Benin: President Wadagni strengthens the state’s digital framework with a new committee

Beninese President Romuald Wadagni created a National Digital Committee by decree No. 2026-579, dated September 2, 2026, and placed it under the presidency. The committee will guide and monitor the state’s digital transformation, track digital and cybersecurity issues, identify technological developments such as artificial intelligence, and review major government digital projects. Chaired by Wadagni or his representative, it includes Minister Mahuna Akplogan and leaders of several digital and cybersecurity agencies, and meets quarterly.