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The Beninese government has declared war on child marriage. During the Council of Ministers session held on Wednesday, September 3, the executive approved the establishment of a National Program to Combat Child Marriage. According to the Council’s report, early marriage poses a real threat to the future of young girls and adolescents, with multiple consequences. […]
Benin now has a National Health Development Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The reference document for all stakeholders in the health sector was approved on Wednesday, September 3, during the Council of Ministers meeting. It aligns with the objectives of the National Health Policy for the 2018–2030 period. According to the Council’s report, the plan […]
At the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, September 3, the government decided to reorganize the circulation of heavy transport vehicles and trucks. According to the meeting’s report, these vehicles cause numerous nuisances for nearby residents, including noise pollution, air pollution from their defective condition, disruptions to road users’ mobility, and sometimes serious accidents. Additional […]
The Council of Ministers met this Wednesday, September 3, 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr. Patrice Talon, President of the Republic, Head of State, and Head of Government. During this session, the following decisions were taken: I. Regulatory Measures 1. Ban on constructions with precarious materials along the “Route des Pêches.”As part of the growing […]
Back from recess, the government of the “rupture” held its regular Council of Ministers meeting. During this government conclave, several decisions were taken. Below is a summary of the main points addressed by the government. Key Decisions from the Council of Ministers
With just one month to go before the submission of candidacy files for the 2026 presidential election, the opposition party Les Démocrates is taking its time to select its contender. In a phone interview published on the party’s Facebook page, former MP Guy Mitokpè said that there is no rush for his party to designate […]
“The Role of Religious Denominations for Peaceful Elections in 2026” — this was the theme of a workshop that began yesterday, Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in Cotonou, bringing together members of various religious denominations in Benin. Through thematic sessions, 400 delegates will engage in discussions and reflections over three days with the aim of strengthening […]
The Economic and Social Council has lost one of its influential members. Vice President Emmanuel Golou has passed away. He died on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the age of 70. His death followed an illness for which he had been receiving treatment at the Hubert Koutoukou Maga National University Hospital (CNHU-HKM) in Cotonou. As […]
Togolese Television (TVT) is now without a director. Joseph Amegan, who was appointed in 2023 by decree to head the public broadcaster, was dismissed from his position on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. For now, no official explanation has been provided regarding the reasons for his dismissal, which comes less than two years after he took […]
From August 22 to 31, 2025, the 19th edition of the Benin National Handicrafts Fair (SNAB) was marked by the strong participation of artisans with disabilities. Supported by the NGO Sightsavers, they used this platform to call for the signing and ratification of the African Disability Protocol (ADP), adopted by the African Union. The Palais […]
The Beninese government has approved, in the Council of Ministers on September 3, 2025, the 2025–2029 Strategic Plan of the Ministry of National Defense. This document aims to modernize the Benin Armed Forces (FAB) and strengthen their role in both national and international security. Meeting under the chairmanship of President Patrice Talon, the Council of […]
The Beninese government decided, during the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, to incorporate 358 rangers into the corps of forest guards. These agents, already active in the country’s national parks, are now officially recognized as specialists in Water, Forests and Hunting, in line with the special status governing their profession. The measure […]
To address the shortage of teachers for the 2025–2026 school year, the Beninese government has announced the organization of a selection test for Aspirants to the Teaching Profession (AMEs). This decision, taken during the Council of Ministers meeting on September 3, 2025, aims to strengthen the quality of teaching in primary schools. The Beninese education […]
The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, authorized the launch of construction works for a departmental multi-sport stadium in Parakou. The facility, built to international standards, aims to boost sports practice and enhance the city’s visibility. Borgou is set to host a major sports infrastructure. Meeting in its weekly session on Wednesday, September […]
The chaotic circulation of heavy trucks in the Greater Nokoué area will now be regulated under a government decree. Adopted in the Council of Ministers, the measure will take effect on January 1, 2026, after a three-month grace period granted to stakeholders. Sources of noise pollution, traffic congestion, and air pollution, heavy trucks also pose […]
Meeting in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the government adopted a decree prohibiting makeshift constructions along the Route des Pêches. Occupants concerned must dismantle their structures by December 31, 2025, with support planned for those unable to afford relocation. The Route des Pêches, a showcase of Benin’s tourism potential, is entering […]
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr. Patrice Talon, President of the Republic, Head of State, and Head of Government. The following decisions were taken: I – Regulatory Measures I-1. Ban on makeshift constructions along the Route des Pêches As part of the growing modernization of urban […]
An unbearable scene shook the commune of Za-Kpota on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The lifeless, decomposed body of a woman in her sixties was found in a disused toilet pit near the Bohicon–Za-Kpota road construction site. Alerted by residents disturbed by a foul odor, firefighters were dispatched to the scene. After several hours of operation, […]
Just months before the April 2026 presidential election, deputy Léon Basile Ahossi has returned to the center of the political debate. In a letter dated September 2, 2025, addressed to the Minister of Economy and Finance, the Les Démocrates lawmaker expressed his “enthusiasm” and “satisfaction” following the announcement of Romuald Wadagni’s candidacy, chosen by the […]
Things are becoming clearer on the side of Benin’s opposition. The twenty-eight (28) deputies of the Les Démocrates party have submitted their sponsorship forms to the party’s president, Boni Yayi, after collecting them from the National Independent Electoral Commission (CENA). The announcement was made by the party’s national secretary. This decision confirms the strategy of […]
