Politics

On Monday, September 1, 2025, deputies of the 9th legislature adopted the budget of the National Assembly of Benin for the 2026 fiscal year. Meeting in plenary session at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, they unanimously approved a budget set at 33,085,700,909 CFA francs, compared to 29,318,497,486 CFA francs in 2025—an increase of 12.85%. […]

The Minister of State in charge of Development and Coordination of Government Action, Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, has clarified the process that led to the nomination of Romuald Wadagni as the ruling coalition’s candidate for the April 2026 presidential election. Speaking to the media, he stressed that President Patrice Talon did not exert pressure to influence […]

A meeting is scheduled between Romuald Wadagni, the designated candidate of the ruling coalition, and the Moele-Bénin party. The information was confirmed by Jacques Ayadji, president of the party, who announced that the meeting will take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the party’s headquarters in Cotonou. This initiative follows a telephone exchange on […]

The Departmental Directorate of the Republican Police of Ouémé carried out a preventive operation on Saturday, August 30, 2025, aimed at securing lagoon areas and combating illicit activities. The intervention mobilized unit commanders, personnel from the Agblangandan and Ekpè PK10 police stations, as well as the Surveillance and Intervention Platoon (PSI). The operation, launched at […]

Franco-Beninese activist Kémi Séba has reacted to the nomination of Romuald Wadagni, Minister of State in charge of Economy and Finance, as the ruling coalition’s candidate for the 2026 presidential election. In a statement shared through his communication channels, he argued that this choice illustrates the continuity of a system he describes as “locked” and […]

The nomination of Romuald Wadagni as the ruling coalition’s candidate for the 2026 presidential election marks a turning point in Benin’s political dynamic. Minister of State in charge of Economy and Finance since 2016, Wadagni has been chosen by Patrice Talon to ensure the continuity of his agenda. Yet his candidacy raises a crucial question: […]

In an interview with Daabaaru TV, former lawmaker Idrissou Bako announced that Force Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE), after nearly ten years in opposition to Patrice Talon’s administration, is considering moving closer to the pro-presidential camp as the 2026 general elections approach. “FCBE is now in a repositioning mindset. After nearly ten years in […]

The second extraordinary session of the National Assembly for 2025 will open on Monday, September 1, at 10 a.m. at the Palace of Governors in Porto-Novo. Two major items are on the agenda: the review and adoption of the National Assembly’s budget for fiscal year 2026, as well as bringing into compliance Resolution No. 2025-02 […]

A few months ahead of the general elections scheduled for 2026, Benin’s religious denominations are gearing up to play a leading role in preserving peace and social cohesion. More than 400 delegates from the country’s twelve departments will take part, from September 2 to 4, 2025 in Cotonou, in a first-of-its-kind national seminar devoted to […]

The Force Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) party has formalized a vote of no confidence against ten municipal councilors from Kandi who recently joined the opposition party Les Démocrates (LD).These councilors, originally elected under the FCBE banner, chose to join former President Boni Yayi’s camp—a decision their former party deems unacceptable. According to Prosper […]

The Beninese government is continuing its program to relocate residents and redevelop the east bank of the Cotonou lagoon. This Wednesday, a second group of displaced residents received compensation checks at the offices of Cotonou’s 3rd arrondissement, as part of an operation to clear and enhance this area. The beneficiaries, visibly relieved, expressed their gratitude […]

The discussions between the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (Céna) and lawmakers on August 20 revealed a major disagreement over the requirement to indicate a governance agreement on the sponsorship form. The Director General of Elections, Boucary Adam Soulé, defended including this item, citing Article 132 of the Electoral Code, stemming from Law 2024-13. In his […]

The simmering crisis within Kandi’s communal council came to a head on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Eight communal councilors, including key figures in the local executive, were removed from office following a vote of no confidence held at city hall. In the background is their recent resignation from Forces Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) […]

Former Minister of Energy, Water, and Mines, Samou Seidou Adambi, has regained his place within the Republican Bloc. Suspended since January 2025 following his departure from government, he was officially reinstated on Sunday, August 31, 2025, during an extraordinary session of the party’s National Executive Bureau (BEN). Chaired by Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, the meeting of […]

A new step in Odile Ahouanwanou’s journey. The three-time African champion in the heptathlon and World Athletics Championships finalist has officially announced her entry into politics. She herself calls this decision “delicate,” especially in an African context where public stances by athletes or artists can carry risks for their careers. A choice for MOELE-Bénin In […]

The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), in collaboration with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), opened a capacity-building workshop on Tuesday in Cotonou focused on protecting elections. The initiative, supported by Canadian Cooperation, aims to better prepare stakeholders in the electoral process for transparent, secure, and inclusive polls. Nearly 162 participants […]

Amid political tensions and heated debates, the Front Patriotique (FP) issued a strong call: the organization of a new national conference. Meeting on August 23 in Cotonou, the movement led by its general coordinator, Laurent Métongnon, voiced its “deep concern” over how the country’s political situation is evolving. Since 2016, Benin’s political landscape has been […]

The opposition party Les Démocrates (LD) reacted forcefully on Tuesday to the attempt to remove ten municipal councilors from Kandi, from the FCBE and UP-R, who had recently joined its ranks. At a press briefing in Cotonou, Boni Yayi’s party denounced an “underhanded strategy” by the presidential camp, which it accuses of resorting to maneuvers […]