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Benin: minutes of the Council of Ministers meeting of Wednesday, March 19

On Wednesday March 19, 2025, the government of the rupture held its weekly conclave in the presence of the Head of State, President Patrice...
Politics
Edouard Djogbénou
Benin

Benin: the central Imam of Porto-Novo is no more

Benin mourns the passing of the central Imam of Porto-Novo, El Hadj Amzat Houzeifa, who was called back to God during the blessed month...
Society
Edouard Djogbénou
Benin

Porto-Novo: the municipality sets an ultimatum for the liberation of public spaces

Following the example of several other cities in Benin, the municipality of Porto-Novo is stepping up its efforts to ensure that the occupation of...
Society
Edouard Djogbénou
Benin

2026 general elections: Céna and civil society strengthen their collaboration

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Autonomous National Electoral Commission(Céna) and the Electoral Platform of Civil Society Organizations(PEOSC) held a working session on preparations...
Politics
Edouard Djogbénou
Benin

Exclusion of Clément Capo-Chichi from public procurement: the Supreme Court overturns ARMP’s decision

Clément Capo-Chichi can now turn the page on his exclusion from public procurement. In a ruling handed down on March 12, 2025, the Supreme...
Society
Edouard Djogbénou
Benin

CDM 2026 (Q): Zimbabwe-Benin, South Africa-Lesotho, Matchday 5 schedule

The road to qualification for the 2026 World Cup intensifies in Africa with the resumption of the qualifiers this Monday, March 17. This fifth...
Africa Sports
Romaric Déguénon
Benin

Law on traditional chieftaincy: reservations even within the parliamentary majority

Despite its adoption by a large majority, the new law governing traditional chieftaincy continues to be debated in the National Assembly. Nassirou Bako Arifari,...
Society
Edouard Djogbénou
Benin

World Cup 2026 (Q): South Africa’s coach warns the Cheetahs

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has admitted that the next two games in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be crucial for Bafana Bafana....
Africa Sports
Romaric Déguénon
Benin

Benin: after his courtesy visit to Houngbédji, Yayi receives the leader of the Tchoco-tchoco at home

On Sunday March 16, 2025, the former president of the National Assembly, Adrien Houngbédji, visited Boni Yayi's home in Cotonou. This courtesy visit comes...
Politics
Edouard Djogbénou
Benin

Benin – Release of Madougou and Aïvo: Talon says a firm “no” to the release of Madougou and Aïvo

As the end of his second term approaches, the question of a possible presidential pardon continues to divide opinion in Benin. Questioned on this...
Politics
Edouard Djogbénou