Agoué: Robbery Foiled in a Church Thanks to Pastor and Police Intervention
A robbery attempt was thwarted on Friday night in Agoué, inside an evangelical church. According to initial reports, the suspect, a boatman residing i...
Benin
2026 Presidential Election: Bertin Coovi Defends Romuald Wadagni and Slams Calls for His Resignation
The debate over Romuald Wadagni’s candidacy in the 2026 presidential election continues to spark strong reactions on Benin’s political scene. While th...
Benin 2026 Presidential Election: Religious Leaders Call for Talon-Yayi Meeting
At the conclusion of a three-day workshop in Cotonou, the Consultation Framework of Religious Denominations (CCCR) called for a meeting between Presid...
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: South Africa Crush Lesotho, Benin Edge Zimbabwe
South Africa defeated Lesotho 3-0 on Friday in the 7th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, while Benin secured a 1-0 win over Zimbabwe. The Cheeta...
Benin: Opposition Party Les Démocrates Denounce Alleged Maneuvers to Block Their 2026 Presidential Bid
The opposition party Les Démocrates held a press conference this Friday at their headquarters in Cotonou. During the briefing, the party denounced wha...
Benin vs Zimbabwe: Starting Lineups for Both Teams
Benin faces Zimbabwe this Friday at 5:00 p.m. (GMT+1) in the 7th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The starting elevens for both teams have been...
Benin: Les Démocrates to Hold Press Conference This Friday
The leadership of the opposition party Les Démocrates will face the press this Friday, September 5, 2025. The announcement was made by the party’s com...
Benin vs Zimbabwe: What Time and on Which Channels to Watch the Match Live?
Benin will face Zimbabwe this Friday, September 5, 2025, in the 7th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Where can you follow the match live? It’s ...
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Benin vs Zimbabwe, Lesotho vs South Africa — Friday’s Fixtures
The African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup are in full swing. After Thursday’s matches, the 7th round continues this Friday with a packed schedule:...
Benin: Customs Officers Attacked by Smugglers in Ifangni
Customs officers were targeted by smugglers in Banigbé-Sèdo, Ifangni, where their vehicle was set ablaze and the driver fatally beaten. The incident o...
Benin – 2026 General Elections: FCBE Enters Political Negotiations with UP-R
A political agreement is in the works between Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UP-R) and Forces Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) ahead of the 2026...
UFOA-B U17 Cup: Benin Drawn with Nigeria and Burkina Faso
The draw for the group stage of the 2025 UFOA-B U17 tournament was held this Thursday in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast. Benin has landed in Group B, along...
Benin: After BR and UP-R, Wadagni Continues His Outreach
After meeting with the Bloc Républicain (BR) and Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UP-R), Romuald Wadagni, the designated successor of President Patric...
“I will not use my sponsorship for someone who will not become president,” says Garba Yaya
The Forces Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) party is determined to leave the opposition after the 2026 presidential election. Following Idrissou B...
Romuald Wadagni: “I’m looking for the one who could come and beat him,” says Louis Vlavonou
The President of the National Assembly, Louis Vlavonou, has expressed strong satisfaction with the ruling coalition’s choice for the 2026 presidential...
“It will be difficult for the opposition to find a profile better than our candidate’s,” says Wilfried Houngbédji
The government of the rupture, through its spokesperson Léandre Wilfried Houngbédji, has commented on the choice of Romuald Wadagni as the candidate t...
2026 General Elections: Tax Authority Outlines Measures for Fiscal Clearance Certificate
In 2026, Beninese citizens will head to the polls for the general elections. One of the key documents required to validate candidacy applications is t...
Benin: Dozens of Overloaded Vehicles Stopped Across Several Departments
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, several vehicles carrying oversized or overloaded cargo were intercepted in multiple departments of the country. The op...
2026 Legislative Elections: Constitutional Court Launches Recruitment of Electoral Officers
Institutions involved in organizing the 2026 elections are stepping up efforts to ensure the success of the electoral process. In this context, the Co...
Benin: Selection Test Announced for New Teacher Trainees (AME)
Strengthening the capacities of Teacher Trainee Aspirants (Aspirants au Métier d’Enseignant – AME) and improving their productivity is one of the meas...
Benin – Early Marriage of Girls: Government Launches a National Program to Combat the Practice
The Beninese government has declared war on child marriage. During the Council of Ministers session held on Wednesday, September 3, the executive appr...
Benin: Government Approves 2026–2030 National Health Development Plan
Benin now has a National Health Development Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The reference document for all stakeholders in the health sector was approv...
Benin: Heavy Truck Traffic Reorganized in Greater Nokoué
At the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, September 3, the government decided to reorganize the circulation of heavy transport vehicles and tr...
Benin: Council of Ministers Meeting Report of Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Council of Ministers met this Wednesday, September 3, 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr. Patrice Talon, President of the Republic, Head of State,...
Benin: Key Decisions from the Council of Ministers Meeting of September 3
Back from recess, the government of the “rupture” held its regular Council of Ministers meeting. During this government conclave, several decisions we...
2026 Presidential Election: “Les Démocrates” in No Hurry to Choose Their Candidate
With just one month to go before the submission of candidacy files for the 2026 presidential election, the opposition party Les Démocrates is taking i...
SNAB 2025: Supported by Sightsavers, Artisans Advocate for Ratification of the ADP
From August 22 to 31, 2025, the 19th edition of the Benin National Handicrafts Fair (SNAB) was marked by the strong participation of artisans with dis...
Benin Adopts 2025–2029 Strategic Plan to Modernize Its Army
The Beninese government has approved, in the Council of Ministers on September 3, 2025, the 2025–2029 Strategic Plan of the Ministry of National Defen...
Benin: 358 Rangers Officially Integrated into the Corps of Forest Guards
The Beninese government decided, during the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, to incorporate 358 rangers into the corps of forest ...
Benin: Selection Test to Recruit 2,319 Primary School Teaching Assistants (AMEs)
To address the shortage of teachers for the 2025–2026 school year, the Beninese government has announced the organization of a selection test for Aspi...