The 10th legislature of the Bénin National Assembly convened in plenary session this Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo. Lawmakers gathered to deliberate on pivotal legislative proposals shaping the nation’s future.
Reforms at the heart of parliamentary scrutiny
Among the agenda items, deputies reviewed a bill amending Article 94 of the July 26, 2024 law establishing national orders in Bénin. Following this, they examined a proposal to revise the Organic Law governing the Economic and Social Council—a body whose statutes were last updated in March 2026.
Economic and cultural discussions focused on ratifying a credit agreement signed on June 24, 2025, between the Republic of Bénin and the French Development Agency (AFD). The funds will drive the development of the Cotonou Contemporary Art Museum project.
The electoral framework under the spotlight
The most anticipated debate centered on revisions to the electoral code. Legislators deliberated a proposal to repeal Title II of Book I of the 2024 Electoral Code. Observers anticipate this discussion will have significant implications for the body responsible for organizing future elections in the country.
