Benin’s AEO deal with China draws praise, questions, and a roadmap for what comes next

Listen to the article≈ 4 min 1× The mutual recognition of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme between Benin and China is no longer just a technical customs arrangement. It has become a talking point in boardrooms, at the Glo-Djigbé industrial …

CAN 2027: Imourane Hassane trains separately ahead of Benin-Mauritania

Imourane Hassane, who was injured against Burkina Faso, has been training individually in Abidjan. No absence has been announced at this stage. Imourane Hassane trained separately from the group on Sunday, September 27, in Abidjan, just two days before …

Benin’s AEO-certified companies break into the Chinese market

Benin’s trade relationship with China has entered a new phase. The mutual recognition agreement for the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program is now in force, giving certified Beninese businesses a direct route into the Chinese market through a …

Benin: mission expenses in public administration shift to electronic payment

The payment of mission expenses in Benin’s public administrations will now transition to an electronic system. This reform, formalized by a circular dated September 25, 2026, marks the launch of the second phase of the Official Mission Management System ( …

Timor-Leste establishes diplomatic relations with Kazakhstan and signs a memorandum on visa exemption with Benin

Benin: Nearly 20 kg of cannabis seized in Kétou, four individuals arrested

Four individuals were arrested in Kétou as part of an investigation into alleged trafficking of psychotropic substances. The operation, conducted on September 23 in the Obafèmi neighborhood, resulted in the seizure of approximately 20 kilograms of a …

Benin: 183.72 kg of counterfeit medicines seized in Parakou, three individuals arrested

The Republican Police seized 183.72 kilograms of counterfeit pharmaceutical products on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in Parakou and arrested three individuals. The operation was conducted by the police station of the second district following the receipt …

Benin: Egungun and Oro ceremonies suspended across the Atlantic region

The Atlantic Prefect, Raphaël Akotegnon, has suspended all ceremonies related to the Egungun and Oro cults in the eight municipalities of the department until further notice. This measure is accompanied by a census of the shrines and their leaders. In a …

Benin’s $544,000 UNAIDS pledge: a breakthrough moment in the global HIV response

Listen now7 min listen x1 New York, September 2026 – As the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly unfolded across the American metropolis, the Government of the Republic of Benin made a decisive move that signals a turning point in its fight …

Benin commits €544,042 to UNAIDS for 2026-2027 under President Wadagni

At the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York in September 2026, Benin signed a new contribution of €544,042 to UNAIDS for 2026-2027. The agreement was formalised under the leadership of President Romuald Wadagni, reinforcing the country’s direct …