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The draw for the group stage of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup was held this Friday in Poland. Also in the running for the Grail, Benin has been drawn into Group A with the host nation Poland, Argentina, and Mexico. Benin’s fate is now sealed. Qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World […]
Victorious on Espoir FC’s home turf, Coton FC retains the lead of the Benin championship after the 28th matchday. But AS SOBEMAP FC stays in contact after their win against USS-Kraké, maintaining maximum pressure in the title race. Behind them, the fight to stay up remains just as intense. The 28th round of Benin’s Ligue […]
The mayor of Glazoué has taken a firm decision to strengthen road safety in his municipality. In an official note, he instructed law enforcement to step up inspections and to systematically sanction motorcyclists who ride without a helmet. This measure follows the observation of a generalized laxity in complying with this obligation, which is essential […]
In Benin, the processing times for issuing the No. 3 bulletin of the criminal record are experiencing an unusual lengthening. In a statement published on April 29, 2026, the National Center for the Criminal Record (CNCJ) reports increased pressure on its services, following an exceptional rise in the number of requests registered in recent weeks. […]
In an interview given to RTN and broadcast by Wadata Radio Niamey, Niger’s Minister of State in charge of the Interior, Toumba Mamadou, spoke about the state of relations between Niger and Benin, a few days after Romuald Wadagni’s election to succeed Patrice Talon. Questioned about the future of bilateral cooperation after Patrice Talon’s departure, […]
Benin takes an important step in strengthening its health surveillance capabilities with the establishment of a national reference laboratory dedicated to analyzing drinking-water quality and medicines. This laboratory, whose creation responds to the needs expressed by health authorities, is designed to optimize the surveillance mechanisms for products essential to public health. It will enable advanced […]
The president of the Union of Media Professionals media of Benin (UPMB), Hervé Prudence Hessou, called on Sunday, May 3 to strengthen guarantees of press freedom in Benin and to improve journalists’ working conditions, during the ceremony organized at the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. […]
Beaten at home, Coton FC sees its lead at the top narrow after the 27th matchday of the Benin Football Championship. Behind, AS SOBEMAP and its pursuers take advantage of the leader’s misstep to close the gap, while the battle to avoid relegation intensifies. The 27th matchday of the Benin Football Championship reshuffled the tables […]
Over a route of around 732 km in five stages, bringing together nearly a hundred riders from about fourteen countries, Latvian Kristians Belohvosciks (Team Bike Aid, Germany) won the general classification of the 21st Benin International Cycling Tour 2026. Behind the yellow jersey, the Beninese riders posted more consistent performances than in the past, with […]
The Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offences (CRIET) sought on April 30 twelve months’ imprisonment and a 5 million FCFA fine against a Beninese agronomist prosecuted for a Facebook post calling for the coming to power of a leader comparable to Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The defendant, held […]
À la faveur d’un partenariat culturel entre la Belgique et le Bénin, le centre culturel Le Solfège Bénin a bénéficié ce vendredi 1er mai 2026 d’un don d’instruments de musique. Une initiative qui dépasse le simple geste symbolique et s’inscrit dans une ambition plus large : structurer l’apprentissage musical et élargir l’accès à la pratique […]
On a lively stage between N’Dali and Tchaourou, the Tour of Benin has once again smiled on Algeria. Assal Nadji proved the fastest in the final sprint, at the end of a day that was lively and contested from start to finish. The 21st edition of the Benin International Cycling Tour continued its show this […]
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 patterns, by giving subscribers the ability to access editorial content without the constraint of reading, […]
Reporters Without Borders demands the immediate release of Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè and Ali Moumouni, who have been detained for nearly nine months in Benin. In a publication on its website, the international organization defending press freedom denounces serious violations of fundamental rights and calls for redress for the harm suffered by the two journalists. According […]
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 young talents, and establishing innovation centers to support the country’s technological and industrial transformation. A […]
Porté par des investissements massifs et une ambition affirmée, Moov Africa Bénin lance officiellement la 5G et entend accélérer la transformation numérique du Bénin. Entre démonstrations immersives, offres commerciales et reconnaissance internationale, l’opérateur affiche son objectif : démocratiser l’accès à une technologie appelée à bouleverser les usages et à soutenir la croissance économique. La cérémonie […]
