#Diaspora
All our articles about “Diaspora”.
Culture and tourismPublished on September 24, 2026
My Afro Origins: over 130 Afro-descendants have regained Beninese nationality
Since Law No. 2024-31 of 2 September 2024, Benin recognises its nationality for descendants of Africans deported during the slave trade. Eligibility, the myafroorigins.bj procedure and ceremonies so far.
Consular servicesPublished on September 23, 2026
iDiaspora: consular registration, power of attorney and parental authorisation online
On idiaspora.service-public.bj, Beninese nationals abroad can register free of charge and obtain several consular documents online, delivered by e-mail within 72 hours.
Consular servicesPublished on September 22, 2026
Passport: renew it online from Belgium with ePASS
The official ePASS platform lets Beninese nationals abroad renew their biometric passport from their phone, without travelling. Eligibility, steps and documents to prepare.
Economy and societyPublished on September 18, 2026
Economy: Benin targets 7% growth in 2026, among the highest in WAEMU
Growth of around 7%, contained inflation, strong gains at the port of Cotonou and over 25,000 jobs at the Glo-Djigbé industrial zone: the key figures of Benin's economy in 2026.
Consular servicesPublished on September 16, 2026
Moving back to Benin: the key steps for the diaspora
Papers, pension, customs, children's schooling: every step for moving back to Benin from Belgium, in the right order, so nothing gets forgotten.
Economy and societyPublished on September 12, 2026
Beninese diploma equivalence in Belgium: the complete guide
Baccalauréat, bachelor's or master's: who grants Beninese diploma equivalence in Belgium, which documents to send, and what fees and delays to expect.
Economy and societyPublished on September 11, 2026
The Beninese diaspora in Belgium: history, associations and figures
How many Beninese people live in Belgium, how the Beninese diaspora in Belgium took shape and how to stay connected with home: a practical guide.
Economy and societyPublished on August 30, 2026
How to start a business in Benin from Belgium: step by step
Legal form, online platform, costs and documents to legalise: how to start a business in Benin from Belgium, step by step and with no unpleasant surprises.
Consular servicesPublished on February 03, 2026
Registration campaign: remember your consular card
The consular card facilitates procedures with the post and provides evidence of consular registration.
Consular servicesPublished on January 12, 2026
Online applications now open
Applicants can now assemble their consular file from their personal account and follow its processing in real time.