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Benin is a French-speaking country in West Africa. It is the birthplace of Vodou religion, but also the territory of the former Kingdom of Dahomey (around 1600-1900). In Abomey, the former capital of Dahomey, the historical museum occupies two royal palaces adorned with bas-reliefs depicting the history of the kingdom and a throne mounted on human skulls. In the north, Pendjari National Park offers safaris to discover elephants, hippos, and lions.
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Abomey-Calavi: the town hall will use the excavated materials from construction sites to fill in the degraded streets.
Confronted with traffic difficulties caused by heavy rains and infrastructure work, the Abomey-Calavi town hall has decided to use the earthworks from ongoing sites to fill in the… -
Benin: the ARMP excludes 23 individuals and companies from public procurement since January 2026
In Benin, the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARMP) has imposed several sanctions against public procurement actors during the first seven months of 2026. A total of 23 individuals… -
Dangnivo case at CRIET: The trial resumes this Wednesday after the explosive revelations from the former DGPN.
The judicial saga of the Pierre-Urbain Dangnivo case continues before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). The debates resumed this Wednesday, July 8,… -
Godomey: two individuals arrested with a human skull hidden in a tricycle
The Republican Police struck a significant blow against transnational crime and the trafficking of human remains in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi. Two men were apprehended on Tuesday, July… -
Benin: procedure to check your 2026 Baccalaureate results
The big day has finally arrived for the 77,101 candidates who sat for the first university diploma. According to official statistics from the Office of the Baccalauréat, this… -
Baccalaureate 2026: the behind-the-scenes of the deliberation and the time for the results to be posted are known.
The decisive day for the announcement of the results of the Baccalauréat 2026 officially started this Wednesday at 7 a.m. across the entire national territory. In the ten… -
Benin: the results of the 2026 Baccalaureate announced for this Wednesday
The thousands of candidates for the Baccalaureate exam, unique session of June 2026, will find out their fate this Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The Baccalaureate Office (DOB) and… -
Benin: the Armp approves the Céna’s procedure for the market of tamper-proof envelopes for the 2026 general elections.
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (Armp) has definitively put an end to the controversy surrounding a strategic call for tenders launched by the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (Céna).… -
CRIET: the lieutenant-colonel pursued for a message of “congratulations” to Pascal Tigri claims his innocence.
The trial of the lieutenant colonel of the Beninese army, pursued for his alleged involvement in the events of the foiled coup d’état of December 7, 2025, had… -
Benin: the psychiatric expertise of TikToker Florence Kingbo completed, trial postponed to October 13.
The Court of Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) has once again reviewed the case of TikTok influencer Florence Kingbo on Tuesday, July 7. The psychiatric assessment… -
Benin: Georges Ekpè appointed second deputy mayor of Lalo, the executive is now complete.
The municipality of Lalo has officially filled the vacancy within its local executive. On Monday, July 6, 2026, the prefect of the Couffo department, Christophe Megbedji, officially installed… -
Benin: Abdoulaye Bio Tchané is expected to preside over the Economic and Social Council.
After the appointment of the members of the new term of the Economic and Social Council (CES), attention now turns to the choice of the future president of… -
Benin: The Progressive Union for Renewal celebrates the fulfillment of social commitments by President Romuald Wadagni.
In an official statement published by its Communication Directorate on July 6, 2026, the political party Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UP-R) expressed its great satisfaction regarding the recent… -
CRIET: five years in prison requested against a fake police officer for fraud
An individual prosecuted before the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) is facing heavy requisitions for impersonating a member of the Republican Police. Accused… -
Benin: a young man and his accomplice jailed for the kidnapping of his ex-fiancée.
The Court of Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) examined, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, the case of two individuals charged with alleged acts of kidnapping. Among… -
Electricity network maintenance: SBEE announces temporary outages this Tuesday in several localities.
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… -
Benin: Sbee alerts on the growing threat of vandalism of electrical installations.
Vandalism of electrical infrastructure is taking worrying proportions in Benin, compromising the continuity of energy supply for thousands of households. Through the targeted theft of transformers, cables, and… -
Diplomacy: update on Romuald Wadagni’s visit to Nouakchott
The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, visited Nouakchott, in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the invitation of his counterpart… -
Coup d’État foiled: Angela Kpeidja sentenced to 12 months in prison.
The correctional chamber of the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) rendered its verdict on Monday, July 6, 2026, in the case concerning journalist… -
Benin: the government explains the delay in the reconstruction of the Djonou bridge
Announced two years ago, the reconstruction of the Djonou bridge in Abomey-Calavi has still not started. In response to questions raised by this delay, the government has assured… -
Benin: the fight intensifies against the pesticide SNIPER 1000 EC DDVP in Abomey and Bohicon
The crackdown on the marketing of the pesticide SNIPER 1000 EC DDVP is intensifying across Benin. Just two days after the government decision mandating its immediate withdrawal from… -
National Assembly: here is the profile of Louis Vlavonou’s replacement
The resignation of Louis Vlavonou, former president of the National Assembly for the 8th and 9th legislatures, leads to a rearrangement within the hemicycle. By choosing to resign… -
“Let’s take the same ones and start again”: the government stands by the choice of experience for the Senate.
The composition of the first mandate of the Senate continues to spark reactions in Benin. Criticized for including several personalities who have already held high positions in the… -
CRIET: five years in prison requested against the former Chief of the 12th district of Cotonou.
The news is not good for Samuel Akindes Adékambi, former head of the 12th district of Cotonou, who appeared this Monday, July 6, 2026, before the Court of… -
Parliament: Louis Vlavonou chooses the Senate and leaves the National Assembly.
A big turning point is happening in the political career of Louis Vlavonou. The former president of the National Assembly has officially chosen to sit in the newly… -
Benin: Louis Vlavonou resigns from the National Assembly to sit in the Senate
Louis Vlavonou has officially resigned from his position as a deputy. This decision paves the way for his entry into the Senate, where the former president of the… -
Health in Benin: Satisfactory progress report on the free emergency care initiative
One month after the launch of the historic free emergency care measure in Benin’s public hospitals, it’s time for the first assessment. Invited to the sets of Bénin… -
CRIET: a 30-year-old dealer judged for posing as a tax collector
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) examined, on Thursday, July 2, 2026 during its correctional hearing, the case of a young reseller of… -
Benin: The official timeline for the deliberations and results of the 2026 Baccalaureate
After the announcement of the BEPC results on Friday, July 3rd, all eyes are now on the Office of the Baccalaureate, which has made public the official schedule… -
Abomey: a housewife saved from a 20-meter pit inhabited by snakes
On the evening of Saturday, July 4, 2026, named A. J., a housewife aged about 38 and mother of five children, accidentally fell into an abandoned open pit.…