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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“I gave my best, I went to the end of my efforts,” Patrice Talon
At the conclusion of the military and civilian parade marking the celebration of the 65th anniversary of Benin’s independence, President Patrice Talon delivered a farewell message to his… -
Benin: a baker sentenced to 6 months in prison for selling unfit bread and insult
A baker was prosecuted on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Abomey-Calavi court for selling bread deemed hazardous to public health and for threatening a control officer on… -
Transfer of polling centers: here are the measures taken by the ANIP
The National Agency for Personal Identification (ANIP) officially launched the voter center transfer operation this Wednesday in Cotonou. The announcement was made by the Director General of ANIP,… -
Patrice Talon: “It’s not good for the same people to hold power for too long”
During a meeting with Beninese youth held on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Marina Palace, President Patrice Talon spoke on the issue of democratic alternation. With less… -
Patrice Talon addressing the Beninese youth: what to remember
On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, on the eve of Benin’s 65th Independence Day, President Patrice Talon invited several young Beninese to the Republic’s palace for a direct, protocol-free… -
Cooperation: Towards the signing of a military agreement between Benin and Russia?
As Russia strengthens its alliances in West Africa, a military agreement between Moscow and Cotonou is reportedly in the works. Announced by the Russian ambassador Hugor Edokimov, this… -
Benin: direct recruitment of 120 student officers and 10 student controllers for the Customs Department through competition
The General Directorate of Customs of Benin has launched a direct competition for the recruitment of 120 customs clerks and 10 customs control students for the year 2024.… -
Fatal accident on the Cotonou-Badekparou axis: three deaths and one serious injury
A tragic road accident grieved several families on the night of Wednesday, July 30, around 11 PM, on the road leading to Badekparou. A taxi carrying gasoline cans… -
Climate change: The AfDB injects over 16 billion FCFA for the benefit of Beninese farmers
This is a breath of fresh air for the Beninese agricultural sector. The African Development Bank (ADB) has just approved funding of $30.25 million, or more than 16.7… -
Tontine: death of the promoter, two collaborators face justice for damages of 7 million FCFA
The death of a Rosca (Rotating Savings and Credit Association) group’s promoter continues to cause judicial turbulence. Unable to recover their funds after the disappearance of the main… -
Posting private files: five years in prison requested against a young man at the CRIET
La Cour de répression des infractions économiques et du terrorisme (CRIET) a examiné, ce mardi 29 juillet, une affaire de harcèlement numérique impliquant un jeune homme accusé d’avoir… -
Tragedy in Fidjrossè: a young woman killed and buried on a construction site, a guard arrested
A shocking incident rattled the Fiyegnon Houta neighborhood, in the 12th arrondissement of Cotonou, where a young 25-year-old woman was found dead, buried in an unfinished construction site.… -
Benin: ADAC warns against a scam targeting artists
The Development Agency for Arts and Culture (ADAC) raises the alarm against malicious individuals posing as its representatives or those of the Ministry of Culture, attempting to extort… -
Benin: The funeral program for the journalist Christophe Djossou
The journalist Christophe Gbemiga Djossou, promoter of Kingo News, who died on July 1, 2025, at the age of 45, will be laid to rest following two major… -
Benin – Deadly collapse in Togbin: the owner sent to jail
The owner of the collapsed building a few days ago at Togbin Fandji was presented to the prosecutor’s office this Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and placed in pre-trial… -
Benin: August 1st, 2025 declared a public, non-working, and paid holiday
In honor of Benin’s national day, the Ministry of Labor and Public Service announced that Friday, August 1, 2025, will be a public holiday, non-working and paid. The… -
Fighting against anarchic constructions: 157 projects suspended in the Greater Nokoué
The Beninese authorities are stepping up the fight against illegal constructions in the Greater Nokoué area. A joint brigade, made up of the Republican Police, the Ministry of… -
Bilateral Cooperation: Benin and Serbia Sign a Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement
As part of strengthening diplomatic relations between Benin and Serbia, a significant meeting was held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Cotonou between the foreign ministers of the… -
Parakou: Djibril Bio Nourou Dine officially installed on the Municipal Council
The Parakou City Council officially installed Mr. Djibril Bio Nourou Dine as a council member this Tuesday. He succeeds the late Romain Batcho, whose death left a vacant… -
Benin is sponsoring the education of 2 students admitted to the Polytechnic School of Paris.
The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, presided over by the Head of State Patrice Talon, approved the granting of a scholarship to two Beninese students… -
Cotonou: Towards the construction of 2 international-scale hotel complexes
The Beninese tourism sector continues its transformation with the announcement of the upcoming construction of two major hotel and beach complexes in Akpakpa, in the municipality of Cotonou.… -
Benin: No parking on the sidewalks of the Route des Pêches
In connection with the development of the Fidjrossè beach, Marie Stella-Adounko section (12.5 km), SIRAT SA strictly prohibits parking on gutters and sidewalks. The aim is to ensure… -
Benin: Minutes of the Council of Ministers on this July 30, 2025
The breakup government met this Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in a council of ministers actively attended by the Head of State, President Patrice Talon. During this government conclave,… -
Benin: Major decisions of the ministers’ council on Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The council of ministers met on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The following decisions were made. -
Benin: Two brothers sentenced for keeping over a million received by mistake via Mobile Money
Two Beninese workers were sentenced this Tuesday, July 29, 2025, to one year in prison, including six months custodial, for keeping a mobile money transfer of 1,100,000 FCFA… -
Increase in postal rates from 2026: here are the new rates
Starting from January 1, 2026, the postage rates for mail and packages will experience a new average increase of 7.4%, according to an announcement from La Poste on… -
Modern Urban Markets: ANaGeM sets daily fees for occupants
The occupancy rates for stalls in modern urban markets are now officially known. The National Market Management Agency (ANaGeM) has made public the list of fees to be… -
Moele Benin: Alain Jean-Claude Migan and Éric Adandozan slam the door
Two influential figures of the Moele Benin party, Alain Jean-Claude Migan and Éric Adandozan, have officially left the political group, thus confirming their break with an organization they… -
2026 Presidential Election in Benin: Fred Adriano Houénou candidate for the BR nomination
Fred Adriano Houénou, a member of the Political Bureau of the Republican Bloc, has officially submitted his nomination request for the 2026 presidential election. He aims to represent… -
Patrice Talon in Nikki: imperial visit in anticipation of Gaani 2025
A little over a month before the grand ethnic festival “Gaani”, the President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, visited the imperial city of Nikki this Tuesday. Dressed head…