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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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National Orders of Benin: what changes in the law put forward by the Vice-President
The National Assembly of Benin unanimously adopted, on Friday, July 10, 2026, the amendment to Article 94 of the law creating the national orders of Benin. This bill,… -
Security in Benin: the Republican Police makes a major move in Sakété and Porto-Novo
The Republican Police is maintaining pressure against urban crime. Law enforcement conducted two major security operations on July 8 and 9, 2026, respectively in Sakété and Porto-Novo. These… -
Benin: the results of the justice auditors and clerk students competition published
The Ministry of Labor and Public Service has made public the results of the recruitment competition for 50 justice auditors and 50 trainee clerks for the Ministry of… -
Benin: ex officio member, Théodore Holo defines his mission within the Senate
Just a few days before the official installation of the Beninese Senate, Professor Théodore Holo clarified how he intends to carry out his mandate within the new upper… -
National Assembly: four cases reviewed and resolved by the deputies
Gathered in a plenary session on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, the deputies of the National Assembly adopted four major items on… -
Nigeria: the minimum salary for soldiers raised to 100,000 naira per month, which is 42,000 FCFA.
The Nigerian government has increased the monthly minimum salary for soldiers to 100,000 naira, up from 49,000 naira previously. The announcement was made by the Minister of Defense,… -
Putting the Céna on hold: Deputy Augustin Ahouanvoébla reassures about the future of the institution’s staff.
In response to the legitimate concerns raised by the announcement of the temporary suspension of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), the initiator of the reform is taking… -
Women’s U17 World Cup 2026 (Q): Nigeria eliminates Benin and secures its ticket for the final stage
The U17 Amazons’ journey ended in the third and final round of the U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers for 2026. Defeated 5-3 by Nigeria on Saturday in Lomé,… -
Benin – France – Niger: Cotonou facing a delicate diplomatic arbitration
While West African mediation is still struggling to produce concrete results, Cotonou and Niamey are continuing discussions about reopening their shared border. Among the conditions mentioned by the… -
In Benin, how the Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè case is causing embarrassment for the justice system.
One year after his controversial arrest in Abidjan and his opaque transfer to Cotonou, the Beninese journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè remains detained without trial in the civil prison… -
PIGIER Entrepreneurship Challenge 2026: six young talents awarded for their innovative projects in service of the development of Benin.
The second edition of the PIGIER Entrepreneurship Challenge (PECH) delivered its verdict this Friday, July 10, 2026, in Cotonou. After several months of training, coaching, and selection, six… -
Benin: the Céna provisionally abolished by the National Assembly
The Beninese deputies adopted, on Friday, July 10, 2026, a law that repeals the provisions of the Electoral Code relating to the Autonomous National Electoral Commission. The measure… -
Benin: the Céna temporarily abolished
The Beninese National Assembly adopted, on Friday, July 10, a law temporarily abolishing the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (Céna). This decision is motivated by the absence of electoral… -
Benin: 50 West African journalists call for the release of Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè
One year after the arrest of Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè in Côte d’Ivoire and his transfer to Benin, the mobilization around the Beninese journalist remains strong. Fifty West African… -
Benin: 13 new ambassadors present their letters of credence to Romuald Wadagni
Thirteen newly accredited ambassadors to Benin were received on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Marina Palace by the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni. This ceremony marks… -
Benin: François Silibi enters parliament replacing Louis Vlavonou.
François Silibi officially joined the National Assembly on Friday, July 10, 2026. He succeeds Louis Vlavonou, who left his seat as a deputy after entering the Senate as… -
Benin: the CSTB calls on Romuald Wadagni regarding the absence of workers in the Economic and Social Council
The Benin Trade Union Confederation (CSTB) is calling on the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, to review the composition of the new Economic and Social Council (CES).… -
Benin: Nicéphore Soglo will preside over the inaugural session of the Senate as the oldest member.
As the oldest member of the Senate, Nicéphore Soglo will lead the proceedings of the inaugural session of the Upper House, scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026. The… -
Benin: The Céna determines the appointment of village and urban neighborhood chiefs.
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission has finalized the allocation of localities in which the Progressive Union for Renewal and the Republican Bloc can designate village or neighborhood leaders.… -
Benin: the government announces strengthened controls against drivers who drive on the left
The Ministry of the Interior and Public Security has announced increased checks across the country against drivers who drive on the left. The delegated ministry to the President… -
Road safety in Benin: the Minister of the Interior slams his fist on the table and announces increased police checks.
Through a broadcasted radio and television statement released this Friday, July 10, 2026, the minister delegated to the president of the Republic, in charge of the Interior and… -
Benin: the Senate will be installed on July 30, 2026.
The Beninese Senate will be officially inaugurated on July 30, 2026, at the premises of the National Assembly, pending the arrangement of its own headquarters. The announcement was… -
National Assembly: the files under review this Friday
The deputies of the 10th legislature of the National Assembly of Benin are meeting in plenary session this Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Palace of Governors in… -
Local development: Prefect Milohin kicks off his first tour of 2026 in Mono.
The prefect of the Mono department, Dêdêgnon Bienvenu Milohin, is preparing to engage with local realities. He will begin his first tour of the year on Monday, July… -
Communal elections 2026: the CENA sets the localities where the UP-R and the Republican Bloc will appoint village and district chiefs
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has made public a decision establishing the list of localities where the parties Progressive Union for Renewal (UP-R) and Republican Bloc (BR)… -
In Benin, how much will the future senators earn?
The Beninese Senate, whose establishment is becoming clearer following the publication of the list of its 25 members in early July, will receive allowances, the amount of which… -
Benin: what Komi Koutché thinks about Wadagni’s first social measures
The former Minister of State in charge of Economy and Finance under Boni Yayi, Komi Koutché, has broken his silence. In an interview with Matin Libre, he shared… -
Benin: CENA officials training in India on artificial intelligence applied to elections
Several executives from the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) are participating, from July 6 to 10, 2026, in New Delhi, India, in an international training dedicated to the… -
Benin: Joseph Djogbénou summons his colleagues for a plenary tomorrow Friday
: Joseph Djogbénou summons his colleagues The President of the National Assembly, Professor Joseph Fifamin Djogbénou, calls on the deputies to return to the benches of the Governor’s… -
Third regional compact of the MCA: communication to optimize the visibility of the program
A strategic working session recently brought together the teams from MCA-Benin Regional and the Communication Directorate of the Presidency of the Republic according to information from LaMarina.bj. The…