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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In Benin, a failed coup d’état — but one that raises many questions
Sunday, April 7, 2025, Benin woke up shocked by an attempted coup that was quickly foiled. A group of soldiers briefly occupied the national television to announce the… -
Why Cotonou Airport is changing its name: the government’s explanation
In the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, December 3, the Beninese government changed the name of Cotonou airport, now called “Aéroport Bernardin GANTIN”. Questioned on Friday, December 5,… -
150 Beninese migrants repatriated from Algeria as part of a voluntary return
A group of 150 Beninese nationals in an irregular situation in Algeria were repatriated to Cotonou on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. They landed at Cotonou airport on a… -
Cotonou: Dates announced for the draw for the PK3 modern market
The draw procedure to allocate stalls at the PK3 modern market in Cotonou will take place on dates to be announced shortly, the competent authority said. This operation… -
Foiled coup attempt in Benin: Nigeria lent a helping hand in the response
Nigerian air forces deployed a fighter to Benin to carry out aerial reconnaissance after a coup attempt was foiled Sunday morning in Benin, the Beninese government and the… -
Benin: Patrice Talon’s statement after Sunday’s attempted coup
President of the Republic Patrice Talon addressed the Beninese nation and the international community on Sunday evening, a few hours after a mutiny carried out by a group… -
Benin: Cotonou rocked this Sunday by an attempted coup
Benin was shaken early this Sunday, December 7, by a confused situation quickly contained by the security forces. According to initial information gathered, a group of soldiers reportedly… -
Attempted coup in Benin: government reassures, situation under control
Benin experienced, on Sunday, December 7, a new phase of tension after an incursion by soldiers into several of the country’s strategic installations. While reports spoke of the… -
Attempted coup in Benin, the army says it has regained control
An extremely confused situation unfolded in Benin on the morning of Sunday, December 7, 2025. According to reports, an attempted coup was launched at dawn in Cotonou. The… -
2026 General Elections: CENA launches “eAccréditation” for observers
The Commission électorale nationale autonome (CENA) is modernizing the electoral observation framework with the official launch, on Friday, 5 December 2025, of eAccréditation, a platform entirely dedicated to… -
Dangbo: the PRMP suspended for five years after irregularities in public procurement procedures
Marc Dansou, Person Responsible for Public Procurement (PRMP) of the Municipality of Dangbo, has been suspended from his duties for a period of five years. The Public Procurement… -
Houègbo toll: two extra lanes for light vehicles starting January 2026
This commissioning responds to the need to improve traffic flow on this major stretch, which regularly faces heavy traffic. The decision aligns with the provisions of Order No.… -
Soybean grain: the government kicks off the 2025–2026 campaign and confirms free pricing
The Beninese government has set the marketing framework for soybean grain for the 2025–2026 season. According to the ministers in charge of Industry and Commerce and of Agriculture,… -
Basile Ahossi: “In my life, I’ve never betrayed anyone and I never will”
Léon Basile Ahossi has broken his silence about his resignation from Les Démocrates. Speaking on Bip Radio, the party’s former third vice-president clarified the circumstances of his departure… -
Benin – 2026 Budget: Basile Ahossi expresses reservations despite praise from the ruling movement
While several MPs from the majority praised the progress contained in the State budget for fiscal year 2026, Hon. Léon Basile Ahossi, second vice-president of the National Assembly,… -
Benin: Léon Basile Ahossi officially announces his resignation from the Les Démocrates party
The opposition party Les Démocrates is going through a new turbulent patch. The official resignation of three vice-presidents was confirmed this Thursday, December 4, 2025, by the national… -
AFCON 2025: Benin back on the African stage
Benin returns to AFCON 2025 with ambition: Steve Mounié as leader, a strong group and genuine chances to cause an upset. Full analysis. In Cotonou, in cafés as… -
CAFS | UFOA-B 2025 Qualifiers: the School Cheetahs on top of West Africa
The Benin School Cheetahs beat Niger this Thursday in the final of UFOA-B 2025. The victory gives the Benin team their third title in four appearances and qualifies… -
WACA: Coastal states meet in Cotonou to strengthen resilience against climate threats
In the wake of a year marked by accelerating coastal erosion in West Africa, representatives of the coastal countries met this Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Cotonou to… -
Media in Benin: Hervé Prudence Hessou elected president of the UPMB
UPMB has a new president. Following its elective general meeting held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Bourse du Travail de Cotonou, journalist Hervé Prudence Hessou was… -
2026 General Elections: CBDH launches citizen monitoring of the process
CBDH officially launched, in early December 2025, a monitoring mechanism for the electoral process ahead of the 2026 elections. This initiative aims to closely follow the different stages… -
Unlimited Internet Canal Box arrives in Akpakpa: fiber optic installation now 00 FCFA
CANALBOX Benin announces an exceptional promotion with free fiber installation from December 1 to 31, 2025. The brand is simultaneously expanding its coverage to Akpakpa to offer thousands… -
National Assembly: MPs adopt the finance bill for fiscal year 2026
Members of Parliament adopted, on Thursday, December 4, 2025, the budget law for the 2026 fiscal year. The state’s general budget is set at 3,783 billion 980.4 million… -
Zè: a man arrested after the suspicious death of his younger brother in an inheritance dispute
A murder case has shaken the municipality of Zè for several days. Investigations opened after the unexplained disappearance of a young man have ultimately led to the arrest… -
CRIET: Aurélie Nougloï-Guézo defends herself against accusations of cybercrime
Actress Aurélie Nougloï-Guézo appeared on Thursday, December 4, 2025 before the correctional judge of the CRIET’s trial chamber. Placed in pretrial detention, she is being prosecuted for internet… -
AFCON 2025: “We’re angry,” Gernot Rohr slams the late release of internationals
FIFA has finally yielded to pressure from European clubs by postponing by one week the provision of African internationals for CAN 2025. A situation that is already disrupting… -
2026 legislative elections in Benin: Les Démocrates re-elect more than two-thirds of their MPs
More than two thirds of Les Démocrates’ deputies are putting their seats back on the line for the January 11, 2026 legislative elections. Nineteen of them are once… -
Benin: tragic death of an artist in distress
The locality of Houin, in the Assanté district, municipality of Glazoué, has been in deep shock since the afternoon of Tuesday, December 2, 2025. A man known for… -
Cotonou activates its new municipal impound to tackle urban disorder
Since September 2025, the municipality of Cotonou has launched a major reform aimed at improving traffic and public spaces: the official opening of a municipal impound for offending… -
UFOA-B U15: School Cheetahs in the final, Amazons stopped at the gates of their dream
The semifinals of the UFOA-B school tournament, a qualifier for CAN Scolaire 2026, concluded on Wednesday, with mixed fortunes for the Beninese teams. In the boys’ competition, the…