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The African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund plans to support the implementation of the Cotonou Plan 2026-2033. Its president, Nguéto Tiraïna Yambaye, discussed with the mayor of the city the mobilization of resources and the guarantee of loans necessary for…

The decentralized meeting of the joint commission of the ECOWAS Parliament dedicated to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) concluded on Friday, July 31, 2026, in Cotonou, after five days of work. As a member of the West African institution,…

The Abomey-Calavi court took up a case of breach of trust and theft involving a rented vehicle on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Following this first appearance with the complainant present, the case was adjourned until October 7, 2026, for further…

As part of the fourth cycle of special operations to secure the national territory, law enforcement carried out a targeted raid in the municipality of Lokossa. A team from the Ouèdèmè district police station, supported by the Lokossa police station…

The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, began an official tour to connect with stakeholders and officials in the education sector on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. He is making this visit accompanied by the advisor minister Paulin…

The United Nations Security Council held its first informal secret ballot on Thursday, July 30, 2026, to evaluate the nominations for the succession of Secretary-General António Guterres. At the end of this straw poll, former Senegalese President Macky Sall received…

A violent fire devastated a snack bar located at the entrance of the Titirou market in Parakou on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Although there were no reported human casualties, the incident raises serious concerns and questions among…

During the fourth day of their offsite meeting in Benin, members of the mixed commission of the ECOWAS Parliament visited the field on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The aim of this approach was to engage directly with the women at…

After the solemn installation ceremony of the members of the first term of the Senate this Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Porto-Novo, the institution is preparing for its official function. For the Beninese senators, the coming days will be dedicated…

On the sidelines of the official installation ceremony for the Senate members this Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, Me Robert Dossou spoke about the major challenges facing this brand new institution. In his statement,…

During the official installation session of the first members of the Beninese Senate on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Porto-Novo, one of the newly installed senators, former president Patrice Talon, expressed his gratitude and commitment to the nation. Speaking after…

The Senate of Benin officially took office on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Gathered at the National Assembly in Porto-Novo, the 25 members of this new institution were inducted during a solemn ceremony presided over by Elisabeth Pognon. The former president…

The dissolution of the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA), formalized by the law of July 14, 2026, is entering its operational phase. Through a decree issued on July 22, 2026, President Romuald Wadagni has officially framed the closure of accounts…

The advisors at the Constitutional Court will meet this Thursday, July 30, 2026, in the afternoon for a plenary session in the institution’s hearing room. Only one item is on the agenda for this session. The proceedings will focus exclusively…

The installation ceremony for the members of the first mandate of the Senate, scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Porto-Novo, will not include the election of the bureau members. This step has been postponed due to the unavailability of…

The Abomey-Calavi court examined, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, a case of violence and threats involving a young man accused of assaulting a street food vendor and several of her customers. At the end of the proceedings, the defendant was…

The tranquility of the Tissèrou neighborhood, located in the municipality of Pèrèrè, was disrupted on the evening of Sunday, July 26, 2026, by gunfire. The incident, caused by young traditional hunters, resulted in four injuries and raised serious concerns among…

An important page in the institutional history of Benin is opening this Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Porto-Novo. Arising from the constitutional revision of November 2025, the second chamber of parliament, the Senate, is officially established with the installation ceremony…

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 member states to draw inspiration from best international practices to strengthen the…

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 Partnership (OGP). From July 27 to 31, this meeting brings together public…

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 by several reliable sources within the public enterprise. The new General Director…

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 the Director General, the needs are distributed as follows: ​95 forest rangers…

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 on the Sonahoulou-Djougou axis. The interception made at the Anoum checkpoint allowed…

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, and technical education. This calendar outlines the key stages of the year,…

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 ceremony took place in the Ambassadors’ Hall of the Marina Palace, in…

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 conference held at the general staff of the Beninese armed forces. Under…

Gathered in Cotonou for a decentralized meeting of the ECOWAS Parliament’s joint committee, lawmakers, experts, and private sector stakeholders are working on ways to transform micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) into true engines of growth and regional integration. Financing,…

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 aims to strengthen economic and trade relations between Benin and Nigeria, while…

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 and its surroundings. According to information from Le Matinal, the operation began…

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 the Executive Secretary of the municipality, Christophe Aholou, through decision No. 2026-032/14/C-al/Se/Sac…