Republic of Benin Citizenship by Descent Program News
Current Affairs with Spokesperson for Republic of Benin Wilfried L. Houngbédji
Feb 1 , 2026
FOCUS discussion with spokesperson for the Government of the Republic of Benin, Wilfried L. Houngbédji regarding the Council of Minister's decision to establish an agency to assist with the return of Afro-Descendants to Benin. Mr. Houngbédji explains why this decision was necessary beginning at 2:10. English captions are available.
Creation of the Agency for Assistance with the Return of Afro-descendants
January 28, 2026
The Council of Ministers of the Republic of Benin has decided to establish an institutional mechanism to guide, support, and oversee the Beninese nationality process.