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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: a 100 million euro agreement reached with Europe to boost the cotton, soybean, and cashew sectors.
A new major financial envelope will support agricultural development in Benin. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the International Bank for Industry and Commerce (IBIC) have formalized an… -
Bohicon: an apprentice mason dies in the collapse of a wall during an égungun performance
The excitement of a cultural event turned into tragedy this Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Houawé Wangnassa, a neighborhood in the Bohicon municipality. A young man in his… -
Péhunco: nearly 300 kg of smuggled pharmaceutical products seized by the Police
The Republican Police has intensified its public health efforts in the Atacora department. On July 17 and 18, 2026, law enforcement conducted a series of targeted operations in… -
Tchaourou: a drug den dismantled in a private residence, the owner placed in police custody.
A operation carried out by the police station in the Tchaourou district has put an end to a drug trafficking scheme being organized in the heart of a… -
Benin: the Constitutional Court learns from the presidential election of April 12
The Constitutional Court of Benin completed a five-day seminar on Friday, July 17, in Agoué, focused on evaluating the presidential election of April 12, 2026. During this meeting,… -
Baccalauréat in Benin: start of transcript retrieval this Monday
The time has come for the collection of report cards for candidates who participated in the Baccalaureate exams, June 2026 session. The distribution operation officially begins this Monday,… -
Benin: mysterious disappearance of the revenue manager of Klouékanmey
A wave of concern mixed with questions is shaking the municipal administration of Klouékanmey, in the Couffo department. The municipal revenue officer has been reported missing since Monday,… -
Benin: strengthening the strategic partnership with the World Bank and launching the 2026-2036 framework
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, granted a highly strategic meeting on Friday, July 17, 2026, to Ms. Anna Bjerde, General Director of Operations of the World… -
Benin: arrests and seizures of psychotropic products in a hidden ghetto in Ekpè
As part of the safe sanitation of its area of responsibility, the Ekpè police station conducted a ghetto dismantling operation on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The unexpected raid… -
Case of the young woman tortured in Ekpè: the trial postponed to October 16, 2026, due to incomplete file.
The legal saga surrounding the case of the young woman tortured by fire in Ekpè saw a new development on Friday, July 17, 2026. The correctional hearing scheduled… -
Luc Gnacadja reveals his priorities after his first 100 days in office as mayor of Cotonou.
After his first months at the head of Cotonou, Luc Gnacadja places the reform of the municipal administration, the fight against flooding, mobility, cleanliness, and support for the… -
Benin: imminent reconstruction works of the Sètto–Dassa-Zoumé road
The MCA-Benin Regional announced the upcoming start of the reconstruction works for the Sètto–Dassa-Zoumé road. This information was communicated on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Cotonou, during the… -
Benin: The Office of the Baccalaureate clarifies the procedure for candidates in “reserved cases” and the review of exam papers.
The Office of the Baccalaureate has published a statement addressed to candidates for the BAC 2026 regarding the “reserved cases” as well as those wishing to consult their… -
Driving license in Benin: a strengthened training pathway
The reform announced by the National Agency for Land Transport tightens access to the driver’s license. Candidates will be required to complete a minimum number of classes, pass… -
Adjarra: a couple arrested in a presumed baby kidnapping case
A judicial inquiry has been opened in Adjarra, in the Ouémé department, following the arrest of a 43-year-old English teacher and his partner, a 37-year-old seamstress. The couple… -
Abomey-Calavi: 52 arrests and significant seizures during the dismantling of two ghettos in Godomey.
A team from the Godomey district police station carried out a major operation on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. This intervention led to the dismantling of two ghettos, the… -
CRIET: rejection of the request for automatic release in the case involving Richard Boni Ouorou
The investigating chamber of the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) rejected, this Thursday, July 16, 2026, a request for provisional release made by… -
Benin: record seizure of over 5,500 mobile phones at the Hillacondji border
The Benin Customs has just made a major move in its fight against cross-border fraud. On Sunday, July 12, 2026, a large-scale operation carried out at the southwestern… -
Benin: the Ministry of Justice denounces a presidential pardon scam and announces legal action.
The Ministry of Justice and Legislation of Benin has firmly warned the public, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, against fraud networks targeting prisoners and their families. Malicious individuals… -
Affair of the party Le Libéral: the CRIET refuses to release a co-defendant of Richard Boni Ouorou.
The Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) rejected, on Thursday, July 16, a request for provisional release filed by the lawyers of one of… -
Benin – France: Paris is trying to save its last positions in West Africa.
As diplomatic balances change in West Africa, Benin finds itself at the center of discussions involving France and Niger. According to information published by Africa Intelligence, Paris is… -
Benin: here are the centers selected for the oral exams of the Bac 2026
Final stretch for the candidates eligible for the baccalauréat, single session of June 2026. The oral exams will be held on Friday, July 17, starting at 7 AM,… -
Benin: the public prosecutor requests the benefit of the doubt for the TikToker Billy
New development before the Court of Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) in the case involving Billy, a Beninese TikToker. During the last hearing dedicated to the… -
Dangnivo case: the court has postponed the hearing to July 22 for the pleadings.
Dangnivo Trial: Hearing Firmly Adjourned to Wednesday, July 22, 2026 for Defense Pleas A new twist in the trial related to the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case before the… -
Benin: Joseph Djogbénou satisfied with the report of the first ordinary session of parliament
Benin: conclusion of the first ordinary session of the tenth legislature under the sign of results The first ordinary session of the first legislative term of the National… -
Deadly fire in Cotonou: trial opens for the two presumed perpetrators
The two main defendants in the case of the deadly fire that occurred in January 2025 in Ayélawadjè, in the 3rd arrondissement of Cotonou, appeared this Wednesday before… -
Benin: three young alleged cybercriminals arrested in Allada
Three young men suspected of cybercrime activities were arrested by law enforcement on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, around 6 PM in the Dogoudo neighborhood of Allada. During the… -
Bohicon: opening of a parliamentary workshop on the analysis of the execution of the state budget for the first quarter of 2026
Members of the Finance and Exchanges Committee of the National Assembly, along with their colleagues from other technical committees, have been participating since Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in… -
Parakou: three arrests and seizure of prohibited pharmaceutical products during a police operation
The central commissioner of Parakou led a targeted control operation in the 3rd district of the city on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 14, 2026. This raid, conducted… -
UFOA-B U20 Tournament 2027: The Cheetahs draw Côte d’Ivoire and Niger, complete draw released
The draw for the UFOA B U20 tournament 2027, qualifying for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations, placed Benin in Group A alongside the host country, Ivory Coast,…