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The Beninese government has announced new measures for mandatory health insurance, aimed at better protecting vulnerable populations and strengthening access to care. Law No. 2022‑17 of October 19, 2022 makes health insurance mandatory for anyone residing in the country. This reform is part of the State’s commitment to expand universal health coverage, a central objective to […]
The Beninese government has decided to update the development and paving project for the Vakon-Avagbodji-Aguégués road, which stretches over a length of 13.2 km and includes earthworks, roadway construction, paving and drainage. The project also includes the construction of a 100-meter-span bridge over the Ouémé River to connect the central urban area of Aguégués. The […]
The government of President Patrice Talon held its weekly meeting on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. During this Council of Ministers meeting, the government made several appointments within various ministries. At the Ministry of Justice and Legislation Collaborator at the Directorate of Codification and Legislation: Mr. Justin Yadélin Seglé. At the Ministry of Decentralization and Local […]
Two months before the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, the captain of Benin’s Cheetahs, Steve Mounié, made a surprising appeal to Beninese artist Fanicko. In a short video shared on social media, the Beninese international calls for an anthem for the continental competition, which is still absent to date. The captain […]
The government of rupture met this Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Council of Ministers. Several major decisions were made during this conclave. Below is a summary of the decisions issued by the Council. Key decisions of the Council of Ministers REGULATORY MEASURES -Incorporation of the Séri forest area into the Pendjari National Park complex; -Update […]
The Catholic Church of Benin announced the death of Msgr Barthélémy Adoukonou, which occurred during the night of October 26–27, 2025. The prelate’s burial will take place on November 3, 2025, in the new chapel of the Grand Seminary of Djimè, in Abomey. The details of the funeral program are as follows. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, […]
Arrested on October 22 in a land-related case, Pastor Edgard Guidibi was placed in detention after being presented, on Tuesday October 28, to the special prosecutor at the Special Court for Land Affairs (CSAF). After spending a week in custody at the criminal brigade, he was ultimately jailed at the end of his hearing. According […]
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 as a key player in ecological transitions in Africa. Organized jointly by Cotonou City Hall […]
The Benin Football Federation reacted to the Amazones’ campaign in the qualifying phase for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. And the FBF praised the performance of the Beninese players despite their elimination. The Benin Football Federation (FBF) congratulated the women’s national team after their 1-1 draw with Nigeria on Tuesday 28 October in […]
The twelve African nations qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are now known, after a final qualifying round filled with suspense and confirmations. The curtain has fallen on the qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, whose final return legs concluded this Tuesday, October 28. Twelve teams have […]
Benin’s political scene has just lost one of its most promising faces. Lawyer Renaud Agbodjo, a young attorney and the designated candidate of the party Les Démocrates, announced his withdrawal from political life after the Constitutional Court confirmed his disqualification from the 2026 presidential election. A choice that is as surprising as it is thought‑provoking. […]
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) closed, at midnight on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the period for submitting candidacy files, in accordance with the established electoral calendar. Several political parties filed in during the final hours to comply with the law. At midnight at CENA, president Sacca Lafia and his team ended the registration phase […]
Maître Adrien Houngbédji, former president of the National Assembly, published a “Declaration of Support for the Candidacy of Romuald Wadagni” this Tuesday, October 28, 2025. In a statement seen by BENIN WEB TV, the former president of the National Assembly and National Conference figure Adrien Houngbédji spoke out in favor of Romuald Wadagni, whose candidacy […]
It was 7:49 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, when the party Forces Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) made its entry into the headquarters of the Commission électorale nationale autonome (CENA). The party led by former minister Paul Hounkpè came with its paperwork to officially submit its declaration of candidacies for the municipal elections […]
Valiant but not enough, Benin’s Amazons held Nigeria’s Super Falcons to a 1-1 draw in Abeokuta on Tuesday in the return leg of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Defeated 2-0 in the first leg, the Beninese saw their dream of a first-ever qualification slip away. Benin’s Amazons held their own against Nigeria […]
The verdict has fallen. The Constitutional Court of Benin issued its decision this evening on the electoral appeals, fully aligning with the conclusions of the CENA. The Court confirmed that no law was violated by the Electoral Commission, thereby declaring the appeals filed by the contesting candidate duos inadmissible, including that of the main opposition […]
The main opposition party, Les Démocrates, isn’t giving up. Excluded from the provisional list of candidates for the 2026 presidential election by the Commission électorale nationale autonome (CENA), the party led by Boni Yayi has filed a series of appeals with the Constitutional Court. This Monday, the High Court is holding a special hearing to […]
Criticized by Göztepe supporters after swapping his shirt with Victor Osimhen at the end of the match against Galatasaray, Junior Olaitan has apologized. The Beninese midfielder says it was simply a friendly gesture toward his Nigerian compatriot. Göztepe’s Beninese attacking midfielder, Junior Olaitan, apologized to the club’s supporters after swapping his shirt with Victor Osimhen, […]
The national communications secretary of the party Les Démocrates, Guy Dossou Mitokpè, expressed his deep “sadness” at Renaud Agbodjo’s announced withdrawal from Beninese political life, following his disqualification from the 2026 presidential race. In a statement on his digital channels, the communications head of the party Les Démocrates praised Me Agbodjo’s trajectory, which he described […]
The former Minister of Justice under President Boni Yayi, Valentin Djènontin-Agossou, analyzes the situation within the party Les Démocrates and foresees defections soon. In a statement published this Tuesday, he says that Benin is heading toward a one-party system and predicts possible defections from the ranks of the main opposition party to the rupture regime. […]
Designated candidate of the party Les Démocrates for the 2026 presidential election, Attorney Renaud Agbodjo announced on Tuesday that he acknowledges his disqualification confirmed by the Constitutional Court. He attributes this disqualification to two factors: internal dysfunctions within the party and culpable adversities. Speaking to the press in his office in Cotonou, the young lawyer […]
In a statement announcing his withdrawal from political life on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Me Renaud Agbodjo addressed a message to Romuald Wadagni, a candidate in the 2026 presidential election. From his office in Jéricho, Me Renaud Agbodjo made a statement after the Constitutional Court’s decision confirming the rejection of his candidacy for the April […]
Excluded from the race for the April 2026 presidential election by a decision handed down on Monday, October 27 by the Constitutional Court, Me Renaud Agbodjo takes note. In a statement on Tuesday, October 28, 2026, he made an appeal for reconciliation to Minister of State Romuald Wadagni in case he is elected to succeed […]
Beninese prelate Éric Soviguidi will be ordained archbishop on November 15, 2025, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Cotonou, the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) announced over the weekend. Originally from the Diocese of Abomey (Benin), born in March 1971 and ordained a priest in October 1998, Msgr. Soviguidi is currently the apostolic […]
