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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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… -
Benin: Impostor warrant officer unmasked at a fire station
An impostor wearing a firefighter’s uniform and riding a stolen motorcycle was arrested in Parakou. The man, who was posing as a newly assigned adjudant, was exposed when… -
Benin: no more long waits at the DGI, candidates in the 2026 elections can get their tax clearance certificate online
The General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) announced that obtaining the tax clearance certificate, required to stand in the 2026 general elections, will now be done exclusively online via… -
Benin: ban on any profane or heretical remarks targeting Vodun, its rites and its expressions
Le Comité des Rites Vodun du Bénin (CRVB) a dénoncé, dans un communiqué rendu public ce 12 septembre 2025, la multiplication sur les réseaux sociaux de propos jugés… -
Daniel Edah: 4 reasons that make him the opposition’s candidate in 2026
Daniel Edah, a Beninese opposition political figure, has officially declared his candidacy for the April 2026 presidential election. The upcoming presidential vote in Benin will indeed see Patrice… -
Death of Serigne Amadou Makhtar Mbacké, Khalifa of Darou Khoudoss: Macky Sall expresses his grief
Former Senegalese president Macky Sall expressed his deep sorrow following the death of Serigne Amadou Makhtar Mbacké, Khalife of Darou Khoudoss, in a message posted on his X… -
Benin: ban on vehicles with tinted windows; crackdown announced
The Ministry of the Interior and Public Security has announced a ban on the circulation of vehicles equipped with opaque or heavily tinted front windows. This measure, which… -
Benin: eighteen people arrested for relieving themselves in public
The Republican Police arrested eighteen individuals in Cotonou on Thursday, September 11, 2025, for relieving themselves in public. The operation, carried out by the police station of the… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: Boni Yayi breaks his silence on the selection of Les Démocrates’ candidate duo
The former president Boni Yayi reassured public opinion about the transparency of the process for selecting the Les Démocrates party’s candidate for the 2026 presidential election. The former… -
Benin – Early end to the school year: several school operators warned
The Ministry of Nursery and Primary Education has followed through on its warnings against institutions that close their doors before the deadline set by the school calendar. As… -
Benin: Adoption of Water Development and Management Master Plans for the Niger and Volta River Basins.
As part of its integrated water resources management policy, our country has just taken a crucial step with the official adoption of the Water Development and Management Master… -
Benin: the government submits the 2026 draft budget bill to the National Assembly
At a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the government announced it was forwarding to the National Assembly the draft finance bill for fiscal year… -
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Benin routs Lesotho, Rwanda beats Zimbabwe
Including goals from Steve Mounié and Andreas Hountondji, Benin thrashed Lesotho (4-0) this Tuesday in 2026 World Cup qualifying. The win brings the Cheetahs back to within three… -
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Start of the 2025-2026 academic year: talks between the government and social partners
The government, labor unions, and employers met this Tuesday, September 9, for an extraordinary session of the National Commission for Dialogue, Consultation and Collective Bargaining. The goal of… -
Cybercrime: a 22-year-old man arrested in Djidja
The Mougnon district police station struck a major blow in the fight against cybercrime. On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, officers arrested a 22-year-old man, a glazier by trade,… -
Sèmè-Podji: 511 kg of cannabis seized by the Republican Police
As part of the relentless fight against trafficking in psychoactive substances, the Republican Police carried out a major raid in Sèmè-Podji. Overnight from Saturday, September 6 to Sunday,… -
Benin – Lesotho: what time and on which channels to watch the match live?
Benin faces Lesotho on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 as part of matchday 8 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Where can you watch the match live? Decisive match… -
2026 World Cup (Qualifiers): Benin vs Lesotho, South Africa vs Nigeria, Tuesday’s schedule
Several matches are on the schedule this Tuesday across Africa, counting toward matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Check out today’s fixtures. Matchday eight of the… -
Benin – Accident in Zongo: a truck crashes into a store in Cotonou
An accident with no loss of life occurred on Monday in the Zongo neighborhood, located in Cotonou’s 5th arrondissement, Littoral Department. A “Titan” truck crashed violently into a… -
Clashes in Godomey during an eviction operation: several injured and arrests made
A sidewalk-clearing operation turned violent on Saturday, September 6 in Godomey, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi. Clashes broke out between law enforcement and young vendors, leaving several people… -
Political realignment ahead of 2026: BR and FCBE initiate a strategic rapprochement
As the 2026 general elections approach, Benin’s political landscape continues to shift. On Monday, September 8, Cotonou hosted a high-level political meeting between the Bloc Républicain (BR) and… -
Benin: Hugues Sossoukpè’s legal team holds the Ivorian government responsible for the extradition of a refugee
Les aavocats du journaliste et lanceur d’alerte Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè ont donné de la voix ce lundi 8 septembre 2025 à travers un communiqué. Dans ledit communiqué, le… -
Benin: police officers urged to crack down on encroachment on public space
The Ministry of the Interior and Public Security has announced new measures to enforce public order in the country’s major cities, notably in the Grand Nokoué. In a… -
Benin: the MPL explains what prompted its departure from the CCO
The Popular Liberation Movement (MPL), the party led by Expérience Tebe, is no longer a member of the opposition’s consultative framework (CCO). The party has formalized its withdrawal… -
2026 World Cup qualifying: Gernot Rohr calls on FIFA and CAF regarding South Africa
Gernot Rohr has publicly voiced his confusion at the silence from FIFA and CAF regarding a possible sanction against South Africa, which could shake up the Group C… -
Benin: new hospital, hotel, and industrial projects approved under the Investment Code
Meeting in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, under the chairmanship of Head of State Patrice Talon, the government granted several approvals under the Investment… -
Benin: Summary of the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Le Conseil des Ministres s’est réuni mercredi, le 10 septembre 2025, sous la présidence de Monsieur Patrice Talon, Président de la République, Chef de l’État, Chef du Gouvernement.… -
Benin: Key decisions from the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr. Patrice Talon, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. The… -
Benin: Private schools penalized for closing early ahead of the holidays
On September 8, 2025, the Ministry of Nursery and Primary Education issued a written warning to several private school proprietors. The reason: the premature closure of their schools… -
Benin: SBEE HR director and two executives placed in pretrial detention
The Human Resources Director of the Société Béninoise d’Énergie Électrique (SBEE), Nicaise Antonio, has been placed in pretrial detention by the Cour de répression des infractions économiques et…