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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BAC 2025: ranking of the best graduates from Benin by department (lists)
The top-performing departments in the 2025 Baccalaureate in Benin are now known. The published ranking reveals a clear national progression, the result of structural reforms in the education… -
65 years of Benin’s independence: 40 platoons of 127 members announced for the military parade
Benin is preparing to celebrate the 65th anniversary of its independence with an impressive military deployment. According to the army spokesperson, 40 platoons composed of 127 members each… -
Benin – BAC 2025: here is the ranking of winners by series
Suite à la proclamation des résultats du BAC 2025, la Direction des examens et concours a dévoilé ce vendredi 25 juillet 2025 les meilleurs candidats par département et… -
Benin: a storekeeper and 2 accomplices sentenced for theft of materials
The Abomey-Calavi court pronounced its verdict this Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in a case of breach of trust involving three former employees of a construction company. The company’s… -
Benin: 12 proposals from Deputy Kamel Ouassagari in the face of terrorism
Benin, particularly the northern part of the country, is facing repeated attacks from terrorist groups resulting in numerous civilian and military casualties. This worrying situation calls for a… -
BAC 2025: Ford Kossi Germain Tohouénou, top in Benin with an average of 18.66
The Ministry of Higher Education has unveiled the results of the June 2025 Baccalaureate session. At the top of this brilliant class, Ford Kossi Germain Tohouénou stands out… -
2026 Legislative and Municipal Elections: CENA publishes list of documents required for candidacy
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) made public, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, the official list of documents constituting the application files for the parliamentary and communal elections… -
Creating an association or foundation in Benin: all you need to know about the new rules of the game
The president of the Republic promulgated, on July 22, 2025, the law n°2025-19 governing associations and foundations in the Republic of Benin. This legislative text completely overhauls the… -
Escape Attempt at Akpro-Missérété Prison: A Prisoner Tried Before the CRIET
An inmate from the civil prison of Akpro-Missérété appeared this Thursday, July 24, 2025, before the Penal Chamber of the Court of Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism… -
Benin – Online Media: the HAAC begins the inspection of facilities
The High Authority of Audiovisual and Communication (Haac) announces the start of an inspection visit of online media technical installations. This operation targets internet sites providing audiovisual communication… -
Benin: The Ministry of Justice denies alleged suspension of nationality certificate issuance in courts
The Ministry of Justice and Legislation of Benin formally denied, this Thursday July 24, 2025, persistent rumors circulated on social networks about a supposed suspension of the issuance… -
Benin 2026 Presidential Election: CENA sets official candidacy conditions
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has publicly released an official list, dated July 18, 2025, of required documents for any duo of candidates running in the presidential… -
Benin: Abou Bakari Imorou takes the lead of the Human Rights Commission
Professor Abou Bakari Imorou has been appointed as the president of the Beninese Human Rights Commission (CBDH), following the establishment of the new office on Monday, July 21,… -
Dot: Here’s why parents should demand medical examinations of their future son-in-law
As families celebrate upcoming wedding plans, a fertility expert has issued a warning. According to him, the parents of the future bride should demand certain medical exams from… -
Benin: He uses fraudulently obtained mobile money for his fiancee’s dowry and ends up in prison
A young man’s wedding plans, a member of an evangelical church, were abruptly interrupted by a scam which led him to the Court for the Repression of Economic… -
Benin – Media: Radio Tokpa issued a warning by HAAC for illicit medical advertising
The High Authority for Broadcast and Communication (HAAC) has, by decision No. 25-048 of 22 July 2025, ordered the “Tokpa” radio station to immediately cease broadcasting any advertising… -
Benin Weather alerts about an unusual cold wave and makes recommendations
Since the beginning of July 2025, several localities in South Benin, notably the coastal strip, are experiencing an unusual wave of cool weather, with temperatures below the seasonal… -
Celebration of Benin’s 65th Independence Anniversary: the opposition sets its conditions for participating in the festivities
As Benin is preparing to celebrate the 65th anniversary of its accession to international sovereignty on the 1st of August, the potential participation of the opposition in the… -
Benin: The armed forces change uniforms, what you don’t know about “digitalized ripstop camo”
Starting August 1, 2025, Beninese soldiers will wear a new uniform in response to a clothing reform, desired by the high military command. On the occasion of the… -
Kemi Seba’s Candidacy: The Flame of Ambition or The Illusion of a Flash in the Pan?
On January 5, news broke like a thunderbolt in the already charged sky of Beninese politics. Kemi Seba, a controversial figure of radical Pan-Africanism, declared his intention to… -
Hugues Sossoukpè Case: Ivory Coast Breaks the Silence, Shadows Still Linger
Two weeks after the controversial arrest of Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè in Abidjan, Ivory Coast authorities have finally released their version of the events. At a press briefing held… -
Arrest of journalist Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè: Ivory Coast finally breaks the silence but …
The Ivorian government admits to having executed an international arrest warrant against the Beninese journalist, who was urgently extradited to Cotonou. However, it claims to be unaware of… -
Education in Benin: The AMEs are raising their voices against the prolonged silence of the government on their reinstatement
Anger is once again growing among the Aspiring Teacher Students (ATS). Gathered at the Cotonou Labor Exchange, representatives from three main platforms engaged in their struggle, namely the… -
Miss Universe 2025: Fatima Koné ruled out, Olivia Yacé designated as Ivory Coast’s ambassador
Who will represent the Ivory Coast at the 74th edition of the Miss Universe pageant scheduled for November 2025 in Thailand? It will be Olivia Yacé, former Miss… -
Sèmè City: Green light for the relocation action plan of the future main campus to Ouidah
Benin is taking a new step toward realizing its ambition to make Sèmè City a leading academic, scientific, and technological hub in West Africa. The government approved the… -
Ivory Coast: another internet user arrested for offensive remarks against Alassane Ouattara
In Ivory Coast, a new internet user has been apprehended for comments deemed offensive to President Alassane Ouattara. This arrest comes just a few days after the sentencing… -
Benin: Justice releases a young man accused of stealing batteries by his father, the fence condemned
A 25-year-old man appeared before the Abomey-Calavi court on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, suspected of stealing five batteries from a photovoltaic device belonging to his own father. The… -
Integration with Nigeria: Benin plans to establish a special economic zone in Illara
The Benin government has declared a vast area of 983 hectares in Illara, in the commune of Kétou, as of public utility. This decision, taken at the Council… -
Issuance of nationality certificates in Benin: courts stripped of jurisdiction in favor of a centralized authority
The Ministry of Justice and Legislation announced in a memo dated July 21, 2025, the end of issuing nationality certificates by Beninese courts. This decision marks a significant… -
Benin: Full report of the council of ministers of July 23, 2025
The head of the state, President Patrice Talon and his ministers held their weekly meeting on Wednesday, July 23. During the council of ministers on Wednesday, several files…