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President Romuald Wadagni has appointed Jeanne Adanbiokou Akakpo as the coordinator of the college of ministerial advisers of the Presidency of the Republic. The college of ministerial advisers of the Presidency of the Republic is now under the coordination of Jeanne Adanbiokou Akakpo. She was appointed to this position by decree n°2026-358 of June 5, […]
Corinne Amori Brunet received five accredited heads of mission in Benin, including the ambassadors of Morocco, Belgium, France, China, and the chargé d’affaires of the United States. This diplomatic sequence, one of the first since she took office, is part of the Wadagni government’s desire to strengthen bilateral partnerships and reposition Beninese diplomacy. The Beninese […]
The new ambassador of Nigeria to Benin, Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim, officially began her mission in Cotonou by presenting the figurative copies of her credentials to the Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Corinne Amori Brunet. Her arrival comes at a time marked by a recent visit from Romuald Wadagni to Abuja and the expressed desire of both […]
By decree No. 2026-338 of June 1, 2026, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, has appointed two Deputy Secretaries General of the Government. Two Beninese officials have been appointed to the position of Deputy Secretary General of the Government. They are Alban Bienvenu Bessan and Ben Hugues Pierre Johnson, called to strengthen the team […]
President Romuald Wadagni has appointed Alban Bienvenu Bessan and Ben Hugues Pierre Johnson as deputy secretaries general of the government. Their appointment was confirmed by a decree issued on June 1, 2026. The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, continues the appointments within his administration. By decree no. 2026-338 of June 1, 2026, he has […]
As the free tuition fees have just been generalized for secondary school girls, the Benin government does not rule out granting the same advantage to boys. The government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, stated that this possibility remains conceivable if the state’s resources allow it. Could the exemption from tuition fees granted to secondary school girls […]
Appointed prefect of Zou during the Council of Ministers on June 3, 2026, Laurent Dhossou Zomaï finds himself at the center of an administrative and legal controversy. Sanctioned since April 30 by the ARMP in the context of public procurement procedures, the newly appointed prefect is contesting this decision before the Supreme Court. The issue […]
The Supreme Court has suspended the enforcement of the sanctions from the ARMP against Laurent Dhossou Zomaï, who was recently appointed as the prefect of Zou by Romuald Wadagni. This order, issued following an appeal filed by the individual, temporarily lifts an administrative obstacle that had delayed his transition of duties in Abomey. The Supreme […]
The written tests for the Brevet d’Études du Premier Cycle (Bepc) exam, June 2026 session, will officially start on Monday, June 8, 2026, throughout the entire national territory. Everything is ready for a smooth conduct of the Brevet d’Études du Premier Cycle (Bepc) exam. All arrangements have been made to ensure that candidates can take […]
Ousmane Sonko has intensified his offensive against Bassirou Diomaye Faye by accusing him of breaking the “good governance pact” championed by Pastef and paid for, according to him, with human lives. By invoking the victims of years of repression against his movement, the new president of the party transforms the crisis with the head of […]
After several experiences in assistant roles, Yaya Touré is set to take a major step in his transition. The former star of Manchester City will take the reins of Slovan Bratislava and begin his first adventure as head coach. Yaya Touré is about to open a new chapter in his career. According to Sky Sports, […]
Romuald Wadagni appointed twelve ministerial advisers to the Presidency of the Republic by decree signed on June 5, 2026. While this new list signifies a desire for institutional continuity, it also raises questions about the true role of these figures, their relationship with full ministers, and the political cost of a structure placed directly under […]
The President of the Republic has taken another key step in structuring the state apparatus. By Decree No. 2026-358 of June 5, 2026, the head of the executive has officially appointed ten individuals to the positions of ministerial advisors at the Presidency of the Republic. This decision is based in particular on the presidential decrees […]
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 confirms Benin’s ambition to make Sèmè City a regional academic and technological hub. The Sèmè […]
A joint Niger-Benin committee has been officially established in Niamey to examine the conditions for reopening the shared border, which has been closed since the crisis arising from the coup d’état on July 26, 2023, in Niger. Experts from both countries have fifteen days to identify obstacles, propose practical modalities for traffic resumption, and oversee […]
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 reduce costs, shorten delivery times, and support the energy transition on the continent. In a […]
In response to the rise in consumption of “Atinkinkouin,” a psychoactive substance that is wreaking havoc among many young people and motorcycle taxi drivers, the Beninese government has announced a large-scale operation to combat the trafficking and use of these products. The Beninese government is taking a stand against the “Atinkinkouin” phenomenon, a popular term […]
The Wadagni government clarified the implementation mode for two major social measures adopted during the Council of Ministers on June 3. Vital emergencies will now be addressed without prior payment in public hospitals, while tuition fees will be waived for all girls in public secondary education across the territory starting from the 2026-2027 school year. […]
After five days of intense discussions, strategic reflections, and in-depth analyses, the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (Céna) concluded its national workshop for evaluating the first general elections in the history of Benin in Parakou. This high-level meeting brought together institutions of the Republic, civil society organizations, media professionals, as well as electoral experts and officials, […]
The Road Infrastructure and Land Development Company (SIRAT SA) is stepping up its efforts as part of Phase B of the Paving program. The company announced the imminent start of rehabilitation and development works on the Carrefour Cadjèhoun – Étoile Rouge axis, a major artery of the economic capital better known as Avenue du Canada. […]
Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji delivered the official framing of Romuald Wadagni’s first diplomatic tour in the sub-region. The government spokesman confirmed five countries visited in one week and presented these trips as a means of peer presentation aimed at opening a new dynamic with Benin’s neighbors, particularly the countries of the AES. The government spokesperson, Wilfried […]
In just a few days leading up to the election scheduled for June 7, 2026, for the renewal of the governing bodies of the National Order of Physicians of Benin, Dr. Gilbert Fassinou, a candidate for the presidency, accompanied by Dr. Lise-Hélène Adjahi, a candidate for the position of vice-president, and Dr. Natacha Nouwakpo, a […]
While his inauguration was scheduled for this Friday, June 5, according to the timeline set by the government, the new prefect of Zou, Laurent Zomaï, has not been installed. The handover ceremony has been postponed to a later date, with no official explanation provided. The handover ceremony between the outgoing prefect of Zou, Daniel Valère […]
Ten days after taking office, Romuald Wadagni is already making a clear break with the presidential communication in Benin. By announcing himself on Facebook a key measure from his first Cabinet meeting, the head of state turns the page on the very structured communication of the Talon era and establishes a style that is more […]
