Benin: new frequencies, online media, HAAC sets its priorities

Author: Armel TOGNONPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Benin

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Benin: new frequencies, online media, HAAC sets its priorities

The High Authority of Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) opened its second ordinary session of 2026 in Cotonou, focusing on online media and the allocation of new frequencies. President Édouard Cocou Loko announced the renewal of agreements with online media and the continuation of authorizations for new publishers. The HAAC also tightened its stance on media practices, urging journalists to adopt responsible behavior.

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