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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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National Assembly of Benin: the two officially constituted parliamentary groups
The National Assembly of Benin is continuing to establish its internal organs. Meeting in plenary on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the Governor’s Palace in Porto-Novo, the deputies… -
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Benin Maintains Its Global Position
Benin retains its place in the global ranking of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for the year 2025 according to data from the report published by the international… -
U.S. visas: The United States explains its new immigration policy toward Benin
The issue of U.S. visas has now become one of the most sensitive issues in Benin–United States relations. During a press briefing held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026… -
Digital: Benin outlines its strategic vision for 2031
Benin has taken an important step in its digital transformation policy by drafting a strategic vision for the digital sector with a horizon of 2031, developed following a… -
Ekpè: Thirteen individuals arrested during an operation against psychotropic drugs
The police station for the Ekpé district conducted, on Monday, February 9, 2026, the arrest of thirteen individuals for possession, consumption and sale of psychotropic substances. This operation… -
Parakou: a zemidjan rider seriously injured after a tree branch fell in Alaga
A serious traffic accident occurred on Tuesday, February 10, in the Alaga neighborhood, the 1st arrondissement of Parakou. A taxi-moto driver, commonly called zemidjan, was seriously injured after… -
Benin: President Talon appoints the members of the Commission on Toponymy and National Memory
The President of the Republic of Benin, Patrice Talon, signed a decree appointing the members of the Commission on Toponymy and National Memory. This newly constituted commission aims… -
Bohicon: a man electrocuted by SBEE’s high-voltage lines while cutting down a tree
A tragedy occurred on Monday, February 9, 2026 in the Zakpo Adamè Ahito neighborhood, in Bohicon, Zou Department. A man died after being electrocuted while he was cutting… -
Porto-Novo Court: a taxi driver gets two years in prison for selling his employer’s vehicle.
The Porto-Novo Court of First Instance sentenced a taxi driver to twenty-four months’ imprisonment, six months of which are to be served, for breach of trust. The man… -
Benin – National Assembly: Joseph Djogbénou convenes a plenary session on Wednesday
Hardly installed and with its Bureau in place, the National Assembly, the tenth legislature, is about to finalize its internal structure. In a statement dated Monday, February 9,… -
Japan and Benin strengthen their academic dialogue on peace.
During an academic visit to Benin, Professor Shinoda Hideaki of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies led a seminar at UAC this Saturday on peace issues. The Japanese researcher… -
2026 presidential election: the BUS platform unites supporters behind Romuald Wadagni.
The momentum around the 2026 presidential election candidate, Romuald Wadagni, takes a new step. On Thursday, February 12, 2026 in Cotonou, the Benin United and Solidarity Platform (BUS)… -
U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Benin outclasses Egypt and advances to the final round.
Benin continues its strong run in the U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Already victorious in the first leg (1-0), the Junior Amazons confirmed their superiority this Friday, February… -
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 (Qualifiers): the Amazons crush Egypt and advance to the final round
With a hat-trick from Romaine Gandonou, Benin comfortably disposed of Egypt (4-0) this Friday in Lomé as part of the return leg of the third qualifying round for… -
U20 Women’s World Cup 2026 (Qualifiers): when a swarm of bees delays the Benin – Egypt match
Scheduled to start at 3 p.m. (GMT), the Benin – Egypt match counting toward the return leg of the third qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s… -
2026 presidential election: launch of “Bénin Uni et Solidaire”, a platform to rally support around the Wadagni – Talata duo
The party hall ‘Le Majestic” in Cadjehoun in Cotonou was this Thursday the launch venue for the platform ‘Bénin Uni et Solidaire (BUS)’. A platform that intends to… -
Lomé, a no-go zone? Cancellation of a major ECOWAS summit that was to be held in Togo
The gap is widening more and more within ECOWAS among its member states. A summit of the subregional institution, intended to mark its fiftieth anniversary, and which was… -
At the end of his mission in Benin, American Ambassador Brian Shukan takes stock of his tenure and bids farewell.
At the end of his term after nearly four years at the helm of the U.S. representation in Cotonou, the United States Ambassador to Benin, Brian Shukan, met… -
Benin: remarks by Joseph Djogbénou, elected president of the 10th legislature
Elected to lead the National Assembly on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Joseph Fifamè Djogbénou delivered an inaugural speech that was both sober, well-structured, and full of commitments. Before… -
Benin: Joseph Djogbénou’s advice to parliamentary staff for fruitful collaboration
The President of the National Assembly of Benin, Joseph Fifamè Djogbénou, presided, on Monday, February 9, 2026, over the first official ceremony of raising the colors of the… -
National Assembly: here is the list of the presidents of the standing committees and the parliamentary groups
Having just been installed and endowed with its Bureau, the tenth legislature of the National Assembly has taken a new, decisive step in its functioning. On Sunday, February… -
Bohicon: two suspects arrested after the discovery of a stolen vehicle in Ouidah
The Avogbanna arrondissement police station, in the Bohicon municipality, carried out the arrest of two individuals as part of an investigation that led to the discovery of a… -
Benin Armed Forces: Bertin Bada promoted to the rank of Air Army General
The official rank-pinning ceremony for General of the Army Bertin Bada took place in the afternoon of Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Ministry of National Defense. On… -
Presidential election on April 12, 2026: CENA approves the specimen of the single-ballot paper
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) held on Monday, February 9, 2026, a session dedicated to validating the specimen of the single-ballot for the presidential election scheduled for… -
Justice: Commissioner Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé before the CRIET
Police Commissioner Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé appeared on Monday, February 9, 2026 before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). He is charged with incitement… -
Benin – Explosion at a gold shop in Koussiguou: one dead and several injured
In Koussiguou, in the commune of Natitingou, the gold mining operation turned into a tragedy on the night of February 5, 2026. An explosion that occurred in an… -
Death of a student at CEG 3 in Kétou after a blood donation drive
A tragedy occurred on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at General Education College 3 in Kétou. A student in the Première D class died after taking part in a… -
After the swearing-in of MPs, the municipalities are in the crosshairs: here’s how the new mayors will be appointed.
The 10th legislature is now officially installed. With the establishment of Parliament, a new phase of the institutional calendar opens at the local level. In the municipalities, attention… -
Glazoué: a dispute over roughly 120,000 CFA francs costs a man’s life.
A rare and violent tragedy has bereaved the commune of Glazoué, in the Collines Department, during the night from Friday, February 6 to Saturday, February 7, 2026. The… -
Benin: List of the new leadership of the National Assembly, 10th legislature
The tenth legislature of Benin’s National Assembly is now fully operational. Following the session dedicated to setting up the Parliamentary Bureau, Honourable Joseph Fifamè Djogbénou was elected President…