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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FIFA: no more October international break starting in 2026
FIFA has confirmed there will be no October international break in 2026, responding to clubs’ recurring complaints about too-frequent interruptions at the start of the season. It’s official!… -
“Last chance” for the opposition: Alain Adihou urges Boni Yayi to make a strategic choice for 2026
In a recent statement broadcast on TVC, former minister Alain Adihou issued an unequivocal warning to the Beninese opposition, and more specifically to Boni Yayi, leader of the… -
Fiscal clearance: the opposition denounces a “political weapon” of the government ahead of 2026
Less than a year before the 2026 general elections, the issuance of the tax clearance certificate has resurfaced as a matter of contention. The party Les Démocrates, in… -
Benin: 8-year-old girl dies accidentally while playing with a homemade gun
A family tragedy struck the village of Ehouzou, in the commune of Klouékanmè, on Friday, September 12, when an 8-year-old girl lost her life following an incident involving… -
Benin: two young apprentices killed in a tire explosion in Bohicon
A tragedy occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, September 14 in Sodohomé, in the commune of Bohicon. Two young apprentice drivers lost their lives after a tire they… -
2026 elections in Benin: the HCPC deploys its mechanisms to combat electoral corruption
A few months before the 2026 general elections, the High Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (HCPC) is preparing to launch an offensive against electoral corruption. A guest… -
Benin: bodies of 3 suspected terrorists found in the bush in Kalalé
Three bodies of suspected terrorists were discovered on Sunday, September 14, in the bush between Nassiconzi and Dangazzi, in the commune of Kalalé. According to Bip Radio, this… -
Recruitment in primary education: the MEMP opens a registration list for holders of CAP, CEAP and BAC
The Ministry of Nursery and Primary Education (MEMP) announces the opening of a registration list for holders of the CAP, the CEAP (primary teaching option), and the baccalaureate… -
Strengthening the FCBE ahead of the 2026 elections: Paul Hounkpè in talks with two political movements
The party led by former minister Paul Hounkpè is in advanced talks with two political movements about their joining. On Saturday, September 13, 2025, a delegation of the… -
Higher education in Benin: the government announces a major reform of distance learning
Government spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji reacted on Friday to the perception of a lack of investment in higher education, notably at the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC). Speaking to… -
Preparations for the 2026 general elections: CENA gives a satisfactory progress report
The president of the Commission Électorale Nationale Autonome (CENA), Sacca Lafia, on Friday in Cotonou gave a progress update on the ongoing electoral process ahead of the 2026… -
Benin: a digital platform for tax clearance ahead of the 2026 elections
With the 2026 general elections approaching, the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) of Benin is preparing to launch a digital platform dedicated to issuing the tax clearance certificate,… -
Dogbo: macabre discovery of the body of a man in his forties in Lake Togbadji
A tragedy is rocking the municipality of Dogbo. On the morning of Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the lifeless body of a man in his forties was pulled from… -
Benin: Emmanuel Golou will be buried on September 20 in Klouékanmè
Former president of the Parti Social Démocrate (PSD) and vice president of the Conseil économique et social (CES), Emmanuel Golou will be buried on Saturday, September 20, 2025.… -
CAN 2025: CAF celebrates hitting the 100-day mark before kickoff
La Confédération africaine de football (CAF) a marqué, ce jeudi, l’étape symbolique des 100 jours précédant le début de la Coupe d’Afrique des nations 2025. Pour la première… -
Benin: 2 alleged cybercriminals, including a purported king of Abomey, appear before the Criet
The trial of two alleged cybercriminals began last Tuesday at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). The defendants are accused of internet fraud.… -
UFOA B U17 Cup 2025: the full tournament schedule
Scheduled from September 20 to October 3 in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, the full schedule for the final phase of the UFOA B U17 tournament has been published by… -
Start of the 2025-2026 school year: Romuald Wadagni’s message to students
On the occasion of the 2025-2026 school and university year, the Minister of State for the Economy and Finance, Romuald Wadagni, sent a strong message to Beninese learners.… -
Benin adopts a law on the entry, stay, residence and exit of foreigners
Benin adopts a law on the entry, stay, residence and exit of foreigners President Patrice Talon promulgated on July 2, 2025 a new law governing the entry, stay,… -
International Identity Day: ANIP offers several services free of charge
On the occasion of the celebration of International Identity Day, the National Agency for the Identification of Persons (ANIP) is launching a special free-of-charge campaign on several essential… -
Augsburg: Steve Mounié reported to be joining Alanyaspor in Turkey
Short on playing time at Augsburg, Steve Mounié could bounce back at Alanyaspor as the Turkish club negotiates with the German side to sign the Beninese international. Steve… -
Benin: ring specializing in motorcycle theft and fencing dismantled in Zè
Police forces have put an end to the activities of a motorcycle theft and fencing ring in the Adjan district, Zè commune. The operation, carried out on Tuesday,… -
Cotonou: 18 people arrested for defecating in public
In Benin, the Republican Police on Thursday arrested eighteen individuals for relieving themselves in public places. The operation, led by the precinct of the 5th arrondissement, covered several… -
Parakou: unrest at Sinohydro’s paving sites
Parakou: worker unrest on Sinohydro paving sites In Parakou, the asphalt paving project sites have once again entered a turbulent period. On the morning of Thursday, September 11,… -
Benin: 1,666 new social housing units will soon be built in Ouèdo
The Beninese government is actively pursuing its social housing policy with the imminent launch of the second phase of the construction project in Ouèdo, in the municipality of… -
2026 World Cup (Q): “We’ve already beaten Nigeria,” Gernot Rohr believes in Benin’s dream
Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, expresses his optimism with two matchdays remaining in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Cheetahs currently sit in 2nd place in Group C with… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Gernot Rohr again calls on FIFA over the South Africa case
Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, again called on FIFA to quickly rule on the eligibility case concerning South African Teboho Mokoena, who was used despite a suspension during the… -
Benin: a woman involved in several motorcycle thefts arrested in Godomey
On the night of Tuesday, September 9 to Wednesday, September 10, officers from the Godomey police station arrested a woman suspected of being involved in several motorcycle thefts,… -
Posting of the provisional voter list: ANIP launches the verification phase
The National Agency for the Identification of Persons (ANIP) informs the people of Benin that the Provisional Computerized Electoral List (LEIP) will be posted in all polling centers… -
Police operation in Parakou: offenders and prostitutes arrested
During the night of Tuesday, September 9 to Wednesday, September 10, 2025, a large-scale security operation was carried out in Kpébié, a neighborhood located in the First Arrondissement…