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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American visas: Benin will now have to go through Lomé, Accra, or Lagos.
Washington is preparing to significantly reduce its visa issuance framework in Africa. According to the Associated Press, only 20 American embassies and consulates will retain full processing capacity,… -
Centre Eya in Fidjrossè: Samuel Akindès presents his version before the CRIET.
Pursued for abuse of functions in the case regarding the construction of the Eya center in Fidjrossè Akogbato, Samuel Akindès, former chief of the 12th arrondissement of Cotonou,… -
Diplomacy: the topics on the agenda for the meeting between Wadagni and the presidents of the AES states
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, is on an official friendship and work visit to the Republic of Niger and Burkina Faso on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni shifts direction in intelligence services
The President of the Republic is undertaking a large-scale reform of the national intelligence system. The Directorate of Liaison and Documentation Services (DSLD) is changing its status and… -
Diplomacy: Romuald Wadagni continues his regional journey.
The President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, is giving a boost to the country’s foreign policy by embarking on his very first official diplomatic tour. On Monday, June 1,… -
Artificial intelligence and image rights: the CNIN warns about heavily sanctioned practices
The National Center for Digital Investigations (CNIN) is sounding the alarm regarding the abusive use of artificial intelligence to alter, create, or disseminate a person’s image without their… -
Diplomacy: for his first official mission, Amori Brunet is focusing on South Korea.
For her first official outing since her appointment, the Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Corinne Amori Brunet, chose Seoul. On the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Ministerial Meeting 2026,… -
Benin – Nigeria: what to take away from Romuald Wadagni’s quick visit to Abuja
Romuald Wadagni has chosen Abuja for his first official visit abroad, confirming the central role of Nigeria in his neighborhood diplomacy. Received by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Beninese… -
Management at ANAN: the PRMP Yves Bogninou placed under detention order by the CRIET
The case that has been shaking the National Agency for Food and Nutrition (ANAN) for several days has just reached a major judicial turning point. According to information… -
Benin: here are the 4 topics that will be at the heart of the discussions between Romuald Wadagni and Bola Tinubu.
On an official visit to Nigeria this Monday, June 1, 2026, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni will meet with his Nigerian counterpart Bola Ahmed Tinubu to discuss several strategic… -
Benin: why many executives from the UP-R and BR were not selected for the Wadagni government
The publication of President Romuald Wadagni’s first government continues to provoke reactions within the presidential movement. While several activists and leaders from the Union Progressiste Le Renouveau (UP-R)… -
Benin: the UPR and the BR face the initial frustrations arising from the Wadagni government
The composition of the first government of Romuald Wadagni has raised frustrations within the UPR and the Republican Bloc, where several activists feel that the parties of the… -
Cotonou: The French hydrographic vessel Borda on a mission along the Beninese coasts.
The French hydrographic vessel Borda made a stopover in Cotonou as part of the maritime cooperation between Benin and France. At the request of the Beninese authorities, the… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni at Bola Tinubu for his first diplomatic sequence
Romuald Wadagni is heading to Abuja for a visit of friendship and work with Bola Tinubu, eight days after his inauguration. This meeting with the Nigerian president is… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni announced in Nigeria this Monday for a working visit
President Romuald Wadagni will travel to Nigeria this Monday, June 1, 2026, for a friendship and working visit, as learned by Beninwebtb from official sources. This trip comes… -
Benin: the FBF sets the date for the appointment of Mathurin de Chacus’s successor
The Benin Football Federation (FBF) has initiated the process leading to the election of its next president. The elective General Assembly charged with appointing Mathurin de Chacus’s successor… -
Cotonou: Major police operation in Vodjè, ten suspects arrested
The Republican Police is maintaining pressure on urban crime in Cotonou. A new operation expertly conducted by law enforcement resulted, on Friday, May 29, 2026, in the arrest… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP in the lead, Coton FC lurking, the report of the 31st matchday
The 31st matchday of the Beninese Ligue 1 has reshuffled the cards in the race for the title as well as in the battle for survival. At the… -
Béninese nationality of Afro-descendants: Patrice Talon finalizes the administrative structure before his departure.
One of the last regulatory acts put in place by Patrice Talon before the transfer of power marks a decisive step in the policy of recognizing Beninese nationality… -
Benin: the SONEB launches a nationwide water meter inventory campaign
The National Water Company of Benin (SONEB) is conducting a review of its subscriber base across the national territory. Through a statement from its General Management, the company… -
Diplomacy: Romuald Wadagni makes his first official trip abroad.
Just a few days after his inauguration to the highest office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni is expected to make his first official trip abroad. According to well-informed sources,… -
Benin: Aurélie Adam Soulé Zoumarou’s first words to media professionals
After participating in the first Council of Ministers under Romuald Wadagni’s mandate, Aurélie Adam Soulé Zoumarou sent a message to Beninese media professionals. The Minister of Communication in… -
Industrialization in Africa: Benin 24th but making strong progress in WAEMU
Benin ranks 24th among African countries in the 2025 Industrialization Index published by the African Development Bank, with a score of 0.5519 out of 1. But beyond this… -
CEP 2026 in Benin: a special security arrangement announced in the north
The Minister of Preschool and Primary Education, Armand Natta, urged the 286,995 candidates for the 2026 CEP to approach the exams with serenity, punctuality, and discipline. On the… -
Benin: nearly 287,000 candidates face the CEP 2026 exams starting Monday.
The June 2026 session of the Primary Education Certificate (CEP) opens on Monday, June 1st, across the entire Beninese territory, marking the start of the national examination season.… -
CEP 2026 in Benin: 17 teachers from Zou removed after a boycott of the mock exam.
Seventeen teachers from the Abomey School District have been provisionally suspended from any activities related to the 2026 Primary School Certificate (CEP) after refusing to participate in the… -
Benin: A large snake sighted in Agla prompts action from forestry services and the police.
The forestry services and the Republican Police intervened in Agla, in Cotonou, after a video showing a large snake spotted in the neighborhood was circulated. The animal has… -
Benin: an interim chief appointed to head the 12th district of Cotonou
Following the incarceration of the head of the 12th arrondissement of Cotonou, Samuel Akindès, the municipal council has appointed an interim manager. The head of the 7th arrondissement,… -
Benin: a dignitary from the throne suspended for having had an affair with a married woman in Dassa-Zoumé.
A high dignitary of the Thron Kpéto Déka deity has been sanctioned in Dassa-Zoumé. Accused of having a relationship with a married follower, he has been prohibited from… -
Benin: 17 minors heading to Côte d’Ivoire intercepted at the Aplahoué border.
Seventeen minor children were intercepted by the Republican Police while traveling on a bus heading to Ivory Coast. The authorities immediately initiated protective measures and are calling on…