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: 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.… -
Management of seized assets: ANRACS frees courts of obsolete seals
On October 1, 2025, the First-Class Court of First Instance of Parakou carried out an operation to clear out its evidence storage rooms, supervised by the National Agency… -
Cotonou artisanal fishing port: legal green light to unlock Dutch funding
The project to modernize Cotonou’s artisanal fishing port has reached a major milestone. After signing the financing agreement with the Kingdom of the Netherlands in February 2024, the… -
Kétou: Supervisory board ends the executive secretary’s duties
The supervisory council of the municipality of Kétou decided, during an extraordinary session held on October 2, 2025, to dismiss the executive secretary, Richard Tossou. This decision, made… -
2026 World Cup qualifiers: an Egyptian referee for the Nigeria – Benin clash
The Nigeria – Benin clash, decisive for the top of Group C in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, will be officiated by Egyptian referee Amin Mohamed Omar. FIFA… -
2026 presidential election: Paul Hounkpè cannot obtain the endorsements without compromising himself, according to Djima Ogbon
The opposition MP, Djima Ogbon, a member of the party Les Démocrate, spoke about former minister Paul Hounkpè’s candidacy in the 2026 presidential election. Speaking about Paul Hounkpè’s… -
Benin: the presidential majority is preparing to endorse its candidate in Parakou
The presidential majority’s candidate duo will be officially endorsed in the coming days. Parakou Stadium, in the northern part of the country, has been chosen to host the… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: after Wadagni, Paul Hounkpè nominated by the FCBE
In Benin, the second figure to enter the running for the 2026 presidential election has just been announced. His name is Paul Hounkpè, a former minister under Boni… -
Benin: Full report of the Council of Ministers for Wednesday, October 1
The government of President Patrice Talon held its weekly Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. During this government conclave, the following decisions were taken : I-… -
Benin: the Constitutional Court and CENA strengthen their cooperation ahead of the 2026 general elections
As part of monitoring the electoral timeline, the Constitutional Court and the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) held, on Friday, September 26, a joint working session in the… -
Benin: Lionel Zinsou appointed to the Board of Directors of the Sèmè City Foundation
Lionel Zinsou, former Prime Minister of Benin, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Sèmè City Foundation, according to a government decree dated September 24, 2025.… -
Security: Benin equips its law enforcement with an automated fingerprint identification system
On September 30, 2025, the Ministers of Justice and Interior, Yvon Détchénou and Alassane Séidou, officially launched the Automated Fingerprint and Palmprint Identification System (AFIS) at the headquarters… -
Benin: Patrice Talon visits construction sites for Ouidah’s tourist infrastructure
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, recently visited the city of Ouidah to assess the progress of major ongoing tourism projects. This field visit allowed the head… -
Benin: HAAC vows to effectively fulfill its role during the electoral period
On September 30, 2025, in Cotonou, the president of the Haute Autorité de l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication (HAAC), Édouard Cocou Loko, opened the institution’s second ordinary session… -
Benin: police give details on operation cracking down on tinted windows
Starting October 1, 2025, a large-scale operation will be launched by the Republican Police to enforce the ban on vehicles with opaque or tinted front windows. The Minister… -
Security: Benin repatriates a fugitive arrested in Nigeria for cross-border crimes
Sunday, September 28, 2025, Nigerian authorities, in collaboration with Interpol, apprehended in Idi Iroko, Ogun State, a Beninese national named Sunday Kotin, who was wanted for various cross-border… -
Constitutional Court: death of Bernard Degboe, former advisor to the institution
The Constitutional Court of Benin is in mourning again. Bernard Degboe, a former councillor of the country’s highest constitutional court, died the weekend of September 27–28, 2025. Aged… -
Baby food: Benin orders recall of certain Bledine batches
The Beninese Agency for Food Safety (ABSSA) has decided, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, to immediately suspend sales and to request the recall of batches of infant products… -
“We’re working in concert within the opposition for victory in 2026”, Apollinaire Avognon
The president of the Les Démocrates party, Boni Yayi, received a delegation from the Nouvelle Force Nationale (NFN) on Saturday, September 27, 2025; it was led by its… -
«Giving young people a voice is building the future», the European Union launches the EU-Benin Youth Council
The European Union officially launched, on Tuesday 30 September 2025 in Cotonou, the EU-Benin Youth Council, a space for dialogue between young people and European institutions. The event,… -
Paris FC 2-0 Lorient: Olivier Pantaloni destroys Tosin Aiyegun and his teammates
Lorient’s coach reacted to the 0-2 defeat against Paris FC on Friday in Ligue 1. And Olivier Pantaloni was far from lenient with his players. A poor result… -
World Cup 2026 (Qualifiers): Benin’s squad to face Rwanda and Nigeria
Benin faces Rwanda and Nigeria this month as part of the 9th and 10th matchdays of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Cheetahs’ squad for this double meeting… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): with Osimhen, Nigeria’s squad for the matches against Lesotho and Benin
Nigeria unveiled on Friday its list of 23 players selected for the 9th and 10th matchdays of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, against Lesotho and… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: Parti Les Démocrates sets the date to designate its candidate duo
The Les Démocrates Party (LD) will hold its National Council on October 11, 2025 to officially designate the ticket that will represent it in the 2026 presidential election.… -
Benin: the MEMP officially launches distribution of school kits with the support of its partners
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the Kpassakanmè public primary school, in the commune of Lalo (southern Benin), hosted the official launch ceremony for the school kit distribution campaign for… -
Benin: Daniel Edah alongside Kamel Ouassagari for the launch of the book “Renaître ensemble”
The book titled “Renaître ensemble” by LD deputy Kamel Ouassagari was released on the Beninese book market on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the Institut Chants d’oiseaux de… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Gernot Rohr reacts to FIFA’s sanction against South Africa
FIFA docked South Africa three points for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho, a sanction that propels Benin to the top of Group C in the 2026 World… -
Tax clearance in Benin: The Democrats remain unsatisfied despite the DGI’s adjustments
The debate over the tax clearance certificate continues to animate the Beninese political scene. Invited on Thursday, September 18 to Tado FM, Guy Dossou Mitokpè, national communications secretary… -
Benin: appointments announced at the Council of Ministers this Wednesday
The government has renewed the leadership of Benin’s public universities. The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, announced strategic appointments for the Teaching and Research Units… -
Public policy evaluation: Beninese MPs on an immersion program in France
Since Monday, September 29, 2025, a delegation from the National Assembly of Benin has been on a study visit in Paris. This mission is part of the Parliamentary…