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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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Benin joins UN treaty on shared waters with its neighbors
The instrument of accession was submitted on September 22 in New York. The convention governs the prevention of transboundary damage, information exchange, and cooperation among riparian states. -
2nd edition of the Mangal Festival: science, culture, and local knowledge mobilized to preserve the Mono Delta
The restaurant Bab’s Dock hosted the launch of the second edition of the Mangal Festival on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Under the theme “Guardians of the Territory,” the… -
SBEE: 167.9 million FCFA deducted from 2023-2025 premiums, ARMP refers to contract
Following negotiations with AFG Assurances, the adjustments requested for staff health coverage have been reduced to 607.95 million FCFA excluding taxes. The ARMP believes that their processing falls… -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Olaïtan says Burkina Faso will feel the pressure against Benin
The Benin midfielder aims to approach the opening of the qualifiers with patience and ambition. The match on September 25 marks the start of a six-match campaign in… -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: 12 Teams to Play Home Matches at Neutral Venues, Benin to Host Mauritania in Abidjan
Twelve African teams will have to play home matches at neutral venues at the start of the CAN 2027 qualifiers. Benin will host Mauritania in Abidjan. -
Benin: 54 million FCFA in equipment to monitor displaced populations
The Beninese Agency for Civil Protection received 24 motorcycles and computer equipment worth approximately 54 million FCFA on Tuesday in Cotonou, provided by the IOM with European funding.… -
SONEB: Appeal rejected, security market resumes
The ARMP dismissed Groupe S.L. Sécurité Privée's appeal against SONEB and lifted the suspension on lots 2 to 5 of a two-year security framework agreement. -
Cotonou: Four business days late, insurance broker selection resumes
The ARMP declared the appeal from the Association of Insurance Brokers of Benin inadmissible, submitted four business days late, and authorized the resumption of the selection process for… -
CAN 2027 Qualifiers: CAF’s Best Referee 2025 to Officiate Burkina Faso-Benin Match
In their opening match of the qualifiers, Benin will be officiated by the Somali referee recognized at the CAF Awards 2025, who also refereed the UEFA Super Cup… -
Benin Pro League: Eight members appointed to adjudicate disputes ahead of the resumption
Just four days before the resumption of the Beninese championship, the LFPB's disciplinary body is renewed for four years. Appolinaire Dassi leads a team of five full members… -
Pretoria: Kemi Séba will appear again tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23.
Kémi Séba before the Pretoria court: the thorny extradition request from Benin at the heart of the discussions After more than five months of detention on South African… -
University Orientation in Benin: Imminent Deadline for Non-Scholarship High School Graduates to Choose Fields on Apresmonbac Platform
The countdown has begun for the end of paid registrations at Benin’s public universities. .According to an official statement from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research,… -
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… -
CPS Presidency: Benin presents a report focused on prevention and inclusion
As the end of his term at the helm of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) approaches, Beninese diplomacy is making its mark through a pragmatic… -
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…