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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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Luc Gnacadja takes the lead of the National Association of Municipalities of Benin.
The mayor of Cotonou, Luc Marie Constant Gnacadja, has been elected president of the National Association of Municipalities of Benin (ANCB). He succeeds Luc Sètondji Atrokpo at the… -
Decentralization: Luc Gnacadja takes the helm of the National Association of Municipalities of Benin
A new page is opening for decentralization and local governance in Benin. Luc Gnacadja has been elected president of the National Association of Municipalities of Benin (ANCB). His… -
CRIET: 5 years in prison, including 3 years served, requested against a MTN agent and a student accused of cybercrime.
The Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) has examined the case of an agent from the mobile phone company MTN and a student who… -
Cotonou: motorcycle taxi drivers invited to collect their taxi rights cards.
In an official statement released on Monday, August 17, 2026, the Executive Secretary of the Cotonou City Hall, Anges Amoussouga, informs motorcycle taxi drivers and owners about the… -
CRIET: three Chinese nationals prosecuted for online usurious loans and money laundering
Three Chinese nationals appeared on Monday, August 17, 2026, before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). They are being prosecuted for alleged usury,… -
CRIET: the trial of Commissioner Delcoz Kindjanhoundé postponed to October 12, 2026
The end of the tunnel still seems far for police commissioner Delcoz Kindjanhoundé, who was arrested and placed under detention in January 2026 following the dissemination on social… -
Benin: Angélique Kidjo honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the government praises a national pride
The government of the Republic of Benin has expressed its great satisfaction following the announcement of the unveiling of the 2,854th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame… -
Cotton campaign 2025-2026: Benin regains the lead in the CFA zone despite the overall decline
Benin takes the top spot among cottonseed producing countries in the CFA zone with a harvest of 533,590 tonnes for the 2025-2026 campaign. This positioning comes despite a… -
Benin: Nourénou Atchadé emphasizes the importance of the opposition during the Parakou meeting.
At a political gathering in Parakou, Nourénou Atchadé, president of the opposition party Les Démocrates, spoke about the current governance and the role of the opposition in the… -
Benin: The Democrats call on the Senate to review controversial laws at a meeting in Parakou
At a meeting in Parakou, Les Démocrates urged the new Senate to revisit controversial laws and reaffirmed its opposition stance. -
Cotonou: taxi-motor drivers’ taxi rights cards are available.
The city hall of Cotonou has announced the availability of taxi driver cards for motorcycle taxi drivers and owners who have paid their fees and taxes by June… -
Benin: death of Ambassador Issiradjou Ibrahim Gomina
The political class and diplomacy of Benin are in mourning following the death of Ambassador Issiradjou Ibrahim Gomina, which occurred on Saturday, August 15, 2026, after a short… -
Benin: here’s why Thibaut Ogou is being held in the Cotonou civil prison
The activist and civil society actor Thibaut Ogou has been placed under provisional detention on Friday, August 14, 2026, following his presentation to the special prosecutor at the… -
Adjohoun: a vehicle fell under the Tovègbamè bridge, four victims counted.
A traffic accident occurred on the evening of Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Tovègbamè bridge, in the municipality of Adjohoun. After missing a turn according to initial… -
Benin: the outstanding public debt reaches 9,122.2 billion FCFA by the end of June 2026.
According to the Statistical Bulletin of public debt published by the Autonomous Debt Management Fund (CAGD), the outstanding public debt of Benin stands at 9,122.2 billion FCFA as… -
Cotonou: abandonment of a burning vehicle at the Agla intersection, police seize over 26,000 packs of Tramaking.
A chance discovery allowed law enforcement to intercept a large shipment of psychotropic products on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Agla roundabout in Cotonou. Alerted by residents… -
Patrice Talon announced in France for a meeting with the dioceses of the Celestial Church of Christ
Just a few days after his election as President of the Beninese Senate, Patrice Talon is announced in France on August 29. The former president of the Republic,… -
Benin: activist Thibaut Ogou arrested, imminent presentation before the prosecutor
The Beninese political activist Thibaut Ogou is once again the subject of legal proceedings after being arrested by law enforcement. According to information from Madame Actu, the civil… -
Benin: the internal regulations of the Senate introduce a mechanism for disqualification targeting deputies accused of misconduct.
Adopted on July 30, the new internal regulations of the Senate of Benin establish an unprecedented disciplinary framework that strengthens the upper chamber’s control over the National Assembly.… -
Benin: mandatory availability confirmation for the AME ahead of the 2026-2027 school year
By a joint radio-television announcement dated August 13, 2026, the ministries responsible for Secondary Education, Higher Education, and Small and Medium Enterprises invite all aspiring teachers (AME) deployed… -
Benin: Martin Assogba successfully operated on in Turkey after 13 years with two bullets lodged in his body.
Thirteen years after being the victim of an assassination attempt on the night of December 9, 2013, Martin Vioutou Assogba, president of the NGO Alcrer (Association for the… -
Benin: the CNIN summons two TikTokers and their accomplices for sexual exhibition and obscene remarks during a live stream.
The National Center for Digital Investigations (CNIN) made a significant move in the world of social media by apprehending two TikTokers along with several of their accomplices. The… -
Senate of Benin: the President of the Federation Council of Russia, Valentina Matvienko, congratulates Talon.
The president of the Beninese Senate, Patrice Talon, received congratulations from Valentina Matvienko, president of the Federation Council of Russia, following his election to head the upper house… -
Benin: Nadine Okoumassoun leaves Les Démocrates and calls for political calm.
Nadine Okoumassoun announced her resignation from the opposition party Les Démocrates, which she joined in 2022 after her release from prison. Known for her critical stance on governance… -
Benin: over 200 children involved in the second edition of the TRIOMPHE U13 tournament
The second edition of the TRIOMPHE U13 tournament started on Sunday, August 2, 2026, with over 200 children. Initiated by Angèle Adanlé and organized around football and actions… -
Benin: the PAG 2026-2033 announced for the political return in September
The finalization of the Government Action Program (PAG) for the 2026-2033 seven-year term is coming soon. Its presentation is scheduled for the political return in September. According to… -
Cotonou: police raid in Missèkplé, 21 people arrested and significant quantities of Indian hemp seized
During a joint operation carried out on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in the Missèkplé neighborhood (10th district of Cotonou), law enforcement apprehended 21 individuals, including three women, in… -
Tchaourou: imminent launch of the repressive phase against off-park loading starting August 17, 2026
Starting from Monday, August 17, 2026, the local and security authorities of the Tchaourou district will begin a strict crackdown on loading and unloading practices outside of authorized… -
Benin: withdrawal of the 2026 BAC certificates, the Office of the Baccalaureate specifies the schedule and selected sites.
By an official statement dated August 13, 2026, the Director General of the Baccalaureate Office informs the new graduates of the availability of their success certificates. The distribution… -
Patrice Talon at the head of the Senate: what will his relationships be like with Romuald Wadagni?
Elected President of the Senate on August 6, 2026, Patrice Talon now leads the upper chamber of Parliament, while Romuald Wadagni serves as President of the Republic. The…