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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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… -
2026 General Elections: the Catholic Church calls for free, transparent and inclusive elections
The Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) launched, on Wednesday 22 October 2025, a strong appeal to the political class and all citizens. Through the final communiqué of its… -
Benin: the ILO and WAEMU Chart the Path Toward Sustainable Investments for Decent Work
Gathered on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Azalaï Hotel in Cotonou, representatives of the Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)… -
UFOA B U20 Cup 2025 (W): Benin loses again to Ghana
Benin suffered a third consecutive defeat after their 0-2 loss to Ghana on Monday, in the group stage of the UFOA B U20 Women’s Cup 2025. Benin’s U20… -
Àràwò Awards 2025: Alain Kenneth crowned Best TikToker of the Year in Benin
Content creator Alain Kenneth won the title of “TikToker of the Year Benin 2025” at the Àràwò Ambassadeur Awards 2025 gala this Saturday, November 8, 2025. Alain Kenneth… -
Benin – Ligue 1 (Matchday 7): SOBEMAP solid leader, Loto-Popo and ASPAC in the mix
The 7th matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1, played over the weekend of 8 and 9 November 2025, once again lived up to expectations, with closely contested fixtures and… -
Benin – Forgery of tax clearance certificates: a member of the Les Démocrates party sent to prison
One of the two people arrested in connection with a case of forged proxies intended to obtain tax clearance certificates was placed in custody on Friday, November 7,… -
Benin: artist Gbèzé Zèguèzougou from Aklamkpa sentenced and remanded in custody
The Dada Gbèzè artist was sentenced to 12 months in prison, with an order for immediate detention, for defamation against Juliette Gbaguidi, also known as Beauté Ronde. The… -
AFCON 2025: blow for the Cheetahs, Cédric Hountondji ruled out
Touched during the league at the end of October and operated on in early November, Cédric Hountondji will miss AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Another blow for the Beninese… -
UFOA B U20 Cup 2025 (W): Benin loses to Ghana in the opener
For their debut in the 2025 UFOA-B U20 Women’s Cup, Benin’s Amazons fell to the Ghanaian title-holders. Beaten 2-0 in Adjohoun, Abdoulaye Ouzérou’s players will need to quickly… -
Apparences Saison 2: the return of the great Beninese saga on A+ Bénin
The Canal Olympia cinema in Wologuèdè hosted, this Thursday, the highly anticipated preview of season 2 of Apparence, the Beninese series that has won the hearts of African… -
2026 municipal elections in Benin: death of Léopold Zinsou, UP-R’s lead candidate
Léopold Zinsou, candidat titulaire de l’Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UPR) dans l’arrondissement de Godomey pour les élections communales du 11 janvier 2026, est décédé ce jeudi 6 novembre… -
Benin – Motorbike theft in Calavi: surveillance camera footage at the center of an uncertain trial
The Tribunal de première instance de Calavi examined on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, a case of motorcycle theft involving a tenant. Despite the presence of surveillance footage, the… -
FIFA international break November 2025: Gernot Rohr unveils an expanded squad with new faces
Ahead of the November international break, Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, has called up an extended squad of 30 players. A list made up of the usual veterans and… -
Benin: resignation of alternate MP Chabi‑Barka Bekourou Nadjibh from the Les Démocrates party
Alternate MP Chabi‑Barka Bekourou Nadjibh resigned from the party Les Démocrates on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Another blow for the opposition party Les Démocrates. The alternate MP for… -
Benin: change to the schedule for submitting candidacies for the 2026 legislative elections
The Constitutional Court has given the green light to the Commission Électorale Nationale Autonome (CENA) to modify the timetable for the 2026 legislative elections. Following a special plenary… -
Benin: summary of the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr Patrice TALON, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. The… -
Benin: Key decisions of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, 05 November 2025, under the presidency of Mr. Patrice TALON, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. Here… -
“It was Boni Yayi who alone was responsible,” Talon’s revelations about the electoral violence of 2019
During a media appearance on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, President Patrice Talon made revelations about Beninese politics. “…it’s something I never wanted to bring up in such detail,… -
AFCON 2025: CAF unveils the tournament’s official schedule
The CAF unveiled the full schedule for CAN 2025 this Tuesday. The African tournament will take place in Morocco, from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. We… -
Benin: the U20 Amazons fine-tune their preparations ahead of the Coupe UFOA B
In full preparation for the Coupe UFOA B U20 Dames 2025, the Beninese squad will play a friendly against AS JFA this Tuesday in Missérété. A few days… -
CAF Confederation Cup: Coton FC knocked out
Beaten 3-0 by San Pedro at Kégué Stadium this Saturday, Coton FC sees its run end in the second preliminary round of the Confederation Cup. Despite a promising… -
CAF Confederation Cup: Stade Tunisien – OCS, Coton FC – San Pedro, the schedule for this Saturday
Discover the matches scheduled this Saturday across Africa, counting toward the second leg of the second qualifying round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Stade Tunisien – OCS and… -
CAN Women’s 2026 (Q): Nigeria devours Benin in the first leg
Nigeria won the first leg of the 2026 Women’s AFCON after their victory over Benin on Friday. The Super Falcons prevailed 2-0. Nigeria and Benin faced off on… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): follow the Benin vs Nigeria match live
Benin faces Nigeria this Friday in Lomé, in the first leg of the second qualifying round for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Follow the match live… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): Senegal vs Ivory Coast, Benin vs Nigeria, the schedule for this Friday
Discover the matches scheduled for this Friday across Africa, counting for the first leg of the second qualifying round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The… -
Benin — 2025 Municipal Elections: candidate registrations open at CENA
From October 24 to 28, 2025, the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) will be registering candidacy declarations for the election of members of the communal councils. The operation… -
Benin: Court rules it has no jurisdiction over the Démocrates’ appeal on Sodjinou’s sponsorship
The Constitutional Court of Benin issued, on Thursday October 23, 2025, its decision in the appeal brought by the party Les Démocrates following the invalidation of the sponsorship… -
“Our first objective is to to win a match (…),” Gernot Rohr ahead of CAN 2025
Benin is actively preparing for its participation in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, to be held in Morocco. Drawn into a group with Senegal, the Democratic Republic… -
Benin: official launch of the 10th ECOWAS regional forum on electricity regulation
The 10th Regional Forum on Electricity Regulation of CEDEAO opened this Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Cotonou, under the theme “Energy cooperation in West Africa: current dynamics and…