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Everything SaharaWire has filed out of Benin: public affairs, business, technology and culture, in one continuously updated archive.

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Bio Tchané Reaffirms CES Support for UPMB

Benin's Economic and Social Council (CES) President Abdoulaye Bio Tchané receives a delegation from the Union of Benin's Media Professionals (UPMB) to discuss media sector concerns.

SaharaWire Newsroom October 9, 2026
Benin 3 min

Benin Government Expands Access to Social Housing

Benin's government has relaxed rules for accessing social and economic housing, opening it up to more people including private sector workers and those who already own property.

SaharaWire Newsroom October 8, 2026
Benin 3 min

Benin's 2027 Budget Sees 14.7% Increase

Benin's proposed 2027 budget stands at 7,029 billion Fcfa, marking a 14.7% increase from 2026, with a focus on social spending and economic growth.

SaharaWire Newsroom October 8, 2026