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On the occasion of the celebration of the 65th anniversary of Benin’s independence, former President Boni Yayi addressed the activists and deputies of the party Les Démocrates (LD). He forcefully reaffirmed this party’s determination to fully play its role on the national political stage. In a long but structured speech, the former head of state […]
Ce vendredi 1er août 2025, jour marquant le 65ᵉ anniversaire de l’indépendance, le décès en Europe de Nestor Dako, ex-ministre de la Justice et figure politique majeure sous le régime Boni Yayi, a été annoncé. Le Bénin est en deuil. Alors que le pays vibrait au rythme des festivités du 1er août, la nouvelle est […]
A targeted operation by the police station of the 13th district in the city of Cotonou led, on Tuesday, July 29, to the arrest of six young criminals who specialize in stealing water meters from the National Water Company of Benin (SONEB). The operation, which is part of a strict response to the recurring complaints […]
An occurrence as disturbing as it is inexplicable has taken place in the courtyard of the Public Primary School (EPP) Group D of Grand-Popo, in the Mono department. In broad daylight, a tree described as “alive and soft” suddenly caught fire, with no apparent source of the flame could be identified. According to testimonies gathered […]
This Friday, Benin celebrates the 65th anniversary of its accession to national and international sovereignty. To mark this historic event, the authorities have unveiled an official program of ceremonies, centered around Marina Boulevard, in Cotonou. The festivities will begin at 9:40 am with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Monument to the Devoted, presided over by […]
With less than a year to go until the end of his term, President Patrice Talon met with the young people of Benin at the Marina Palace on Monday, July 28, 2025. The President took the opportunity to discuss, in strong and personal terms, his broken relationship with his former ally Candide Azannaï, who is […]
This Friday, Benin is celebrating the 65th anniversary of its accession to international sovereignty. The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, officially kicked off the festivities during a solemn ceremony marked by reflection, memory, and honor to the republican forces. As tradition dictates, commemorations started at the dedicated Monument square, where the head of state […]
On the occasion of Benin’s 65th independence anniversary, President Patrice Talon officially kicked off the festivities on Friday, August 1st, 2025, in Cotonou. From the Monument to the Devoted to Amazone Square, he honored the memory of the nation’s heroes and presided over the military parade in the presence of several high-profile personalities. Under the […]
A leading figure of the African diaspora and passionate advocate for Black cultures, Claudy Siar is currently staying in Benin as part of the celebrations marking the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary. As a special guest of President Patrice Talon, he took a seat in the presidential stand to attend the official parade held this Friday […]
At the end of the festivities on August 1st, 2025, marking the 65th anniversary of Benin’s independence, President Patrice Talon spoke with emotion and honesty in front of the cameras of BENIN TV. Clearly moved by the warm reception of the people and aware of the pivotal moment this commemoration represents, the head of state […]
For the first time since he came to power in 2016, President Patrice Talon granted a brief interview to the national press following the celebrations of Benin’s 65th Independence Anniversary. And the message delivered that day resonated like a political testament. Facing the microphones, the head of state conveyed simple but powerful words, in a […]
At the conclusion of the military and civilian parade marking the celebration of the 65th anniversary of Benin’s independence, President Patrice Talon delivered a farewell message to his compatriots on Friday, August 1, 2025. “I gave my best,” these were the words with which Patrice Talon summed up his commitment to leading Benin, right after […]
A baker was prosecuted on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Abomey-Calavi court for selling bread deemed hazardous to public health and for threatening a control officer on duty. He is also accused of flouting an administrative closure order. At the stand this July 31, 2025, a baker from Calavi-Kpota was heard for putting unfit […]
The National Agency for Personal Identification (ANIP) officially launched the voter center transfer operation this Wednesday in Cotonou. The announcement was made by the Director General of ANIP, Aristide Adjinacou Gnahoui, during a presentation of the mobile application “ANIP BJ” to political parties and civil society organizations. According to the schedule communicated, citizens have from […]
A well-known figure in both the Beninese judiciary and political sphere, Nestor Dako passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. The news was reported by the newspaper Le Potentiel, which stated that the death occurred in Europe. A career magistrate, Nestor Dako held high positions under the presidency of Boni Yayi. He served notably as […]
On the eve of Benin’s 65th independence anniversary, former president Boni Yayi delivered a candid message, blending blessings, exhortation, and political criticism. Without directly naming Patrice Talon’s address just days earlier at the presidential palace, the former head of state nonetheless responded point by point, expressing his grievances and reiterating his desire for sincere dialogue. […]
During a meeting with Beninese youth held on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Marina Palace, President Patrice Talon spoke on the issue of democratic alternation. With less than a year left of his second term, the head of state stated that he is not in favor of excessive longevity in power. “It’s not good […]
On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, on the eve of Benin’s 65th Independence Day, President Patrice Talon invited several young Beninese to the Republic’s palace for a direct, protocol-free discussion about the country’s future. The exercise, unique in its form, was intended to be interactive, transparent, and introspective. Between governance assessment, economic reflections, social aspirations, and […]
As Russia strengthens its alliances in West Africa, a military agreement between Moscow and Cotonou is reportedly in the works. Announced by the Russian ambassador Hugor Edokimov, this intergovernmental cooperation would be part of a regional strategy to combat terrorism, but could reshuffle the traditional relationships between Benin and its Western partners, particularly France. Russia […]
The Central Bank of Ghana has decided to cut its key interest rate by three points in response to slowing inflation and the exit from a severe economic crisis, reports the information site Africanews. According to this media, the monetary policy committee adopted this reduction by a majority, dropping the rate from 28% to 25%, […]
