Technology

Benin is taking a new step toward realizing its ambition to make Sèmè City a leading academic, scientific, and technological hub in West Africa. The government approved the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) concerning the construction of the main campus of the Innovation City in a council of ministers meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Planned […]

In the face of the alarming rise of cybercrime, Nigeria is opting for an innovative response. Instead of simply focusing on repression, the authorities announce the creation of an academy specializing in the professional retraining of former hackers. This unprecedented program is aimed at individuals who often have a strong technical background, acquired outside official […]

The Beninese National Assembly adopted on Monday, July 7, 2025, a bill amending the legal, tax, and customs regime applicable to the Niger-Benin export pipeline project (PENB). These adjustments aim to strengthen the legal security of the project partners and to anticipate possible disruptions related to regulatory or international changes. According to the voted text, […]

The Beninese government is taking a new step in its strategy to reposition Sème City as a regional hub of excellence. In a cabinet meeting this Wednesday, several decrees were adopted to implement the institutional and functional restructuring of this innovation and knowledge campus, decided in December 2024. These texts now define the new governance […]

In a report covering the period 2021-2024, the Agency for Information Systems and Digital Technology (ASIN) paints a troubling picture of the security of information systems of state institutions and infrastructure operators. Prepared by the Beninese Computer Security Incident Response Team (bjCSIRT), this document records 878 computer vulnerabilities detected over the last three years. A […]

OpenAI’s ChatGPT service has been experiencing a global outage since the morning of Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Some users are facing slow response times, while others are experiencing complete interruptions. Is ChatGPT working normally for you? The global outage alert was raised by users on the social networks X, formerly Twitter, and Reddit. They reported […]

Starting August 1, 2025, the Benin Prison Agency will require a new digital authorization system for all prison visits. Families, lawyers, NGOs, and institutions must now go through the official online platform or the “Justice BJ” mobile application to obtain a visitation permit. This measure aims to improve transparency, security, and traceability of visits within […]

In Beijing, sports and technology came together for an unprecedented event: a half-marathon exclusively for humanoid robots. On Saturday, in the Yizhuang Technological Development Zone, dozens of machines—some nearly two meters tall and weighing up to 90 kilograms—lined up at the starting line for a race unlike any other in the world. The robots, some […]

By 2025, the gap between the iPhone and Android smartphones has widened—this time not in Apple’s favor. The turning point? The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into mobile operating systems. Long considered the benchmark for smooth performance and premium hardware, Apple now appears to be trailing behind the advancements made by Google and its partners. […]

According to industry outlet Electrive, Tesla has made a bold symbolic move with the launch of a massive charging hub on the grounds of its Berlin Gigafactory. The facility, boasting an impressive 547 charging points, can deliver up to 250 kW of power. Specifically, it includes 19 fast Superchargers (V4) operating on DC current, while […]

WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, has recently updated its minimum age requirement for users, lowering it from 16 to 13 years to align with international usage policies. WhatsApp has introduced new regulations regarding its use, one of which includes a significant update likely to spark interest among users, especially those with teenagers at home. The […]

Recently announced at a cabinet meeting, the date for the transition from an eight (08) to a ten (10) digit dialing plan has finally been disclosed. The shift from an eight (08) to a ten (10) digit dialing plan in Benin has been officially declared during the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024. This […]

Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram are operational again after a brief outage. This Tuesday afternoon, the highly frequented social networks Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram experienced significant disruptions. Users found themselves unable to access their profiles due to a global service interruption. Fortunately, this outage was short-lived, and services were restored after a few hours. The incident […]