Politics

Édouard Dahome has officially taken charge of the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, with forty years of experience in the energy sector, particularly at EDF where he was nicknamed “Mr. Africa“. The new minister inherits two major projects: expanding access to electricity and revitalizing the Sèmè oil field, along with restructuring the mining sector […]

Mahuna Akplogan has officially taken the lead of the new Ministry of Digital Transformation and Innovation, responsible for the national artificial intelligence strategy. A doctorate holder in AI trained in Toulouse and a player in the Sèmè City ecosystem, he inherits a portfolio created entirely by Romuald Wadagni, indicating that digital technology and AI are […]

Romuald Wadagni made seven appointments at the presidency two days after his inauguration, outlining the first contours of his cabinet. By recalling several former pillars from the Talon era, including José Didier Tonato for Infrastructures, Salimane Karimou for Education, and Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji as minister and spokesperson for the government, the new president confirms a […]

Georges Alé has officially taken over as the Minister of Living Environment, Transport, and Sustainable Development, following José Didier Tonato’s ten years in charge. A civil engineer with experience at Vinci, Bouygues, and Colas Africa, the new minister inherits a strategic portfolio marked by major urban and road projects, with a stated ambition to continue […]

The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, formalized a major appointment on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, within the strategic oversight and monitoring apparatus at the presidency. Indeed, through Decree No. 2026 – 318, Adédiran Alfred Affoyon has been promoted to the position of Coordinator of the Analysis and Investigation Office (BAI) of the presidency. This […]

The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, continues to structure the state apparatus following the formation of his first government. Through new official decisions, José Tonato and Salimane Karimou are joining the presidency as advisors to the president, respectively responsible for infrastructure and education. These appointments mark the return to office of two experienced figures […]

The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, sealed new strategic appointments within his inner circle on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Through Decree No. 2026 – 319, he appointed Fulgence Primael Gbéké as Chief of Staff to the President of the Republic, while Paulette Hountondji Sopoh is designated as the President’s personal secretary. These two appointments […]

By decree No. 2026–321 dated May 26, 2026, the President of the Republic has appointed Maximilien Claude Cocou Olympio as the Coordinator of the Legal Cell, Legal Advisor to the Presidency of the Republic. This appointment is part of the effort to structure and strengthen the institutional framework of the Presidency. In this strategic position, […]

By decree No. 2026-317 dated May 26, 2026, the President of the Republic appointed Hermann Orou Takou as the Deputy Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic. This appointment, made by the head of state, is part of the reorganization of the presidential administration bodies. In this capacity, Hermann Orou Takou is responsible for […]

The former journalist Wilfried Houngbédji has been reappointed as the government spokesperson. His appointment was announced this Tuesday. The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, made the appointment of Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji as minister and government spokesperson this Tuesday, May 26, 2026, through decree No. 2026 – 320. This decision reaffirms the continuation of the […]

Yassine Latoundji has officially taken over as the Minister of Culture, Arts, and Heritage, now separate from Tourism in the Wadagni government’s structure. A visual artist and senior public finance official, he has framed his mandate around three commitments: Beninese identity, creators, and heritage, with the ambition of making culture a leverage for influence as […]

Corinne Amori Brunet has officially taken office as the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with a roadmap focused on economic diplomacy, strengthening Benin‘s presence in multilateral institutions, and modernizing consular services. A former ambassador in Paris, she inherits a strategic portfolio, marked notably by the Sahelian issue, the relationship with ECOWAS, and the […]

Djibril Mama Cissé Moussa has officially assumed his role as the Minister Delegate in charge of Interior and Public Security, after nearly ten years as the prefect of Borgou. In a context marked by the terrorist threat in northern Benin, cross-border crime, and the ongoing closure of the Nigerien border, he announced his intention to […]

Adin Yéton Bloukounon Goubalan has officially taken the helm of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, succeeding Gaston Cossi Dossouhoui after nearly nine years of management. An international researcher specializing in soil fertility and a former FAO staff member, he has outlined eight priorities to transform the Beninese agricultural sector, focusing on water, soil, […]

Gildas Habib Bignon Agonkan has officially taken command of the delegated ministry responsible for national defense, following his appointment in the first government of Romuald Wadagni. A former deputy and ex-ambassador of Benin to Niger, he arrives at a strategic position in a sensitive security context, marked by jihadist pressure in the northern part of […]

After leaving office on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in favor of President Romuald Wadagni, Patrice Talon automatically becomes a member of the Senate by right, according to the Constitution revised in November 2025. Patrice Talon has officially joined the ranks of former Beninese heads of state who are members of the Senate by right. His […]

Aristide Médénou has officially taken over the Ministry of Economy and Finance following the handover with Abdoulaye Bio Tchané. Upon taking office, the new minister set three priorities: maintaining budgetary discipline, making economic growth more visible in the daily lives of the people, and enhancing the status of Benin on the international stage. The first […]

The Progressive Union for Renewal (UPR) reacted to the formation of the first government of President Romuald Wadagni. In a communiqué signed by its president Joseph Djogbénou, the party of the presidential majority notably praises “the appointment of its members” within the new government team. The Progressive Union for Renewal (UPR), the leading party in […]