Politics and institutions
All our articles in the “Politics and institutions” category.
Politics and institutionsPublished on September 25, 2026
Grassroots development: Benin divided into six territorial poles
On 23 September 2026, President Romuald Wadagni presented the territorial development poles reform, a flagship of his term, to the prefects and the mayors of all 77 municipalities.
Politics and institutionsPublished on September 15, 2026
Benin gets a Senate: 25 members, chaired by Patrice Talon
Created by the constitutional revision of November 2025, the first Senate in Benin's history was installed on 30 July 2026 in Porto-Novo. Former President Patrice Talon was elected its president on 6 August.
Politics and institutionsPublished on September 14, 2026
2026 presidential election: Romuald Wadagni sworn in, first government at work
Elected on 12 April 2026 with 94.27% of the vote, President Romuald Wadagni was sworn in on 24 May and appointed a 24-member government the same day to deliver the « Plus loin, ensemble » programme for 2026-2033.
Politics and institutionsPublished on September 10, 2026
The 12 departments of Benin: capitals and key features
Alibori, Atacora, Littoral, Zou… The 12 departments of Benin with their capital, their municipalities and what makes each one unique, from north to south.
Politics and institutionsPublished on September 08, 2026
The National Conference of 1990, Benin's democratic turning point
From 19 to 28 February 1990, the National Conference of 1990 ended Benin's revolutionary regime. Background, decisions, transition and lasting legacy.
Politics and institutionsPublished on September 07, 2026
Political history of Benin: from independence to democracy
Independence, coups, a revolutionary regime and democratic renewal: the political history of Benin from 1960 to 2026, step by step with key dates.
Politics and institutionsPublished on September 06, 2026
The institutions of Benin explained simply
President, National Assembly, Senate, Constitutional Court: the institutions of Benin explained simply, with their role and who leads them in 2026.