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An operation conducted by the elements of the 11th arrondissement police station in Cotonou led to the dismantling of a ghetto in the Vodjè neighborhood. The intervention took place on Monday, May 25, 2026, in a swampy area of the locality, known to be difficult to access, and resulted in the seizure of psychotropic products […]
A significant reform of monetary law was recently adopted by Beninese lawmakers, strengthening penalties against the refusal to accept banknotes and coins issued by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). This vote comes in a context where the practice of rejecting worn, crumpled, or smooth currency was disrupting daily exchanges and undermining confidence […]
Two positions of the Beninese Armed Forces were targeted in attacks during the night of May 25 to 26, 2026, in the Kourou Koualou area, at the border with Burkina Faso. According to information from RFI reported by La Nouvelle Tribune, the assaults were launched against units involved in Operation Mirador. The toll reports four […]
In line with its organizational reform, the Cotonou city hall has handed over mission letters to the technical directors, under the supervision of the Executive Secretary. This initiative reflects the willingness of the municipal executive to establish a governance focused on performance, accountability, and achieving concrete results. Through these letters, the municipal authorities aim to […]
The Beninese government made a strong gesture of remembrance and reconciliation by granting nationality certificates to 22 Afro-descendants on May 22, 2026, during a ceremony organized by the Ministry of Justice and Legislation. Presided over by Justice Minister Yvon Détchénou, the ceremony took place in the presence of several authorities, including the Mayor of Ouidah, […]
Barely settled at the head of the Benin, Romuald Wadagni is already facing his first criticisms regarding the structure of his government. The criticisms mainly focus on the coexistence of a Ministry of Communication in charge of Media with a government spokesperson, as well as the abolition of the Ministry of Labor, condemned by the […]
The government of President Romuald Wadagni will hold its very first Council of Ministers this Thursday, May 28, 2026, starting at 9 AM. This highly anticipated meeting is expected to allow the new executive to officially launch its first orientations and clarify the priorities of its term. The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, will […]
The CNPA-Benin and the UPMB welcomed the re-establishment of the Ministry of Communication and Media in the first government of President Romuald Wadagni. In a statement released on May 25, 2026, in Cotonou, the two organizations see this as a recognition of the strategic role of media in national development and democratic life. The umbrella […]
Édouard Dahome has officially taken charge of the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, with forty years of experience in the energy sector, particularly at EDF where he was nicknamed “Mr. Africa“. The new minister inherits two major projects: expanding access to electricity and revitalizing the Sèmè oil field, along with restructuring the mining sector […]
On the occasion of the Tabaski celebration, held this Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the President of the Republic Romuald Wadagni sent his wishes to the Muslim community of Benin. In a message posted on his Facebook page, he expressed hope that this celebration would be “a moment of grace, sharing, and reflection,” reminding everyone of […]
The Central Office for the Suppression of Illicit Drug Trafficking in Niger (OCRTIS) presented to the press on Monday, May 25, 2026, an exceptional seizure of 233 bricks of cocaine, totaling 268.045 kg, intercepted on May 19 in the Zinder region. The market value of the drug is estimated at 16.08 billion FCFA, a national […]
The night of May 23 to 24, 2026, was marked by a violent attack in a concession in Péhunco, in northern Benin. Introduced at around 3:30 a.m., armed individuals surprised the sleeping household head in the courtyard. Threatened under duress, he was unable to prevent the assailants from targeting his wife, a trader of petroleum […]
Mahuna Akplogan has officially taken the lead of the new Ministry of Digital Transformation and Innovation, responsible for the national artificial intelligence strategy. A doctorate holder in AI trained in Toulouse and a player in the Sèmè City ecosystem, he inherits a portfolio created entirely by Romuald Wadagni, indicating that digital technology and AI are […]
Romuald Wadagni made seven appointments at the presidency two days after his inauguration, outlining the first contours of his cabinet. By recalling several former pillars from the Talon era, including José Didier Tonato for Infrastructures, Salimane Karimou for Education, and Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji as minister and spokesperson for the government, the new president confirms a […]
Georges Alé has officially taken over as the Minister of Living Environment, Transport, and Sustainable Development, following José Didier Tonato’s ten years in charge. A civil engineer with experience at Vinci, Bouygues, and Colas Africa, the new minister inherits a strategic portfolio marked by major urban and road projects, with a stated ambition to continue […]
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, formalized a major appointment on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, within the strategic oversight and monitoring apparatus at the presidency. Indeed, through Decree No. 2026 – 318, Adédiran Alfred Affoyon has been promoted to the position of Coordinator of the Analysis and Investigation Office (BAI) of the presidency. This […]
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, continues to structure the state apparatus following the formation of his first government. Through new official decisions, José Tonato and Salimane Karimou are joining the presidency as advisors to the president, respectively responsible for infrastructure and education. These appointments mark the return to office of two experienced figures […]
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, sealed new strategic appointments within his inner circle on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Through Decree No. 2026 – 319, he appointed Fulgence Primael Gbéké as Chief of Staff to the President of the Republic, while Paulette Hountondji Sopoh is designated as the President’s personal secretary. These two appointments […]
By decree No. 2026–321 dated May 26, 2026, the President of the Republic has appointed Maximilien Claude Cocou Olympio as the Coordinator of the Legal Cell, Legal Advisor to the Presidency of the Republic. This appointment is part of the effort to structure and strengthen the institutional framework of the Presidency. In this strategic position, […]
By decree No. 2026-317 dated May 26, 2026, the President of the Republic appointed Hermann Orou Takou as the Deputy Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic. This appointment, made by the head of state, is part of the reorganization of the presidential administration bodies. In this capacity, Hermann Orou Takou is responsible for […]
