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On the occasion of Benin’s 65th independence anniversary, President Patrice Talon officially kicked off the festivities on Friday, August 1st, 2025, in Cotonou. From the Monument to the Devoted to Amazone Square, he honored the memory of the nation’s heroes…

A leading figure of the African diaspora and passionate advocate for Black cultures, Claudy Siar is currently staying in Benin as part of the celebrations marking the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary. As a special guest of President Patrice Talon, he…

At the end of the festivities on August 1st, 2025, marking the 65th anniversary of Benin’s independence, President Patrice Talon spoke with emotion and honesty in front of the cameras of BENIN TV. Clearly moved by the warm reception of…

For the first time since he came to power in 2016, President Patrice Talon granted a brief interview to the national press following the celebrations of Benin’s 65th Independence Anniversary. And the message delivered that day resonated like a political…

At the conclusion of the military and civilian parade marking the celebration of the 65th anniversary of Benin’s independence, President Patrice Talon delivered a farewell message to his compatriots on Friday, August 1, 2025. “I gave my best,” these were…

A baker was prosecuted on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Abomey-Calavi court for selling bread deemed hazardous to public health and for threatening a control officer on duty. He is also accused of flouting an administrative closure order. At…

The National Agency for Personal Identification (ANIP) officially launched the voter center transfer operation this Wednesday in Cotonou. The announcement was made by the Director General of ANIP, Aristide Adjinacou Gnahoui, during a presentation of the mobile application “ANIP BJ”…

A well-known figure in both the Beninese judiciary and political sphere, Nestor Dako passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. The news was reported by the newspaper Le Potentiel, which stated that the death occurred in Europe. A career magistrate,…

On the eve of Benin’s 65th independence anniversary, former president Boni Yayi delivered a candid message, blending blessings, exhortation, and political criticism. Without directly naming Patrice Talon’s address just days earlier at the presidential palace, the former head of state…

During a meeting with Beninese youth held on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Marina Palace, President Patrice Talon spoke on the issue of democratic alternation. With less than a year left of his second term, the head of state…

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, on the eve of Benin’s 65th Independence Day, President Patrice Talon invited several young Beninese to the Republic’s palace for a direct, protocol-free discussion about the country’s future. The exercise, unique in its form, was…

As Russia strengthens its alliances in West Africa, a military agreement between Moscow and Cotonou is reportedly in the works. Announced by the Russian ambassador Hugor Edokimov, this intergovernmental cooperation would be part of a regional strategy to combat terrorism,…

The Central Bank of Ghana has decided to cut its key interest rate by three points in response to slowing inflation and the exit from a severe economic crisis, reports the information site Africanews. According to this media, the monetary…

The General Directorate of Customs of Benin has launched a direct competition for the recruitment of 120 customs clerks and 10 customs control students for the year 2024. Registration is taking place online from July 31 to August 13, 2025,…

A tragic road accident grieved several families on the night of Wednesday, July 30, around 11 PM, on the road leading to Badekparou. A taxi carrying gasoline cans violently hit motorcycle passengers, causing the death of three people instantly and…

This is a breath of fresh air for the Beninese agricultural sector. The African Development Bank (ADB) has just approved funding of $30.25 million, or more than 16.7 billion CFA francs, to support Benin’s efforts to protect its farmers against…

The death of a Rosca (Rotating Savings and Credit Association) group’s promoter continues to cause judicial turbulence. Unable to recover their funds after the disappearance of the main manager, the group members turned to the courts, leading to the arrest…

La Cour de répression des infractions économiques et du terrorisme (CRIET) a examiné, ce mardi 29 juillet, une affaire de harcèlement numérique impliquant un jeune homme accusé d’avoir diffusé les fichiers intimes de son ex-compagne sur les réseaux sociaux. À…

At the Council of Ministers meeting this Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the Beninese government has announced the hiring of a technical control office for the construction project of the Vêdoko intersection in Cotonou. The long-awaited project of the Vêdoko intersection…

A shocking incident rattled the Fiyegnon Houta neighborhood, in the 12th arrondissement of Cotonou, where a young 25-year-old woman was found dead, buried in an unfinished construction site. The main suspect, a guard of Burkinabé nationality, was apprehended after attempting…

The Development Agency for Arts and Culture (ADAC) raises the alarm against malicious individuals posing as its representatives or those of the Ministry of Culture, attempting to extort money from artists. In a statement dated July 30, 2025, signed by…

The journalist Christophe Gbemiga Djossou, promoter of Kingo News, who died on July 1, 2025, at the age of 45, will be laid to rest following two major ceremonies held in Cotonou. The funeral for journalist Christophe Gbemiga Djossou will…

The owner of the collapsed building a few days ago at Togbin Fandji was presented to the prosecutor’s office this Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and placed in pre-trial detention. The owner of the building under construction, whose collapse on July…

In honor of Benin’s national day, the Ministry of Labor and Public Service announced that Friday, August 1, 2025, will be a public holiday, non-working and paid. The Beninese government, through the Ministry of Labor and Public Service, has officially…

The Beninese authorities are stepping up the fight against illegal constructions in the Greater Nokoué area. A joint brigade, made up of the Republican Police, the Ministry of Living Environment and Transport responsible for Sustainable Development and the Municipalities, has…

As part of strengthening diplomatic relations between Benin and Serbia, a significant meeting was held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Cotonou between the foreign ministers of the two countries. On an official visit to Benin, the head of Serbian…

The Parakou City Council officially installed Mr. Djibril Bio Nourou Dine as a council member this Tuesday. He succeeds the late Romain Batcho, whose death left a vacant seat in the city’s deliberative body. The ceremony took place at the…

The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, presided over by the Head of State Patrice Talon, approved the granting of a scholarship to two Beninese students admitted to the Polytechnic School of Paris. In the Council of Ministers…

The Beninese tourism sector continues its transformation with the announcement of the upcoming construction of two major hotel and beach complexes in Akpakpa, in the municipality of Cotonou. This initiative is part of the national strategy for enhancing the beach…

In connection with the development of the Fidjrossè beach, Marie Stella-Adounko section (12.5 km), SIRAT SA strictly prohibits parking on gutters and sidewalks. The aim is to ensure pedestrian safety and protect the ongoing infrastructure projects. The Society of Road…