Latest news in Benin? September 2nd, 2026

African Union Peace and Security Council Presidency Benin officially assumed the rotating monthly presidency of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) for the month of September. Taking over from Algeria, Benin’s agenda focuses on strengthening regional security mechanisms, counter-terrorism cooperation, and conflict resolution across West Africa and the Sahel. beninwebtv.comGovernment Activities Resume The Beninese central government has formally resumed full executive sessions and ministerial operations following the planned late-summer recess that concluded on September 1. Key domestic priorities for the upcoming legislative cycle include regional security enforcement and economic policy execution.Preparations for Benin Deal Room (BDR 2026) The government and commercial authorities in Cotonou are finalizing preparations for the Benin Deal Room 2026, scheduled for September 16–18. The state-backed economic forum aims to attract international investment into infrastructure, logistics, agribusiness, and cross-border trade in West Africa. Business News NigeriaRegional Border and Trade Discussions Discussions remain ongoing regarding trade corridors and border relations with neighboring Niger and Nigeria. Cross-border logistics, transit traffic, and energy grid payments between Benin and its regional partners continue to be monitored by local business and port authorities.