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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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Adjarra: the mayor has suspended until further notice the subdivisions and resettlement operations.
The mayor of the municipality of Adjarra, Germain Sourou Wanvoègbè, has decided to suspend, until further notice, all land subdivision and resettlement operations across the entire municipal territory.… -
Benin: The Parakou Dry Port finally enters into operation after more than a decade of waiting.
Long awaited and announced for a long time, the Dry Port of Parakou has now entered its operational phase. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the first container loading… -
Insurance in Africa: Cotonou hosts the General Assembly of Insurance for All
Cotonou will host, from July 6 to 8, 2026, the General States of Insurance for All. This pan-African meeting, organized by the Federation of National African Insurance Companies,… -
Benin: the new fee rates in modern markets after the government reduction
The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, approved a significant reduction in fees applicable to merchant spaces across the country. This financial relief measure will officially… -
Benin: the General Directorate of Customs warns against a fake auction initiated in its name.
The General Directorate of Customs of Benin warns the public against an attempted scam orchestrated on social networks and instant messaging applications. An alleged official announcement, widely shared… -
Benin: a public contract of 77 million FCFA turns into a standoff at La Poste, the ARMP decides.
A disagreement over the allocation of a public contract for the acquisition of computer servers has pitted several stakeholders of La Poste du Bénin SA against each other.… -
Benin: the government withdraws the pesticide “Sniper 1000 EC DDVP” from the market.
In the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the government ordered the withdrawal of the product “Sniper 1000 EC DDVP” from the market, a product containing… -
Benin: scheduled power cuts this Thursday, July 2, in several departments
The Beninese Electricity Company (SBEE) is carrying out maintenance and reinforcement work on its network this Thursday, July 2, 2026. These technical interventions, scheduled for the morning and… -
Axe Calavi-Cotonou: recommended detours due to disruptions on the Djonou bridge
The Republican Police informs users traveling on the route connecting Abomey-Calavi to Cotonou of major disruptions to road traffic. These traffic difficulties are directly due to ongoing work… -
Benin: a man touches the beads of a married woman and loses his life in Agbangnizoun
In Agbangnizoun, an attempt to seduce a married woman turned tragic. The seducer mysteriously lost his life after touching another man’s wife’s beads. According to reports, the victim… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni justifies the reduction of fees in modern markets
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, explained the motivations behind the government’s decision to reduce the monthly fees applied in the country’s modern markets. In a post… -
Benin: the government is considering modernizing technical platforms with the acquisition of advanced medical equipment.
The Beninese government has taken a new step in modernizing its healthcare system by approving, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the acquisition of high-tech medical equipment for several… -
Benin: mandatory harmonization and electronic payment for judicial acts
The Beninese government ordered the harmonization of judicial act costs during the council of ministers meeting on Wednesday, July 1. The government of President Romuald Wadagni held its… -
Benin: the government approves the contracting for the launch of the e-learning project starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
The government has approved contracts with several providers for the deployment of distance learning in public universities. This project, aimed at modernizing teaching practices and ensuring equitable access… -
Benin: the government allows advancement to the 12th level for more than 1,000 state agents
The Council of Ministers has authorized the advancement to the 12th level for state agents who meet the conditions of seniority and merit. This decision ends the wait… -
Benin: report of the council of ministers from July 1, 2026
Le Conseil des Ministres s’est réuni ce mercredi 1er juillet 2026, sous la présidence de Monsieur Romuald WADAGNI, Président de la République. Les décisions ci-après ont été prises… -
Benin: the former communication officer of the Democrats, Guy Mitokpè, appointed
Guy Mitokpè, former head of communications for the Democratic Party, was appointed this Wednesday in the Council of Ministers among the personalities called to sit on the Economic… -
Benin: Guy Mitokpè appointed member of the Economic and Social Council
Former head of the party Les Démocrates, Guy Dossou Mitokpè has officially joined an institution of the Republic. The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, appointed… -
Benin: Alastaire Alinsato appointed Chief of Staff of the Minister of Economy and Finance
The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, made several appointments in the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Three strategic positions are affected by these decisions. Alastaire… -
Benin: list of the 8 members appointed to the Personal Data Protection Authority
The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, made several appointments at the Ministry of Justice and Legislation. These appointments particularly concern the Personal Data Protection Authority.… -
Benin: Émeric Tokoudagba appointed president of the Electricity Regulatory Authority.
The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, made several appointments at the Presidency of the Republic. Among the announced decisions is the appointment of Émeric Tokoudagba… -
List of the 117 people appointed to the CES during the Council of Ministers on July 1, 2026
Le Conseil économique et social connaît désormais sa nouvelle composition. Les nominations annoncées à l’issue du Conseil des ministres du mercredi 1er juillet 2026 concernent 117 personnalités, réparties… -
Benin: the reason for Paul Hounkpè’s resignation from the FCBE party finally revealed
We finally have clarity on the reasons behind the resignation of the former national executive secretary of the party Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE), Paul Hounkpè.… -
Benin: complete list of the 25 appointed members of the Senate
Meeting in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the government has finalized the list of personalities appointed to sit in the Beninese Senate, this new… -
Benin: Here is the list of the personalities appointed to the Senate.
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, held a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, where several appointments were made within the Senate. In addition to the… -
Tokpa Yôyô and Tokpa Daho Markets: the government reduces traders’ fees.
The Beninese government has decided to lighten the burden on traders operating in the urban and regional markets of the Tokpa Yôyô and Tokpa Daho commercial hubs. The… -
Benin: the appointments from the council of ministers on July 1, 2026
Meeting in Council of Ministers this Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the president of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, carried out a series of appointments within several institutions of the… -
Benin: the statistician Fulbert Allognissodé appointed Director of Exams and Competitions
The government has made a new appointment in the education sector. Meeting in a Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the executive appointed Fulbert Allognissodé as… -
Benin: from the ARREC, former DG of SBEE Laurent Tossou appointed as head of SBPE
Laurent Tossou is making his return to the forefront of the Beninese energy sector. The former director general of the Benin Electricity Company, who was previously the president… -
Benin: Perpétue Kossouho resigns from the municipal council of Zagnanado
A change has been announced within the municipal council of Zagnanado. Perpétue Kossouho, a municipal councilor from the Banamè district under the banner of the Republican Bloc, has…