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A Benin traditional practitioner claims to have spent 45 million FCFA on bribes to secure the culture minister position, but was never appointed.
Police in Benin's Zè commune arrested an armed man on October 31, 2026, after he fired at officers.
Benin gov't initiates program to increase cotton production in 2026-2027
Benin holds strategic workshop to improve absorption of communal funds
In Benin, the shift from traditional cloths to modern disposable sanitary pads has transformed menstrual hygiene for women, offering comfort and convenience but also posing environmental ...
La Banque mondiale prévoit une hausse de 23,1 % de son indice global des prix des produits de base en 2026.
The 25th edition of the Mahi-Houindo festival will be held in Savalou from December 3 to 13, 2026.
Benin's coach Gernot Rohr calls up 16-year-old Parfait Faton for national team duties
Benin now offers instant online delivery of casier judiciaire without prior documentation
Benin's U15 football team finished 71st out of 189 nations at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan.
A Moroccan court sentences 22-year-old cartoonist Yasser Mounbir to four years in prison for publishing caricatures of King Mohammed VI on Instagram.
Benin now offers instant online delivery of judicial records through its public service platform, simplifying the process for citizens.
