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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Pahou: 3 sellers of “magic” wallets arrested, fake banknotes seized
Three individuals were arrested in Pahou as part of a police operation linked to a supernatural scam. The suspects, accused of selling “magical” wallets, were in possession of… -
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: the MPL officially backs the Wadagni–Talata ticket
Le Mouvement Populaire de Libération a franchi un nouveau cap politique à l’issue de son conseil national tenu le samedi 15 novembre 2025 à Abomey-Calavi. À l’issue de… -
Diplomacy: Olushegun Bakari meets with Cardinal Parolin on a visit to Benin
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, arrived in Cotonou on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Sent as a special envoy of Pope Leo XIV, he was welcomed… -
Benin: LD party’s resigned MPs pledge to help secure a Wadagni–Talata victory
Former parliamentarians of the party Les Démocrates (LD) officially announce their support for the presidential duo Romuald Wadagni – Mariam Chabi Talata. Facing the press and in front… -
Benin: Sounon Boké Soumaïla withdraws his resignation from LD
Less than twenty-four hours after announcing his resignation from the party Les Démocrates (LD), MP Sounon Boké Soumaïla has ultimately decided to stay. He announced it in a… -
Resignation within LD: for reasons of principle, MP Sounon Boké Soumaïla quits the political scene
Deputy Sounon Boké Soumaïla today, Saturday, November 15, announced his resignation from the party Les Démocrates (LD). A decision he presents as a matter of principle, motivated by… -
Constitutional revision: here’s what’s new, as adopted by the deputies
The 9th legislature adopted early on Saturday, November 15, 2025 the bill to revise the Constitution introduced in parliament by Aké Natondé and Assan Séïbou. After long hours… -
Constitutional revision: Parliament adopts the reform after a night of debates
After a tense, closely watched night in parliament, the deputies approved the revision of the Constitution at 6 a.m. The text received 90 votes in favor and 19… -
Constitutional revision: the proposal declared admissible
The verdict is in. Members of Parliament found the bill to amend the Constitution admissible. The bill received 87 votes in favor and 22 against, with no abstentions,… -
Municipal elections in Benin: the Supreme Court rejects the LD party’s appeal
The Supreme Court of Benin has dismissed the appeal lodged by the party Les Démocrates (LD) concerning the rejection of their candidate file by the body in charge… -
Parakou: two new neighborhood chiefs installed by the mayor
The installation drive for neighborhood chiefs appointed by the FCBE party continues in Parakou. On this third day dedicated to the exercise, the city mayor, accompanied by a… -
Media: UNaMEL-Bénin strengthens the fight against disinformation ahead of the 2026 elections
As the major 2026 elections approach, Benin is entering a period in which the spread of false information can undermine social cohesion and the credibility of institutions. Aware… -
Benin: a “rainbow egg” seller arrested in Allada
An individual was arrested on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in the village of Adjago, Ahouannonzou district in Allada. The local police station arrested him as he tried to… -
Benin: HAAC withdraws frequencies from five private radio stations
The High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication has terminated the authorizations of five private radio stations. These include Couffo FM, Atifa FM, Urban FM, Nostalgie FM and Alfa… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: the Constitutional Court approves two candidate tickets
The Constitutional Court confirmed on Thursday, November 13, 2025, the validity of the candidacies of the pairs Romuald Wadagni – Mariam Chabi Talata and Paul Hounkpè – Judicaël… -
Benin: the six MPs who resigned from the LD party met with Djogbénou and Bio Tchané
Lines are shifting on the Beninese political scene. The six MPs who resigned from the party Les Démocrates were received on Thursday, November 13, 2025, by Abdoulaye Bio… -
Benin: man arrested for stealing more than 100 grave markers from the PK14 cemetery.
The Godomey police station arrested, on November 12, 2025, an individual for stealing more than a hundred funeral plaques from the PK14 cemetery. Alerted by vigilant citizens, the… -
Benin: Patrice Talon in a closed-door meeting this Thursday with majority MPs
A strategic meeting has been set for tonight between the President of the Republic and the 81 deputies of the presidential movement. It will be an opportunity to… -
“Reforming at the end of a term raises questions of legitimacy”, Mathias Hounkpè
The idea of introducing a Senate in Benin continues to fuel political and academic debate. The project, presented as a way to strengthen territorial representation and improve the… -
Benin – 2026 Legislative Elections: candidate filings from November 15 to 19
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has set the filing period for candidacy applications for the 2026 legislative elections. Political parties have a five-day period, from Saturday, November… -
Benin: classified forests of the Kouffè and Wari Maro mountains transformed into a national park
The Beninese government has decided to reclassify the classified forests of Monts Kouffè and Wari Maro as a new national park. A feasibility study confirmed that this vast… -
Bohicon: 2 drug traffickers arrested with 130 kg of drugs hidden in corn
Officers from the 1st arrondissement police station in Bohicon arrested two motorcyclists at dawn on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the Dako intersection. The suspects were carrying a… -
Cotonou Court of First Instance: a Nigerien national charged with insulting Patrice Talon
A man of Nigerien nationality appeared on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, before the first in flagrante delicto criminal chamber of the Cotonou Court of First Instance. He is… -
Benin: CENA receives the digitized voter list
The electoral process has reached a new stage in Benin. The National Agency for the Identification of Persons (Anip) officially handed over the Computerized Electoral List (LEI) to… -
UFOA B U20: the Amazons fall to Nigeria and end a difficult campaign
Dominated by the Falconets, already crowned before the match, the young Beninese concluded the UFOA-B U20 Women’s Cup 2025 with a fourth defeat in as many games. Benin’s… -
Benin: lifeless body found at Godomey PK14
A tragedy occurred early on the morning of Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Godomey PK14, where the lifeless body of a woman was found. According to a security… -
2026 municipal elections: The Democrats take their case to the Supreme Court
The party Les Démocrates has decided to officially challenge the exclusion of its list from the 2026 municipal elections. Its spokesperson, Guy Mitokpè, announced on Wednesday the filing… -
Expansion of the Allada-Toffo-Zè regional hospital: a major burns unit soon to be operational
Faced with the high influx observed since its opening, the Allada-Toffo-Zè zonal hospital will undergo major expansion works. The Council of Ministers approved contracting with a specialized firm… -
Benin: report of the Council of Ministers meeting of 12 November 2025
The Government of Rupture met this Wednesday, 12 November 2025, in Council of Ministers. During this conclave, several decisions were taken. Below is the full report of the… -
2026 legislative elections: UP-Le Renouveau (UP-R) announces the repositioning of all its sitting MPs
Ahead of the 2026 legislative elections, the Union Progressiste Le Renouveau (UP-R) has affirmed its determination to keep all deputies from its current ranks on its candidate lists.…