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: ANDF denies any sale of land parcels and urges vigilance
Since September 21, 2025, a fake press release attributed to the Agence nationale du Domaine et du Foncier (ANDF) has been circulating on social media, announcing plots for… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): several key Super Eagles players uncertain for Nigeria-Benin clash
Nigeria could be without Raphael Onyedika and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, both injured, for its upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. Nigeria may have to do without two of its… -
Ouidah: Three luxury hotels set to be built soon in Avlékété
The Beninese government announced, at the Council of Ministers on September 24, 2025, an ambitious tourism development project in Ouidah, more precisely in the Avlékété area. This major… -
Benin: a 2025-2029 strategic plan to boost employment and support young people
The Beninese government approved, at the Council of Ministers on September 24, 2025, the 2025-2029 strategic plan of the National Employment Agency (ANPE), with the aim of strengthening… -
Benin – Changes to voter list data: deadline set for September 28
As a prelude to the 2026 general elections, Beninese citizens have until September 28, 2025 to make changes to their personal data on the electoral register. This announcement… -
Benin: a traffic accident kills four in Malanville
A serious traffic accident occurred on Monday, September 22, 2025, in the Guéné arrondissement, in the village of Goungoun, municipality of Malanville. The tragedy claimed the lives of… -
Benin: rehabilitation work announced for eight university campuses
The Beninese government has announced the upcoming launch of renovation work on eight university campuses across the country. This initiative aims to improve campus facilities and teaching conditions… -
WAFU Zone B U17 Cup 2025: Benin thrashed by Nigeria and knocked out of the tournament
Benin suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Nigeria this Wednesday in the group stage of the 2025 UFOA B U17 Cup. This loss seals the elimination of the… -
WAFU B U17 Cup: follow Benin vs Nigeria live here
Benin faces Nigeria this Wednesday in the group stage of the UFOA B U17 tournament. A decisive match for the Cadet Cheetahs who must secure a win to… -
Benin: heavy trucks over 10 tonnes subject to new rules in Grand Nokoué
The Beninese government has adopted new provisions regulating the movement of heavy trucks exceeding ten (10) tonnes in the Grand Nokoué. Effective January 1, 2026, this regulation is… -
Benin: recruitment of 221 agents announced to strengthen the protection of natural resources
The Beninese government is strengthening its framework for the sustainable management of natural resources. At a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the Executive announced… -
Council of Ministers in Benin: key decisions from Wednesday, September 24, 2025
President Patrice Talon’s government met on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in a Council of Ministers meeting. On that occasion, several decisions were taken; here are the main points.… -
U-20 Women’s World Cup (Q): Benin 5-1 Guinea, Niger 0-9 Cameroon — first-leg results of the second round
Check out the full results of the first-leg matches of the second round of U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying. The first leg of the 2nd round of U20… -
Benin: A toll-free number to report abuses in health centers
The Beninese government has made a toll-free hotline available to users to report abuses and shortcomings observed in the country’s health centers. This initiative aims to strengthen transparency… -
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: LD launches the process this Wednesday to choose its candidate
The opposition party Les Démocrates announced on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the official launch of the selection process for its candidates for the upcoming elections: the legislative and… -
Benin: Patrice Talon visits the construction site of the National Assembly’s new headquarters in Porto-Novo
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, visited the construction site of the new National Assembly headquarters this Tuesday afternoon. The purpose of the visit was to inspect… -
Benin – Tax clearance for the general elections: Jean-Baptiste Elias warns of persistent concerns
As the 2026 general elections approach, Jean-Baptiste Elias, president of the Front of National Organizations Against Corruption (FONAC), expresses his concerns about the issuance of the tax clearance… -
Ouidah: the entrance monument to the ‘Historic City’ demolished as part of a major project
The monument bearing the inscription « Cité historique de Ouidah », located at the entrance to the tourist town, was demolished during the week of September 15, 2025.… -
Benin: four suspects arrested after an armed robbery in N’Dali
The Police républicaine announced the arrest of four individuals involved in an armed robbery that recently occurred in the commune of N’Dali, in northern Benin. The operation, carried… -
Tchaourou: major cache of ammunition seized in Bétérou
The customs authorities of Borgou-Alibori ended an ammunition trafficking operation on the morning of Tuesday, February 14, 2023. A batch of 15,000 rifle cartridges was discovered in Sinahou,… -
Benin – 2026 Presidential Election: Adrien Houngbédji denies any early endorsement of a candidate
Adrien Houngbédji, président of Parti du Renouveau Démocratique (PRD), took care to clarify his position regarding the presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026. From Toronto, Canada, where… -
Benin: Maximilien Claude Cocou Olympio appointed Coordinator of the Presidency’s Legal Unit
By Presidential Decree No. 2025-535 dated September 11, 2025, Maximilien Claude Cocou Olympio was officially appointed Coordinator of the Legal Unit of the Presidency of the Republic of… -
Benin: an alleged thief escapes a mob lynching in Calavi
In Benin, a young man escaped a lynching after attempting to steal a motorcycle. The scene took place in Mariagélta, a locality of the commune of Abomey-Calavi on… -
Motorcycle registration: the latest measures granted by Anatt before the destruction of uncollected plates
L’Agence nationale des transports terrestres (Anatt) maintient sa décision de détruire les plaques d’immatriculation produites avant le 31 décembre 2023 mais non retirées par leurs propriétaires. Cette destruction… -
ANIP: ID desks opened in ten hospitals to make administrative procedures more accessible
The National Agency for the Identification of Persons (ANIP) announced the opening of service desks in ten hospital centers in Benin. The aim is to enable users to… -
Diplomacy: Ambassador Paulette Adjovi Yèkpè concludes her posting after eight years in Abuja
After nearly eight years as head of Benin’s embassy in Nigeria, Paulette Marcelline Adjovi Yèkpè has been recalled by the Beninese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Appointed in January… -
Benin: Samou Adambi calls for unity after his return to the Bloc Républicain
After several months of suspension and silence, Samou Séïdou Adambi made his comeback to the Bloc Républicain (BR). On this occasion, the former Minister of Water and Mines… -
Grand Nokoué wholesale market: development of warehouses open to the private sector
The Beninese government is issuing a call for expressions of interest for the development of private warehouses in Calavi, as part of the Grand Nokoué agri-food logistics platform… -
CAF Cup: all the first-leg results of the 1st preliminary round
Discover the results of the matches played last week, counting for the first leg of the preliminary first round of the CAF Cup. African pitches were last week… -
Benin: more than 20,600 households benefit from the first cash transfers under the GBESSOKE program
The Beninese government has launched the operational phase of the Productive Social Safety Nets Program (PFPSP), called ‘GBESSOKE’, with a first wave of cash transfers reaching 20,621 households…