The 16th International Cycling Tour of Benin was won by 21-year-old cyclist Paul Daumont of Burkina Faso

Radio Benin has launched new program "Sage comme Ifa" (Wise as Ifa), an immersive radio drama at the crossroads of culture, philosophy, and sound art; it is produced by BG Communication and funded by the Ministry of Digital Affairs and Digitalization

Constitutional reform has been promulgated after its validation by Benin’s Constitutional Court; the revision extends presidential term from 5 to 7 years and establishes a bicameral system by creating a Senate

Press reports that on 7 December soldiers led by special forces commander Pascal Tigri declared it had ousted President Talon after storming the national broadcaster; the coup attempt was foiled by loyalists, Nigeria and French intelligence

During the ongoing first edition of the Cotonou Comedy Festival, Roukiata Ouédraogo - actress, novelist, and columnist - led a 2-day masterclass with a roundtable bringing together women artists, stakeholders and enthusiasts of public speaking