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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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Benin: the government explains the delay in the reconstruction of the Djonou bridge
Announced two years ago, the reconstruction of the Djonou bridge in Abomey-Calavi has still not started. In response to questions raised by this delay, the government has assured… -
Benin: the fight intensifies against the pesticide SNIPER 1000 EC DDVP in Abomey and Bohicon
The crackdown on the marketing of the pesticide SNIPER 1000 EC DDVP is intensifying across Benin. Just two days after the government decision mandating its immediate withdrawal from… -
National Assembly: here is the profile of Louis Vlavonou’s replacement
The resignation of Louis Vlavonou, former president of the National Assembly for the 8th and 9th legislatures, leads to a rearrangement within the hemicycle. By choosing to resign… -
“Let’s take the same ones and start again”: the government stands by the choice of experience for the Senate.
The composition of the first mandate of the Senate continues to spark reactions in Benin. Criticized for including several personalities who have already held high positions in the… -
CRIET: five years in prison requested against the former Chief of the 12th district of Cotonou.
The news is not good for Samuel Akindes Adékambi, former head of the 12th district of Cotonou, who appeared this Monday, July 6, 2026, before the Court of… -
Parliament: Louis Vlavonou chooses the Senate and leaves the National Assembly.
A big turning point is happening in the political career of Louis Vlavonou. The former president of the National Assembly has officially chosen to sit in the newly… -
Benin: Louis Vlavonou resigns from the National Assembly to sit in the Senate
Louis Vlavonou has officially resigned from his position as a deputy. This decision paves the way for his entry into the Senate, where the former president of the… -
Health in Benin: Satisfactory progress report on the free emergency care initiative
One month after the launch of the historic free emergency care measure in Benin’s public hospitals, it’s time for the first assessment. Invited to the sets of Bénin… -
CRIET: a 30-year-old dealer judged for posing as a tax collector
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) examined, on Thursday, July 2, 2026 during its correctional hearing, the case of a young reseller of… -
Benin: The official timeline for the deliberations and results of the 2026 Baccalaureate
After the announcement of the BEPC results on Friday, July 3rd, all eyes are now on the Office of the Baccalaureate, which has made public the official schedule… -
Abomey: a housewife saved from a 20-meter pit inhabited by snakes
On the evening of Saturday, July 4, 2026, named A. J., a housewife aged about 38 and mother of five children, accidentally fell into an abandoned open pit.… -
Benin: the confidences of a close associate of Hugues Sossoukpè on his detention conditions
Nearly a year after his arrest in Côte d’Ivoire and subsequent transfer to Benin, Beninese journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè remains detained at the civil prison of Ouidah. One… -
Diplomacy: Romuald Wadagni out of the national territory this Monday
The President of the Republic of Benin, H.E. Mr. Romuald Wadagni, will undertake a state visit to Nouakchott, in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, this Monday, July 6,… -
Diplomacy: Benin and Angola open a new chapter of their bilateral cooperation in Cotonou
The diplomatic relations between Benin and Angola are taking a new turn. The two countries held their very first session of bilateral diplomatic and political consultations on Saturday,… -
Drama in Gbodjè Nassara: a retired chief warrant officer kidnapped and killed by his son
The Gbodjè Nassara district was the scene of a terrible tragedy this Sunday, July 5, 2026, around 8 a.m. According to information from Bip Radio, a retired chief… -
Women’s U17 World Cup 2026 (Q): the Amazons lose to Nigeria but keep hope alive
Beaten 3-2 by the Flamingos in Ikenne during the first leg of the third round of qualifiers, the U17 Amazons from Benin delivered a courageous performance. Thanks to… -
Benin: the government warns about the risks associated with heavy rainfall and gives strict instructions
Benin: in the face of flood risks, the government calls for vigilance and civic responsibility In a press release dated July 4, 2026, in Cotonou, the Ministry of… -
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Benin: the 4th edition of “A Night to Forget” launched under the sign of innovation.
The Vitrine Bénin Humour collective launched this Friday the fourth edition of its flagship festival, “A Night to Forget.” With digital professionalization, an open stage, and prestigious headliners,… -
Benin: the replacement exams for the Bac 2026 start on July 13 in Cotonou.
The Office of the Baccalaureate has announced the launch of the written exams for the 2026 replacement session. The selected candidates will take their exams starting on July… -
Godomey Store: a shop dealing in prohibited products dismantled by the police, seven arrests.
The elements of the 13th arrondissement police station in Cotonou carried out a successful operation on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in the Godomey Magasin neighborhood. This targeted raid… -
BEPC 2026 in Benin: the sports events scheduled for July 6 and 7
After the announcement of the eligibility results for the BEPC 2026, the concerned candidates are expected for the Physical Education and Sports (EPS) exams. These will take place… -
Benin: Dangnivo planned to rob the Treasury according to a confession.
Louis Philippe Houndégnon mentions a robbery plan of the public treasury as a motive for the disappearance of the former official from the Ministry of Economy and Finance,… -
Who killed Dangnivo? The former DGPN Philippe Houndégnon gives another name instead of Alofa.
The trial of the disappearance of former official of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Pierre Urbain Dangnivo, resumed on Friday, July 3, 2026. The trial related to… -
Benin: Louis Houndégnon identifies the presumed author of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo’s death.
The trial of the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case took a new turn on Friday, July 3, 2026, in the Court of First Instance in Cotonou. Called to testify,… -
Benin: the success rates for the BEPC 2026 by department revealed
The results of the brevet of primary study (BEPC), June 2026 session, reveal performance gaps among the twelve departments of Benin. While Atacora stands out with the highest… -
Benin: the results of the BEPC exam 2026 announced for this Friday
Candidates for the June 2026 session of the Brevet d’Études du Premier Cycle (BEPC) will find out the outcome of their exam this Friday, July 3, 2026, according… -
Benin: the written exams for the recruitment competition of 150 customs officers are scheduled for July 18.
The General Directorate of Customs announced the date for the written tests of the recruitment competition for 150 customs officers for the year 2024. Candidates declared eligible after… -
Cotonou: a ghetto dismantled in Vodjè and a soldier nicknamed “alôtrô” actively sought by the police
The Republican Police dealt a heavy blow to urban crime networks this week in Cotonou, carrying out a large-scale operation in the Vodjè neighborhood. This targeted intervention led… -
Benin: the APDP reviews its control and compliance activities.
The Personal Data Protection Authority (APDP) is particularly active in regulating and ensuring digital compliance throughout the year. The shared data reveals that the compliance service examined a… -
Parakou: launch of the second phase of the Stormwater Drainage Program for secondary cities
The mayor of the commune of Parakou, Zul-Kifly Zakarie, officially handed over the sites to the company IRRIGA-MED this Thursday, July 2, 2026. This act marks the effective…