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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Online scam: a woman charged with extorting 20 million FCFA under the pretext of prayers
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) examined, this Monday, a suspected online fraud case. The defendant, according to information from Bip Radio, is… -
Parakou : Herds of cattle disrupt classes at Kperou Guéra Public Primary School
At the Kperou Guéra public primary school, classroom calm is being severely tested. For several weeks, teachers and pupils have had to deal with an unusual visitor: herds… -
Communales 2026: at the CENA, the wait for the first candidate filings continues
Time is running out at the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA). Since the official launch of candidate submissions for the communal elections of January 11, 2026, on Friday,… -
Benin: Interior Ministry determined to ensure peaceful elections
As the 2026 general elections approach, the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security (MISP) is stepping up initiatives to ensure peaceful and credible polls. As part of… -
2026 elections in Benin: CENA calls for the rejection of the Democrats’ appeals
The legal showdown continues ahead of the 2026 presidential election in Benin. After rejecting several candidacies, the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has turned to the Constitutional Court… -
2026 presidential election: the Court postpones NDSS’s appeal against Michel Sodjinou to October 30
The Constitutional Court examined several appeals related to the ongoing electoral process this Monday morning, notably the one filed by Nourou-Dine Saka Saley (NDSS), a lawyer and founding… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): Nigeria expects a tough match against Benin
Despite their first-leg advantage, Nigeria coach Justine Madugu is urging the Super Falcons to be cautious ahead of the decisive second leg against Benin. Despite the advantage gained… -
PDDAA : Benin leads agricultural performance in Africa
Benin has achieved an outstanding performance in agriculture, ranking as the top country in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Benin has broken through in agriculture… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: the Constitutional Court postpones the hearing on the Démocrates’ appeals to 4 p.m.
The Constitutional Court of Benin has suspended its special plenary hearing scheduled for this Monday. Originally planned to be held this morning, the hearing intended to examine several… -
Elections in Benin: ANIP sets up measures to make obtaining identity documents easier
As part of the elections scheduled for January 11, 2026, the National Agency for Personal Identification (ANIP) has planned operations to facilitate candidates’ collection of documents. In a… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): the Amazons on a “remontada” mission in Nigeria
The Benin women’s national team arrived in Nigeria on Sunday, determined to take on a huge challenge: overturn the Super Falcons in the second-leg tie of the 2026… -
Nigeria: massive military reshuffle after rumors of a coup d’état
A major reorganization of Nigeria’s military hierarchy was announced this weekend by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, against a tense backdrop in which rumors of a coup attempt have… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP and Buffles lead, ASVO still in a slump, matchday 5 roundup
The fifth matchday of the Beninese Ligue 1 ended this Sunday, October 26, marked by several draws and the confirmation of the leading duo SOBEMAP – Buffles, who… -
Benin: the Episcopal Conference announces the death of Bishop Barthélémy Adoukonou
The Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) announced on Monday, 27 October 2025, the passing of Monsignor Barthélémy Adoukonou, former Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Culture at the… -
Benin: young man appears before CRIET for falsely accusing his uncle of plotting a coup against Talon
A young man is being prosecuted before the CRIET for accusing his uncle, a retired colonel, of wanting to stage a coup d’État against President Patrice Talon. According… -
Benin: LD party challenges the candidate list published by CENA before the Court
In Benin, the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) published, on Thursday 23 October 2025, the provisional list of candidate duos authorized to take part in the 2026 presidential… -
National Assembly: opening of the 2nd ordinary session set for October 31, 2025
The National Assembly of Benin will hold the solemn opening ceremony of its second ordinary session of the year on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at… -
Benin – Democrats’ Appeal: Constitutional Court Says It Lacks Jurisdiction
Drama in Cotonou. Meeting in plenary session this Thursday, October 23, 2025, the Constitutional Court declared itself incompetent in the appeal brought by the party Les Démocrates against… -
Presidential election 2026: the Constitutional Court rejects the request to suspend the electoral process
The Constitutional Court of Benin issued, on Thursday, October 23, its decision regarding the urgent appeal filed by Nourou-Dine Saka Saley, a member of the party Les Démocrates.… -
Benin: Moele-Bénin and FCBE form a coalition for the 2026 legislative elections
The Moele-Bénin and Forces Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) parties formalized a parliamentary coalition this Friday. The agreement was signed at FCBE’s national headquarters in Godomey, in… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): Super Falcons ready to take on Benin
On the eve of the first leg of the qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie appeared confident. The Super Falcons want… -
Meeting between Patrice Talon and Boni Yayi: no statement issued at the end of the meeting.
The announced meeting between President Patrice Talon and his predecessor Boni Yayi took place this Friday at the Marina Palace. This meeting was initiated by the party Les… -
Endorsement case: the government’s reaction after the court’s decision
A few minutes after the Constitutional Court’s decision to declare itself “incompetent as it stands” on the appeals relating to the sponsorship of the presidential duo of the… -
Talon–Yayi meeting: one dialogue too many or the final act of political wisdom?
Benin’s political scene is stirring again, following a decision that sounds like the end of the road for the party Les Démocrates. By declaring itself incompetent to hear… -
Defamation between former ministers: the Adambi-Akponna case postponed again
The Tribunal d’Abomey-Calavi held a new hearing on Wednesday in the defamation case between former ministers Samou Seidou Adambi and Paulin Akponna. Once again, the substance of the… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: Les Démocrates announce new appeals after the Court’s decision
The party Les Démocrates (LD) isn’t giving up. Excluded from the 2026 presidential race by the provisional list published by CENA, the opposition party is announcing new appeals,… -
2026 presidential election: meeting announced this Friday between Talon and Yayu
The day after a controversial decision by the Constitutional Court in the sponsorship case involving MP Michel Sodjinou, the president of the party Les Démocrates and former head… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: 48 hours for the three disqualified duos to return to the race
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) made public on Thursday, October 23, 2025, the provisional results of its review of candidacy files for the presidential election scheduled for… -
Appeal by the party Les Démocrates: hearing postponed to 4 p.m. for a report
This Thursday, October 23, 2025, the Constitutional Court opened the hearing on the appeal filed by the party Les Démocrates against the annulment of deputy Michel Sodjinou’s sponsorship.… -
Sodjinou case: Les Démocrates before the Constitutional Court this Thursday
In Benin, all eyes are on the Constitutional Court this Thursday, October 23, 2025, where the plenary hearing opens on the litigation between MP Michel Sodjinou and the…