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The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, has enacted a profound functional reorganization of the executive by structuring government work around three distinct levels of arbitration and consultation. This new managerial method aims to streamline decision-making processes, enhance the technical…

Meeting in the inaugural Council of Ministers of the 2026-2033 term, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, set strict requirements for his government team. He emphasized the need for governance based on sobriety, integrity, and exemplarity. The first Council…

During the Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, outlined the main objectives of his term. Over the next seven years, the former Minister of Economy and Finance, now President, intends…

The Beninese government is changing the schedule of its weekly meetings. Meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026, the Council of Ministers decided that its ordinary sessions will now be held on the first Wednesday of each month. The government of…

The government of President Romuald Wadagni held its first Cabinet meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026. During this conclave, which took place 24 hours after the new ministers took office, the Beninese government decided that Council meetings will now be…

As the Champions League final approaches between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, Harry Kane highlighted the difficulty of the challenge facing the Gunners. The Bayern Munich striker emphasized the strength of the Parisian club while acknowledging the progress made by Mikel…

The U.S. Treasury has announced new sanctions targeting an Iranian entity linked to the management of the Persian Gulf Strait. Washington is also expanding these measures to any entity involved in associated payments, amid heightened economic pressure on Tehran. The…

An operation conducted by the elements of the 11th arrondissement police station in Cotonou led to the dismantling of a ghetto in the Vodjè neighborhood. The intervention took place on Monday, May 25, 2026, in a swampy area of the…

A significant reform of monetary law was recently adopted by Beninese lawmakers, strengthening penalties against the refusal to accept banknotes and coins issued by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). This vote comes in a context where the…

Two positions of the Beninese Armed Forces were targeted in attacks during the night of May 25 to 26, 2026, in the Kourou Koualou area, at the border with Burkina Faso. According to information from RFI reported by La Nouvelle…

In line with its organizational reform, the Cotonou city hall has handed over mission letters to the technical directors, under the supervision of the Executive Secretary. This initiative reflects the willingness of the municipal executive to establish a governance focused…

The Beninese government made a strong gesture of remembrance and reconciliation by granting nationality certificates to 22 Afro-descendants on May 22, 2026, during a ceremony organized by the Ministry of Justice and Legislation. Presided over by Justice Minister Yvon Détchénou,…

Barely settled at the head of the Benin, Romuald Wadagni is already facing his first criticisms regarding the structure of his government. The criticisms mainly focus on the coexistence of a Ministry of Communication in charge of Media with a…

The government of President Romuald Wadagni will hold its very first Council of Ministers this Thursday, May 28, 2026, starting at 9 AM. This highly anticipated meeting is expected to allow the new executive to officially launch its first orientations…

The CNPA-Benin and the UPMB welcomed the re-establishment of the Ministry of Communication and Media in the first government of President Romuald Wadagni. In a statement released on May 25, 2026, in Cotonou, the two organizations see this as a…

Édouard Dahome has officially taken charge of the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, with forty years of experience in the energy sector, particularly at EDF where he was nicknamed “Mr. Africa“. The new minister inherits two major projects: expanding…

On the occasion of the Tabaski celebration, held this Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the President of the Republic Romuald Wadagni sent his wishes to the Muslim community of Benin. In a message posted on his Facebook page, he expressed hope…

The Central Office for the Suppression of Illicit Drug Trafficking in Niger (OCRTIS) presented to the press on Monday, May 25, 2026, an exceptional seizure of 233 bricks of cocaine, totaling 268.045 kg, intercepted on May 19 in the Zinder…

The night of May 23 to 24, 2026, was marked by a violent attack in a concession in Péhunco, in northern Benin. Introduced at around 3:30 a.m., armed individuals surprised the sleeping household head in the courtyard. Threatened under duress,…

Mahuna Akplogan has officially taken the lead of the new Ministry of Digital Transformation and Innovation, responsible for the national artificial intelligence strategy. A doctorate holder in AI trained in Toulouse and a player in the Sèmè City ecosystem, he…

Romuald Wadagni made seven appointments at the presidency two days after his inauguration, outlining the first contours of his cabinet. By recalling several former pillars from the Talon era, including José Didier Tonato for Infrastructures, Salimane Karimou for Education, and…

Georges Alé has officially taken over as the Minister of Living Environment, Transport, and Sustainable Development, following José Didier Tonato’s ten years in charge. A civil engineer with experience at Vinci, Bouygues, and Colas Africa, the new minister inherits a…

The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, formalized a major appointment on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, within the strategic oversight and monitoring apparatus at the presidency. Indeed, through Decree No. 2026 – 318, Adédiran Alfred Affoyon has been promoted to…

The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, continues to structure the state apparatus following the formation of his first government. Through new official decisions, José Tonato and Salimane Karimou are joining the presidency as advisors to the president, respectively responsible…

The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, sealed new strategic appointments within his inner circle on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Through Decree No. 2026 – 319, he appointed Fulgence Primael Gbéké as Chief of Staff to the President of the…

By decree No. 2026–321 dated May 26, 2026, the President of the Republic has appointed Maximilien Claude Cocou Olympio as the Coordinator of the Legal Cell, Legal Advisor to the Presidency of the Republic. This appointment is part of the…

By decree No. 2026-317 dated May 26, 2026, the President of the Republic appointed Hermann Orou Takou as the Deputy Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic. This appointment, made by the head of state, is part of the…

The former journalist Wilfried Houngbédji has been reappointed as the government spokesperson. His appointment was announced this Tuesday. The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, made the appointment of Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji as minister and government spokesperson this Tuesday, May…

Yassine Latoundji has officially taken over as the Minister of Culture, Arts, and Heritage, now separate from Tourism in the Wadagni government’s structure. A visual artist and senior public finance official, he has framed his mandate around three commitments: Beninese…

Corinne Amori Brunet has officially taken office as the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with a roadmap focused on economic diplomacy, strengthening Benin‘s presence in multilateral institutions, and modernizing consular services. A former ambassador in Paris, she inherits…