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A joint Niger-Benin committee has been officially established in Niamey to examine the conditions for reopening the shared border, which has been closed since the crisis arising from the coup d’état on July 26, 2023, in Niger. Experts from both…

Founded by Senegalese engineer Momar Diouf, 3MD Energy SA has established itself as a leading industrial player in the design and manufacture of prefabricated substations and electrical equipment in West Africa. By focusing on local production, the company aims to…

In response to the rise in consumption of “Atinkinkouin,” a psychoactive substance that is wreaking havoc among many young people and motorcycle taxi drivers, the Beninese government has announced a large-scale operation to combat the trafficking and use of these…

The Wadagni government clarified the implementation mode for two major social measures adopted during the Council of Ministers on June 3. Vital emergencies will now be addressed without prior payment in public hospitals, while tuition fees will be waived for…

The Road Infrastructure and Land Development Company (SIRAT SA) is stepping up its efforts as part of Phase B of the Paving program. The company announced the imminent start of rehabilitation and development works on the Carrefour Cadjèhoun – Étoile…

Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji delivered the official framing of Romuald Wadagni’s first diplomatic tour in the sub-region. The government spokesman confirmed five countries visited in one week and presented these trips as a means of peer presentation aimed at opening a…

In just a few days leading up to the election scheduled for June 7, 2026, for the renewal of the governing bodies of the National Order of Physicians of Benin, Dr. Gilbert Fassinou, a candidate for the presidency, accompanied by…

While his inauguration was scheduled for this Friday, June 5, according to the timeline set by the government, the new prefect of Zou, Laurent Zomaï, has not been installed. The handover ceremony has been postponed to a later date, with…

Ten days after taking office, Romuald Wadagni is already making a clear break with the presidential communication in Benin. By announcing himself on Facebook a key measure from his first Cabinet meeting, the head of state turns the page on…

The case of the woman who was the victim of severe abuse in Ekpè continues to unfold in front of the court handling this particularly sensitive matter. The hearing this Friday did not resolve the case. The competent jurisdiction decided…

The President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, held two major meetings with religious delegations on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Marina Palace. These meetings are part of a permanent dialogue initiated by the presidency with various faiths in the country,…

The judicial case of content creator Arsène Kplédo, known on social media by the pseudonym “Billy,” has been postponed again. The TikToker appeared on Thursday, June 4, 2026, before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET),…

The Government of the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, is inviting media professionals this Friday, June 5, 2026, starting at 12 PM, for an official press conference scheduled at the Yellow River room of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.…

The transfer of duties between outgoing and incoming prefects will take place on June 5 and 8 in eight departments of Benin, following instructions from the Minister of Decentralization, Janvier Yahouédéou. These ceremonies follow the appointments made by the Council…

Journalist, teacher, former advisor at the HAAC and Commander of the National Order of Benin, Comlan Franck Symplice Kpochémè has an impressive background built between print media, media law, institutional communication, electoral missions, and associative engagement. Commander of the National…

Launched last Monday in Nigeria, President Romuald Wadagni’s first regional trip concluded this afternoon in Abidjan with a working session with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara. The first phase of the diplomatic tour of the President of the Republic of Benin,…

Launched in 20018, the relocation project from Dantokpa to Tokpa Yôyô now seems to reveal a major design flaw. According to the Director General of Anagem, 1,400 slots were planned while nearly 4,000 vendors are active in the relevant sectors.…

Another drama related to the risks of confined spaces occurred on the morning of Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Sérou, a locality in the Djougou commune, north-western Benin. A young well-digger of Burkinabé nationality, aged 30, lost his life while…

Former Renaissance MP Jean-Jacques Bridey has been sentenced to two years in prison suspended by the Paris judicial court for embezzlement of public funds and corruption. The case particularly concerns the irregular use of his mandate expense allowance and the…

Romuald Wadagni concludes his express diplomatic tour in Abidjan this Thursday, having visited five West African capitals in four days. Received by Alassane Ouattara at the presidential palace, the Beninese head of state aims to strengthen relations with Côte d’Ivoire…

The Correctional Chamber of the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism issued its verdict on Monday, June 1, 2026, in the case of abuse of office involving the former chief clerk of the Parakou First Instance Court,…

Appointed head of the customs administration, Raouf Malèhossou delivered his first official reaction regarding the trust placed in him by the head of state. In a post on his Facebook page, Raouf Malèhossou spoke about his appointment as Director General…

Evictions in Vridi 3, KDS trial for a presumed fraud case of over 10 billion FCFA, ongoing waste crisis in Abidjan: three sensitive issues dominate Ivorian news. Amid social urgency, economic justice, and public hygiene, Ivorian authorities are facing increasing…

Appointed prefect of the Atlantic in the Council of Ministers on June 3, 2026, Raphaël Akotègnon makes a notable return to territorial administration after serving as Minister of Decentralization under Patrice Talon. This appointment raises questions but aligns with a…

Starting from the 2026-2027 agricultural campaign, cotton, soy, rice, and cashew producers will benefit from specific subsidies in the form of production bonuses. This measure, adopted in the Council of Ministers, aims to improve farmers’ incomes, support local processing, and…

The Beninese head of state, Romuald Wadagni, is expected this Thursday morning in Abidjan by his Ivorian counterpart, Alassane Ouattara, as part of the continuation of his sub-regional diplomatic agenda. The high-level meeting between the two presidents is part of…

Benin confirms its rise in power regarding public finance governance. According to the results of the Open Budget Survey (OBS), reported by several media outlets including Peace FM, the country ranks first in Africa and second globally in terms of…

From Libreville, Brice Oligui Nguema is urging Africa to change its approach towards the countries of the Sahel States Alliance (AES). In a statement on France 24, the Gabonese president advocated for support without arrogance or demands, arguing that transitional…

At the invitation of His Excellency Mr. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Togolese Republic’s Council, the President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, made a friendly and working visit to Lomé on June 3, 2026. This visit is…

Niger and Algeria strengthen their cooperation in the oil sector. Three memorandums of understanding were signed in Algiers between Sonatrach and Sonidep, covering exploration, drilling, and distribution of petroleum products, at a time when Niamey seeks to diversify its energy…