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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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Benin: seizure of more than 265 kg of Indian hemp in Sèmè-Kpodji
The elements of the Tohouè district police station, in the commune of Sèmè-Podji, carried out a successful operation on the night of Friday, August 28 to Saturday, August… -
Benin: 75% of citizens demand political neutrality from traditional leaders, according to an Afrobarometer survey
A study conducted by Afrobarometer through the Innovative Research in Economics and Governance (IREG), published on August 10, 2026, highlights the expectations of Beninese citizens towards customary authorities.… -
Glazoué: collapse of the Lifo bridge in Aklampa, two people narrowly rescued
A serious accident occurred on the night of Friday, August 28 to Saturday, August 29, 2026, around 11 p.m. in the Aklampa district, Glazoué municipality. The Lifo bridge… -
Accident near Gaani 2026: The Imperial Court of Nikki provides assistance to the injured in Parakou and Boko.
Following the Gaani celebrations for 2026, the Imperial Court of Nikki expresses its solidarity with the victims of the serious traffic accident that occurred on Thursday, August 27th,… -
Reconciliation within the Celestial Church of Christ: “What if Talon allowed Wadagni to take the lead?”
In Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, the scene was striking. Addressing the congregation of the Church of Celestial Christianity (ECC), Patrice Talon, who is currently President of… -
CRIET: Thibaut Ogou pleads not guilty to attempted fraud and remains in custody.
The Beninese activist and former gendarme, Thibaut Ogou, appeared before the Court of Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) this Thursday, August 27, 2026. The accused, who… -
Memory recognition: Ten people of African descent officially obtain Beninese citizenship.
Ten individuals from the Afro-descendant diaspora, primarily originating from Guadeloupe, received their certificates of Beninese nationality this Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Cotonou Judicial Complex. The official… -
Benin: a special law on religious associations expected by mid-2027
The President of the Senate, Patrice Talon, announced on Saturday August 29, 2026 in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France, the preparation of a specific law intended to better regulate religious associations -
Patrice Talon in Paris to mediate reunification of the Celestial Church of Christ
Patrice Talon is currently staying in Paris to lead a mediation mission relating to the Celestial Church of Christ (ECC). An information and exchange session is being held -
Benin: a teenager found dead in a water reservoir in the Thian district
The Thian district, located in the Gorobani area, was the scene of a tragic accident this Friday, August 28, 2026. The lifeless body of a young boy, whose -
Benin: eight cattle killed by lightning, young shepherd seriously injured in Kalalé
A violent storm that occurred in the afternoon of Friday August 28, 2026 caused significant damage in the village of Gnel Kelle, located in the district of Dérassi -
Kandi tragedy: three children die of suffocation in parked car in Donwari
A tragedy occurred in Donwari, a district of the commune of Kandi. Three children lost their lives after being trapped inside a vehicle that had been stationary for -
Benin police seize large quantity of psychotropic drugs, arrest two foreign nationals
Elements of the Republican Police dealt a heavy blow to the trafficking of psychotropic products on the night of Friday August 21, 2026 in Cotonou. Two individuals of -
Military cooperation: General Fructueux Gbaguidi meets at Pentagon to strengthen Benin–US security partnership
The Chief of General Staff of the Beninese Armed Forces (FAB), Lieutenant General Fructueux Gbaguidi, met this Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the Pentagon with General Christopher J. -
Borgou: Economic and Social Council launches regional activities and nationwide tour from Parakou
The Economic and Social Council (CES) opened the second ordinary session of its Borgou departmental council on Tuesday August 25, 2026 in the prefecture of Parakou. This event -
Banking sector in WAMU: Benin consolidates its assets and surpasses the regional average in granting credit
The Beninese banking sector continues its upward trajectory. According to the 2025 annual report of the Banking Commission of the West African Monetary Union (UMOA), Benin has a -
Benin education: final deadline for AMEs to confirm availability on EducMaster
The Ministry of Secondary Education, Technical and Vocational Training offers a final catch-up to Aspirants to the Teaching Profession (AME). Candidates who did not complete their process during -
Benin: truck carrying horses crashes on return from Gaani, killing one and injuring several
A serious traffic accident occurred this Thursday near Boko, in the district of Sirarou (commune of N’Dali). A truck carrying riders, horses and several passengers returning from the -
Benin: Constitutional Court approves new Economic and Social Council rules
'The Constitutional Court declared all the provisions of the new internal regulations of the Economic and Social Council (CES) to be in conformity with the Basic Law. The -
Benin-US military cooperation: Gen. Fructueux Gbaguidi at the Pentagon
The Beninese and U.S. armed forces want to deepen their partnership in response to rising security threats in West Africa. -
Benin Army redeploys 342 soldiers
The Beninese Army has announced a wide redeployment affecting 342 soldiers across several units and ranks. -
Benin: TikToker Billy cleared by the CRIET
TikToker Billy, whose real name is Arsène Kplédo, was acquitted by the CRIET on the benefit of the doubt. -
Savè: more than 30 kg of cannabis seized in Okpara
Beninese police seized more than 30 kilograms of cannabis and uncovered a plantation in the Okpara district. -
Kidney failure and dialysis: Nourou Dine Saka Saley’s appeal to Wadagni
Nourou Dine Saka Saley is urging the authorities to do more for dialysis patients in Benin. -
Benin: tensions in Les Démocrates, 20 Littoral officials suspended for serious misconduct
The opposition party Les Démocrates (LD) is going through another period of turbulence. By decision No. 02/VP-LIT/CCE/SA-LIT/2026 dated August 24, 2026 and signed by the vice-president in charge… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni’s gesture deeply moves Noélie Yarigo
How a surprise phone call from President Romuald Wadagni moved Noélie Yarigo, the new world champion Beyond the sporting feat and the gold medal won over 800 meters… -
Benin: scheduled power cuts on Thursday, August 27, in twelve cities due to SBEE work
The Beninese Electricity Company (SBEE) will carry out technical maintenance work on Thursday, August 27, 2026. These operations will cause temporary power interruptions between 10 a.m. and 3… -
Benin: newborn found wrapped in his placenta in the bushes in Kindonou
A newborn baby was found abandoned among the bushes in the Kindonou neighborhood of Cotonou. According to reports from BIP Radio, the infant, still wrapped in his placenta,… -
Cotonou: Littoral prefect meets minibus drivers known as “Tokpa-Tokpa” over working conditions
The prefect of the Littoral department, Gilbert Déou Malè, met on Monday, August 24, 2026, with a delegation from the collective of public transport workers commonly known as… -
Benin: surprise visit by Romuald Wadagni to Parakou military camp with Mirador operation troops
President Romuald Wadagni visited the Parakou military camp on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to speak directly with soldiers deployed in Operation Mirador. Carried out without prior announcement, this…