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: over 12,000 tax clearance certificates issued out of 13,000 requests on the eve of the 2026 presidential election
On the eve of the opening of applications for the 2026 presidential election, the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) is hard at work. Of nearly 13,000 requests recorded,… -
Benin: CRIET sentences a man to 5 years in prison and a 20 million FCFA fine for forging a presidential decree
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, sentenced a defendant found guilty of forging a decree of President Patrice… -
Porto-Novo: Dagbégnon Raymond Koupagnon appointed second deputy mayor
The Porto-Novo Municipal Council on Thursday, October 9, 2025, installed Dagbégnon Raymond Koupagnon as second deputy mayor. This appointment took place during the council’s sixth extraordinary session of… -
Benin: 18 months in prison for the former chief of staff of the national navy
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) delivered its verdict in the case involving former Chief of Staff of the National Navy, Jean Léon… -
Benin: Canal+ gets Cotonou buzzing with the Trophée des Académies
The final phase of season 2 of the Ligue 1 McDonald’s – Trophée des Académies is taking place this week (October 8 to 12) in Cotonou. An event… -
Benin: CENA sets the schedule for the 2026 general elections
The Commission électorale nationale autonome (CENA) published, on October 8, 2025, the official schedule for the 2026 general elections, which will be combined between the legislative and communal… -
Benin: CENA unveils the schedule for the January 2026 legislative and municipal elections
The Commission Électorale Nationale Autonome (CENA) published, this Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the official schedule for the legislative and municipal elections, set for Sunday, January 11, 2026. This… -
2026 presidential election: Paul Hounkpè’s investiture postponed to October 19
Initially scheduled for October 11, 2025, the inauguration ceremony of Paul Hounkpè, designated candidate of Force cauris pour un Bénin émergent (Fcbe) for the 2026 presidential election, has… -
Benin: new requirements for care quality and patient safety starting January 2026
Patient safety and the protection of their rights are now among the priorities of the Beninese government, which intends to strengthen the regulatory framework applicable to healthcare facilities.… -
Parakou: three prisoners escape while being transferred to court
A dramatic escape took place on the evening of Wednesday, October 8, at the Parakou courthouse. According to several witnesses reported by Fraternité fm, the incident occurred during… -
Abomey: a young man found dead in a cistern in Djimè
A tragedy occurred in the commune of Abomey during the night of Tuesday, October 7 to Wednesday, October 8, 2025. A young man of about 25 years old… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Nigeria promises to make life hell for Lesotho and Benin
Despite a difficult situation in the qualifiers, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong remains hopeful. The defender says Nigeria still believes in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria… -
Benin: a modern funeral center, a morgue, a crematorium and an embalming school planned in Abomey-Calavi
At the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Beninese government approved an ambitious project to modernize the national funeral sector. The plan provides for the… -
Fire in Cotonou: a house ravaged by flames near the Stade de l’Amitié Général Mathieu Kérékou
A violent fire broke out around midday on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in a house located in the Casse Auto neighborhood, near the Général Mathieu Kérékou Friendship Stadium… -
Benin: Full report of the Council of Ministers on October 8
The government of President Patrice Talon met this Wednesday, October 8, in an ordinary council of ministers. During the conclave, the following decisions were made: I- Regulatory measures.… -
World Cup 2026 (Q) – Nigeria vs Benin: eight Super Eagles at risk of suspension
The Super Eagles will need to be cautious during their final two qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup. Eight key players of the Nigerian squad face suspension… -
Benin: Political neutrality demanded of the army ahead of the 2026 general elections
On the eve of the 2026 general elections, Benin’s high military command received clear directives. At the Council of Ministers on October 8, 2025, the Chief of the… -
Benin: two appointments announced at the Council of Ministers on October 8
The Council of Ministers, meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, ratified two appointments in key ministries aimed at strengthening the administrative structures of the sectors concerned. At the… -
Benin: major decisions adopted by the Council of Ministers on 8 October 2025
President Patrice Talon’s government met on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Council of Ministers. Several important measures were approved, affecting both the legal framework and infrastructure projects. Among… -
Kalalé: Benin’s army neutralizes two attackers in the north of the country
The Beninese army once again repelled an armed attack in the northern part of the country. According to government sources, a response operation carried out on Tuesday, October… -
Protection of personal data: the APDP equips political parties ahead of the 2026 elections
As part of preparations for the 2026 general elections, the Personal Data Protection Authority (APDP) has undertaken to strengthen the capacities of political parties and Civil Society Organizations… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: a pro-government MP appeals to Boni Yayi
Deputy Dakpè Sossou made an unexpected request of Boni Yayi: that he give up naming a presidential ticket for 2026, in order to facilitate Romuald Wadagni’s election in… -
2026 Presidential Election: FCBE officially installs Paul Hounkpé and his running mate on October 11
In Benin, the party Forces Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) is preparing to take a decisive new step in the race for the 2026 presidential election. After… -
2026 Presidential Election: Romuald Wadagni puts young people at the center of his vision for Benin
Highly anticipated, Romuald Wadagni delivered, this Saturday, October 4, 2025 in Parakou, his first public speech as the presidential movement’s candidate for the 2026 election. It took place… -
2026 Presidential Election: Nourou-Dine Saka Saley Seeks the Democrats’ Nomination
Jurist and political analyst Nourou-Dine Saka Saley announced on Friday, October 3, 2025 during a live TikTok broadcast that he will be a candidate on the LD ticket… -
Digital sextortion: CNIN warns about AI-generated videos used by scammers
The National Center for Digital Investigations (CNIN) warns the public about a new wave of sextortion observed in recent days in Benin. According to the center, a large… -
Inauguration of the Wadagni–Talata duo: Parakou is set to welcome more than 7,000 participants on Saturday
The Parakou multi-sports stadium will this weekend be the scene of a major political event: the inauguration of the duo Romuald Wadagni – Mariam Chabi Talata, chosen by… -
2026 general elections: Moele-Bénin and Bloc Républicain are considering a parliamentary alliance
As the 2026 general elections approach, the party Mouvement des Élites Engagées pour l’Émancipation du Bénin (Moele-Bénin) is stepping up political consultations. On Monday, September 29, 2025, a… -
Abomey: an alleged duck thief found dead in a well in Djimè
A rather unusual scene shook the Djimè neighborhood in the commune of Abomey, in the Zou department. Last Sunday night, around 3 a.m., a man suspected of stealing… -
Benin: launch of Phase 3 of the Alafia microcredit in Parakou
On October 2, 2025, the city of Parakou, the economic hub of northern Benin, came alive with the official launch of phase 3 of the Alafia microcredit program.…