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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Kandi: After the vote of no confidence, Paul Hounkpè has had several people appointed to the municipal council
The crisis rocking the Kandi municipal council has taken a new turn. Following the vote of no confidence aimed at certain elected officials who joined the party Les… -
N’Dali: wife of a cattle dealer killed in a violent raid
A tragedy has struck the village of Marégourou, in the Bori district (commune of N’Dali), on the night of Saturday, September 20 to Sunday, September 21. The home… -
“I will be a candidate on the LD list for the 2026 legislative elections,” Basile Ahossi
Deputy Léon Comlan Basile Ahossi, second vice-president of the National Assembly, put an end to speculation about his political future during a meeting with his supporters in Athiémé… -
Parakou: female restaurant owner victim of three consecutive break-ins, one suspect arrested
In Parakou, a restaurant owner in the Banikanni Rose-Croix neighborhood endured a nightmarish September marked by three successive burglaries that severely affected her business. According to Fraternité fm,… -
Regional dialogue in Cotonou concludes: roadmap adopted to strengthen peace architectures in West Africa
The regional meeting on peace architectures in West Africa concluded on Friday at the Sofitel hotel in Cotonou, Benin, after two days of work bringing together representatives of… -
University institute entrance exams: results from 7 schools
New high school graduates now know their fate. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESR) released, this Friday, September 19, the results of the entrance exams… -
Benin: the major decisions of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Council of Ministers met this Wednesday, September 24, 2025, under the chairmanship of President Patrice Talon. The following decisions were made: -
Nigeria: end of mission for Benin’s Ambassador, Paulette Adjovi Yèkpè
Benin’s ambassador to Nigeria, Paulette Adjovi Yèkpè, has been recalled after eight years of service in Abuja. After eight years heading Benin’s diplomatic mission in Nigeria, Paulette Adjovi… -
Benin: several shops gutted by a fire in Cotonou
A fire broke out early on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the Agounvocodji neighborhood, in Cotonou’s 10th arrondissement. Several shops were reduced to ashes, causing significant material damage… -
Abomey-Calavi: 2 suspected burglars handcuffed and caught after attempting to flee
On the morning of Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Togba police station in Abomey-Calavi was the scene of an unusual escape attempt. Two men, arrested on suspicion of… -
2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup (Q): Benin beats Guinea convincingly and takes a major step
Benin faced Guinea on Friday in Lomé in the first leg of the second qualifying round for the 2026 U20 Women’s World Cup. And the Amazons won 5-1.… -
2026 Presidential Election: Léon Basile Ahossi’s clarifications that put Yayi Boni in a difficult position
Nearly a month after the controversy over a letter of support for Wadagni that was attributed to him, Léon Basile Ahossi has officially revealed his political choice. Appearing… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: Wadagni and Talata officially nominated in Parakou on October 4
The presidential movement is refining its strategy ahead of the presidential election on April 12, 2026. Its sole candidate, Romuald Wadagni, and its running mate, outgoing Vice President… -
FIFA rankings: Benin moves up three places
The FIFA ranking for September 2025 is out. And Benin has climbed three spots in the overall standings. A significant jump for Benin in the FIFA ranking for… -
High-level regional dialogue on peace architectures: UNDP and Gulf of Guinea countries meet at the Sofitel in Cotonou
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the countries of the Gulf of Guinea are holding a high-level regional dialogue on peace architectures in West Africa on September… -
UAC: opening of applications for allocation of university cubicles
The Centre des Œuvres Universitaires et Sociales d’Abomey-Calavi (COUS-AC) announced, in a service note dated September 16, the opening of the application submission campaign for the allocation of… -
Benin: paid registration for new baccalaureate holders begins at public universities
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has officially launched the registration campaign for the selection of new high school graduates on a fully paid basis in… -
Benin: trucks subject to a new rule at the Port of Cotonou to strengthen road safety
Beninese authorities are strengthening road safety measures by imposing a new rule on trucks entering or leaving the Port of Cotonou. This provision, announced recently, is part of… -
Savè : marijuana plantation dismantled, four suspects arrested
The Police républicaine dealt a major blow in the fight against drug trafficking. In Igbodja, a locality in the commune of Savè, law enforcement discovered and destroyed a… -
Benin: an alleged robber burned alive in Abomey-Calavi
An act of mob justice left the locality of Bozoun, in the Kpanroun district (commune of Abomey-Calavi), in mourning on the night of Tuesday, September 16 to Wednesday,… -
Tax clearance: the DGI grants a request from the Les Démocrates party
The General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) made a notable adjustment this Wednesday to the platform for requesting tax clearance certificates, following a request made by the party Les… -
Tax clearance for the 2026 general elections: the DGI’s platform challenged before the Constitutional Court
A new appeal has just been filed with the Constitutional Court regarding the tax clearance certificate application platform, imposed as a condition for candidacies in the 2026 general… -
Benin: ANaTT issues ultimatum to owners of uncollected license plates
The National Land Transport Agency (ANaTT) is calling on road users to regularize their situation before October 15, 2025. In a statement signed by its Director General, Richard… -
Benin: the Republican Police announces the exercise “Spider Web on the Hills”
The Police républicaine du Bénin announced a full-scale exercise called « Toile d’araignée sur les Collines » (TASC 2025) for September 25 and 26, 2025. This simulation, which… -
Benin: the government launches a major project to build and rehabilitate health facilities
The Beninese government has announced authorization to contract for full project management as part of an ambitious project to construct and equip several healthcare facilities across the country.… -
Benin: the government authorizes the recruitment of 715 police cadets for 2025
The Beninese government announced on Wednesday, during the Council of Ministers, the recruitment of 715 police cadets for 2025. The training of these new recruits is part of… -
Benin: Council of Ministers appointments on September 17
The Beninese government carried out a series of appointments in several ministries this Wednesday during the Council of Ministers. The positions affected notably concern the Ministry of the… -
Northern Benin: Five Beninese hostages released after 45 days in captivity
This kidnapping case in northern Benin was shrouded in silence for a long time. It was only after their release that the public learned that a pastor and… -
UFOA B U17 Cup: two Beninese referees selected for the tournament
In the lead-up to the Zone West B qualifying tournament for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, the sub-regional body published the list of officials selected to oversee… -
2026 General Elections: UP-Le Renouveau and MOELE-Bénin seek to formalize an agreement on political cooperation
About seven months before the general elections scheduled for April 2026, two Beninese opposition political parties, Union Progressiste–Le Renouveau (UP-Le Renouveau) and the party Mouvement des Élites Engagées…