Ministry of Communication, Republic of Benin
Audience: Media outlets

Operating an online media outlet: HAAC authorisation and agreement

The Information and Communication Code (Law No. 2015-07) requires HAAC authorisation to operate a website offering print press or audiovisual communication services.

Under Article 252 of the Information and Communication Code, operating a website that offers the public print press or audiovisual communication services is subject to HAAC authorisation. Blogs are not covered.

On 1 October 2026, the HAAC signed operating agreements with 89 online media outlets, which must strictly comply with the obligations in their specifications.

Steps

Not specified

Required documents

No particular document is required.

Contact

High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC): contact@haac.bj