TECHNOLOGY

Benin has launched the development of its national roadmap dedicated to digital public infrastructures. The future framework aims to strengthen digital identity, electronic payments, and secure data exchange between administrations, in order to simplify citizens’ access to public services. Benin…

As part of the ongoing improvement of the quality and reliability of its distribution network, the Benin Electricity Company (SBEE) is carrying out significant technical maintenance work this Tuesday, July 7, 2026. These large-scale interventions, although necessary to enhance the…

Cotonou will host the sixth edition of the Bitcoin Mastermind from July 3 to 5, a conference dedicated exclusively to bitcoin. Organized at the Golden Tulip hotel, the event will bring together professionals, investors, and individuals around conferences and practical…

The Sèmè City Institute of Technology and Innovation and Sorbonne University have formalized a framework cooperation agreement in Cotonou centered around materials science, artificial intelligence, and innovation management. This signature consolidates a partnership that has been active since 2021 and…

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…

Nvidia unveiled its new superchip RTX Spark at Computex 2026, designed to run artificial intelligence agents directly on PCs, without relying on the cloud. With Microsoft and Dell among the first partners, Jensen Huang aims to usher in a new…

Emmanuel Macron announced at the Choose France summit two commercial space missions planned for 2027 with French astronauts Thomas Pesquet and Arnaud Prost. Pesquet is set to join the ISS for his third flight, while Prost will participate in the…

The Nigerian telecom regulator has published a draft of operational rules aimed at regulating virtual mobile operators and their relationships with major host networks. This public consultation seeks to unlock a market that has been open since 2023 but remains…

Starting today, Benin Web TV offers you a new experience in consuming information with the launch of an audio feature that lets you listen to articles published on its platform. This innovation aims to adapt news consumption to new usage…

During a visit to Benin from April 20 to 27, 2026, Bertin Nahum, a global figure in medical robotics, is meeting with public, scientific, and digital sector stakeholders. At the heart of the exchanges: developing synergies around the GDIZ, training…

Benin now has electric power generation capacity deemed sufficient to cover a significant portion of its needs, thanks to recently commissioned infrastructure. It is on this basis that Minister Counselor Janvier Yahouedehou relied to explain the disruptions observed in the…

Benin has taken an important step in its digital transformation policy by drafting a strategic vision for the digital sector with a horizon of 2031, developed following a seminar held in Cotonou on February 5-6, 2026. Organized by the Ministry…

As part of modernizing higher education, the government is undertaking full project-management and equipment-supply missions for the installation of modular blocks dedicated to digital campuses within public universities. This initiative is part of the implementation of a large distance-education project…

The Council of Ministers has validated a decisive step in the reform of the energy sector. Meeting on January 28, 2026 in Cotonou, the Executive approved the guidelines of the Master Plan for the development of the electricity sub-sector through…

Du 02 septembre au 31 décembre 2025, trois alumnis béninois du Pan African Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) ont lancé à Tankpè un projet de formation innovant à l’intelligence artificielle et au leadership, grâce à une subvention du gouvernement américain via…

The prospect of Benin rejoining the ranks of oil-producing countries, initially announced for 2025, is experiencing technical delays that push back the planned schedule. According to Ecofin Agency, the project is moving forward, but at a slower pace than expected.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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’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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…