TECHNOLOGY
Innovation, digital trends, artificial intelligence, connected devices, cybersecurity—this section deciphers the tech breakthroughs shaping our everyday lives.
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Benin — Agriculture and livestock: 80 water reservoirs to be built or rehabilitated
The Government of Benin announced on Thursday, November 6, 2025, an ambitious water infrastructure project to strengthen the resilience of the agricultural and livestock sector. At the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, November 5, it was decided to begin construction… -
Benin: 4 ministers appointed to the investment committee of FERER
The Council of Ministers, which met in ordinary session on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, appointed the members of the Investment Committee of the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Fund (FERER). Four government ministers were selected to sit on this essential… -
Climate Chance Africa Summit: Benin establishes itself as a leader in ecological transitions
Benin’s economic capital on Monday hosted the 6th edition of the Climate Chance Africa Summit, a major gathering of non-state climate actors. Under the theme “Renewable energy, adaptation and biodiversity: challenges and perspectives,” the event puts Benin in the spotlight… -
Benin: Nine Strategic Electricity and Water Projects Provisionally Frozen
Nine major projects of the Ministry of Energy, Water, and Mines (MEEM) have just been suspended by decision of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARMP). In an official notice made public on August 12, 2025, the institution halted procedures deemed… -
Sèmè City: Green light for the relocation action plan of the future main campus to Ouidah
Benin is taking a new step toward realizing its ambition to make Sèmè City a leading academic, scientific, and technological hub in West Africa. The government approved the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) concerning the construction of the main campus of… -
Nigeria: An academy to retrain cybercriminals into digital experts
In the face of the alarming rise of cybercrime, Nigeria is opting for an innovative response. Instead of simply focusing on repression, the authorities announce the creation of an academy specializing in the professional retraining of former hackers. This unprecedented… -
Niger-Benin Pipeline: deputies adopt modifications to secure investments
The Beninese National Assembly adopted on Monday, July 7, 2025, a bill amending the legal, tax, and customs regime applicable to the Niger-Benin export pipeline project (PENB). These adjustments aim to strengthen the legal security of the project partners and… -
Benin: Restructuring of Sèmè City’s governance
The Beninese government is taking a new step in its strategy to reposition Sème City as a regional hub of excellence. In a cabinet meeting this Wednesday, several decrees were adopted to implement the institutional and functional restructuring of this… -
Cybersecurity in Benin: over 800 critical vulnerabilities detected between 2021 and 2024
In a report covering the period 2021-2024, the Agency for Information Systems and Digital Technology (ASIN) paints a troubling picture of the security of information systems of state institutions and infrastructure operators. Prepared by the Beninese Computer Security Incident Response… -
OpenAI: ChatGPT service hit by a global outage
OpenAI’s ChatGPT service has been experiencing a global outage since the morning of Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Some users are facing slow response times, while others are experiencing complete interruptions. Is ChatGPT working normally for you? The global outage alert… -
Permis.justice.bj: Benin digitizes prison visitation permits
Starting August 1, 2025, the Benin Prison Agency will require a new digital authorization system for all prison visits. Families, lawyers, NGOs, and institutions must now go through the official online platform or the “Justice BJ” mobile application to obtain… -
A World First: Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon Held in China
In Beijing, sports and technology came together for an unprecedented event: a half-marathon exclusively for humanoid robots. On Saturday, in the Yizhuang Technological Development Zone, dozens of machines—some nearly two meters tall and weighing up to 90 kilograms—lined up at… -
Why Has the iPhone Fallen Behind Android?
By 2025, the gap between the iPhone and Android smartphones has widened—this time not in Apple’s favor. The turning point? The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into mobile operating systems. Long considered the benchmark for smooth performance and premium hardware,… -
Europe: Tesla marque un grand coup avec son hub de recharge de 547 bornes
According to industry outlet Electrive, Tesla has made a bold symbolic move with the launch of a massive charging hub on the grounds of its Berlin Gigafactory. The facility, boasting an impressive 547 charging points, can deliver up to 250… -
Important Update: WhatsApp Now Has A New Minimum Age Requirement
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, has recently updated its minimum age requirement for users, lowering it from 16 to 13 years to align with international usage policies. WhatsApp has introduced new regulations regarding its use, one of which includes a… -
Benin: The Date for Changing to a 10-Digit Dialing Plan Finally Revealed
Recently announced at a cabinet meeting, the date for the transition from an eight (08) to a ten (10) digit dialing plan has finally been disclosed. The shift from an eight (08) to a ten (10) digit dialing plan in… -
Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram Finally Back Up
Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram are operational again after a brief outage. This Tuesday afternoon, the highly frequented social networks Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram experienced significant disruptions. Users found themselves unable to access their profiles due to a global service interruption.…