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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Electoral File Audit: the initial conclusions of the expert mission
The head of the experts’ mission, Ronsard Malonda, delivered his preliminary findings on the ongoing audit of the electoral roll at a press conference on Monday. Without pre-empting… -
Benin: Hundreds of rotten chickens removed from a fish shop
Hundreds of rotting chicken carcasses were removed from a fish shop in Abomey-Calavi on Monday, August 4, 2025, under police supervision. This Monday in Abomey-Calavi, within a fish… -
2026 Presidential Election in Benin: diaspora called to enlist before September 30, 2025
The countdown has begun. In April 2026, the people of Benin will be called to the polls to elect the successor to President Patrice Talon, whose second and… -
Smuggling at the Benin – Togo border: 2 years in prison and confiscation of 29 million FCFA demanded against a man
An individual was apprehended in March 2025 at the border between Benin and Togo and is being prosecuted for smuggling agricultural goods and non-declaration of cash. He appeared… -
Benin: the Anfani movement officially joins the Progressive Union for Renewal
The Progressive Union the Renewal continues its methodical deployment across the entire national territory. In this dynamic of consolidation and opening, the party led by President Joseph Fifamin… -
Criet: Two people tried for false testimony and money laundering
On Monday, August 4, 2025, the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) examined a case involving two individuals: a man and a woman prosecuted… -
General Elections 2026: Céna briefs political parties in Cotonou
Less than a year before Benin’s first general elections in history, the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (Céna) continues its consultations. This Monday, the institution in charge of the… -
Fight against terrorism: new victory of the Beninese Armed Forces in the Pendjari Park
The Beninese Armed Forces (BAF) have recorded a new success against active terrorist groups in the north of the country. During an offensive reconnaissance mission carried out between… -
Benin: Results of the recruitment competition for 172 state officials for the benefit of the MEF (list)
The Department of Labor and Civil Service announced on Friday, August 8, 2025, the list of candidates admissible for the recruitment competition of 172 civil servants for the… -
Akponan – Adambi case: no embezzlement on water and electricity projects between 2016 and 2025, concludes the HCPC
No financial wrongdoing was found in the management of the 31.6 billion invested in water and electricity in Parakou between 2016 and 2025. This announcement was made on… -
Benin: Expected revelations on water and electricity projects in Parakou
The investigation report on water and energy investments in the municipality of Parakou, commissioned following the allegations of former minister Paulin Akponna, will be officially returned this Thursday,… -
Benin – Fatal collapse in Togbin: deposit requested, trial postponed
In Benin, the case of the collapse of a building under construction in Togbin-Fandji, which cost a young apprentice bricklayer his life in July 2025, is underway at… -
Benin: the CENA is getting ready to move into its newly renovated headquarters in Cotonou
In the coming days, the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) will officially leave its current premises at Ganhi to move into a brand new headquarters located next to… -
Benin: Suzanne Élise Tama ousted, CA Banikoara center
Less than a month after leaving the Progressive Union Renewal (UPR) to join The Democrats, Suzanne Élise Tama, head of the central district of Banikoara, was ousted from… -
Benin: the reasons for the breakup between the young singer Djecomon and Legend Beatz
The production house Legend Beatz Empire announced on Monday, August 4, 2025, the end of its collaboration with the artist Djecomon. In a statement posted on its Facebook… -
Benin – Public funds management: the committee responsible for verifying Akponna’s denunciations delivers its report
The High Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (HCPC) has reached a critical milestone in the investigation opened following accusations of public fund embezzlement within the Ministry of… -
Strategic membership of Michel Missikpodé: The BR strengthens its foothold in the 20th district
With less than a year to go before the 2026 general elections, the Republican Bloc continues its expansion momentum in the Beninese political field. The political formation led… -
Little girl’s plea for her parents’ mercy to Patrice Talon: the government hears but …
The government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, has responded to the heart-wrenching letter from young Mira, 10 years old, who is pleading for presidential clemency for her incarcerated parents.… -
Benin: Death of Isabelle Ekoué, widow of Professor Albert Tevoedjrè
Isabelle Tevoedjrè, born Ekoué, the widow of Professor Albert Tevoedjrè, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 95, at the CHUD-OP in Porto-Novo. A… -
“Do not worry, LD is ready to govern the country,” Boni Yayi
On the occasion of the celebration of the 65th anniversary of Benin’s independence, former President Boni Yayi addressed the activists and deputies of the party Les Démocrates (LD).… -
Benin: Who is Nestor Dako, this discreet confidant of Boni Yayi who passed away in Europe?
Ce vendredi 1er août 2025, jour marquant le 65ᵉ anniversaire de l’indépendance, le décès en Europe de Nestor Dako, ex-ministre de la Justice et figure politique majeure sous… -
Cotonou: six individuals arrested for stealing water meters from SONEB
A targeted operation by the police station of the 13th district in the city of Cotonou led, on Tuesday, July 29, to the arrest of six young criminals… -
Grand-Popo: a tree mysteriously catches fire in an elementary school
An occurrence as disturbing as it is inexplicable has taken place in the courtyard of the Public Primary School (EPP) Group D of Grand-Popo, in the Mono department.… -
65 years of Benin’s independence: the official ceremony program
This Friday, Benin celebrates the 65th anniversary of its accession to national and international sovereignty. To mark this historic event, the authorities have unveiled an official program of… -
“I suffer from our disagreements, I struggle not to see him anymore,” Patrice Talon on Candide Azannaï
With less than a year to go until the end of his term, President Patrice Talon met with the young people of Benin at the Marina Palace on… -
National Day of Benin: Patrice Talon kicks off the festivities with the laying of the wreath
This Friday, Benin is celebrating the 65th anniversary of its accession to international sovereignty. The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, officially kicked off the festivities during a… -
65 years of Benin’s independence: Patrice Talon kicks off the celebrations following the wreath laying
On the occasion of Benin’s 65th independence anniversary, President Patrice Talon officially kicked off the festivities on Friday, August 1st, 2025, in Cotonou. From the Monument to the… -
Claudy Siar in Benin for August 1st: Between deep emotion and historical recognition
A leading figure of the African diaspora and passionate advocate for Black cultures, Claudy Siar is currently staying in Benin as part of the celebrations marking the country’s… -
“I ask the Beninese to forgive my shortcomings,” Patrice Talon (video)
At the end of the festivities on August 1st, 2025, marking the 65th anniversary of Benin’s independence, President Patrice Talon spoke with emotion and honesty in front of… -
“I worked in good faith even if I may have made mistakes,” Patrice Talon
For the first time since he came to power in 2016, President Patrice Talon granted a brief interview to the national press following the celebrations of Benin’s 65th…