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 2026 Presidential Election: From Prison, Richard Boni Ouorou Reacts to Romuald Wadagni’s Nomination
A day after Romuald Wadagni was named the ruling coalition’s candidate for the 2026 presidential election, Richard Boni Ouorou, president of the opposition party Le Libéral and currently… -
Benin 2026 Presidential Election: BR Explains Choice of Romuald Wadagni as Candidate
The National Executive Bureau (BEN) of the Bloc Républicain (BR) held an extraordinary session on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Cotonou, chaired by its leader Abdoulaye Bio Tchané.… -
“FCBE is now in a repositioning mindset. After nearly ten years in opposition, we’ve decided to be in the pro-presidential camp in 2026, God willing,” Idrissou Bako
In an interview with Daabaaru TV, former lawmaker Idrissou Bako announced that Force Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE), after nearly ten years in opposition to Patrice Talon’s… -
Kétou: a French engineer found dead in his hotel room
On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, a tragedy was reported in Kétou, in the Plateau Department. A French engineer was found dead in his hotel room while he was… -
Benin: second extraordinary session of the National Assembly for 2025 will open on Monday
The second extraordinary session of the National Assembly for 2025 will open on Monday, September 1, at 10 a.m. at the Palace of Governors in Porto-Novo. Two major… -
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Benin vs Zimbabwe, Nigeria vs Rwanda, Matchday 7 Schedule
The 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the Africa zone kick off next week with the Matchday 7 fixtures. Check out the slate. There are 26 matches on the… -
Nikki police station led to the arrest of three individuals
On the night of Sunday, August 24, 2025, an operation carried out by the Nikki police station led to the arrest of three individuals involved in a case… -
Benin: A ring of thieves dismantled thanks to a complaint filed by a victim lured by a one-night stand
The police station of Cotonou’s 8th arrondissement put an end to the activities of a criminal network by arresting six individuals involved in a case of criminal conspiracy,… -
Savè: Police station opens in Oké-Owo to enhance security
The village of Oké-Owo, in the commune of Savè, has just taken a major step in security with the official opening of a police station. The announcement was… -
Tragedy in Savè: a man in his fifties found dead under a shed
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, a man in his fifties was found dead under a shed in the Adjegounlè neighborhood, not far from the preschool of the same… -
Benin: Religious groups mobilize for peaceful elections in 2026
A few months ahead of the general elections scheduled for 2026, Benin’s religious denominations are gearing up to play a leading role in preserving peace and social cohesion.… -
Benin — Cultural Class: 140 new supervisors deployed in 14 schools starting next school year
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts has taken on a major challenge: training the new cultural instructors recruited during the auditions held on April 23 and… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Benin squad to face Zimbabwe and Lesotho
The head coach of the Benin Cheetahs, Gernot Rohr, released on Thursday, August 28, 2025, his list of players called up for the games against Zimbabwe and Lesotho… -
Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) is toughening its stance
Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) is toughening its stance. In a circular signed by its Director General, Bart Johan Jozef Van Eenoo, and published on Tuesday, August 26,… -
Accident at Wondo Bridge: the body of the NGO’s executive director recovered after hours of searching
A tragic traffic accident occurred on Tuesday, August 26, at the Wodo bridge, near Ina, in the commune of Bembéréké. A 4×4 vehicle belonging to an NGO and… -
Kandi: “It’s perfectly normal for the FCBE to withdraw its confidence in them,” the FCBE on the no-confidence vote
The Force Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) party has formalized a vote of no confidence against ten municipal councilors from Kandi who recently joined the opposition party… -
Benin: a second wave of disaster victims from Cotonou’s East Bank compensated
The Beninese government is continuing its program to relocate residents and redevelop the east bank of the Cotonou lagoon. This Wednesday, a second group of displaced residents received… -
Electoral sponsorship: sharp disagreements between the Céna and lawmakers
The discussions between the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (Céna) and lawmakers on August 20 revealed a major disagreement over the requirement to indicate a governance agreement on the… -
Kandi: eight municipal councilors removed from office after defecting to Les Démocrates
The simmering crisis within Kandi’s communal council came to a head on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Eight communal councilors, including key figures in the local executive, were removed… -
Benin: The government is banking on fiscal discipline for the next few years
Benin’s executive is projecting an ambitious budgetary path for the coming years. According to projections in the Multi-year Budgetary and Economic Programming Document (DPBEP), the wage bill-to-tax revenue… -
Benin: Former Minister Seidou Adambi Reinstated in the Republican Bloc
Former Minister of Energy, Water, and Mines, Samou Seidou Adambi, has regained his place within the Republican Bloc. Suspended since January 2025 following his departure from government, he… -
Benin 2026 Presidential Election: Romuald Wadagni Named Candidate of the Ruling Coalition
The choice is now official. Minister of Economy and Finance Romuald Wadagni will represent the presidential coalition in the 2026 election in Benin. Backed by the Progressive Union… -
Cooking Without Destroying: Vegetables, Secrets of Health and Well-Being in Benin
While vegetable consumption remains insufficient in Benin, nutritionists, producers, and chefs are sounding the alarm on the urgency of adopting new eating habits. From local production to culinary… -
AFRIMA 2025: Axel Merryl nominated up against the giants of West African music
Beninese comedian Axel Merryl is among the nominees for the 2025 All Africa Music Awards in the Best Male Artist in West Africa category. At 29, he becomes… -
Benin: She drugs her one-night stand and cleans out his room, six accomplices arrested
A resident of the Sainte Rita neighborhood in Cotonou had a nightmare of a night after being drugged by a woman he’d met the day before. Taking advantage… -
Benin: Devastating fire in a rental house in Cocotomey
A fire broke out in a rental house in Cocotomey, near the Aglouza intersection, on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Panic swept through the Cocotomey neighborhood on Thursday afternoon,… -
Benin: 13 ghettos dismantled in Godomey, 78 individuals arrested
In a week of targeted actions, from August 18 to 24, 2025, the Godomey Republican Police dismantled several criminal hubs, including 13 drug dens, and took 78 individuals… -
Drownings in Benin: Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert Edah’s life-saving advice on how to survive
As Benin has been shaken by several tragedies, notably in Glazoué and Ina, the Agence Béninoise de Protection Civile (ABPC) is calling for vigilance. Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert Edah… -
Benin: Odile Ahouanwanou, three-time African champion, enters politics
A new step in Odile Ahouanwanou’s journey. The three-time African champion in the heptathlon and World Athletics Championships finalist has officially announced her entry into politics. She herself… -
Benin: CENA and International IDEA equip stakeholders for safe and inclusive elections
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), in collaboration with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), opened a capacity-building workshop on Tuesday in Cotonou focused…