The Haute autorité de l'audiovisuel et de la communication (HAAC) of Benin has announced the accreditation process for media professionals wishing to cover the Vodun Days 2027. The event is scheduled to take place from January 2 to 9, 2027. In a communiqué dated October 23, 2026, HAAC invited media professionals to submit their accreditation requests through the institution's website, www.haac.bj.
To complete the accreditation process, applicants must navigate to the "Services / Accréditations" menu on the HAAC website and fill out the required formalities. The deadline for submitting accreditation requests is December 1, 2026. Applicants must also provide necessary documents corresponding to their professional profile. The HAAC has specified the required documents for both foreign and local media professionals.
For foreign journalists, cameramen, and photojournalists, the required documents include a signed accreditation request from their media outlet's responsible person, a copy of their press card or professional card, a readable copy of their passport's identity page, and a passport photo. Local journalists, cameramen, and photojournalists need to provide a signed accreditation request, a copy of their press card, and a passport photo.
Once their accreditation requests are approved, selected media professionals will receive their accreditations via email. For additional information, the HAAC has provided a contact email address: [email protected]. The Vodun Days event aims to promote Benin's national cultural heritage and showcase the country as a tourist destination.
The Vodun Days festival was initiated by the Benin government to promote the country's cultural heritage and attract tourists. The event takes place alongside the celebration of the National Day of Traditional Religions. According to the Institut national de la statistique et de la démographie (INSTaD), the 2026 edition of Vodun Days, held from January 8 to 10, attracted a total of 740,668 participants over three days.
This represents a significant increase compared to the 2025 edition, which drew 435,250 attendees. The INSTaD also reported that the total number of visits recorded during the 2026 event was 1,942,949, up from 1,647,476 in 2025. These numbers demonstrate the growing popularity of the Vodun Days festival.
The HAAC's accreditation process aims to ensure that media professionals covering the event are properly certified and equipped to provide comprehensive coverage. By providing a platform for media professionals to cover the Vodun Days, the HAAC seeks to promote the event and Benin's cultural heritage to a wider audience.
Key points
- The Vodun Days 2027 event will take place from January 2 to 9, 2027.
- Media professionals can submit their accreditation requests through the HAAC website until December 1, 2026.
- The 2026 edition of Vodun Days attracted 740,668 participants over three days.
