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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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“The Bible does not condemn oral sex” – Pastor Edgard Guidibi sparks online debate
Pastor Edgard Guidibi, a strategic advisor to leaders and couples, ignited a heated debate on social media on Thursday, April 24, 2025, after openly addressing the topic of… -
Benin: with one year to go before the 2026 presidential election, candidates remain elusive
As Benin officially enters the electoral year leading up to the April 2026 presidential election, the political landscape remains surprisingly quiet. The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (Céna) released… -
In Benin, military communication put to the test by terrorism
At a time when warfare is no longer confined to the battlefield but extends into the realm of information, the Beninese armed forces are facing a dual challenge:… -
Benin: Véronique Tognifodé appointed Minister of Secondary Education
In Benin, Véronique Tognifodé has been appointed Minister of Secondary Education, succeeding Kouaro Yves Chabi, who passed away following a serious car accident. BeNews has learned that Véronique… -
Terrorism in Benin: Former President Nicéphore Soglo Calls for National Unity
Nicéphore Soglo, the first president of Benin’s democratic era, has spoken out about the escalating terrorist attacks in the north of the country. The former President of the… -
Benin: Coordinator of Urgences Panafricanistes NGO, Schadrac Houngnibo, Imprisoned
After eight days in police custody, Schadrac Watowédé Houngnibo, National Coordinator of the NGO Urgences Panafricanistes, was placed in prison on Friday, April 18, 2025. On April 12,… -
Ghana: 219 rescued from major human trafficking and cybercrime ring
In Ghana, a large-scale human trafficking and cybercrime network was dismantled by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Oyarifa. During a major operation, EOCO agents rescued… -
Benin: Adrien Houngbédji defended by supporters amid political attacks
Supporters of former Beninese National Assembly President Adrien Houngbédji have broken their silence in response to what they describe as verbal attacks targeting their leader. In a statement… -
Benin: new terrorist attack reported in the north
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, Benin recorded a new terrorist attack. According to local media outlet Bip Radio, two Beninese military positions were targeted in the Koudou Falls… -
Crisis in DRC-Rwanda: Faure Gnassingbé’s first visit as appointed mediator
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé has taken up the mantle of mediator just days after being designated to help resolve the crisis shaking eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and… -
Benin: popular TikToker Régina Domingo Buys a Mercedes GLE 400 4Matic (Video)
Beninese TikToker Régie Boyzzer, whose real name is Régina Domingo, has been making waves online in recent days after revealing her brand-new car—a sleek Mercedes Benz GLE 400… -
Benin: third group of stranded migrants in Algeria expected in Cotonou this Thursday
In Benin, authorities are expecting a third group of 150 migrants stranded in Algeria. A delegation from the Beninese Ministry of Foreign Affairs traveled earlier this week to… -
Benin: key decisions adopted at the Council of Ministers this Wednesday april 16
In Benin, President Patrice Talon’s government met on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, for its weekly Council of Ministers. At the conclusion of the meeting, several important decisions were… -
Benin: Adrien Houngbédji calls for national unity and greater electoral openness
Former Speaker of Benin’s National Assembly, Me Adrien Houngbédji, has once again spoken out in favor of political appeasement in the country. Speaking on April 15, 2025, at… -
Benin: headless body found in Savalou, investigation underway
In Benin, a decapitated body was discovered on the morning of Saturday, April 12, on a field in Doïssa-Ataké, a neighborhood in Savalou commonly used by local youth… -
Benin: head of the Republican Guard promoted to Colonel-Major
In Benin, the head of the Republican Guard, Colonel Dieudonné Djimon Tévoédjrè, has been promoted to the rank of Colonel-Major by presidential decree dated March 26, 2025. The… -
Benin: new Board of Directors appointed for the Niger Valley ATDA
Beninese President Patrice Talon has appointed the members of the Board of Directors of the Territorial Agricultural Development Agency (ATDA) for the Niger Valley. The decision, formalized by… -
Benin – 2026 general elections: CENA unveils official timelines
Benin’s Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) has released the official timelines for activities related to the 2026 general elections. The presentation ceremony took place on the morning of… -
In Benin, Law No. 2025-09 establishing the legal framework for traditional chieftaincy enacted
On April 3, 2025, President Patrice Talon enacted a historic law establishing a legal framework for traditional chieftaincy in the Republic of Benin. Passed by the National Assembly… -
Benin: man killed by nephew in land dispute
A new tragedy shook the commune of Dogbo, in the Couffo department, on Tuesday April 8, 2025. A few days after the murder of a nanny in Avrankou,… -
Benin: the government announces the construction of a modern courthouse in Malanville
On Wednesday March 26, 2025, the Beninese government approved the complete project management mission for the construction of the Malanville Court of First Instance. The aim of this… -
Drama in Adovié: 4 children perish in a house fire, the mother is wanted
On the night of Sunday March 23, 2025, a tragic fire ravaged a family home in Adovié, claiming the lives of four children. First rushed to hospital, three… -
Benin – Reform of the status of contract teachers: the government reinforces their integration
President Patrice Talon intends to improve conditions for government contract teachers. Meeting in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday March 26, the government adopted a decree amending and… -
Benin: a network of robbers and fences dismantled in Godomey-Togoudo
The security forces of the Godomey police station have dealt a heavy blow to crime in the Abomey-Calavi commune by getting their hands on a network of robbers… -
Benin: a luxury hotel complex coming soon to Grand-Popo
Grand-Popo is preparing to welcome a top-of-the-range hotel complex, as part of a vast program to modernize Benin’s tourism offering. The government has given the go-ahead for the… -
Benin: Les Démocrates party denounces growing repression of its activities
For several months now, the opposition party Les Démocrates has been accusing local authorities and the Republican Police of systematically hindering its activities throughout the country. With meetings… -
Benin: hearing of ex-DGPN Louis-Philippe Houndégnon postponed again
The former Director General of the National Police, Louis-Philippe Houndégnon, will have to wait a little longer for the outcome of his legal case. Scheduled for this Monday,… -
Benin: a hit-and-run driver arrested after a series of fatal accidents in Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi
A reckless driver was arrested by the Republican police after causing the death of several people on the night of Sunday March 23, 2025. According to Les4Vérités, the… -
Benin: 19 candidates admitted to the Supreme Court’s judicial aptitude test
On Monday March 24, 2025, the Supreme Court’s assessment commission made public the results of the magistrate aptitude test held on March 10. Of the 42 applicants, only… -
Benin: he makes his creditor believe he’s dead and buried, and ends up in the Criet
On Monday March 24, 2025, the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) examined a highly unusual case: a young man was accused of staging…