Security in Benin: Priorities of the Partnership with DCAF

Benin’s government and the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) signed a five-year framework agreement on October 15, 2026. It sets eight priorities across four areas: security-force management and capabilities, prevention in border municipalities, institutional oversight, and regional cooperation. Marius Loko said security also depends on how forces are organized and controlled, while Béatrice Godefroy called for strong, rights-respecting institutions led by Beninese actors with international technical support.