Policy

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 […]

Apprehended in Abidjan and extradited to Benin, Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè, the promoter of the online media outlet Olofofo, is accused of several serious offenses. The government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, responded to his arrest on Sunday, July 20, 2025. “I am firstly surprised that you mention the accused as a colleague,” fires back Wilfried Léandre […]

In a statement released on July 20, 2025, Ganiou Soglo criticized the media use of his father’s image, former president Nicéphore Soglo, which he believes is manipulated by the current authorities. In response, the government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, dismissed these allegations on Canal 3 Benin, calling the former Minister of Sports’ comments “irresponsible”. The […]

In an interview given to Bip Radio on Sunday, 20th July 2025, Ganiou Soglo, son of former president Nicéphore Soglo, expressed his desire to revive the party The Renaissance of Benin (RB), originally founded by his mother, Rosine Vieira Soglo. This project, nourished by a family obligation and a political vision, remains embryonic but symbolic […]

In an exclusive interview granted to Bip Radio this Sunday, July 20, 2025, Ganiou Soglo, former Beninese Minister of Sports and son of President Nicéphore Soglo, spoke candidly about his relationship with the current head of state, President Patrice Talon. As a guest on Bip Radio, Ganiou Soglo dropped diplomatic pretenses. When asked about his […]

Invited as a resource person by the Institute of Artisans of Justice and Peace (IAJP), former Beninese Foreign Affairs Minister, Nassirou Arifari Bako, delivered an uncompromising presentation on the flaws of political sovereignty in Africa on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Speaking at the conference hall of the Chant d’Oiseau in Cotonou, he openly doubted the […]

During a press dinner held on Thursday night in Porto-Novo, the spokesperson for the President of the National Assembly, Vitali Boton, commented on the noted absence of oral questions with or without debate addressed to the government during recent parliamentary sessions. This situation has been strongly denounced by the parliamentary group, The Democrats, who see […]

During its 77th session held in Arusha, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights ruled on two appeals filed against the Republic of Benin. The two cases, respectively relating to a 2019 inter-ministerial order and an amnesty law tied to that year’s electoral events, were both deemed inadmissible, reports Banouto. First appeal: the contested […]

The Burkina Faso government adopted, this Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in the Council of Ministers, a bill aimed at dissolving the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). Created in 2001 following the Sapouy tragedy, this institution was tasked with ensuring the transparency of the electoral process and mitigating political tensions. Over the years, however, the CENI […]