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: a dignitary from the throne suspended for having had an affair with a married woman in Dassa-Zoumé.
A high dignitary of the Thron Kpéto Déka deity has been sanctioned in Dassa-Zoumé. Accused of having a relationship with a married follower, he has been prohibited from… -
Benin: 17 minors heading to Côte d’Ivoire intercepted at the Aplahoué border.
Seventeen minor children were intercepted by the Republican Police while traveling on a bus heading to Ivory Coast. The authorities immediately initiated protective measures and are calling on… -
Savè Town Hall: the shortlisted candidates for the recruitment of four contractual agents are known.
The town hall of Savè has made public the list of pre-selected candidates for the recruitment of four contractual agents under private law. The selected applicants are invited… -
U17 World Cup (W): Benin overturns Sierra Leone and advances to the final round of qualifying
Trailing at halftime, the Beninese U17 team turned the situation around to win against Sierra Leone (2-1) in Lomé. This victory confirms their qualification for the third and… -
Porto-Novo: a thirty-year-old sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing palm bunches from his employer.
The First Instance Court of Porto-Novo delivered its verdict on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in a case of crop theft. A man in his thirties was heavily sanctioned… -
Pobè: a fire ravages a home and stocks of red oil in the Ayétèdjou neighborhood.
A serious fire broke out on the night of Friday, May 29, 2026, in the Ayétèdjou neighborhood, located in the municipality of Pobè. The disaster completely destroyed a… -
Cotonou: Édouard Loko inaugurates the fully renovated “Thomas Mègnassan” Media House
The House of Media “Thomas Mègnassan” has been revitalized and is ready to become the hub of Beninese journalism once again. After several months of rehabilitation work, the… -
2026 General Elections in Benin: the CENA gathers electoral process stakeholders in Parakou for a national evaluation workshop.
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) will hold a national workshop to evaluate the general elections of 2026 in Parakou from June 1 to June 5, 2026. This… -
Presidential election 2026 in Benin: the Court of Auditors urges candidates to submit their campaign accounts.
The Court of Auditors has invited the various candidates in the presidential election of April 2026 to submit their campaign accounts and the supporting documents related to them.… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni appoints a woman to coordinate his close security.
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, made a strong move in the early days of his term by entrusting the coordination of his close security to Captain… -
Benin: Army General Bertin Bada appointed advisor for defense and security to the Head of State
President Romuald Wadagni issued decree No. 2026-324 on Thursday, May 28, 2026, appointing Air Force General Bertin Bada to the position of Advisor for Defense and Security to… -
Presidential decree: Gaston Cossi Dossouhoui and Modeste Tihounté Kérékou appointed as mission managers for political affairs.
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, signed decree No. 2026-328 on Thursday, May 28, 2026, appointing individuals to the presidency of the Republic. By this official act,… -
Benin: Fiacre Vidjingninou appointed director of communication at the presidency of the Republic.
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, has made a new strategic appointment within the state communication apparatus. By official decision, journalist Fiacre Vidjingninou is promoted to the… -
Inauguration of Romuald Wadagni: the CEROW showcases its ambitions during a gala dinner in Cotonou.
Meeting on Sunday, May 26, 2026, in Cotonou for the inauguration of President Romuald Wadagni, the Circle of Elites of Romuald Wadagni (CEROW) expressed its political ambitions and… -
Organization of work within the government: Romuald Wadagni establishes a 3-level system.
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, has enacted a profound functional reorganization of the executive by structuring government work around three distinct levels of arbitration and consultation.… -
In Benin, Romuald Wadagni wants to reduce the development gaps between the municipalities.
For his first Council of Ministers of the 2026-2033 seven-year term, Romuald Wadagni expressed his desire to correct the development imbalances between the municipalities. The Beninese president wants… -
Benin: Wadagni demands “sobriety, integrity, and exemplary conduct” from his ministers
Meeting in the inaugural Council of Ministers of the 2026-2033 term, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, set strict requirements for his government team. He emphasized the… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni sets the priorities for the seven-year term.
During the Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, outlined the main objectives of his term. Over the next… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni changes the frequency of the cabinet meetings.
The government of President Romuald Wadagni held its first Cabinet meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026. During this conclave, which took place 24 hours after the new ministers… -
Failed coup in Benin: Pascal Tigri may no longer be in Niger!
Wanted for several months in the attempted coup against the regime of former president Patrice Talon, Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri is no longer believed to be in Niger.… -
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Cotonou: a ghetto dismantled in Vodjè during a police operation
An operation conducted by the elements of the 11th arrondissement police station in Cotonou led to the dismantling of a ghetto in the Vodjè neighborhood. The intervention took… -
Benin: The National Assembly tightens the legal framework against the refusal of CFA franc banknotes and coins.
A significant reform of monetary law was recently adopted by Beninese lawmakers, strengthening penalties against the refusal to accept banknotes and coins issued by the Central Bank of… -
Kourou Koualou: four Beninese soldiers killed in coordinated attacks
Two positions of the Beninese Armed Forces were targeted in attacks during the night of May 25 to 26, 2026, in the Kourou Koualou area, at the border… -
Management effectiveness at the Cotonou city hall: mission letters handed to the technical directors.
In line with its organizational reform, the Cotonou city hall has handed over mission letters to the technical directors, under the supervision of the Executive Secretary. This initiative… -
Benin: delivery of nationality certificates to 22 Afro-descendants
The Beninese government made a strong gesture of remembrance and reconciliation by granting nationality certificates to 22 Afro-descendants on May 22, 2026, during a ceremony organized by the… -
Benin: barely settled in, Romuald Wadagni is already facing his first criticisms.
Barely settled at the head of the Benin, Romuald Wadagni is already facing his first criticisms regarding the structure of his government. The criticisms mainly focus on the… -
Benin: media federations welcome the return of a dedicated media ministry
The CNPA-Benin and the UPMB welcomed the re-establishment of the Ministry of Communication and Media in the first government of President Romuald Wadagni. In a statement released on… -
Benin: Édouard Dahome appointed head of the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines.
Édouard Dahome has officially taken charge of the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, with forty years of experience in the energy sector, particularly at EDF where he… -
Tabaski 2026: first virtual address by President Wadagni
On the occasion of the Tabaski celebration, held this Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the President of the Republic Romuald Wadagni sent his wishes to the Muslim community of… -
Benin: the CSTB criticizes the disappearance of the Ministry of Labor in the Wadagni government.
The removal of the Ministry of Labor and Public Service in Romuald Wadagni’s first government continues to provoke reactions. The Benin Workers’ Trade Union Confederation (CSTB) denounced a…