POLITICS

Less than a year before Benin’s first general elections in history, the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (Céna) continues its consultations. This Monday, the institution in charge of the electoral process held a significant exchange session with political parties, in the…

With less than a year to go before the 2026 general elections, the Republican Bloc continues its expansion momentum in the Beninese political field. The political formation led by the State Minister Abdoulaye Bio Tchané recorded a significant new membership…

On the occasion of the celebration of the 65th anniversary of Benin’s independence, former President Boni Yayi addressed the activists and deputies of the party Les Démocrates (LD). He forcefully reaffirmed this party’s determination to fully play its role on…

This Friday, Benin celebrates the 65th anniversary of its accession to national and international sovereignty. To mark this historic event, the authorities have unveiled an official program of ceremonies, centered around Marina Boulevard, in Cotonou. The festivities will begin at…

With less than a year to go until the end of his term, President Patrice Talon met with the young people of Benin at the Marina Palace on Monday, July 28, 2025. The President took the opportunity to discuss, in…

This Friday, Benin is celebrating the 65th anniversary of its accession to international sovereignty. The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, officially kicked off the festivities during a solemn ceremony marked by reflection, memory, and honor to the republican forces.…

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…

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…

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…

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 breakup government met this Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in a council of ministers actively attended by the Head of State, President Patrice Talon. During this government conclave, several decisions were made by the executive. Below is the complete summary…

The council of ministers met on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The following decisions were made.

Two influential figures of the Moele Benin party, Alain Jean-Claude Migan and Éric Adandozan, have officially left the political group, thus confirming their break with an organization they long served. Former Departmental Coordinator of Atlantique, Alain Jean-Claude Migan also held…

A little over a month before the grand ethnic festival “Gaani”, the President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, visited the imperial city of Nikki this Tuesday. Dressed head to toe in white, the head of state was warmly received by…

New twist in the case opposing Tidjane Thiam to the Ivorian State. The United Nations Human Rights Committee has rejected the request for provisional measures introduced by the president of the PDCI-RDA, who hoped to get his registration on the…

In a social media post, former Minister Delegate for National Defense, Candide Azannaï, strongly reacted to the statement by the Head of State, Patrice Talon, regarding his involvement in choosing his successor in 2026. On Monday, July 28, during a…

The arrest of Beninese journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè in Abidjan followed by his quick extradition to Benin has taken a political turn in Abidjan. This time, a notable voice in the Ivorian political scene has risen: that of Antoine Assalé…

The Ivorian president, Alassane Ouattara, officially announced his candidacy for the presidential election scheduled for October 25, 2025, in a national address. Although he had previously mentioned his intention to pass the torch to a new generation, the head of…

During a major exchange with the youth of Benin at the People’s Hall in the Marina Palace, President Patrice Talon addressed a hot topic that is already sparking political conversations: who will be his successor as President of Benin in…

Un nouveau courant politique vient de faire irruption dans l’arène politique béninoise. Dénommée La 3ᵉ Voix, cette dynamique est portée par plusieurs partis et mouvements politiques d’opposition qui entendent offrir une véritable alternative aux deux blocs dominants sur l’échiquier national.…

On Monday, July 28, 2025, the People’s Hall of the Marina Palace was the setting for a symbolic meeting between the Beninese Head of State, Patrice Talon, and a delegation of the national youth, from all walks of life. Among…

An unprecedented meeting will take place this Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Palais de la Marina’s people’s hall. President Patrice Talon will host the Beninese youth there for a direct exchange about the reforms implemented since 2016 and the…

This was an expected step in the electoral process: the official submission of sponsorship forms to deputies and mayors. Scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2025, this activity listed in the calendar of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (Céna) ultimately did…

On the second anniversary of the seizure of power by the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), General Abdourahamane Tiani delivered a solemn speech marked by both clarity on Niger’s current challenges and a call to faith,…

The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) made public, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, the official list of documents constituting the application files for the parliamentary and communal elections scheduled for 2026 in Benin. This decision marks a key stage in…

The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has publicly released an official list, dated July 18, 2025, of required documents for any duo of candidates running in the presidential elections of April 12, 2026. Sent to political parties, this decision outlines…