At a press conference this Thursday, the president of the Benin Cycling Federation, Romuald Hazoumè, presented the broad outlines of the 2026 Tour of Benin. An edition that promises sporting intensity and tight resource management, in a financially fragile but well-managed context. As the start of the 2026 Tour of Benin approaches, the atmosphere around […]
For its first participation, Benin makes a strong showing by hosting the final of the Pierre Castel Prize 2026. With nearly 23 million CFA francs at stake and a tight selection, the competition promises to be a major accelerator for agri-food entrepreneurs. In front of the press this Wednesday at the Native hotel in Ouidah, […]
Amnesty International Benin faced the press this Tuesday at the Benin Royal Hotel. And the NGO proceeded with the launch of the report on the state of human rights worldwide, with a particular focus on Benin for the years 2025 and 2026. A report that paints an alarming picture of the state of human rights. […]
The Group for Studies and Research for Democracy and Economic and Social Development in Africa (GERDDES Afrique) extended its congratulations to Romuald Wadagni following his victory in the presidential election on April 12, 2026, in Benin. In a public statement, the pan-African think tank hails the “brilliant victory” of the newly elected president and highlights […]
Charged with conspiracy against state security and cybercrime, Agbaza, whose real name is ADEH Semêvo Jude Angeles, appeared alongside his wife before the CRIET. Both defendants formally rejected all of the charges brought against them. In court, Agbaza was categorical. He pleaded not guilty, saying he did not recognize the facts he is accused of. […]
The Natitingou City Hall has announced new measures to regulate the circulation of tricycles, in a move aimed at improving road safety in the city. This decision follows a series of accidents involving these vehicles, which are very numerous on the urban and peri-urban roads of the municipality.According to the municipal authorities, the proliferation of […]
As part of the reorganization of responsibilities within the Benin Armed Forces, a new command decision was issued in April. Pascal Tigri, the fugitive lieutenant colonel currently sought by an international arrest warrant, has been officially replaced as head of the National Guard Special Forces Group. The appointment, formalized by an internal decision of the […]
An official mission has been dispatched to Koussigou Montagne, a locality in Tanguieta and its surroundings, to assess the collapse of an artisanal gold mining gallery that resulted in heavy casualties. The tragedy, which occurred recently in this artisanal mining area, has aroused strong emotions among the local populations and mobilized the authorities.According to initial […]
The internal dispute within the party Les Démocrates will be examined today, Tuesday, 14 April at 4:00 PM before the Court of First Instance of Cotonou. The plaintiff is Éric Houndété, acting on behalf of his faction within the political party.Two major grievances are brought before the court.The first concerns the suspension of several party […]
The 25th matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1 confirmed Coton FC’s dominance, while Loto-Popo FC and ASPAC FC put in commanding performances. The 25th matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1 lived up to expectations with its share of confirmations and attacking displays. The solid leader, Coton FC, secured the essential by beating ASVO 1-0, thus cementing their […]
On the day after the proclamation of the major trends of the presidential election of April 12, 2026 by the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA), Romuald Wadagni publicly spoke to hail what he presents as a victory from the polls. In a statement addressed to the nation, the designated successor of Patrice Talon emphasized the […]
Négligé et parfois considéré comme une céréale des pauvres selon des spécialistes de la sélection des céréales, le niébé (haricot) , une légumineuse à graines, contribue à la sécurité alimentaire en Afrique et dans le monde. Son usage reste tout aussi diversifié, tant pour l’alimentation humaine que pour le bétail. Cependant, certaines de ses propriétés […]
The day after the announcement of the major trends by the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (Cena), crediting the duo Romuald Wadagni – Mariam Chabi Talata with more than 94% of the votes, the actors in the electoral mobilization have spoken out. Among them, the Cercle des Élites de Romuald Wadagni (CeRow), whose president Brice Hondi […]
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) proclaimed, on Monday, April 13, 2026 in Cotonou, the provisional results of the presidential election held the day before across the entire Benin territory as well as in diaspora voting centers. These initial trends, established on the basis of 90.55% of polling stations processed, show a clear victory for […]
