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The Beninese government has formalised the recognition of 16 kingdoms, 80 superior chiefdoms and 10 customary chiefdoms through a new law adopted in March 2025 in order to anchor traditional chiefdoms in the national dynamic.
A technical reshuffle of the Beninese government was enacted on April 22, 2025, by presidential decree, with the main change being the appointment of Veronique Tognifode to the Ministry of Secondary, Technical, and Vocational Education.
Thursday was a busy day of World Cup qualifiers around the continent.
The journey to the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco has taken a decisive turn as Benin, Kenya, and Algeria have secured their spots in the final round of African qualifiers.
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc says that it is reinforcing its regional expansion strategy and aiming to solidify its presence across West Africa’s construction sector.
Benin has bolstered its anti-terrorism efforts with the acquisition of a Cessna 208 B surveillance aircraft, provided through cooperation with the European Union.
The ECOWAS Resident Representative in Benin, Ambassador Amadou Diongue, paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Sacca Lafia, President of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) of the Republic of Benin.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a €98.3 million financing agreement with the Autonomous Port of Cotonou (PAC) to modernise and expand its infrastructure.
More than a month after a violent chemical explosion in the Ayélawadjè1 district of Cotonou, Beninese authorities have authorised the…
Benin is accelerating the modernization of its judicial system with the creation of specialized courts, strengthening of staff and the digitalization of services for more efficient and accessible justice.