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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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Patrice Talon at the head of the Senate: “Has there really been an alternation?”, asks Jean-Baptiste Elias.
The election of Patrice Talon as President of the Senate continues to fuel the debate over the implications of the political alternation that took place in Benin in… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni seen in a warm proximity with the people of Lokossa
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, made a trip this Sunday, August 9, 2026, to Lokossa, the capital of the Mono department. Widely shared on social media,… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni ensures the fullness of his role as president, says Wilfried Houngbédji
Governance in Benin: Wilfried Houngbédji Reaffirms the Exclusive Leadership of President Romuald Wadagni Speaking during his traditional meeting with the press on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the government… -
Dassa-Zoumè: a nursing assistant arrested the day before her retirement for trafficking in counterfeit drugs
Just a few days away from a well-deserved retreat, a nursing assistant working in a public health facility in Dassa-Zoumè finds herself at the center of a fierce… -
Hêvié: a recipient of presidential grace arrested in the middle of a flight on a construction site
In Benin, a man recently released following a pardon granted by President Romuald Wadagni has been arrested again. The suspect was caught red-handed for theft on the evening… -
Economy: Moody’s agency raises Benin’s sovereign rating to “Ba3” with a stable outlook.
The international financial rating agency Moody’s has officially re-evaluated the long-term sovereign rating of the Republic of Benin, raising it from “B1” to “Ba3” with a “stable” outlook.… -
Drama in Dèkoungbé: a young man arrested for the murder and decapitation of his father
The Dèkoungbé neighborhood, in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, is in shock after a macabre discovery. A young man has been arrested by the Republican Police, suspected of having… -
Benin: 561.8 million FCFA in compensation to protect producers from climate hazards
Benin has paid 561.8 million FCFA in compensation to 94,905 rice and cotton producers who suffered yield losses during the 2025-2026 agricultural campaign. The scheme, launched as part… -
In Benin, the CNE wants to enhance the attractiveness of scientific and technological fields.
Held from August 5 to 7, 2026, in Cotonou, the third session of the Advisory Assembly of the National Education Council (CNE) called for intensified efforts in favor… -
Community reforms: Benin achieves a 73% implementation rate according to UEMOA.
Benin achieved a completion rate of 73% during the 2026 annual political review of the reforms, policies, programs, and community projects of UEMOA. The evaluation focused on 145… -
Benin is engaging in the digitization of its administrative archives.
A circular dated July 24, 2026, outlines the modernization of document management within Beninese public administrations. The reform aims to reduce the reliance on paper, streamline archiving costs,… -
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Mask Festival 2026: In Porto-Novo, an international conference dedicated to Vodun masks
Held on July 25 and 26, 2026, alongside the Festival of Masks, the international scientific conference “Vodun Masks: Heritage and Modernity” brought together researchers, academics, museum curators, traditional… -
In Benin, the opposition criticizes the establishment of the Senate presided over by Patrice Talon.
The Democratic Party contests the creation of the Beninese Senate and the election of former president Patrice Talon as the head of the new upper chamber. Now enshrined… -
Benin: Armand Kuyema Natta mobilizes teams to strengthen the performance of the educational system.
The Beninese Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, began a contact tour on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in the departments of Ouémé and Plateau. This… -
Benin: Awaou BACO in contact with SMEs in Alibori and Borgou.
The Beninese Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, Awaou Baco, conducted a tour in the Alibori and Borgou departments on July 28 and 29, 2026.… -
Benin: the entrance exam for several public schools is open for 2026-2027.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in charge of Technical Training, is launching an entrance exam for first-year admission to several schools and institutes of public… -
Benin is preparing its first National Action Plan for an open government.
Almost eighteen months after joining the Open Government Partnership (OGP), Benin organized a national workshop from July 27 to 31, 2026, in Cotonou, dedicated to the appropriation of… -
In Cotonou, Zone E of the CMMC wants to strengthen maritime cooperation in the Gulf of Guinea.
The Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre (CMMC) of Zone E brought together military officials, experts, and institutional representatives in Cotonou on July 22 and 23, 2026, to discuss maritime… -
ENSA: 96.15% success rate for the 22nd cohort of the preparatory internship for the State Major Diploma.
The 22nd class of the preparatory course for obtaining the State-Major Diploma from the National Superior School of Armies (ENSA) recorded a success rate of 96.15%. The class… -
Moody’s raises Benin’s sovereign rating to “Ba3”, with a stable outlook.
The Moody’s agency upgraded Benin’s long-term sovereign rating from “B1” to “Ba3,” according to a statement from the Beninese presidency published on Friday, August 7, 2026. This one-notch… -
In Benin, a $20.8 million project to restore agricultural soils.
Benin launched a project on July 24, 2026, in Cotonou, aimed at restoring degraded lands and making the rice and maize value chains more sustainable. Funded by the… -
Benin – Morocco: 14 agreements signed in Cotonou to expand bilateral cooperation
The 7th session of the Joint Cooperation Commission between Benin and Morocco took place on July 21, 2026, in Cotonou. The two countries concluded 14 agreements covering areas… -
Benin: Canada opens its first resident embassy in Cotonou
Sixty-four years after the establishment of their diplomatic relations, Canada officially inaugurated its first embassy in Cotonou on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The ceremony took place in the… -
In Benin, the tour of the Minister of Maternal and Primary Education extends to Zou and Collines.
The Beninese Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, visited the Zou and Collines departments on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, as part of a contact tour.… -
Benin: the Government is building 60 new classrooms at CEG La Verdure in Ouèdo
The CEG La Verdure, located in Ouèdo within the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, is set to host 60 new classrooms starting from the 2026-2027 school year. Two of the… -
Benin unveils its climate roadmap 2026-2035 for a more resilient economy.
Presented on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Cotonou, Benin’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) plans to mobilize $14.5 billion for the period 2026-2035. This document is intended… -
Benin: the Ministry of Interior assesses its performance at the midpoint of the PTA 2026
Gathered in Cotonou from August 4 to 6, 2026, stakeholders in the expenditure chain and officials from the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security are reviewing the… -
Drama in Calavi: tragic discovery of the decomposed bodies of a couple in Kansounkpa
A wave of emotion has swept through the Kansounkpa neighborhood in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi. The lifeless bodies of a man and his wife, in an advanced state… -
Benin: Armand Kuyema Natta listens to education stakeholders in the Mono and Couffo.
The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, met on August 3, 2026, with educational stakeholders from Mono and Couffo as part of a national outreach… -
Benin: after the election of the bureau members, the senators will meet again next September.
The Beninese Senate has officially constituted its steering committee responsible for conducting its work for the next five years. Following a vote that took place in a calm…