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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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Savè: ARMP approves security contract worth 40.8 million FCFA
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority rejected SAFE SECURITY's appeal and lifted the suspension of the security contract for the Savè town hall, provisionally awarded to GA SÉCURITÉ for… -
Argentina-Benin: Messi unveils special jersey for his final match
Lionel Messi has presented the special jersey he will wear on October 6 at the Monumental for his farewell match with Argentina against Benin. -
In Benin, the Professional Handball League kicks off on November 7
The FBHB has established the key dates for the 2026 season. The Professional League will take place from November 7, 2026, to February 6, 2027. -
Lumière FC crowned champions on penalties, ASOD retains its title
Lumière FC won the 2026 national mini-football championship for men after a final decided by penalties. In the women's competition, ASOD dominated Victoria FC 2-0 to retain its… -
Cotonou Port: SOPEF ET FILS’ appeal rejected by ARMP
The ARMP rejected SOPEF ET FILS' appeal against its exclusion from a computer market at the Autonomous Port of Cotonou, despite an offer that was 63.39 million FCFA… -
Benin: Competition Authority remains unestablished more than a year after its decree
The National Competition Authority has yet to be established in Benin, more than a year after the decree issued on July 30, 2025, which outlined its organization and… -
Benin: Former Mediator staff transferred to CES, assignments yet to be determined
A decision signed on August 31, 2026, transfers staff from the former administration of the Mediator of the Republic to the Economic and Social Council. Their functional redeployment… -
Benin-Mauritania switch stadium: the Cheetahs will play in Ebimpé
The Cheetahs will change venues for their second outing in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The match against Mauritania is now set for the Ebimpé Stadium in Abidjan. -
Benin: ARMP lifts suspension on €3 million contract for six technical high schools
The appeal concerned the scoring of a public procurement expert. By deeming it unfounded, the regulator allows the continuation of an assistance procedure for ADET, funded by the… -
African AirBadminton Championships: Benin secures 5 medals, eyes World Championship
Following the men's triples title, Beninese players added two more silvers in doubles and a bronze in mixed. The country has also qualified for the 2026 BWF World… -
National Assembly: 39 permanent staff downgraded, 13 others removed from the rolls
Two decisions signed on September 3, 2026, by Joseph Djogbénou strip 39 staff members of their permanent status and remove 13 others from the parliamentary civil service. However,… -
D3 Women: Beninese Léa Fachinan scores as Clermont wins 3-1
Beninese forward Léa Fachinan found the net during Clermont's 3-1 victory at Troyes. Following their 1-0 win against Montauban, the Auvergne club has two victories in two rounds… -
SBEE: IsDB cancels recruitment of financial manager for PAEB
The recruitment of the administrative and financial manager for the Benin Electrification Support Project has been canceled after the Islamic Development Bank identified a procedural error. The ARMP… -
Celtiis achieves over 99% call success rate from September 5 to 11
Following a brief drop on September 1, Celtiis maintained a call success rate above 99% throughout the period from September 5 to 11. The three operators also met… -
ANIP: Six Data Steward positions available before September 25
ANIP is recruiting six Data Stewards on fixed-term contracts in Agblangandan. Applications can be submitted online until Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:59 pm, Cotonou time. -
Up to 480,000 pesos to see Messi face Benin at the Monumental
The AFA has set ticket prices between 90,000 and 480,000 Argentine pesos for the Argentina-Benin match scheduled for October 6 at the Monumental in Buenos Aires, marking Lionel… -
Weather-Benin: GROUP SMP reinstated in IT contract evaluation
Excluded for the manner in which it completed its submission letter, GROUP SMP SARL is to be reinstated in the evaluation of an IT contract for Weather-Benin. The… -
Benin: State mandates authorization to replace local products with imports
A circular from the Ministry of Economy and Finance prioritizes locally manufactured products in public procurement. Replacing a targeted local product with an imported item requires prior authorization… -
Benin: Eleven institutions authorized to open PI-SPI, only one approved Business API
The number of institutions authorized to open PI-SPI to the public in Benin increased from six in February to eleven in September. At the same time, only one… -
Connected Meters: ARMP Orders Reinstatement of General Invasion
General Invasion, initially disqualified for listing the tender file number instead of the SIGMAP reference on its guarantee, must be reinstated in the contract for components intended for… -
In Benin, minor errors are no longer sufficient to reject a public offer
A circular from the ARMP prohibits treating certain formal defects as disqualifying if they do not alter the content or comparability of an offer. A second measure simultaneously… -
PACOFIDE: two procurement positions open, applications accepted until September 30
PACOFIDE is recruiting a specialist and an assistant in procurement in Cotonou. The two announcements were published on September 18, 2026, with a deadline set for September 30… -
AirBadminton: Benin defeats Mauritius 3-0 to claim gold in men’s triples
The Beninese delegation concludes the African AirBadminton Championships with a major title: the men's triples dominated Mauritius 3-0 in the final in Entebbe, just two days after securing… -
Benin: 2,125 billion FCFA committed, budget execution reaches 51.2% by the end of June 2026
By the end of June 2026, the Beninese state had mobilized 2,329.6 billion FCFA in revenues and financing. Budget expenditures and cash outlays reached 2,125.4 billion in commitments,… -
Benin Chamber of Commerce: 2.1 billion FCFA in investments, government demands results
The Benin Chamber of Commerce reviewed and voted on its 2027 budget proposal, set at 6.6 billion FCFA. The investment will absorb 2.1 billion, with expected results on… -
Sèmè-Kpodji: 155 kg of counterfeit medicines seized, two suspects arrested
The Republican Police seized 155 kg of pharmaceutical products presented as counterfeit in Kétonou, within the Sèmè-Kpodji municipality. Two men have been placed in custody, and an investigation… -
Cycling: Vignonfodo, first professional from Benin, to compete in two events at World Championships
The WCC Team rider arrives in Montreal with the U23 national time trial title she won in June and a progression built at the World Cycling Centre. -
In Cotonou, bamboo makes its mark in furniture and sustainable design
Opened on September 16, the second Africa Bamboo Expo brings together artisans, entrepreneurs, researchers, and project leaders to focus on local transformation. Furniture and construction are among the… -
Togba: 34 motorcycles seized, owners urged to identify them
Of the 84 motorcycles seized by the Togba police station, 34 have erased or altered chassis numbers and lack identification parts. Victims of theft are invited to come… -
Mono: Gas distributor summoned after non-compliant weight check
In Grand-Popo and Lokossa, the ANM identified a single case of non-compliance regarding the weight of domestic gas among approximately ten sales points and stations inspected. The distributor…