proceeded with a series of appointments and promotions within the public security… -
2026 elections in Benin: ODEM sounds the alarm and calls on journalists.
On the eve of Christmas celebrations and a few days before the official opening of the election campaigns, the Observatory for Deontology and Ethics in the Media (ODEM)… -
Benin: Patrice Talon convenes an extraordinary Council of Ministers
An extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers is taking place this Friday, December 26, 2025 in Cotonou, presided over by the Head of State, Patrice Talon. Convened… -
Benin: Chabi Yayi expected to appear before CRIET this Friday
Chabi Yayi, secretary for external relations of the Les Démocrates party, is once again expected before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism this Friday,… -
Benin: the journalist Olivier Allochémé sentenced to 12 months in prison with a suspended sentence
Journalist Olivier Allochémé regained his freedom following his trial before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). Detained at Abomey-Calavi Civil Prison since October… -
Benin: national pass rate of 63.31% in the 2025 national Master’s examination.
The results of the 2025 national Master’s examination have just been published, showing a national pass rate of 63.31%. This performance, made official by the educational authorities, concerns… -
2026 municipal and legislative elections in Benin: political parties in touch with the electorate
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) officially launched, on Thursday, December 25, 2025, the campaign for the legislative and municipal elections planned in Benin on January 11, 2026.… -
Benin: the government provides support to the families of military personnel who died on a mission
The Beninese government reaffirmed its commitment to support the families of soldiers who died defending the country’s territorial integrity. To help the widows and orphans of these soldiers… -
“We would have deserved at least a draw,” Gernot Rohr after DR Congo 1-0 Benin
Beaten narrowly by DR Congo (1-0) in their CAN 2025 opening match, the Benin Cheetahs delivered an encouraging performance. In the post-match press conference, Benin coach Gernot Rohr… -
CAN 2025: Canal+ rallies the Beninese public behind the Leopards
Le centre communautaire Eya de Cotonou a abrité ce mardi la diffusion sur grand écran du match Bénin vs RDC (0-1), comptant pour la première journée des phases… -
Benin: Deputy Soumaïla Sounon Boké remanded in custody at CRIET
The deputy Soumaïla Sounon Boké, elected from the Les Démocrates party, has been remanded in custody on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, following his appearance before the special prosecutor… -
Attempted coup in Cotonou: absent during the mutiny, the army chief finally speaks out.
Fourteen days after the coup attempt thwarted on December 7, 2025, the Chief of the General Staff of the Beninese Armed Forces, Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi, shared his… -
“Should our democracy be a faithful copy of what is done elsewhere?…”, Patrice Talon
Before the MPs, this Tuesday, December 23, at the National Assembly, the President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, dedicated a key portion of his final address on the… -
“Democracy is not a pretext for chaos… “, Patrice Talon
Before the deputies, on the occasion of his tenth and final State of the Nation address, the President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, laid out a political record… -
AFCON 2025: Deprived of its core players, Benin loses to DR Congo as expected.
For its return to the Africa Cup of Nations, the Beninese national team fell to the Leopards of DR Congo (0-1) this Tuesday in Rabat, compromising already its… -
Message to the Nation: Patrice Talon lays out his political testament.
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, delivered this Tuesday, December 23, 2025, his tenth message to the Nation. A speech with a strong political and symbolic charge,… -
Constitution reform in Benin: Gilles Badet discusses the powers lost by the Constitutional Court.
Since the new Constitution of Benin was promulgated, arising from the revision adopted in November and validated in December 2025, the role of the Constitutional Court has been… -
Benin: Kemi Seba announces his ex-partner’s arrest
Beninese activist Kemi Seba announced, on Monday, December 22, 2025, the arrest of his ex-partner through a video published on his Facebook page. This arrest comes as the… -
CAN 2025: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Nigeria, this Tuesday’s schedule.
The final phase of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 continues this Tuesday with the entry of Groups C and D. Senegal, Nigeria, DR Congo and Tunisia kick… -
“One win can already open the door to the Round of 16,” says Gernot Rohr ahead of DR Congo-Benin.
At a press conference on Monday, on the eve of the match against DR Congo, head coach Gernot Rohr laid out a clear ambition: to give Benin its… -
False accusation case: Hosée Houngnibo acquitted, given the benefit of the doubt.
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) acquitted Hosee Houngnibo on Thursday, December 22, 2025, in a case of false accusation with which he… -
Patrice Talon appears before deputies for his final State of the Nation address
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, will face the deputies of the National Assembly tomorrow, Tuesday, 23 December 2025, to deliver his final State of the Nation… -
Parliament: MP Habibou Worou Koubou questions the government over the arrest of one of his colleagues
In a question-and-answer addressed to the government, Habibou Worou Koubou, a deputy from the opposition party Les Démocrates, is requesting clarification on the arrest of his colleague… The… -
Infrastructures: Benin secures 200 billion FCFA from the BID to modernize the Godomey-Hillacondji corridor
Benin obtained financing of €306.89 million, or about 201.3 billion CFA francs, from the Islamic Development Bank (BID) for the widening and modernization of the Godomey–Ouidah–Hillacondji road. According… -
Diplatie: the failed coup in Benin at the heart of an AES countries summit
The heads of state of the Alliance of Sahel States are meeting from Monday, December 22, 2025 in Bamako for a 48-hour summit. Among the items on the… -
Pilgrimages of the Célestes in Sèmè-Podji: heavy truck traffic limited on three routes
As the annual religious gatherings approach, notably the Célestes pilgrimage, the authorities of the Ouémé department have decided to strengthen traffic regulation in the Sèmè-Podji area. In a… -
Pahou: 3 arrests and over 17 kg of cannabis seized in Adjarra Adovié
In Pahou, a security forces operation led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of more than 17 kilograms of cannabis in Adjarra Adovié, a locality… -
What can Benin hope for at AFCON 2025?
In Cotonou, in cafés as well as in hair salons, the same question keeps coming up: what can Benin hope for at AFCON 2025? Qualified for the fifth…