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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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… -
2026 Women’s AFCON (Q): Nigeria aims for a big win against the Benin Amazons
Nigeria’s coach was at a press conference this Thursday, on the eve of the match against Benin as part of the first leg of the second qualifying round… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: CENA publishes the provisional list of candidates; the party Les Démocrates is absent
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) published, through its decision No. 025/CENA/PT/RAP/DGE/SP, on Thursday, 23 October 2025, the provisional list of validated candidacies for the presidential election on… -
Hell behind the screen: cyberviolence is turning into digital weapons in Benin
In Benin, cyberviolence is exploding on social networks and turning smartphones into emotional battlefields. Behind every hateful message are victims, often women, sinking into fear, shame, or silence.… -
Benin: Pastor Edgard Guidibi taken into police custody by the criminal brigade
The well-known Beninese pastor Edgard Guidibi was apprehended and placed in police custody at the criminal brigade on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Preacher Edgard Guidibi is no longer… -
Benin : Michel Ahonon appointed President of the Technical Committee for the Press Card
La Haute Autorité de l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication (HAAC) a officialisé, à travers sa décision n°25-069/HAAC du 9 octobre 2025, la nomination des membres du Comité technique… -
Benin: journalist Olivier Allocheme arrested
Journalist Olivier Allocheme, a contributor to the daily L’Événement Précis and a teacher, was arrested on October 9, 2025, according to several consistent sources. The arrest reportedly took… -
Benin: construction of social, community and security infrastructure in border communities
The Council of Ministers, meeting this Wednesday, October 22, 2025, under the chairmanship of Head of State Patrice Talon, authorized the construction of social and community and security… -
Benin: construction of five science high schools and a Higher Normal School
Meeting on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 and presided over by Head of State Patrice Talon, the Council of Ministers authorized the construction of five science high schools and… -
Benin: compensation for 227 people affected by the Banikoara-Kérémou road works
Meeting in Council of Ministers on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the government of President Patrice Talon authorized the payment of compensation to people affected by the paving project… -
Benin : le gouvernement renforce les ressources de l’Agence nationale de Protection civile
Meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, under the chairmanship of Patrice Talon, the Council of Ministers decided to allocate additional resources to the National Civil Protection Agency. Objective:… -
Benin: Report of the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr. Patrice Talon, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. The… -
Benin: Council of Ministers appointments on Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr Patrice Talon, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. The… -
African Human Rights Day: Amnesty International Benin calls for reform of the Penal Code and the Digital Code
The elegant Topha 1er room of the Bénin Royal Hôtel brought together Amnesty International Benin and media professionals on Tuesday. In front of microphones and cameras, the NGO… -
Benin: the judicial police demand the presence of Yayi and the Agbodjo-Lodjou duo
Lawyers Francis Dako and Sadikou Alao, representatives of Les Démocrates party president Boni Yayi, as well as of the presidential candidate duo Renaud Agbodjo and Jude Lodjou, left… -
2026 presidential election: Boni Yayi and the Agbodjo–Lodjou duo represented at the Judicial Police
Lawyers Francis Dako and Sadikou Alao appeared this Wednesday morning at the Directorate of Judicial Police (DPJ). They are representing the president of the Les Démocrates party, Boni… -
2026 presidential election: The Democrats face their perpetually thwarted destiny
The scenario seems to be repeating itself, relentless, almost prewritten. As the 2026 presidential election approaches, the party Les Démocrates (LD), the main opposition force, is once again… -
Benin: launch of paid registrations at EPES this Wednesday
The Ministry of Higher Education announces the opening, as of Wednesday, October 22, 2025, of the paid registration phase for baccalaureate holders wishing to join private higher education… -
Benin: Yayi, Agbodjo and Lodjou expected to appear this morning before the judicial police
The president of the party Les Démocrates (LD), Boni Yayi, as well as the duo of candidates designated for the 2026 presidential election, Renaud Agbodjo and Jude Lodjou,… -
Verckys and Génia Ohini: the European Union honors two Beninese talents
The Residence of the European Union in Benin came alive on 16 October 2025 with colors and shapes at the opening of a joint exhibition by two Beninese… -
Benin: Boni Yayi and the Agbodjo–Lodjou duo summoned to the Judicial Police
Le président du parti Les Démocrates (LD), Boni Yayi, ainsi que le duo de candidats désignés pour la présidentielle de 2026, Renaud Agbodjo et Jude Lodjou, ont été… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: Boni Yayi and the duo from Les Démocrates served with a summons by a bailiff
Former president Boni Yayi, president of the party Les Démocrates, and the party’s candidate duo, Renaud Agbodjo and Jude Lodjou, were summoned by the Constitutional Court via a… -
2026 presidential election: Daniel Edah’s reaction to the summons of Boni Yayi and the candidate duo Agbodjo and Lodjou
In a post on his Facebook page on the evening of Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Daniel Edah, an unsuccessful candidate for the Les Démocrates party’s nomination, announced the… -
2026 general elections: the urgent appeal of the Cadre de Concertation des Confessions Religieuses
A few months before the 2026 general elections, the Cadre de Concertation des Confessions Religieuses (CCCR) urges Beninese political actors to prioritize peace, respect for the law and… -
Houndégnon appeal trial: defense pleads jurisdiction of appeals chamber
The appeal trial of the former Director General of the Republican Police, Louis-Philippe Houndégnon, opened on Monday, October 20, 2025, before the Court for the Repression of Economic… -
Exports: Benin entrusts Havas Paris with promoting the “Pain de Sucre” pineapple in France
The Beninese government has signed a contract with the French communications agency Havas Paris to promote the emblematic Beninese pineapple variety, Ananas Pain de Sucre, on the French… -
Benin: New appeal hearing for Steve Amoussou at the CRIET
The appeals chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) opened, on Monday, October 20, 2025, the appeal trial of Steve Amoussou. This… -
2026 presidential election: The Democrats respond to CENA’s statement
Tensions have not eased between the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) and the party Les Démocrates. In a right of reply sent on Monday, October 20, 2025, the…