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Benin’s Interior Ministry rocked by corruption scandal over recognition of political party ‘Le Libéral’

Two senior officials from Benin’s Ministry of the Interior and Public Security (MISP) are at the center of a major corruption scandal linked to...
Society
Romuald ANGORA
Benin

Benin: list of successful drone operator candidates released

The Beninese Armed Forces published on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the list of candidates admitted to the recruitment competition for 100 drone operators. The list,...
Competitions
Ifê Hayati de Varouze
Benin

Benin: political tensions mount ahead of the 2026 general elections ?

With the 2026 general elections on the horizon, political maneuvering in Benin is already raising concerns among observers and dominating newspaper headlines. Revue de presse...
Politics
BeNews
Benin

Benin: slight rise in April inflation driven by food prices

Benin's Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose moderately by 0.3% in April, reaching 103.0, according to data released Friday by the National Institute...
Society
Romuald ANGORA
Benin

Benin Investment Forum: Cotonou hosts 7th edition of key regional event

The 7th edition of the Benin Investment Forum (BIF) kicked off this Thursday in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin. A now-established fixture on...
Society
Romuald ANGORA
Benin

ECOWAS: Commission President visits Nigeria–Benin border post

Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, conducted a working visit on Wednesday, May 7, to...
Diplomacy
Romuald ANGORA
Benin

Benin: the Kataklè, royal stool of the Dahomey Kingdom, to be returned by Finland

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts of Benin and the National Museum of Finland announced on Wednesday, May 7, the forthcoming restitution...
Culture
Romuald ANGORA
Benin

Terrorism in Benin: Government denounces disinformation and urges vigilance

The Beninese government has strongly condemned the spread of false information related to recent terrorist attacks in the northern part of the country. In...
Politics
Romuald ANGORA
Benin

Benin – Government finally breaks silence over fallen soldiers

The Beninese government has finally spoken out about its silence following the death of dozens of soldiers in terrorist attacks. Through its spokesperson, Wilfried...
Society
Ifê Hayati de Varouze
Benin

Benin Cycling Tour: Morocco’s Sabbahi El Houcaine wins stage 2

The 20th edition of the Benin Cycling Tour continued on Tuesday with the second stage between Parakou and Savè. Moroccan rider Sabbahi El Houcaine...
Africa Sports
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