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The media and communication sector is changing fast. The Ministry supports this transformation by working on the quality of information, the professionalisation of stakeholders, content development, the transformation of public service media and the sector’s adaptation to new uses.
When President Romuald Wadagni's first government was formed on 24 May 2026, the Communication portfolio, in charge of Media, was entrusted to Aurélie Adam Soulé Zoumarou.
Our direction
Benin has a media and communication sector undergoing rapid change.
The press, radio, television, online media, audiovisual, content production, public communication and new digital uses now make up an increasingly diverse professional environment.
Our role is to support this change, to help structure the sector and to create the conditions needed for its development.
This involves, in particular, the quality and reliability of information, skills development, the evolution of the regulatory framework, digital transformation, the development of content in local languages and support for new professions.
Our projects
The Ministry turns its priorities into concrete programmes and projects. Projects under way or in preparation include:
Procedures
The professional press card is issued by the HAAC, which receives applications on an online platform: first application, renewal or duplicate.
The Information and Communication Code (Law No. 2015-07) requires HAAC authorisation to operate a website offering print press or audiovisual communication services.
Ministry updates
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On 1 October 2026 in Cotonou, the HAAC formalised the operating agreements of 89 operators: 50 online print outlets, 26 web TV channels and 13 web radios.
On 17 September 2026 in Cotonou, Aurélie Adam Soulé Zoumarou met the HAAC councillors, following a first round of consultations opened on 3 July.
On 3 July 2026, Aurélie Adam Soulé Zoumarou met the CNPA, the UPMB and the ODEM to review changes in the national media landscape.
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Data
89
Online media outlets under agreement with the HAAC
Source: HAAC, agreements of 1 October 2026 (Journal du Bénin)
Updated:
50
Online print outlets
Source: HAAC, agreements of 1 October 2026 (Journal du Bénin)
Updated:
26
Web TV channels
Source: HAAC, agreements of 1 October 2026 (Journal du Bénin)
Updated:
13
Web radios
Source: HAAC, agreements of 1 October 2026 (Journal du Bénin)
Updated:
Understanding the media
The media are changing. Formats evolve, platforms multiply and new players appear. This space offers simple content to better understand how the media work, journalistic work, new digital uses and good practice when dealing with information.
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