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Benin adopts a law on the entry, stay, residence and exit of foreigners President Patrice Talon promulgated on July 2, 2025 a new law governing the entry, stay, residence and exit of foreigners on Beninese territory. Passed by the National Assembly on June 25, the legislation aims to more strictly regulate immigration conditions and the […]
The Beninese and Gabonese authorities are working to defuse the controversy arising from recent measures taken by Libreville against foreigners engaged in small commerce. In response to strong reactions, particularly on social networks, high-level diplomatic contact took place on the sidelines of TICAD 9, held from August 20 to 22 in Yokohama, Japan. The Vice-President […]
The president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), General Abdourahamane Tiani, has made a new appointment that is stirring strong reactions on the African continent. Pan-African activist Nathalie Yamb has been officially appointed special advisor to the head of the Niger state and granted a Nigerien diplomatic passport on this […]
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, the Nigerien government expressed its heartfelt and sincere thanks to the Beninese authorities for the assistance provided following the traffic accident that occurred on the night of August 16 to 17, 2025 on the Ouémé River bridge, in Benin. In an official motion signed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
The 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) is scheduled to take place from August 20th to 22nd, 2025 in Yokohama, Japan. Launched in 1993 by Tokyo, TICAD has become one of the most influential multilateral forums dedicated to the development of the African continent. Co-organized by the Japanese government, the United Nations, […]
A new step has been taken in the rapprochement between Benin and Nigeria. On Monday, August 18, 2025, the two countries signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) focused on the Boo, Baatonu, and Nago-Yoruba language areas. This initiative aims to consolidate the integration of communities living on both sides of the borders. The work, coordinated […]
On Thursday, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump met to try to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine. However, after this highly anticipated meeting, the analyses remain mixed. According to several western media, no concrete progress has been made in the negotiation field. The Spanish daily newspaper El País even believes that the […]
The trade tension between Washington and several emerging economies takes a new turn. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed, on August 7th, the possibility of joint action in response to the tariff hikes imposed by US President Donald Trump on some of their exports to the United […]
The tragedy that occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the skies over Ghana has shaken many beyond its borders. A helicopter crash in the Andansi Akrofuom district of the Ashanti region has claimed the lives of eight people, including two high-ranking Ghanaian government officials. In view of this tragedy, Benin has not remained indifferent. […]
As Russia strengthens its alliances in West Africa, a military agreement between Moscow and Cotonou is reportedly in the works. Announced by the Russian ambassador Hugor Edokimov, this intergovernmental cooperation would be part of a regional strategy to combat terrorism, but could reshuffle the traditional relationships between Benin and its Western partners, particularly France. Russia […]
As part of strengthening diplomatic relations between Benin and Serbia, a significant meeting was held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Cotonou between the foreign ministers of the two countries. On an official visit to Benin, the head of Serbian diplomacy, Marko Djurić, was welcomed by his Beninese counterpart, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, for a series […]
The Beninese government announced on Tuesday, July 23, 2025, the appointment of famed American filmmakers Tonya Lewis Lee and Spike Lee as Thematic Ambassadors of the Republic of Benin to the Afro-descendant diaspora in the United States. This initiative is part of a strong movement aimed at historical, cultural, and spiritual reconnection between Benin and […]
In an interview with Bip Radio on the occasion of the French national holiday of July 14th, the French Ambassador to Benin, Nadège Chouat, made a point to categorically clarify a persistent controversy: the alleged establishment of a French military base in the north of Benin. She rejects this claim, which she labels as “fake […]
President Patrice Talon invites two member countries of the Sahel States Alliance (SSA) to participate in the celebrations of the 65th anniversary of Benin’s independence. A gesture that, without denying past disputes, relies on a cautious resumption of dialogue. The announcement was made by the government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji: Benin invites representatives of two […]
The African Union (AU) announced, in a statement published on Thursday, July 18, 2025, the appointment of Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye as special envoy for the Sahel. This appointment comes as the region faces a persistent deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation. Former head of state, Evariste Ndayishimiye is presented by the continental organization […]
During his official visit to Benin, the Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye took advantage of his joint statement with President Patrice Talon to address key topics related to the future of regional integration in West Africa. During his speech at the Marina, he notably called for an in-depth overhaul of community institutions, explicitly citing UEMOA […]
The Senegalese president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye arrived in Cotonou on Tuesday late afternoon for an official visit to Benin. This is his first visit to the country since his election as the head of Senegal on March 24, 2024. This trip marks a turning point in the bilateral relations between Dakar and Cotonou, which have […]
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Beninese president Patrice Talon will welcome his Senegalese counterpart Bassirou Diomaye Faye for an official visit marking a significant milestone in the relations between Benin and Senegal. According to information reported by Canal 3, a one-on-one meeting is scheduled at the Republic’s presidency, at La Marina, starting at 6 […]
After several months of anticipation and speculation, the Senegalese president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, will be making an official visit to Benin next Tuesday. This trip, according to information from Fraternité, is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen bilateral relations between Dakar and Cotonou, against a backdrop of reshaping diplomatic balances in West Africa. Since […]
This Wednesday, American President Donald Trump welcomed five African heads of state to the White House for an official luncheon. This meeting, held within a context of reduced American aid for development in Africa, aimed to strengthen economic and commercial relationships between the United States and the continent. Among the leaders present was Liberian President […]
