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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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Permis.justice.bj: Benin digitizes prison visitation permits
Starting August 1, 2025, the Benin Prison Agency will require a new digital authorization system for all prison visits. Families, lawyers, NGOs, and institutions must now go through… -
“Social dialogue is completely dead in Benin,” says Anselme Amoussou
Anselme Amoussou, Secretary General of CSA-Bénin, has declared the “death” of social dialogue in Benin during an appearance on the program De vous à nous on Peace FM,… -
“Professional football is over”: Stéphane Sessègnon announces his retirement
Stéphane Sessègnon has officially ended his professional football career in May 2025, revealing his decision in an exclusive interview. The iconic Beninese footballer, Stéphane Sessègnon, has announced his… -
“I’ve never had a problem with any artist,” Nikanor addresses the “Adjapiano” controversy
Beninese singer Nikanor has made it clear in a recent interview that he has never attacked fellow artists and considers himself the target of unfounded criticism. In recent… -
Benin’s electoral code: why Jean-Baptiste Elias’s demonstration hits home
In Benin, Jean-Baptiste Elias, president of the National Front of Organizations against Corruption (FONAC), has sparked widespread reaction within political and civil society circles with his breakdown of… -
Benin: 44 dailies, 2 biweeklies, 7 weeklies, 1 bimonthly and 1 monthly officially recognized
On May 22, 2025, the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) of the Republic of Benin issued a major decision regarding the publication of newspapers and periodicals… -
Benin: Paul Hounkpè defends FCBE’s political stance
Often criticized for its perceived closeness to the ruling regime, the Force Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) is determined to silence the skeptics and reassert itself as… -
No, the Northern Bypass of Cotonou has not been abandoned
That was the clear message delivered by José Didier Tonato, Benin’s Minister of Living Environment and Transport, during the televised program “PAG 2021–2026: accountability”. Amid growing doubts about… -
Benin: slow pace at the Ministry of Energy raises concern among investors
Since Samou Seïdou Adambi left the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines in December, the administration has been running at a slower pace, raising growing concerns among investors… -
Benin: Over 1,500 rape cases reported in the first quarter of 2025
Chimène Yédjénou, a legal officer at the Legal Affairs Unit of Benin’s National Institute for Women (INF), has raised alarm over the dramatic rise in sexual violence across… -
Patrice Talon, 365 days from the terminus
In accordance with the Constitution, Benin’s new president will be sworn in on May 24, 2026. This means that with less than a year to go until the… -
Benin: verdict in Steve Amoussou case postponed to next Monday
On Monday, May 26, 2025, Steve Amoussou—suspected of being the controversial commentator known as “Brother Hounvi”—once again appeared before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and… -
Benin’s 2025 Baccalaureate: Practical exams begin Monday, May 26
Candidates for the 2025 Baccalaureate session in Benin now have the official schedule for their initial assessments. In a press release, the Directorate of the Baccalaureate Office (DOB)… -
CEP 2025 in Benin: 271,890 candidates expected
One week ahead of the official start of the 2025 session of the Primary School Certificate exam (Certificat d’Études Primaires, CEP), official figures have been released. A total… -
“I want to be proven wrong on live TV”: Jacques Ayadji stands firm and challenges his critics
Appearing on Canal 3 Bénin’s Sunday political talk show, Jacques Ayadji, ministerial adviser on infrastructure and president of the Moele-Bénin party, delivered a dense, often combative and always… -
“Workers’ morale is at its lowest,” says Anselme Amoussou
Speaking on the Sunday, May 25, 2025 edition of the “De vous à nous” program on Peace FM, Anselme Amoussou, Secretary General of CSA Bénin, painted a grim… -
“I want to be proven wrong on live TV”: Jacques Ayadji goes on the offensive
Appearing on Canal 3 Bénin’s flagship Sunday program, Jacques Ayadji, Minister-Counselor for Infrastructure and president of the Moele-Bénin party, delivered a candid, at times combative, and consistently strategic… -
2026: a united presidential majority or a silent storm brewing?
Officially, all is well within the ruling coalition. The allied political parties are said to be working “in close coordination,” guided by a unanimously acknowledged “coach”: President Patrice… -
“Never disrespect my daughter again…” — Camille Makosso puts Axel Merryl in his place
Ivorian pastor Camille Makosso has addressed Beninese comedian and singer Axel Merryl following a recent comment made about his daughter, Kimi Makosso. In a short video posted on… -
Benin: government responds to images of flooded modern markets
In response to viral images showing several modern markets submerged after heavy rains, the Beninese government has offered clarifications through its spokesperson, Léandre Houngbédji. According to him, the… -
Benin: Catholic Church calls for solidarity in response to rising cost of living
The Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) is sounding the alarm over the persistent poverty affecting a large portion of the population. At the conclusion of its 75th ordinary… -
Benin’s “Le Libéral” party: the investigation that led to the arrest of Richard Boni Ouorou
In Benin, an alleged corruption scandal is shaking the young political party Le Libéral. At its helm, Richard Boni Ouorou, a 49-year-old political scientist and entrepreneur who recently… -
Benin’s Interior Ministry rocked by corruption scandal over recognition of political party ‘Le Libéral’
Two senior officials from Benin’s Ministry of the Interior and Public Security (MISP) are at the center of a major corruption scandal linked to the administrative registration of… -
Emergency medicine specialization: Benin signs training agreement with Morocco
Beninese nationals will soon have the opportunity to receive specialized training in emergency medicine, thanks to a new partnership between Benin and the Kingdom of Morocco. The agreement… -
ECOWAS powerless in the face of terrorist threat
On April 17, Benin suffered the deadliest jihadist attack in its history—a grim milestone in the escalating violence gripping the country’s northern region. The incident once again exposes… -
Benin – Government finally breaks silence over fallen soldiers
The Beninese government has finally spoken out about its silence following the death of dozens of soldiers in terrorist attacks. Through its spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, the government… -
Benin Cycling Tour: Morocco’s Sabbahi El Houcaine wins stage 2
The 20th edition of the Benin Cycling Tour continued on Tuesday with the second stage between Parakou and Savè. Moroccan rider Sabbahi El Houcaine was the first to… -
Benin: Launch of the Final West African International Cycling Tour
The 20th edition of the Benin Cycling Tour kicks off this Monday, April 28, 2025. Six stages are scheduled, running from the north to the south of the… -
Criet: Two-Year Suspended Sentence Requested Against Beninese TikToker
The public prosecutor at the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (Criet) has requested a two-year suspended prison sentence and a fine of one million… -
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CRIET – Public procurement: two-year prison terms requested against a former director and a company head
The trial of the former Departmental Director of Living Environment for the Atlantique region and a businesswoman, both implicated in a public procurement scandal in Benin, resumed this…