Cotonou

Cotonou (; ) is the largest city and seat of government of Benin. Its official population count was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west. The city lies in the southeast of the country, between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Nokoué.

department of Benin

2000 EU economic and legal treaty with African, Caribbean and Pacific states

public university in Abomey-Calavi, Benin

thwarted coup in 7 Dec. 2025 when several soldiers of the Benin Armed Forces led by Pascal Tigri announced on national television the overthrow of the government

Market in Bénin

private university in Cotonou, Benin