Benin Suspends Egungun and Oro Public Ceremonies Across Atlantique Department
Benin’s Atlantique prefecture has suspended public Egungun and Oro ceremonies until further notice, citing safety concerns and ordering an inventory of cult compound…
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Cotonou Film Festival to Welcome 26 Countries for RECICO 2026
RECICO 2026 will run in Cotonou from 3–10 October, featuring 53 competing films selected from 167 su…
Business
Benin’s Economy Posts 8.1% Growth as AfDB Highlights Investment Needs
Benin’s economy grew an estimated 8.1% in 2025, according to the African Development Bank, which say…
Politics
Benin National Assembly Begins Review of Its 2027 Budget
Benin’s National Assembly has started reviewing its 2027 institutional budget following a request by…
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Benin Expands Community Healthcare Network to Improve Primary Health Services
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Benin Strengthens AI Governance and Cybersecurity Across Public Administration
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Benin Strengthens Manufacturing Growth Through GDIZ Expansion
Benin is accelerating industrial growth through continued expansion of the Glo-Djigbé Indu…
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BREAKING: Benin Officially Inaugurates Senate in Historic Constitutional Milestone
Benin has entered a new constitutional era after the official installation of its Senate, …
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Namibia Accelerates Digital Government Services Through New e-Government Platform
Namibia is advancing its digital transformation agenda with the rollout of an enhanced nat…
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Benin Selects 20 Young AI Talents for International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad
Benin is strengthening its artificial intelligence talent pipeline after selecting 20 youn…
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Benin Secures €100 Million Financing Push for Strategic Agricultural Industries
Benin is strengthening its agricultural economy after a new €100 million financing partner…