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The Republican Police informs users traveling on the route connecting Abomey-Calavi to Cotonou of major disruptions to road traffic. These traffic difficulties are directly due to ongoing work on the Djonou bridge, prompting the authorities to urge drivers to take the necessary precautions to anticipate their journeys. To bypass the blockage area, several detour routes […]
In Agbangnizoun, an attempt to seduce a married woman turned tragic. The seducer mysteriously lost his life after touching another man’s wife’s beads. According to reports, the victim was caught by his target’s husband. Suspecting infidelity or persistent courting, the jealous husband decided to take radical action to protect his home. He is said to […]
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, explained the motivations behind the government’s decision to reduce the monthly fees applied in the country’s modern markets. In a post shared on his official Facebook page, the head of state indicated that this measure addresses a recurring concern expressed by traders during the recent electoral campaign. According […]
The Beninese government has taken a new step in modernizing its healthcare system by approving, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the acquisition of high-tech medical equipment for several hospital centers across the country. This significant allocation aims to substantially enhance diagnostic capabilities and optimize the quality of patient care within national healthcare facilities. Specifically, the […]
The Beninese government ordered the harmonization of judicial act costs during the council of ministers meeting on Wednesday, July 1. The government of President Romuald Wadagni held its July council of ministers meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. During this governmental conclave, several decisions were made, including the harmonization of judicial act costs. According to […]
The government has approved contracts with several providers for the deployment of distance learning in public universities. This project, aimed at modernizing teaching practices and ensuring equitable access to high-quality education, will begin in the 2026-2027 academic year. The pilot phase will focus on the four public universities in the country: Abomey-Calavi University (UAC), Parakou […]
The Council of Ministers has authorized the advancement to the 12th level for state agents who meet the conditions of seniority and merit. This decision ends the wait for 1,110 civil servants who were stuck at the 11th level as of December 31, 2025. This measure stems from the law of September 1, 2017, regarding […]
Le Conseil des Ministres s’est réuni ce mercredi 1er juillet 2026, sous la présidence de Monsieur Romuald WADAGNI, Président de la République. Les décisions ci-après ont été prises : I. Mesures normatives I-1. Harmonisation des coûts des actes judiciaires et institution du règlement électronique Un décret de 2012 institue l’uniformisation des coûts et définit les […]
Guy Mitokpè, former head of communications for the Democratic Party, was appointed this Wednesday in the Council of Ministers among the personalities called to sit on the Economic and Social Council. This appointment comes several months after his resignation from the Democratic Party. His resignation occurred a few days prior to the presidential election, in […]
Former head of the party Les Démocrates, Guy Dossou Mitokpè has officially joined an institution of the Republic. The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, appointed him as a member of the Economic and Social Council (CES) representing the department of Atlantique. Guy Dossou Mitokpè is entering the Economic and Social Council (CES). […]
The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, made several appointments in the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Three strategic positions are affected by these decisions. Alastaire Alinsato has been appointed Chief of Staff of the ministry. His mission will be to assist the minister in the administrative and technical coordination of the files […]
The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, made several appointments at the Ministry of Justice and Legislation. These appointments particularly concern the Personal Data Protection Authority. In total, eight individuals have been appointed to this authority. They are designated by the President of the Republic, the National Assembly, the Bar Association, and the […]
The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, made several appointments at the Presidency of the Republic. Among the announced decisions is the appointment of Émeric Tokoudagba as head of the Electricity Regulatory Authority. This appointment occurs in a strategic sector for Benin, as issues related to the production, distribution, and regulation of electric […]
Le Conseil économique et social connaît désormais sa nouvelle composition. Les nominations annoncées à l’issue du Conseil des ministres du mercredi 1er juillet 2026 concernent 117 personnalités, réparties entre le niveau départemental et le niveau national. Le Conseil économique et social connaît désormais ses nouveaux membres. Réuni en Conseil des ministres le mercredi 1er juillet […]
We finally have clarity on the reasons behind the resignation of the former national executive secretary of the party Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE), Paul Hounkpè. Paul Hounkpè’s resignation from the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE) party, which happened a few days after the presidential election, raised many questions. At the […]
Meeting in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the government has finalized the list of personalities appointed to sit in the Beninese Senate, this new parliamentary institution resulting from the constitutional revision of November 2025. This decision concerns not only the ex officio members of the Senate, meaning the personalities who must […]
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, held a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, where several appointments were made within the Senate. In addition to the ex officio members, the following have been designated to sit: High-ranking individuals designated by the President of the Republic who have held command of the Defense and […]
The Beninese government has decided to lighten the burden on traders operating in the urban and regional markets of the Tokpa Yôyô and Tokpa Daho commercial hubs. The measure was announced following the Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.According to government communication, this involves a reduction in fees applicable to commercial […]
Olusegun Obasanjo received documentation in Abeokuta regarding the Asaba massacre, one of the darkest and long-hidden episodes of the Biafra war. The former Nigerian president took this opportunity to warn that several seeds of the 1967-1970 civil war still exist in Nigeria, calling for the preservation of memory to avoid a new tragedy. ABEOKUTA – […]
