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Cyber Africa Forum Highlights Benin's Bold Digital Resilience

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Cyber Africa Forum Highlights Benin's Bold Digital Resilience

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Business Africa - Benin special: Cyber Africa Forum, cotton transformation and changing markets.See the Story

From Benin to the World: DJ Amémé Is Leading Afro-House’s Global Takeover

Cotonou · Cotonou

From Benin to the World: DJ Amémé Is Leading Afro-House’s Global Takeover

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As part of I’LL RISE, a documentary series by VICE in partnership with the European Commission, we spotlight a new generation of African creators who are reshaping global culture, powered by creativity, resilience, and improved infrastructure. From music to photography to fashion, these stories reveal how access, opportunity, and ambition can change everything. DJ Amémé left the dusty streets of Cotonou for clubs around the world. Now he’s dragg…Read Article

Benin: Opening of the Trial of a Writer Close to the Democrats After a Publication on the Networks

Benin: Opening of the Trial of a Writer Close to the Democrats After a Publication on the Networks

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In Benin, charged on 12 June 2025 with "harassment through electronic communication and publication of false news", the young writer Julien Kande Kanssou, activist of the opposition party Les Démocrates appeared on Tuesday 1 July before the Court for the Suppression of Economic Offences (Criet). This was the first hearing and the judges opened the proceedings immediately. The accused was questioned about his writings in the presence of his three…Read Article

Cybersecurity must top African policy agendas as attacks surge

Franck Kié began his career in finance but transitioned to cybersecurity, driven by a desire to make a more meaningful impact. Now, he leads Ciberobs Consulting, an Africa-focused cybersecurity and economic intelligence firm, and organises the Cyber Africa Forum (CAF), one of the continent’s biggest cybersecurity gatherings. CAF, now in its fifth year, brings together public and private stakeholders to shape the continent’s digital security agen…Cyber Security · Cotonou See the Story

Nigerian Computer Society Pushes for Digital Sovereignty at 2025 Cybersecurity Forum - Tech

The Nigerian Computer Society (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering national cybersecurity at the 2025 Cybersecurity Forum, themed “Digital Sovereignty: Building an Agile and Resilient Nation.” NCS is the umbrella body for all IT professionals, interest groups, and stakeholders in Nigeria, boasting approximately 20,000 members across the nation’s 36 states. With specialised groups such as ISPON, ITAN, NiWIIT, ITSSP, AITP, NITPCS, and…Startups · Cotonou See the Story

Benjamin Egbaji: Rights group raises alarm over detained Nigerian...

The International Director of Dynamic Ambassadors for Social Transformation and Orientation Initiatives (DASTOI), Ayobamidele Kehinde, has raised an alarm... #news, #beninrepublic, #benjaminegbaji, #flyingezeBenin · Benin Read Article

The West African Development Bank (BOAD) achieves French Institute of Audit and Internal Control (IFACI) Professional Certification for Internal Audit — A first among Multilateral Development Banks

The West African Development Bank (BOAD) achieves French Institute of Audit and Internal Control (IFACI) Professional Certification for Internal Audit — A first among Multilateral Development BanksCotonou · Cotonou Read Article

Benin: Paulin Akponna Dismissed After Overwhelming Accusations

On 21 June 2025, in Parakou, Paulin Akponna, then Minister of Energy, Water and Mines, created the stupor by publicly denouncing a massive misappropriation of public funds within his ministry. Referring to "tens of billions" of disappeared CFA francs, he blamed, without naming it, for...Parakou · Parakou Read Article

Benin Vice President Meets Qatari Charge D'affaires

Benin Vice President Meets Qatari Charge d'AffairesCotonou · Cotonou Read Article

Benin Receives $41.3 Million in Support for the Economic Inclusion of Young People

The World Bank has approved an additional $41.3 million through the International Development Association (IDA) to strengthen the economic inclusion of low- and low-educated young people in Benin. The announcement was made in a press release released this Wednesday, June 25. This additional funding supports the implementation of the Project to Inclusion...World Bank · Benin Read Article

Benin showcases cybersecurity ambitions at Cyber Africa Forum

The Republic of Benin rarely comes to mind when one thinks of Africa’s tech powerhouses. But the small West African country—bordering Nigeria and home to just 14 million people—is working to change that. With startup-friendly policies, a currency pegged to the Euro, and growing investor interest, Benin is positioning itself as a serious player in the region’s digital economy. That ambition was on full display at the Cyber Africa Forum (CAF), hel…Cotonou · Cotonou Read Article

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