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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Diplomacy: Romuald Wadagni is expected this Thursday in Abidjan.
The Beninese head of state, Romuald Wadagni, is expected this Thursday morning in Abidjan by his Ivorian counterpart, Alassane Ouattara, as part of the continuation of his sub-regional… -
Citizen budget governance: Benin makes headway in 10 years according to the results of the Open Budget Survey.
Benin confirms its rise in power regarding public finance governance. According to the results of the Open Budget Survey (OBS), reported by several media outlets including Peace FM,… -
Diplomacy: update on the exchanges between Romuald Wadagni and Faure Gnassingbé
At the invitation of His Excellency Mr. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Togolese Republic’s Council, the President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, made a friendly… -
For his first steps, Romuald Wadagni impresses the Beninese.
Ten days after his inauguration, Romuald Wadagni is already setting his pace at the helm of Benin. Government formed in twenty-four hours, accelerated diplomatic tour in the sub-region,… -
Benin – Grant allocation 2026: the amounts awarded to football clubs
The state subsidies for the year 2026 in favor of men’s football clubs in Celtiis Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 have been unveiled, revealing significant disparities in the… -
Biometric identity card of ECOWAS: journalists raised awareness to better inform the populations
Beninese journalists and those from the subregion were made aware this Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Cotonou, of the biometric national identity card of ECOWAS, designed to facilitate… -
Management 2026: the government submits the draft amendment to the finance bill to the National Assembly
The restructuring of the governmental apparatus following the inauguration of the new President of the Republic, along with the consideration of his priority orientations, necessitates a profound adjustment… -
Benin: “We treat first, we discuss later,” Wadagni takes action for vital emergencies
Only ten days after his inauguration, Romuald Wadagni took a strong first step of his mandate in the health sector. The government decided to allocate one billion CFA… -
Benin: free schooling for girls from 6th grade to high school starting in 2026-2027
The Beninese government is announcing a major social measure in favor of education and equal opportunities. Starting from the 2026-2027 school year, the free schooling for girls, from… -
Benin: list of prefects appointed and reconfirmed by Romuald Wadagni
Meeting in a Cabinet meeting this Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, made several appointments within the Ministry of Decentralization and Local Governance.… -
Benin: list of prefects of the 12 departments
The government of President Romuald Wadagni has made appointments to lead the 12 departments in the country. These appointments were announced during the Council of Ministers’ session on… -
Benin: list of the 12 new prefects and the departmental capitals
The first prefectural movement of Romuald Wadagni’s term confirms a line of continuity in territorial administration. Of the twelve prefects appointed in the Council of Ministers, nine come… -
Benin: report of the Council of Ministers of June 3, 2026
In Benin, the government met this Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in a council of ministers at the Marina Palace. As a result, several decisions were made. The following… -
Benin – Council of Ministers: Albert Montcho and Erick Maxime Akakpo Djihountry appointed to head the Budget and Taxes
At the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, President Romuald Wadagni and his government made several appointments. At the end of today’s cabinet meeting, Albert Montcho was… -
Benin: Jacques Ayadji appointed as mission officer
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, made several appointments of mission officers within the Presidency of the Republic during the Cabinet meeting held this Wednesday. Thus, by… -
Benin: change of leadership at the prefectures level
The Beninese government has appointed new prefects to head several strategic departments of the country. These appointments are part of the ongoing reform of territorial administration and aim… -
Benin is embarking on a new diplomatic phase with the first trips of Romuald Wadagni.
The new Beninese president, Romuald Wadagni, is about to make his first official trips abroad, a diplomatic sequence that is already raising many questions about the directions of… -
Benin: Colonel Raouf Malèhossou appointed General Director of Customs
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, announced on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers the appointment of Colonel Raouf Malèhossou as the Director General of Customs. Colonel… -
Benin: a suspected network of motorcycle thefts and burglaries dismantled in Porto-Novo
The police station of the 1st district of Porto-Novo arrested several suspects during an operation conducted at dawn on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the Ouémé department, according… -
Benin: the government responds after the interception of 17 minors on their way to Côte d’Ivoire.
Days after the interception of 17 minors in Aplahoué while they were traveling to Côte d’Ivoire, the Beninese government has broken its silence. In a radio-televised statement, the… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni on a working visit this Wednesday in Lomé
The new Beninese head of state, Romuald Wadagni, began a regional tour on Monday, which has taken him to several West African capitals, including Abuja, Niamey, and Ouagadougou.… -
Diplomacy: Nicéphore Soglo praises the initial initiatives of President Romuald Wadagni
The former Beninese president Nicéphore Dieudonné Soglo expressed his satisfaction following the initial diplomatic steps taken by president Romuald Wadagni since his inauguration. For the first head of… -
Diplomacy: update on the meeting between Romuald Wadagni and Ibrahim Traoré
On a friendship and work visit to Ouagadougou on June 2, 2026, the President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, held a working session at the presidential… -
Benin: over 540 kg of counterfeit medicine seized by police in Bassila
The Republican Police have just put an end to the illegal activities of a network trafficking in counterfeit pharmaceutical products in the Donga department. Police officers from the… -
Diplomacy: the resolutions from the discussions between Wadagni and Tiani
At the end of the official visit on June 2, 2026, in Niamey by the Beninese president Romuald Wadagni, Benin and Niger issued a joint communiqué marking a… -
Diplomacy: President Tiani soon on an official visit to Benin
The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, has extended an official invitation to his Nigerien counterpart for a state visit to Cotonou. According to a joint… -
15 days to remove obstacles between Cotonou and Niamey: what to remember from Wadagni’s visit to Niger
Romuald Wadagni and Abdourahamane Tiani have taken a first step towards normalization between Benin and Niger. Following their meeting in Niamey, the two leaders announced the creation of… -
Cooperation: Romuald Wadagni welcomed by Ibrahim Traoré for a working session
The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, arrived on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Ouagadougou as part of a visit of friendship and work to Burkina… -
American visas: Benin will now have to go through Lomé, Accra, or Lagos.
Washington is preparing to significantly reduce its visa issuance framework in Africa. According to the Associated Press, only 20 American embassies and consulates will retain full processing capacity,… -
Centre Eya in Fidjrossè: Samuel Akindès presents his version before the CRIET.
Pursued for abuse of functions in the case regarding the construction of the Eya center in Fidjrossè Akogbato, Samuel Akindès, former chief of the 12th arrondissement of Cotonou,…