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Rachidi Odjo has officially taken over as head of the Communication Cell of the National Assembly. He succeeds Vitali Boton, who is leaving this position after seven years leading the communication for the parliamentary institution. The handover took place on Friday, June 26, 2026, under the presidency of the Chief of Staff to the President […]
Bertin Koovi denies having been questioned after an incident that occurred during a prayer ceremony organized in the name of President Romuald Wadagni. The political actor claims he himself requested the removal of posters depicting the head of state to avoid any form of personality cult, while witnesses mention a brief police custody. The Beninese […]
Presented to the members of parliament during the budget orientation debate held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the Multiannual Budget and Economic Programming Document 2027–2029 lays the groundwork for the financial strategy of the Beninese state for the next three years. Through this framework, the government aims to consolidate recent economic performances while preparing for […]
The deputies of the 10th legislature are meeting this Friday at the Palais des Gouverneurs to discuss two draft laws. The President of the National Assembly, Joseph Djogbénou, has summoned his parliamentary colleagues to a plenary session this Friday, June 19, 2026. The agenda includes two draft laws submitted for emergency procedure. These are the […]
The final results of the fifth registration campaign for the national file of admission and nomination of executives for positions in the public spending chain are now available. This publication follows the review of the integrity investigations carried out by the competent services of the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security. The Beninese government […]
Border checks have just yielded results in northeastern Benin. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, police officers stationed at the Okpara bridge in the Kassouala district intercepted a group of 24 people, including a young Beninese suspected of being the smuggler. The operation took place early in the morning, around 8:30 AM, during a routine search. […]
The International Hospital Centre of Calavi (CHIC) has launched a new call for applications to strengthen its teams. Six positions are to be filled in various fields, ranging from health to logistics, including accounting and management of international operations. The International Hospital Centre of Calavi (CHIC) has announced the opening of recruitment for six positions […]
Since its first edition in 1930, the World Cup has not only told the story of football. It has also accompanied the major geopolitical upheavals of the 20th century. USSR, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, East Germany, the Dutch East Indies, or Zaire: several teams have contested the World Cup under names and flags that no longer exist […]
A decomposing body was found in the trunk of a vehicle parked near the Caliente Stadium in Tijuana, where the Iranian team trains during the 2026 World Cup. Mexican authorities have opened a murder investigation, stating that no link has been established at this stage with the Iranian team or the organization of the World […]
Pursued for several months over alleged internet fraud, the Beninese actress Aurélie Guézo has finally won her case before the Court of Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the special jurisdiction pronounced her acquittal due to reasonable doubt and ordered the return of the one million CFA francs bail […]
By multiplying visits to Niamey, Ouagadougou, Bamako, and Bissau in the first weeks of his term, Romuald Wadagni introduces a clear shift in Beninese diplomacy. Far from the confrontational stance seen under Patrice Talon, the new president places Cotonou in a dialogue position with the West African military regimes, in the name of economic, security, […]
Romuald Wadagni continues his diplomatic offensive in West Africa with a second round of visits to Senegal, Mali, and Guinea-Bissau. After Abuja, Niamey, Ouagadougou, Lomé, and Abidjan, the Beninese president confirms his desire to reposition Cotonou as a dialogue actor among ECOWAS countries, AES states, and transitioning regimes. The Beninese president Romuald Wadagni is making […]
Florentino Pérez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid until 2030, at the end of the club’s first genuinely contested election in twenty years. Facing Enrique Riquelme, the powerful head of the White House retains control amid a tense sporting context, marked by a trophyless season and the promise of a possible return of José […]
Only ten days after his inauguration, Romuald Wadagni took a strong first step of his mandate in the health sector. The government decided to allocate one billion CFA francs to public hospitals to allow for the immediate treatment of vital emergencies, without prior payment or administrative blockages. Ten days after his inauguration, President Romuald Wadagni […]
The Beninese government announced, during the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the free education for all girls enrolled in public general and technical secondary schools. The measure will take effect starting the 2026-2027 school year. The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, is continuing to implement the commitments contained in his social […]
The first prefectural movement of Romuald Wadagni’s term confirms a line of continuity in territorial administration. Of the twelve prefects appointed in the Council of Ministers, nine come from the team inherited from Patrice Talon, while three departments experience a clearer renewal, notably the Atlantique, Borgou, and Zou. The Council of Ministers on Thursday, June […]
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, made a series of appointments on Wednesday in the Council of Ministers for several institutions and public administrations. The Presidency of the Republic, the Supreme Council of the Judiciary, as well as the ministries of Agriculture, Decentralization, Finance, and Budget are particularly involved in these new designations. The […]
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, appointed Claudy Siar to the position of special advisor for culture, media, and visibility of Benin this Wednesday during the Council of Ministers. French-Beninese journalist and producer Claudy Siar is now part of the President of the Republic’s entourage. His appointment as special advisor for culture, media, and […]
In Benin, the government held the Council of Ministers this Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Marina Palace. Several decisions were made during this session.
Benin and Niger have taken a new step in normalizing their relations. Following the official visit of Beninese President Romuald Wadagni to Niamey, the two countries announced the establishment of a committee of experts tasked with identifying and removing obstacles to the reopening of their shared border, which has been closed for several months. The […]
