Benin: Minutes of the Council of Ministers of June 3, 2026 – La Nouvelle Tribune

Benin's Council of Ministers met on June 3, 2026, chaired by President Romuald Wadagni. A draft amendment budget for 2026 was sent to the National Assembly, increasing the budget to 4,086.62 billion CFA francs, up 8% from the initial law. Measures include free tuition for girls in secondary school from the 2026-2027 school year, enhanced video surveillance, and subsidies for agricultural inputs. The growth rate remains at 7.5% while personnel expenses decrease by 9.8%.