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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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Gaani 2026 in Nikki: Republican Police urges festivalgoers to be careful on the roads
On the occasion of the Gaani 2026 celebrations, taking place from August 25 to 27 in Nikki, the Republican Police issued a road safety alert. Faced with the… -
“I heard you”: Romuald Wadagni reacts to the situation of dialysis patients
During an unannounced visit to the Borgou Departmental Hospital in Parakou on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni was questioned about the difficulties faced by people… -
Benin: police officer killed by truck while chasing thieves who stole his phone
A tragedy occurred on Monday, August 24, 2026, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi. Police sub-inspector Kibéré Sanni Jules lost his life in Godomey during an altercation that followed… -
Parakou: surprise visit by President Romuald Wadagni to the Borgou CHD emergency unit
As part of his field visits, Beninese head of state Romuald Wadagni paid an unannounced visit to the emergency department of the Borgou Departmental Hospital Centre (CHD) in… -
Porto-Novo: dramatic rescue of a woman who fell into a 10-metre pit
A delicate rescue operation ended on a happy note in Porto-Novo. On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Civil Protection teams managed to pull out alive and conscious a 46-year-old… -
FBF: Marcellin Bocovè sets out his first priorities after election
Elected on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to lead the Beninese Football Federation, Marcellin Bocovè wants to quickly relaunch national competitions, structure youth training centres and reorganise the federation’s… -
U23 AFCON qualifiers: Tunisia vs Benin, Rwanda vs Sudan, the full draw
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) held the draw this Tuesday for the qualifiers for the next U23 Africa Cup of Nations. Benin drew a tough opponent, with… -
Benin Football Federation: Marcellin Bocovè elected new president
Marcellin Bocovè is officially the new president of the Beninese Football Federation (FBF). He was elected on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the end of the general elective… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni sends Maouloud greetings to the Muslim community
On the occasion of the celebration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, President Romuald Wadagni addressed Benin’s Muslim community on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. In a message… -
Benin: death of Gregoire Laourou, former Minister of Finance and Economy
Former Minister of Finance and Economy Grégoire Laourou passed away in the early hours of Tuesday 25 August 2026, following a sudden illness during the night of Monday… -
Kandi: body of a man found lifeless in Kossarou, investigation opened to identify the victim
A gruesome discovery has shaken the Kossarou neighbourhood, in the commune of Kandi. A man in his forties was found dead in a room, according to the news… -
Benin: multiple fatalities and extensive property damage in a road accident in N’Dali
The commune of N’Dali was the scene of a tragic road traffic accident this Friday, May 15, 2026. A livestock transport truck, traveling on the route linking the… -
Benin: Ismath Bio Tchané Mamadou reappointed as head of the Court of Accounts
The president of the Court of Auditors, Ismath Bio Tchané Mamadou, took the oath this Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the Palais de la Marina, for a second… -
Cotonou: reclaiming public land, Municipal Police raise awareness ahead of crackdown phase
Faced with the proliferation of unauthorised garages, informal shops and abandoned vehicle wrecks encroaching on public roads, the Cotonou municipality is preparing to take action. At the end… -
Athletics: Noelie Yarigo wins gold in the 800m in Daegu, South Korea
In Daegu, South Korea, Noélie Yarigo won the 800m in the W40 category, giving Benin another gold medal on the international stage. Noélie Yarigo continues to write the… -
Banikoara fire: death toll rises from one to five
The tragedy that struck the Orougnorou neighbourhood of Banikoara on Thursday, 20 August 2026, continues to claim victims. Four more people, who had been evacuated to hospital services… -
Pahou: motorcycle robbery gang operating between Pahou, Tori, Allada and Cotonou dismantled
Republican Police have put a stop to the activities of a gang specialising in armed motorcycle robbery. Four individuals were arrested on Friday, August 21, 2026, by officers… -
Benin: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 declared a public holiday
To mark the celebration of the birth of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad, the government of the Republic of Benin has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026 a public… -
Allada: new presidential pardon beneficiary arrested for attempted motorcycle theft in Allada
A new case of reoffending among beneficiaries of the presidential clemency measure of 1 August has been recorded in the Atlantique department. During the night of 21 to… -
Cotonou: seven arrests and psychotropic substances seized near PK3 market by Republican Police
The Republican Police are continuing their security and anti-drug-trafficking operations in the economic capital. On Saturday, August 22, 2026, at around 6 pm, a team from the 1st… -
Security report in Benin: the Republican Police unveils the results of its 4th special security operation
The spokesperson for the Republican Police, Chief Superintendent Éric Orou Yérima, held a press briefing on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the Republican Police Headquarters (DGPR) in Ganhi,… -
Benin: Customs tighten clearance rules for vehicles imported via land borders
To combat tax fraud and maximise the collection of public revenue, Benin’s Directorate General of Customs is reorganising the processing procedure for imported used vehicles and heavy equipment.… -
Benin: toward a National Order of Bokonon to regulate the Fâ profession
The project to create a National Order of Bokonon has resurfaced in Benin, with the aim of cleaning up the profession, identifying recognised practitioners and cracking down on… -
Benin: death of Séfou Fagbohoun, major figure of the business and political world
Benin’s political scene is in mourning. Séfou Fagbohoun, a leading businessman and former member of the National Assembly, has died. News of his death was made public by… -
Benin: Republican Police carry out major crackdown on QNET-linked fraud networks
The Republican Police have stepped up their crackdown on pyramid-selling and fraud networks operating under the QNET banner and its affiliates. According to the Republican Police spokesman, 24… -
Benin: DEC scandal, ten officials accused of illegal deductions from teachers’ CEP exam bonuses
A financial malpractice scandal is rocking Benin’s Directorate of Examinations and Competitive Entrance Exams (DEC). Ten officials from this body, which operates under the Ministry of Nursery and… -
Benin: The prefect of Borgou inspects the Gaani 2026 construction sites in Nikki.
A delegation from the Departmental Administrative Conference (CAD) of Borgou, led by Prefect Abdou-Chakour Assouma Naro, visited the sites dedicated to the Gaani festivities in Nikki on Wednesday,… -
Benin: nine severe injuries and significant damage in a fire related to adulterated fuel in Banikoara
A violent fire broke out in the Orougnorou neighborhood, in the municipality of Banikoara. The toll reports nine people severely burned and significant material damage, although there have… -
Kandi: two suspected cattle thieves lynched by the population in Angaradébou
A new drama linked to mob justice occurred in northern Benin. Two individuals, suspected of cattle theft, were lynched by residents in the village of Thya, located in… -
Benin: the ministry sets the National Pedagogical Days for teachers on September 3 and 4, 2026.
As part of the preparations for the 2026-2027 school year, the Ministry of Secondary, Technical, and Vocational Education has announced the organization of the 2026 edition of the…