The Glo-Djigbé industrial zone will hire 1.000 young Beninese people in textile units aged between 18 and 30 and with at least a secondary education; they will then receive training in textile trades for eight months

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

2nd Benin CyberDay took place in Cotonou within Digital Week events emphasizing the need to raise awareness among all digital stakeholders about cybersecurity issues and provide discussion among professionals from the public and private sectors

President Djangoun, a Beninese style icon is setting standards for fashionistas around the continent; his viral videos count over 10 million views and fans check follow his wildly creative, award-winning, handmade outfits

The Productive Social Safety Nets "Gbessoke" program, designed to help the most vulnerable achieve independence, marks a turning point in Benin's solidarity policy; it was official launched in Cotonou earlier this week