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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: Candide Azannaï to appear before the CRIET special prosecutor this Friday
One week after his arrest in front of his party’s headquarters in Cotonou, Candide Azannaï, president of the party Restaurer l’Espoir, is due to appear this Friday before… -
Benin: the Register of Associations and Foundations takes effect on December 19
The Ministry of the Interior and Public Security has formalized the effective implementation of the Register of Associations and Foundations as of Friday, December 19, 2025. The announcement… -
Benin: Thursday, December 25 declared a public holiday
Thursday, 25 December 2025, corresponding to the celebration of Christmas, is declared a public holiday, non-working and paid throughout the national territory. This measure is provided for by… -
AFCON 2025: Benin’s Cheetahs officially set off for the Moroccan challenge
Gathered in Rabat, the Beninese players received the national flag from the hands of the Minister of Sports, a symbolic gesture marking the start of their mission at… -
Benin: death of Gatien Houngbédji, former minister and High Commissioner for National Solidarity
Gatien Houngbédji, former minister and former High Commissioner for National Solidarity, died on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in France, at the age of 76. A figure of Beninese… -
CRIET: police and customs officers prosecuted for smuggling tropical products in Tchaourou acquitted
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) on Thursday, December 18, 2025, acquitted all the police officers and customs officials arrested in a case… -
Houègbo: over 50 kg of counterfeit medicines removed from the market
A large quantity of counterfeit and prohibited medicines was removed from circulation on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Houègbo, in the commune of Toffo, in the Atlantique department.… -
Political truce: Patrice Talon embraces and defends a new democratic pace
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, defended during his media appearance on Thursday, December 18 the establishment of the political truce introduced by the recently enacted constitutional… -
2026 General Elections: CENA launches training for trainers of electoral agents
The Commission Électorale Nationale Autonome (CENA) officially kicked off the training of trainers for electoral officers. The session opened in the institution’s conference room, located on the ex-INFOSEC… -
Constitutional revision: “the seven-year term is not to my advantage”, Patrice Talon
The day after the enactment of the new Constitution, which took place on Wednesday, December 17, President Patrice Talon explained to the press the main innovations of the… -
Benin: registrations for the 2026 Baccalaureate open until January 30, 2026
The Office du Baccalauréat has officially launched the registration process for the Baccalaureate examinations, session 2026. In a statement dated December 17, 2025, the Director General of the… -
“At one point, we had Tigri on the phone,” Patrice Talon’s revelations about the foiled coup
President Patrice Talon broke his silence on Thursday, December 18, 2025, to address the aborted December 7 coup orchestrated by Pascal Tigri. He laid out the behind-the-scenes of… -
State of the Nation address: Patrice Talon scheduled to appear before the National Assembly on December 23, 2025.
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 to deliver his annual State of the Nation… -
The ECOWAS Parliament’s resolutions on Benin’s political crisis
Meeting in Abuja from 1 to 13 December 2025 for its second ordinary session of the year, the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States adopted… -
Benin: Patrice Talon expected at the National Assembly for his State of the Nation address
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, is announced on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, seat of the National Assembly, where he… -
“Nobody’s going to double your money,” the CNIN warns against scams that promise to multiply your money.
The National Center for Digital Investigations (CNIN) warns Beninese citizens about the rise in scams involving the alleged multiplication of money, widely shared on social networks and private… -
Media regulation in Benin: Maranatha TV put on notice
The High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) has launched disciplinary action against Télévision Maranatha Bénin, a channel broadcasting on the national audiovisual scene. In a decision dated… -
Benin: the Restaurer l’Espoir party denies Candide Azannai’s release
The Parti Restaurer l’Espoir (RE) and the Coordination nationale de la Résistance nationale formally denied, on Tuesday 17 December 2025, a report claiming the release of their president,… -
Establishment of the Beninese Agency for Distance Learning and approval of its bylaws
Meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, under the chairmanship of Head of State Patrice Talon, the Council of Ministers authorized the creation of the Beninese Agency for Tele-Teaching… -
Benin: 82 people arrested and 7 ghettos dismantled in Godomey
From December 1 to 15, 2025, the Godomey Arrondissement Police Station carried out forceful security operations dubbed “Coup de Poing” in its area of responsibility. These actions, led… -
Benin: Patrice Talon announces the promulgation of a law amending the Constitution
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, announced on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the promulgation of the law amending and supplementing the Constitution of December 11, 1990. This… -
Benin: minutes of the Council of Ministers meeting of Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr. Patrice Talon, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. The… -
Benin: recruitment and training of 1,850 young people for the Armed Forces
The Beninese government is launching a large recruitment and training program for 1,850 young people for the benefit of the Beninese Armed Forces (FAB), spread over 2025 and… -
Benin: weapons and military equipment found at a man’s home in Djougou
An operation carried out by the Republican Police on the morning of 16 December 2025 led to the discovery of a significant arsenal at the home of an… -
Benin: Council of Ministers appointments on Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, under the chairmanship of the Head of State, President Patrice Talon. The following appointments were made at the… -
Benin: Key decisions of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr. Patrice TALON, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. The… -
Tosin Aiyegun: “people think Benin is a small footballing nation”
Speaking to RFI, Tosin Aiyegun spoke about Benin’s chances at CAN 2025, which opens in a few days. The Lorient forward is confident and believes the Cheetahs will… -
Benin: CENA provides parties with the sample of the single ballot
With less than a month to go before the municipal and legislative elections scheduled for January 11, 2026, the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) continues to follow its… -
Benin: Patrice Talon faces the press Thursday, December 18
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, will hold a meeting with the press this Thursday, December 18, 2025. The announcement comes in a particularly sensitive political and… -
Benin: Daniel Edah calls on Talon and the political class after an ECOWAS decision
Reacting to a recent CEDEAO decision, Daniel Edah called for the prompt opening of a frank, inclusive and constructive national dialogue in Benin. In a public statement, the…