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: Council of Ministers Meeting Report of Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Council of Ministers met this Wednesday, September 3, 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr. Patrice Talon, President of the Republic, Head of State, and Head of Government.… -
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Benin: Key Decisions from the Council of Ministers Meeting of September 3
Back from recess, the government of the “rupture” held its regular Council of Ministers meeting. During this government conclave, several decisions were taken. Below is a summary of… -
2026 Presidential Election: “Les Démocrates” in No Hurry to Choose Their Candidate
With just one month to go before the submission of candidacy files for the 2026 presidential election, the opposition party Les Démocrates is taking its time to select… -
SNAB 2025: Supported by Sightsavers, Artisans Advocate for Ratification of the ADP
From August 22 to 31, 2025, the 19th edition of the Benin National Handicrafts Fair (SNAB) was marked by the strong participation of artisans with disabilities. Supported by… -
Benin Adopts 2025–2029 Strategic Plan to Modernize Its Army
The Beninese government has approved, in the Council of Ministers on September 3, 2025, the 2025–2029 Strategic Plan of the Ministry of National Defense. This document aims to… -
Benin: 358 Rangers Officially Integrated into the Corps of Forest Guards
The Beninese government decided, during the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, to incorporate 358 rangers into the corps of forest guards. These agents, already active… -
Benin: Selection Test to Recruit 2,319 Primary School Teaching Assistants (AMEs)
To address the shortage of teachers for the 2025–2026 school year, the Beninese government has announced the organization of a selection test for Aspirants to the Teaching Profession… -
Benin: Construction of a Modern Multi-Sport Stadium Soon in Parakou
The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, authorized the launch of construction works for a departmental multi-sport stadium in Parakou. The facility, built to international standards,… -
Benin – Greater Nokoué: Heavy Trucks Now Subject to Strict Regulation
The chaotic circulation of heavy trucks in the Greater Nokoué area will now be regulated under a government decree. Adopted in the Council of Ministers, the measure will… -
Benin: Ban on Makeshift Constructions Along the Route des Pêches
Meeting in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the government adopted a decree prohibiting makeshift constructions along the Route des Pêches. Occupants concerned must dismantle… -
Benin: Cabinet Meeting Report of September 3, 2025
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr. Patrice Talon, President of the Republic, Head of State, and Head of Government.… -
Za-Kpota: Gruesome Discovery of a Woman in Her Sixties in an Abandoned Toilet Pit
An unbearable scene shook the commune of Za-Kpota on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The lifeless, decomposed body of a woman in her sixties was found in a disused… -
2026 Presidential Election: Léon Basile Ahossi Once Again Shows an Ambiguous Position
Just months before the April 2026 presidential election, deputy Léon Basile Ahossi has returned to the center of the political debate. In a letter dated September 2, 2025,… -
Benin – Withdrawal and Submission of Sponsorship Forms: Opposition Deputies Demonstrate Discipline
Things are becoming clearer on the side of Benin’s opposition. The twenty-eight (28) deputies of the Les Démocrates party have submitted their sponsorship forms to the party’s president,… -
National Tennis Championship: Pacôme Kakpo and Eléaza Honfoga on Top
Pacôme Kakpo defeated Morgane Sègodo at the end of a marathon match (6-3, 4-6, 7-6 [4]) to win the 2025 edition of the National Tennis Championship in the… -
2026 Presidential Election in Benin: The Democrats Denounce the Choice of Romuald Wadagni
The nomination of Romuald Wadagni as the ruling coalition’s candidate for the 2026 presidential election continues to spark reactions. Speaking to RFI, Eugène Azatassou, vice president of the… -
Benin: Nine Strategic Electricity and Water Projects Provisionally Frozen
Nine major projects of the Ministry of Energy, Water, and Mines (MEEM) have just been suspended by decision of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARMP). In an official… -
2026 Budget of the National Assembly: A 12.85% Increase Adopted
On Monday, September 1, 2025, deputies of the 9th legislature adopted the budget of the National Assembly of Benin for the 2026 fiscal year. Meeting in plenary session… -
Drug Trafficking: 22 Kilograms of Cannabis Seized in Sodohomè
An operation by the Republican Police early on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, led to the seizure of a significant quantity of narcotics at the Sodohomè crossroads. According to… -
2026 Presidential Election: Sponsorship Form Collection Begins This Tuesday Under Strict Measures
The National Independent Electoral Commission (CENA) has set the practical arrangements for the collection of sponsorship forms for the 2026 presidential election. According to the published decision, each… -
Benin: AME Teachers Demand Integration Before the 2025-2026 School Year
Just weeks ahead of the 2025-2026 school reopening, the Aspirants to the Teaching Profession (AME) made their voices heard at the Labour Exchange in Cotonou. Gathered under the… -
Wadagni–Talata: The Bet on Continuity and Talon’s Shadow
The veil has been lifted. As 2026 approaches, the ruling coalition has chosen its ticket: Romuald Wadagni as presidential candidate, accompanied by Mariam Chabi Talata, already vice president,… -
Wadagni as the Ruling Coalition’s Candidate: Not an Imposition by Talon, Says Bio Tchané
The Minister of State in charge of Development and Coordination of Government Action, Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, has clarified the process that led to the nomination of Romuald Wadagni… -
Benin: After His Nomination, Romuald Wadagni Meets with the Moele-Bénin Party
A meeting is scheduled between Romuald Wadagni, the designated candidate of the ruling coalition, and the Moele-Bénin party. The information was confirmed by Jacques Ayadji, president of the… -
Benin: Police Operation in Ouémé, Multiple Arrests and Seizures on Lagoon Shores
The Departmental Directorate of the Republican Police of Ouémé carried out a preventive operation on Saturday, August 30, 2025, aimed at securing lagoon areas and combating illicit activities.… -
2026 Presidential Election in Benin: Kémi Séba Criticizes the Choice of Romuald Wadagni as the Ruling Coalition’s Candidate
Franco-Beninese activist Kémi Séba has reacted to the nomination of Romuald Wadagni, Minister of State in charge of Economy and Finance, as the ruling coalition’s candidate for the… -
2026 Presidential Election: The “Rupture” Governance Enters a Passive Phase
The nomination of Romuald Wadagni as the ruling coalition’s candidate for the 2026 presidential election marks a turning point in Benin’s political dynamic. Minister of State in charge… -
Back-to-School 2025-2026 in Benin: A Union-Government Meeting Already Planned
On the “Cartes sur table” program of Océan FM, Sunday, August 31, 2025, the Secretary General of Cosi-Benin, Codjo Hinlin, confirmed that a meeting between trade unions and… -
Benin 2026 Presidential Election: “You Are My Candidate Too,” Opposition MP Tells Romuald Wadagni
Two days after Romuald Wadagni was designated as the ruling coalition’s candidate, the Vice President of the National Assembly, Comlan Léon Ahossi, surprised many by sending him a… -
SNAB 2025: Vice President Mariam Chabi Talata Closes a “Colorful” Edition
On Sunday, August 31, 2025, the curtain came down on the National Handicrafts Fair of Benin (SNAB) after ten days of exhibitions, panels, and training sessions, held on…