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: 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… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Gernot Rohr’s squad list release date revealed
Benin Cheetahs head coach Gernot Rohr will announce, on August 28, his list of players called up for the 7th and 8th matchdays of the 2026 World Cup… -
Benin: the Front Patriotique calls for a new national conference
Amid political tensions and heated debates, the Front Patriotique (FP) issued a strong call: the organization of a new national conference. Meeting on August 23 in Cotonou, the… -
Kandi: Les Démocrates denounce a “political maneuver” against their new councilors
The opposition party Les Démocrates (LD) reacted forcefully on Tuesday to the attempt to remove ten municipal councilors from Kandi, from the FCBE and UP-R, who had recently… -
Benin – Accident at the Wodo Bridge: a 4×4 vehicle plunges into the water, one passenger reported missing
A serious traffic accident occurred on the morning of Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Wodo Bridge, near Ina, in the commune of Bembéréké. A 4×4 vehicle belonging to… -
Start of the 2025-2026 school year: The Ministry of Secondary Education gives AME one last chance
Just days before the start of the school year, the Ministry of Secondary, Technical, and Vocational Education and Training (MESTFP) has just issued an important message to Aspirants… -
School Burglary in Hêvié Adovié: Main Suspect Arrested After Six Months on the Run
The Republican Police announced this Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the arrest of the prime suspect in the burglary that occurred last February at the Hêvié Adovié preschool and… -
Development: Cotonou strengthens its economic presence in Asia with the Benin Business Forum in Osaka
The Beninese government is taking another step in its international economic influence strategy by organizing, on Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Benin Business Forum in Higashi-Osaka, Japan. This… -
2026 presidential election: legal expert Adégbola Franck Oké warns the OIF about provisions of the Electoral Code
One year ahead of the general elections scheduled for 2026, lawyer and consultant Adégbola Franck Oké has sent an official letter to the Secretary-General of the International Organisation… -
Benin: Alain Adihou hails a CENA decision as a “sign of openness.”
As the 2026 presidential election approaches, the debate over candidate sponsorship continues to stir the Beninese political scene. Former minister and ex-political adviser to the Force cauris pour… -
2025 National Tennis Championship: the tournament opens this Monday in Porto-Novo and Cotonou
Beninese tennis is gearing up for an intense week. The 2025 edition of the national championship kicks off this Monday, August 25, on the courts at the Stade… -
Benin: Republican Police seize hookah equipment in several bars in Godomey
During the night of Saturday, August 23 to Sunday, August 24, 2025, the Republican Police carried out a large-scale raid on several bars and drinking establishments in the… -
Parakou: twelve alleged cybercriminals arrested by the CNIN
Dragnet in Parakou. Agents of the National Center for Digital Investigation (CNIN), backed by security forces, arrested twelve individuals suspected of cybercrime. The operation, carried out between Tuesday,… -
Benin: The Court finds the National Assembly’s amended Rules of Procedure partially non-compliant
The National Assembly’s Rules of Procedure, recently amended, do not fully comply with the Constitution. This is the finding of a decision issued on August 8, 2025 by… -
Kandi: a soldier killed at his home during an armed attack in Bakata
A tragedy shook the Bakata neighborhood, in Kandi’s first arrondissement, during the night of Saturday, August 23 to Sunday, August 24, 2025. Around 3:15 a.m., a group of… -
Toffo City Hall: the Prefect of Atlantique blocks two decisions by Mayor Bibiane Soglo Adamazé
The Prefect of Atlantique Department, Jean-Claude Codjia, decided to suspend two orders issued by the mayor of Toffo, Bibiane Soglo Adamazé. These orders, dated August 12 and 19,… -
Benin: a lawyer petitions the ECOWAS Parliament over provisions of the electoral code
A few months before the 2026 general elections, a Beninese legal expert sent a letter to the President of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African… -
Benin: Armed attack foiled at a customs post near Malanville
The Gada customs post, located about 5 kilometers east of Malanville, was the target of an armed attack on the night of Friday, August 22, 2025. According to… -
Benin: lists of approved and rejected applications for the selection test for 250 probationary assistants in public universities
On Friday, August 22, 2025, the Ministry of Labor and the Civil Service released the lists of applications accepted and rejected for the selection test for 250 probationary… -
UP-R: Temporary suspension of membership applications from the Bloc Républicain
The Haute Direction Politique (HDP) of the Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UP-R) announced, on Monday, August 25, 2025, the temporary suspension of new memberships from the Bloc Républicain… -
Escape from Abomey-Calavi Prison: cascading penalties after the escape of a dangerous inmate
A prisoner escaped from the Abomey-Calavi civil prison on August 18, 2025, causing a major upset in the penitentiary hierarchy. The escapee, a former gang leader sentenced to… -
Benin-Gabon: Diplomatic dialogue to ease tensions around small trade
The Beninese and Gabonese authorities are working to defuse the controversy arising from recent measures taken by Libreville against foreigners engaged in small commerce. In response to strong… -
Cotonou: Resumption of the trial of Alofa and Amoussou, accused of the alleged murder of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo
Suspended since April 25th, the trial of Codjo Cossi Alofa and Donatien Amoussou will resume this Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 before the Cotonou court. The two men are… -
Private School Advertising: the HAAC reminds media of the current rules
The High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) has released a statement in which it reminds promoters of private educational establishments, as well as the press and the… -
Abomey-Calavi: five years of solid imprisonment for two audacious thieves
The Abomey-Calavi Court of First Instance delivered its verdict on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in a case that aroused surprise and indignation. Two individuals, aged 37 and 28,… -
Benin – Clearing of public spaces: the instructions given to the police officers
The Ministry of Interior and Public Security has announced, through an official statement, a series of measures aimed at restoring order and cleanliness in the country’s major cities.… -
Accident on the Ouémé river bridge: the Niger government expresses its gratitude to Benin
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, the Nigerien government expressed its heartfelt and sincere thanks to the Beninese authorities for the assistance provided following the traffic accident that occurred… -
Final farewell to Razack Omotoyossi: the “Bull of Pobè” now rests in Lagos
The world of Beninese football has lost one of its legends. Razack Omotoyossi, former star striker of the national team, was laid to rest on Thursday, August 21,… -
MEF Recruitment: 16 Candidates Selected for the Administrative Vehicle Driver Position (list)
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) continues its recruitment process. In a public statement released this Thursday, August 21, 2025, the ministry announced the list of candidates… -
Benin – Technical inspection at the CNSR: a fraud attempt thwarted
The National Center for Road Safety (CNSR) thwarted a new attempt at fraud in the framework of technical vehicle inspections on Monday, August 18, 2025. The events took…