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65 years of Benin’s independence: Patrice Talon kicks off the celebrations following the wreath laying
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… -
Claudy Siar in Benin for August 1st: Between deep emotion and historical recognition
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… -
“I ask the Beninese to forgive my shortcomings,” Patrice Talon (video)
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… -
“I worked in good faith even if I may have made mistakes,” Patrice Talon
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… -
“I gave my best, I went to the end of my efforts,” Patrice Talon
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… -
Benin: a baker sentenced to 6 months in prison for selling unfit bread and insult
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… -
Transfer of polling centers: here are the measures taken by the ANIP
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”… -
Benin: Former Minister Nestor Dako has passed away
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,… -
Benin: Boni Yayi responds to Patrice Talon about his remarks to the youth
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… -
Patrice Talon: “It’s not good for the same people to hold power for too long”
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… -
Patrice Talon addressing the Beninese youth: what to remember
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… -
Cooperation: Towards the signing of a military agreement between Benin and Russia?
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 lowers its benchmark rate by three percentage points
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… -
Benin: direct recruitment of 120 student officers and 10 student controllers for the Customs Department through competition
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,… -
Fatal accident on the Cotonou-Badekparou axis: three deaths and one serious injury
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… -
Climate change: The AfDB injects over 16 billion FCFA for the benefit of Beninese farmers
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… -
Tontine: death of the promoter, two collaborators face justice for damages of 7 million FCFA
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… -
Posting private files: five years in prison requested against a young man at the CRIET
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… -
Benin – Vêdoko Interchange: recruitment of a technical inspection office
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… -
Tragedy in Fidjrossè: a young woman killed and buried on a construction site, a guard arrested
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… -
Benin: ADAC warns against a scam targeting artists
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… -
Benin: The funeral program for the journalist Christophe Djossou
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… -
Benin – Deadly collapse in Togbin: the owner sent to jail
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… -
Benin: August 1st, 2025 declared a public, non-working, and paid holiday
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… -
Fighting against anarchic constructions: 157 projects suspended in the Greater Nokoué
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… -
Bilateral Cooperation: Benin and Serbia Sign a Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement
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… -
Parakou: Djibril Bio Nourou Dine officially installed on the Municipal Council
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… -
Benin is sponsoring the education of 2 students admitted to the Polytechnic School of Paris.
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… -
Cotonou: Towards the construction of 2 international-scale hotel complexes
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… -
Benin: No parking on the sidewalks of the Route des Pêches
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…