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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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Competitiveness of MSMEs in the ECOWAS space: Bertille Guèdègbé Marcos advocates for the harmonization of standards and better support.
On the occasion of the visit by West African parliamentarians to the premises of Les Fruits Tillou this Wednesday, the general director, Bertille Guèdègbé Marcos, called on ECOWAS… -
Benin: launch of the preparation of the first National Action Plan for an Open Government
Benin opened a five-day workshop in Cotonou on Monday, July 27, 2026, dedicated to preparing its very first National Action Plan (NAP) as part of the Open Government… -
SRTB: Sinatou Saka appointed new General Director
The Benin Broadcasting and Television Company (SRTB) is experiencing a leadership change with the appointment of Sinatou Saka as the new General Director. This information has been confirmed… -
Benin: direct recruitment of 135 agents for the benefit of Water, Forests and Hunting
The Beninese government is organizing a direct recruitment competition for 135 civil servants for the Directorate General of Water, Forests, and Hunting. According to the official statement from… -
Explosive seizures: Customs makes a major impact in northern Benin
Thanks to the exemplary vigilance of the Regional Fraud Prevention Service Atacora-Donga, led by First Class Inspector Parfait Laurent Mekoun, a particularly dangerous shipment of explosives was stopped… -
Benin: the government officializes the school year calendar for 2026-2027.
An inter-ministerial decree signed on July 28, 2026, sets out the organization of the 2026-2027 school year in all public and private establishments for nursery, primary, secondary general,… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni officially installs the Permanent Committee of the National Commission for Legal Reform.
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, officially installed the members of the Permanent Committee of the National Commission for Legal Reform on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The… -
66th anniversary of Benin’s independence: What to remember from the military parade on August 1, 2026.
The steering committee of the military parade outlined the main points of the celebration for the 66th anniversary of Benin’s independence this Tuesday, July 28, during a press… -
Cotonou: Romuald Wadagni meets Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, held a meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Marina Palace with the Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote. This meeting mainly… -
Porto-Novo: dismantling of a burglary network by the Republican Police
The police officers from the 1st district of Porto-Novo have put an end to the activities of a network specialized in burglaries and motorcycle thefts operating in Porto-Novo… -
Allada Town Hall: the Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs suspended from her duties
The Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs (Daaf) of the Allada municipality, Solange Sèhouèto, has been suspended from her duties until further notice. This measure was formalized by… -
Senegal-Mali: first regional mission for Bassirou Diomaye Faye as ECOWAS president
The Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is expected this Tuesday in Bamako. This is his first diplomatic visit in two capacities: as the head of state of Senegal… -
Election of Thanguy Agoï as President of the 10th term of Odem
The journalist from Canal 3 Benin, Thanguy Agoï, is taking the lead of the 10th mandate of the Observatory of Deontology and Ethics in the Media (Odem). His… -
CRIET: the trial of a lieutenant colonel charged with “apology for a crime against state security” postponed to October 2026
The debates in the case involving a lieutenant colonel of the Beninese Armed Forces, prosecuted for “apology of a crime against state security,” will continue at the start… -
Benin: two women arrested in Zè for selling pharmaceutical products
An operation carried out on Saturday, July 25, 2026, by the Republican Police at the Tangbo market, located in the Adjan district, led to the dismantling of a… -
ECOWAS Parliament: in Cotonou, the deputies are working on the future of MSMEs
Gathered in Cotonou until July 31, ECOWAS parliamentarians, government members, experts, and private sector representatives are working on ways to make micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) the… -
Fight against extortion and corruption: the Director General of the Republican Police announces strict measures
In an official statement made public this Monday, July 27, 2026, in Cotonou, the Director General of the Republican Police, Inspector General of Police of the second class… -
Independence Day in Benin: disruptions and traffic restrictions in Cotonou from July 27 to August 1, 2026.
As part of the preparations for the celebration of the 66th anniversary of Benin’s accession to international sovereignty, the General Directorate of the Republican Police has released a… -
Parakou: launch of the conversion works of the old Guèma market into a modern bus station.
The Parakou town hall officially launched the works to convert the site of the old Guèma market into a modern bus station on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This… -
Benin – Justice: the former head of the 12th arrondissement of Cotonou, Samuel Akindès, receives a 5-year prison sentence.
The decision was made by the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET). The former chief of the 12th district of Cotonou, Samuel Akindès, received… -
Benin – Nigeria: Romuald Wadagni and Kashim Shettima lay the foundations for a strengthened partnership
The diplomatic and economic relations between Benin and Nigeria are taking a new step forward. This Friday afternoon, the Beninese Minister of State for Economy and Finance, Romuald… -
Diplomacy: Tiani discusses the opening of the Benin-Niger borders during a media appearance.
On the occasion of the third anniversary of the establishment of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP), the Nigerien head of state, General Abdourahamane… -
Abomey-Calavi: temporary closure of sand quarries and summons for property owners of infringing sites
An inter-institutional inspection tour carried out this Friday, July 25, in Abomey-Calavi, in the Atlantic department, resulted in the temporary closure of several sand quarries and the summons… -
Banikoara: Discovery of a lifeless body near a phytosanitary products store in Goumori
A drama occurred this Friday, July 24, in Gbangbango, a village located in the Goumori district, in the Banikoara municipality. The lifeless body of a man estimated to… -
Reunification of the Celestial Christian Church: a decisive step taken under the facilitation of Patrice Talon.
The leaders of the various trends of the Celestial Christianity Church in Benin have taken a significant new step in the reunification process. Gathered this Friday, July 24,… -
Social Conference of the IAJP: Mgr Roger Houngbédji reviews the reforms in Benin and calls for placing humanity at the heart of development.
The Institute of Artisans of Justice and Peace (IAJP) gathered on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Cotonou, religious leaders, political actors, and several guests for a social conference… -
University Orientation 2026-2027: Launch of a national awareness campaign for new high school graduates
In order to guide new high school graduates in their transition to higher education, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is organizing a national information and… -
Maritime security: the European Union offers an interceptor to the Beninese national navy.
As part of strengthening defense capabilities and securing maritime spaces, the European Union officially handed over an interceptor to the Benin Navy on Friday, July 24. The official… -
CRIET: Steve Wotto adopts a threatening tone at the bar, his trial postponed to October 5, 2026.
New development in front of the Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) regarding the judicial case involving Steve Wotto. During his appearance at the… -
Energy sector in Benin: SBEE injects over 19 billion FCFA to modernize its electrical network
To meet the growing demand for electricity and address the obsolescence of certain infrastructures, the Beninese Electricity Company (SBEE) is implementing a massive investment plan estimated at over…