Policy

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, on the eve of Benin’s 65th Independence Day, President Patrice Talon invited several young Beninese to the Republic’s palace for a direct, protocol-free discussion about the country’s future. The exercise, unique in its form, was intended to be interactive, transparent, and introspective. Between governance assessment, economic reflections, social aspirations, and […]

The Parakou City Council officially installed Mr. Djibril Bio Nourou Dine as a council member this Tuesday. He succeeds the late Romain Batcho, whose death left a vacant seat in the city’s deliberative body. The ceremony took place at the start of the third regular session of the year 2025, in the presence of council […]

The breakup government met this Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in a council of ministers actively attended by the Head of State, President Patrice Talon. During this government conclave, several decisions were made by the executive. Below is the complete summary of the points discussed during this council of ministers. Complete report of the council of […]

The council of ministers met on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The following decisions were made.

Two influential figures of the Moele Benin party, Alain Jean-Claude Migan and Éric Adandozan, have officially left the political group, thus confirming their break with an organization they long served. Former Departmental Coordinator of Atlantique, Alain Jean-Claude Migan also held the roles of second counselor at the National Political Bureau and active member of the […]

A little over a month before the grand ethnic festival “Gaani”, the President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, visited the imperial city of Nikki this Tuesday. Dressed head to toe in white, the head of state was warmly received by His Imperial Highness Séro Torou Tuko Sari, in a completely renovated setting filled with symbolism. […]

New twist in the case opposing Tidjane Thiam to the Ivorian State. The United Nations Human Rights Committee has rejected the request for provisional measures introduced by the president of the PDCI-RDA, who hoped to get his registration on the electoral list for the presidential election on October 25, 2025. The information was made public […]

In a social media post, former Minister Delegate for National Defense, Candide Azannaï, strongly reacted to the statement by the Head of State, Patrice Talon, regarding his involvement in choosing his successor in 2026. On Monday, July 28, during a discussion at the Marina Palace with young Beninese from various political sensibilities, President Talon bluntly […]

The arrest of Beninese journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè in Abidjan followed by his quick extradition to Benin has taken a political turn in Abidjan. This time, a notable voice in the Ivorian political scene has risen: that of Antoine Assalé Tiémoko, mayor of Tiassalé and declared candidate for the 2025 Ivorian presidential election. In a […]

The Ivorian president, Alassane Ouattara, officially announced his candidacy for the presidential election scheduled for October 25, 2025, in a national address. Although he had previously mentioned his intention to pass the torch to a new generation, the head of state now justifies his comeback by the increasing security threats weighing on the country and […]

During a major exchange with the youth of Benin at the People’s Hall in the Marina Palace, President Patrice Talon addressed a hot topic that is already sparking political conversations: who will be his successor as President of Benin in 2026? Challenged on the issue by young people from various sociopolitical backgrounds, the head of […]

Un nouveau courant politique vient de faire irruption dans l’arène politique béninoise. Dénommée La 3ᵉ Voix, cette dynamique est portée par plusieurs partis et mouvements politiques d’opposition qui entendent offrir une véritable alternative aux deux blocs dominants sur l’échiquier national. La déclaration officielle de cette coalition a été faite lors d’une conférence de presse tenue […]

On Monday, July 28, 2025, the People’s Hall of the Marina Palace was the setting for a symbolic meeting between the Beninese Head of State, Patrice Talon, and a delegation of the national youth, from all walks of life. Among the prominent faces of the day, that of Guy Dossou Mitokpè, flagship figure of the […]

An unprecedented meeting will take place this Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Palais de la Marina’s people’s hall. President Patrice Talon will host the Beninese youth there for a direct exchange about the reforms implemented since 2016 and the challenges they are facing. The event, touted as a significant moment for dialogue, will bring […]

This was an expected step in the electoral process: the official submission of sponsorship forms to deputies and mayors. Scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2025, this activity listed in the calendar of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (Céna) ultimately did not take place. A delay announced in silence, with no official explanation to date. On […]

On the second anniversary of the seizure of power by the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), General Abdourahamane Tiani delivered a solemn speech marked by both clarity on Niger’s current challenges and a call to faith, national unity, and work. Faced with the difficulties the country is encountering, the Head of […]

The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) made public, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, the official list of documents constituting the application files for the parliamentary and communal elections scheduled for 2026 in Benin. This decision marks a key stage in the preparation process for the double ballot. For the legislative elections Political parties are required […]

The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has publicly released an official list, dated July 18, 2025, of required documents for any duo of candidates running in the presidential elections of April 12, 2026. Sent to political parties, this decision outlines the administrative and legal requirements that all election contenders must meet. Joint candidacy governed by […]

As Benin is preparing to celebrate the 65th anniversary of its accession to international sovereignty on the 1st of August, the potential participation of the opposition in the festivities raises questions once again. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the leaders of the Opposition Political Forces Coordination Group expressed their position, in a context still marked […]

On January 5, news broke like a thunderbolt in the already charged sky of Beninese politics. Kemi Seba, a controversial figure of radical Pan-Africanism, declared his intention to run for the highest office in 2026. A choice he presented as a response to the pressing call of “his supporters”, and as a promise to ignite […]

The Ivorian government admits to having executed an international arrest warrant against the Beninese journalist, who was urgently extradited to Cotonou. However, it claims to be unaware of his refugee status and denies any accusations of a premeditated trap. Ivory Coast finally breaks its silence on the case of the arrest of the Beninese journalist […]

In Côte d’Ivoire, Abdoulaye Fofana, former aide-de-camp to Guillaume Soro, is facing a second trial, this time on charges of terrorist acts and conspiracy against the state authority. Already judged for attempted coup d’état, he denies all charges and denounces a political manipulation through contested evidence. The legal saga of Abdoulaye Fofana continues in Abidjan. […]

The Ministry of Justice and Legislation announced in a memo dated July 21, 2025, the end of issuing nationality certificates by Beninese courts. This decision marks a significant step in the implementation of a legislative reform aimed at centralizing and modernizing nationality management. From now on, the processing of applications falls under the Authority in […]

The head of the state, President Patrice Talon and his ministers held their weekly meeting on Wednesday, July 23. During the council of ministers on Wednesday, several files were examined and several decisions were made. Below are the details of these decisions. Report of the council of ministers

The council of ministers met this Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in the effective presence of the head of state, President Patrice Talon. The government made new appointments within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Indeed, on the proposal of the foreign affairs minister, President Patrice Talon issued appointment decrees for the following persons as thematic ambassadors […]

The Consultation Framework of Opposition Political Forces hosted a press conference on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Cotonou, highlighting its deep concerns about the current governance of the country. At the heart of their statements, a denunciation of what they describe as poor management of public resources and a worrying democratic decline, with direct consequences […]

Benin celebrates, on August 1, 2025, the 65th anniversary of its accession to national sovereignty. Ahead of the festivities, the Presidency of the Republic has released the official logo for this commemoration. This visual, designed to express the values of memory, recognition, and collective commitment, aims to strengthen national unity around this symbolic date. It […]

In a recent media outing, the government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, revealed a lesser-known aspect of the relationship between the president of the Republic and certain citizens. Numerous letters regularly flow into the presidency, evidencing a strong, sometimes unexpected, attachment to the head of state. “If you could know the number of letters of this […]