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Almost eighteen months after joining the Open Government Partnership (OGP), Benin organized a national workshop from July 27 to 31, 2026, in Cotonou, dedicated to the appropriation of open governance principles. The discussions aim to contribute to the preparation of the country’s first National Action Plan. Representatives from the public administration, Republic institutions, civil society, […]
The World Bank estimates that artificial intelligence could significantly accelerate the development of low or middle-income countries, enabling them to achieve in ten years progress that would normally take a century. However, this outlook remains contingent on significant investments in electricity, connectivity, skills, and digital infrastructure. AI is often presented as a way to quickly […]
Senegal and the World Bank have formalized a set of financing totaling 220.7 billion FCFA, or about 388.5 million dollars. The resources are aimed at strengthening responses to emergency situations, opening up agricultural production areas, and supporting the economic development of Casamance and the eastern part of the country. Senegal is strengthening its financial partnership […]
The Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre (CMMC) of Zone E brought together military officials, experts, and institutional representatives in Cotonou on July 22 and 23, 2026, to discuss maritime governance and security coordination. The seminar gathered the countries of Zone E — Benin, Togo, Nigeria, and Niger — as well as representatives from ECOWAS. Discussions focused […]
Burkina Faso summoned the Nigerian chargé d’affaires after statements made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu linking insecurity in northern Nigeria to the presence of terrorist groups from neighboring Sahelian countries. In a statement released on August 7, the countries of the Sahel States Alliance (AES) deemed these remarks inaccurate and regretted that they undermined their […]
The 22nd class of the preparatory course for obtaining the State-Major Diploma from the National Superior School of Armies (ENSA) recorded a success rate of 96.15%. The class comprises 26 trainees from seven countries, trained for ten months in staff functions and unit management. The results presentation ceremony took place on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, […]
Rwanda and the European Union have concluded a financing agreement of 40 million euros, which is about 46.2 million dollars, to modernize Rwandan agriculture. The arrangement aims to enhance the sector’s resilience to climate-related shocks and promote more inclusive participation in its development. The funding was signed by the Rwandan government and the European Union […]
The Moody’s agency upgraded Benin’s long-term sovereign rating from “B1” to “Ba3,” according to a statement from the Beninese presidency published on Friday, August 7, 2026. This one-notch improvement follows several years of sustained growth and budgetary consolidation. The outlook associated with the new rating is “stable.” Benin is improving its financial rating with Moody’s. […]
Benin launched a project on July 24, 2026, in Cotonou, aimed at restoring degraded lands and making the rice and maize value chains more sustainable. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and a national contribution, the program is expected to directly benefit 36,000 producers by 2030. Dubbed “Sustainable Food Systems for Greater Resilience and […]
The investigation ordered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu into the fake Presidential Council for the Promotion of Foreign Investments (PFIPC) highlights forged documents, two other fictitious entities, and possible collusion within the administration. However, it appears that no public funding has been allocated to the fraudulent agency. After several weeks of investigations, the Nigerian agency […]
Ivory Coast celebrated its 66th Independence Day on Friday, August 7, 2026. In Abidjan, the speaking drum Djidji Ayôkwé, returned by France in March after several years of negotiations, was presented for the first time to the Ivorian public. The ceremony was attended by political leaders, traditional chiefs, and thousands of spectators. A sacred object […]
The 7th session of the Joint Cooperation Commission between Benin and Morocco took place on July 21, 2026, in Cotonou. The two countries concluded 14 agreements covering areas such as the economy, finance, security, training, higher education, culture, and sports. The meeting was also intended to strengthen trade exchanges, promote investments, and deepen the dialogue […]
Competition is intensifying in the maritime freight market along the East African coast, where major shipowners are looking to consolidate their presence in key transit corridors. Established in Mombasa for nine years, the German company Hapag-Lloyd aims to expand its services in the region. Hapag-Lloyd intends to strengthen its operations on the eastern seaboard of […]
Sixty-four years after the establishment of their diplomatic relations, Canada officially inaugurated its first embassy in Cotonou on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The ceremony took place in the presence of the foreign ministers of both countries, Anita Anand and Corinne Amori Brunet. This opening is expected to strengthen political dialogue, monitor bilateral commitments, and enhance […]
The Beninese Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, visited the Zou and Collines departments on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, as part of a contact tour. The discussions with local stakeholders focused on social dialogue, working resources, and the integration of artificial intelligence into the education system. Accompanied by Minister Adviser Paulin Gbenou, […]
The CEG La Verdure, located in Ouèdo within the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, is set to host 60 new classrooms starting from the 2026-2027 school year. Two of the three planned buildings are already completed, according to the Ministry of Secondary Education. The Minister of Secondary Education, Clément Adéyèmi Kouchadé, visited the site to assess the […]
The Ugandan Parliament adopted a motion on Thursday, August 6, allowing the national army to participate in the future International Stabilization Force in Gaza. Kampala claims to have been requested by the United States, but neither the number of soldiers nor the deployment schedule have been specified yet. The proposal was presented at the last […]
Presented on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Cotonou, Benin’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) plans to mobilize $14.5 billion for the period 2026-2035. This document is intended to serve as a framework for climate change adaptation policies as well as planning for investments and territorial development. The meeting organized at Novotel Cotonou Orisha brought […]
Gathered in Cotonou from August 4 to 6, 2026, stakeholders in the expenditure chain and officials from the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security are reviewing the progress of the Annual Work Plan (PTA) as of June 30. The review aims to identify gaps and challenges encountered in order to establish corrective measures for […]
A wave of emotion has swept through the Kansounkpa neighborhood in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi. The lifeless bodies of a man and his wife, in an advanced state of decomposition, were discovered in their bedroom on Thursday, August 6, 2026, near the local General Education College (CEG). According to Bip Radio, it was a foul […]
