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: Seïdou Alassane’s lessons in political virtue for the LD party’s defecting MPs
During a nationwide tour carried out with ministers and parliamentarians, Alassane Seidou denounced the lack of morality of certain political actors. He called for more virtue, reminding people… -
Benin: 2025 bachelor’s degree results available online
The results of the national Bachelor’s examinations, 2025 session, are now available on the eRésultats platform. Candidates can check their results online at eresultats.bj in the section reserved… -
Benin: Basile Ahossi confirms his support for Wadagni at a massive rally
Le député Basile Ahossi, élu du Mono et deuxième vice-président du parti Les Démocrates, poursuit son repositionnement politique. Il a organisé ce samedi 29 novembre 2025 un grand… -
Benin: SIRAT announces the temporary closure of Boulevard Saint-Michel in Cotonou
Boulevard Saint-Michel in Cotonou will be closed to traffic starting 1 December 2025. This decision is part of the sanitation works planned along this route. The affected area… -
AU-EU Summit: when the question of reparations for historical crimes is forgotten
In Luanda for the 7th Summit of European and African leaders, the question of reparations for the worst crimes committed against Africa over more than four centuries of… -
Benin: former mayor Abdoulaye Zimé has died
In Benin, the former sub-prefect of Nikki, Abdoulaye Zimé, passed away on the night from Thursday to Friday, 28 November 2025, at the age of 70. He died… -
Recruitment at the Police républicaine: the application deadline has finally been postponed to December 5
The Republican Police has just announced a major reshuffling of the recruitment competition schedule for the seven hundred and fifteen trainee agents planned for 2025. The deadline for… -
Benin: a nanny struck by a truck in a fatal accident in Bohicon
A fatal accident occurred on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the Sodohomè intersection in Bohicon. A young mother carrying her baby on her back was run over by… -
General elections and constitutional revision in Benin: Daniel Edah appeals to ECOWAS and the AU
Former international official Daniel Edah has written to the Presidents of the ECOWAS Commission and the African Union Commission about the political situation in Benin. In an open… -
Security control operation in Benin: the Republican Police steps up vigilance
The Republican Police carried out a large-scale security operation across the entire territory, according to information reported by Le Matinal. The operation was launched in several sensitive areas… -
Benin: Minister Abimbola assesses the progress of the International Vodun Museum in Porto-Novo
The construction site of the Musée international du Vodun, located at the entrance to Porto-Novo, was visited by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Babalola Jean… -
Cross-border motorcycle trafficking: 2 suspects arrested, several bikes seized in Boukoumbé
Two men suspected of belonging to a motorcycle theft and trafficking ring between Benin and Togo were arrested on November 24, 2025 by law enforcement in Boukoumbé. Several… -
AFCON 2025: CAF approves expanded 28-player squads
The Confederation of African Football has approved the increase in the number of players selected for AFCON 2025, giving teams greater flexibility to manage the physical demands and… -
Benin: national vaccination campaign against Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
The Ministry of Health is launching from December 1 to 7, 2025 a large national vaccination campaign against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), aimed at girls aged 9 to… -
Benin: IAJP calls for peaceful elections in 2026
The Institut des Artisans de Justice et de Paix emphasizes the need for a calm atmosphere ahead of the 2026 general elections. The message was delivered during the… -
IMSP in Dangbo: fire destroys the main auditorium
A fire ravaged at dawn on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the main auditorium of the Institute of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (IMSP) in Dangbo. The 250-seat building, used… -
Benin: a new modern prison facility under construction in Ouèdo
Construction work on a modern penitentiary has begun in Ouèdo. Installé sur une superficie de 4,3 hectares, le futur établissement vient répondre à la vétusté des anciennes infrastructures… -
Opération Écran 2025: the Police républicaine provides an update
The Republican Police released the results of “Operation Screen 2025”, dubbed in French “Opération Écran”, a measure carried out simultaneously at several strategic entry points to the country.… -
AFCON 2025: two Beninese referees selected for the tournament
CAF has confirmed the presence of two Beninese referees at AFCON 2025, a new recognition of the national refereeing corps’s growing expertise. The Confederation of African Football revealed… -
2026 legislative elections: provisional list of political parties approved by CENA
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (Céna) published on Wednesday the provisional list of political parties that met the filing requirements for the 2026 legislative elections. Five parties have… -
Constitutional revision in Benin: the adopted text does not conform to the one declared admissible…
In Benin, the revision of the Constitution adopted on the eve of November 15, 2025, continues to provoke strong protests. A new appeal has just been filed with… -
Seven-year term in Benin: Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji defends the choice
Government spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji spoke about the controversy surrounding the change of the presidential term from five to seven years. Since the adoption of the constitutional revision… -
Benin: the Constitutional Court’s powers clarified by the November 15 amendment
The constitutional amendment adopted on November 15, 2025 marks a major development in Benin’s institutional architecture. The text clarifies the prerogatives of the Constitutional Court and responds to… -
Hêvié: a motorcycle taxi driver killed by a mentally disturbed man
A tragic incident occurred on Monday, November 24, 2025, in Hêvié, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi. According to information relayed by Bip Radio, an individual described by several… -
AFCON 2025: good news for Gernot Rohr…and the Cheetahs
CAF has formalized the possibility for each national team to call up up to 27 players for AFCON 2025. Good news for the teams qualified for AFCON 2025.… -
AFCON 2025: Botswana, Benin’s opponent, unveils its provisional squad
Back in a final tournament for the first time since 2012, Botswana has announced an extended squad of 36 players to begin its preparation for AFCON 2025. Morena… -
Benin: a fake nursing assistant prosecuted before the CRIET for sextortion
An online fraud case was heard on Monday, November 24, 2025, by the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism. According to Bip Radio, the defendant… -
Shegun Bakari represents Benin at the 7th AU-EU summit in Luanda
Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shegun Bakari, is staying in Luanda where he is taking part in the 7th joint summit between the African Union and the European… -
Magic wallet in Benin: a Malian lured on Facebook, a suspect arrested in Abomey
In Benin, an individual suspected of criminal conspiracy, fraud and possession of counterfeit banknotes was arrested in Abomey, in the Zou department, on the evening of Sunday, November… -
Bohicon: police dismantle a brothel in Zakpo Ahouamè
A forceful operation was carried out on the night of Thursday, November 20, 2025 in Zakpo Ahouamè, an area long regarded as one of the epicenters of prostitution…