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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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… -
Benin: 1,200 new AMEs deployed in secondary education
Classes that until now lacked teachers in several subjects will be staffed in the coming days. The Ministry of Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education carried out, on November… -
Benin: a Bloc Républicain MP targeted by a complaint before the Special Court for Land Affairs
In Benin, a deputy from the Bloc Républicain (BR), elected in the 6th electoral constituency (Calavi, Sô-Ava and Zè), is at the center of proceedings brought before the… -
CRIET : a real estate agent on trial for attempting to sell social housing in Ouèdo online
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) examined, on Monday 24 November 2025, the case of a real estate agent prosecuted for “internet fraud”.… -
CRIET: 24 months, 12 of them firm, sought against Hosée Houngnibo for making false accusations.
The public prosecutor requested, on Monday 24 November 2025, a sentence of 24 months in prison, 12 of which are to be served behind bars, against Hosée Houngnibo,… -
AFCON 2025: ‘We’re the favorites,’ Senegal already warns Benin and the DRC
A few weeks before the kick-off of AFCON 2025 in Morocco, Senegalese defender Moussa Niakhaté says the Teranga Lions must fully embrace their status as favorites and announces… -
Security: The DGPR, Brice Allowanou, participates in INTERPOL’s 93rd General Assembly in Marrakech
The Director General of the Republican Police, Brice Allowanou, has been in Marrakech since Monday, November 24, 2025, to take part in the work of INTERPOL’s 93rd General… -
Benin: two LD party officials sentenced to 2 years in prison
The activists of the party Les Démocrates arrested on November 6, 2025 in connection with the alleged false proxy case were sentenced this Monday, November 24, 2025, to… -
“My support for Wadagni isn’t opportunistic, it comes from the heart,” Adrien Houngbédji
In front of the ‘Jeunesse Wadagni’ platform, Adrien Houngbédji reaffirmed his commitment to support candidate Romuald Wadagni in the 2026 presidential election. He stressed the sincerity of his… -
Benin: Famous TikTok couple Laura and Barnabé arrested
The TikTok couple Laura and Barnabé were arrested on Friday, November 21, 2025. They are to be presented to the CRIET on Monday, November 24, 2025. The TikTok… -
Budget 2026: Benin is banking on growth, social development and structural transformation
The Beninese government presented to MPs the main orientations of the draft finance law (PLF) 2026, with a balanced budget estimated at 3 783,984 milliards de FCFA. According… -
Benin: a man charged after the decomposing body of a young girl was found in his home
A case has caused shock in the Camp-Adagbè neighborhood, in the 1st arrondissement of Parakou, where the body of a young girl was found dead this Sunday in… -
Benin: TikToker Méryl Djokoui finally released after a year in prison
Arrested in November 2024 and then held for a long time for failing to pay bail, Méryl Djokouin was finally released on Friday, November 21, 2025. After twelve… -
CAFS/UFOA B 2025 Qualifiers: School Cheetahs and Amazons confirmed
Benin now knows its opponents for the UFOA B 2025 qualifiers, with two strong groups where its school teams will have to face the title holders. The draw… -
Creation of an upper house in Benin: Jean-Baptiste Elias welcomes it
The president of the Front of National Organizations Against Corruption (FONAC), Jean-Baptiste Elias, took part this weekend in the annual symposium of the Institute of Artisans of Justice… -
2025 African Political Leader Award: Patrice Talon finalist
Benin’s President Patrice Talon is among the four finalists for African Political Leader of the Year 2025. This award, presented by African Leadership Magazine (ALM), highlights career paths… -
Benin: discontent over the national land registry registration operation in N’Dali
Registration with the national cadastre is causing discontent in the Commune of N’Dali. Several landowners say they are facing requirements they consider unjustified from the land administration service.… -
Legislative elections 2026 – The 6 LD deputies who resigned reassigned: here’s how they’ve been positioned
Le scénario évoqué il y a peu par le président Patrice Talon se matérialise sur le terrain politique béninois. Les six députés ayant quitté le parti d’opposition Les… -
Cotonou: police officers are testing bicycle patrols in the 5th arrondissement
Cotonou’s 5th arrondissement relied on an original approach on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, to strengthen security in public spaces. Equipped with bikes, officers from the local police station,… -
Bassila: couple arrested for trafficking psychotropic drugs
The Police républicaine de Bassila carried out, at dawn on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, the arrest of a couple suspected of supplying a network trading in psychotropic products.… -
Biometric passports: special issuance operation for Hajj 2026 candidates
The Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Allassane Séidou, announced on Thursday, November 20, 2025, an exceptional operation to issue ordinary biometric passports. The measure targets people… -
“Together, we’re taking off”, Commander Habib Aboukhedoud on tour in Azové and Porto-Novo
After a successful first stop in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, the citizen movement “Ensemble on décolle” led by Commander Habib Aboukhedoud will be touring Azové and Porto-Novo this… -
Abomey-Calavi: two youths sentenced for theft, forging keys and receiving stolen goods
The Abomey-Calavi Court of First Instance on Wednesday, November 19 convicted two young men of theft and receiving stolen goods. The defendants were sentenced, respectively, to 60 months’… -
Benin: a young kpayo seller found dead in Bohicon
The Hèzonho neighborhood in Bohicon was struck with horror at dawn on Thursday, November 20, 2025. A young fuel seller, well known in the area, was found dead… -
Minister Adambi’s complaint against Akponna for defamation: case dismissed
The legal saga pitting former Ministers of Mines Samou Seidou Adambi and his successor Akponna ended almost as quickly as it began. On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the… -
Selection of probationary assistants: the interview phase starts Friday
The Ministry of Labour and Public Service announces the publication of the results of the written phase of the selection test for probationary assistant positions at Benin’s public… -
Benin – Closure of the CENA portal: list of parties registered for the 2026 legislative elections
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) officially closed its portal at 00:00 on Thursday, November 20, 2025. This closure ends the period for submitting candidate files for the… -
19 young Beninese creators at the Forum Création Africa Lagos 2025
Du 16 au 18 octobre 2025, Lagos accueillera la deuxième édition du Forum Création Africa, une initiative du ministère français de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères, portée par… -
Benin: key decisions from the Council of Ministers on October 22
The Rupture government held its weekly meeting this Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Below is a summary of the matters reviewed. -
2026 World Cup (Q): Gernot Rohr is finding it hard to stomach the Cheetahs’ heavy defeat in Nigeria
Speaking to CAFonline, Gernot Rohr reflected on the crushing defeat suffered by the Cheetahs against Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. And the Benin coach believes that…