Benin’s official emergency and assistance short numbers list released by ARCEP
The Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de la Poste (ARCEP) in Benin has updated and published a comprehensive list of short emergency and assistance numbers. This initiative aims to streamline access to critical services for citizens, ensuring faster and more efficient responses from health, security, and public welfare agencies.
This centralized directory simplifies the process of reaching key institutions, including health services, national security forces, and other vital public agencies. Below is the complete and structured list of assigned short numbers to keep handy for emergencies or inquiries.
Emergency, Health, and Public Safety
- 112 – SAMU-BENIN (Medical emergencies)
- 116 / 117 – Republican Police
- 118 – Firefighters
- 160 – Minors Brigade
Government Institutions and Ministries
- 105 / 130 – Ministry of Digital and Digitalization
- 113 – Ministry of Industry and Trade
- 115 / 155 – Presidency of the Republic
- 133 – General Directorate of Taxes
- 136 – Ministry of Health
- 138 – Ministry of Social Affairs and Microfinance
- 166 – Ministry of the Interior and Public Security
Environmental Protection and Specialized Security
- 114 – National Institute for Women
- 144 – Beninese Agency for the Environment
- 145 – General Directorate of Water, Forests & Hunting
- 150 – Personal Data Protection Authority
- 191 – African Parks Network
- 198 – Operation Mirador
Digital Agencies and Regulation
- 110 / 135 – ASIN (Agency for Information Systems and Digital)
- 131 – ARCEP-BENIN
- 137 – ANPPDT
Major Infrastructure, Projects, and Energy
- 119 / 181 – WAPCO
- 141 – Integrated Project Management Unit (IPMU) / MCVT
- 170 – Autonomous Port of Cotonou
- 190 – FNEC
International Organizations
- 132 – UN-Benin
- 189 – World Food Programme (WFP)
