Les 10 DG les plus influents du Bénin
Impact économique, réalisations, emplois, positionnement : le dossier de la rédaction sur dix dirigeants qui façonnent le Bénin, et leur vision pour le pays.
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Reprendre plutôt que créer : au Bénin, la reprise d’entreprise s’impose comme le nouvel accélérateur de croissance
Du 28 au 30 octobre 2026, la CCI Bénin accueille la 2e édition de la SERERE, la Semaine Régionale de la Reprise d’Entreprise organisée par le…
Read the articleRecruter son premier salarié : le vrai coût, les démarches et les erreurs qui coûtent cher
Un salaire de 150 000 FCFA coûte à l’employeur entre 180 600 et 185 100 FCFA par mois, et moins la première année. Taux de cotisation…
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WAAP: protecting websites, applications and software against attacks
An application shield that filters traffic, blocks intrusions and absorbs flood attacks, billed in FCFA with local support. In operation —…
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Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF): the 40th edition, not to be missed
Ten days of trade fair in Lagos, with more than 500,000 visitors and 1,600 exhibitors expected, and an Africa Hall dedicated to French-speaking delegations.
See the eventSENS Bénin is recruiting 3 cohort supervisors (M/F) — PADIAP project — closes 2 September 2026SENS Bénin is recruiting 12 business advisers (M/F) — PADIAP project — closes 2 September 2026Akèda Mag no. 01 — Financing growth in Benin — availableOfficial launch of AKÈDA media — 17 October 2026SENS Bénin is recruiting 3 cohort supervisors (M/F) — PADIAP project — closes 2 September 2026SENS Bénin is recruiting 12 business advisers (M/F) — PADIAP project — closes 2 September 2026Akèda Mag no. 01 — Financing growth in Benin — availableOfficial launch of AKÈDA media — 17 October 2026
Profiles
Entrepreneurs and business leaders — free access
Elvire LOKONON HOUETCHENOU : la cendre, le bissap, l’alun… une touche de « Made in Benin »
FÊWU PRODUCTS SARLDes produits d’entretien formulés et enrichis à la cendre et au bissap, certifiés et…
Jean-Hugues Houinsou: the Beninese architect fixing African payments
FeexPay SAFounder of FeexPay, Benin’s first fintech licensed by the BCEAO.
Fathnelle Djihouessi: Beninese leather as a signature
FathNell MaroquinerieHandmade bags, shoes, belts and accessories: leather in all its forms.
Aimée Ogouma: structuring, enhancing and positioning local SMEs
Mark’Éthic (SENS Bénin group)She helps Beninese SMEs structure their offer and access markets…
News
Companies, support organisations, funders and international organisations
29 Oct 2026
Recruter son premier salarié : le vrai coût, les démarches et les erreurs qui coûtent cher
Un salaire de 150 000 FCFA coûte à l’employeur entre 180 600 et 185 100 FCFA par mois, et moins la première année. Taux de cotisation…
Emploi & RH
26 Oct 2026
Marchés publics : le « Made in Bénin » ouvre une porte aux PME. Voici comment ne pas la refermer vous-même
Depuis le 4 septembre 2026, les administrations doivent privilégier les produits fabriqués au Bénin dans huit catégories d’achats. C’est une opportunité réelle pour les PME locales.…
Commande publique & PME
23 Oct 2026
Fiscalité 2026 : les avantages que votre PME n’utilise peut-être pas, et l’échéance du 31 décembre
La loi de finances 2026 reconduit des exonérations précieuses pour les PME qui investissent, et en crée de nouvelles. La loi de finances rectificative votée en…
Fiscalité & PME
9 Oct 2026
Instant payments: what PI‑SPI changes for your cash flow
Since 16 September, WAEMU businesses have been able to connect their software to the BCEAO’s instant payment system. In Benin, eleven institutions offer…
Finance & payments
10 Aug 2026
GDIZ: inside the new industrial zone reshaping Benin
In Tangbo, in the commune of Zè, the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) has in just a few years become the symbol of Benin’s industrial transformation. Tour…
Companies
Analysis & Data
Market analyses, B2B sector reports and Data Benin — partly free, in full for Premium
Les 10 DG les plus influents du Bénin
Impact économique, réalisations, emplois, positionnement : le dossier de la rédaction sur dix dirigeants qui façonnent le Bénin, et leur vision pour…
Reprendre plutôt que créer : au Bénin, la reprise d’entreprise s’impose comme le nouvel accélérateur de croissance
Du 28 au 30 octobre 2026, la CCI Bénin accueille la 2e édition de la SERERE, la Semaine Régionale de la Reprise…
Cashew: what the ban on raw nut exports has really changed
Two years after the ban came into force, raw nut exports have collapsed, kernel exports have doubled and the…
Akèda Mag · n°01 · bimonthly
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Akèda Mag no. 01 — Financing growth in Benin
The funding channels truly open to Beninese SMEs, detailed success stories and our data on three value chains.
Akèda Mag · n°02 · bimonthly
Coming very soon
Akèda Mag no. 02 — Benin’s light industry
Where does local processing really stand? Our first review, with figures and workshops to back it up.
Akèda Mag · n°03 · bimonthly
Coming very soon
Akèda Mag no. 03 — Exporting within the region
Customs, transport, payments, certificates: a practical guide to regional exports, border by border.
Invest in Benin
Deals vetted by our newsroom, fundraising and a business network for the diaspora
WAAP: protecting websites, applications and software against attacks
An application shield that filters traffic, blocks intrusions and absorbs flood attacks,…
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15 M FCFA
In return
Equity stake or convertible loan
Turnover
≈ 6 M FCFA (500,000 / month, declared)
Status
Open
What we checked
- Legal existence of the company confirmed: duly registered business
- Identity and background of the project leader verified by our newsroom
- Solution in operation with customers
Points of caution
The turnover of 500,000 FCFA per month is declared by the project leader: our newsroom has seen neither the accounts nor the customer contracts. The number of active customers and their concentration were not disclosed to us — revenue carried by one or two accounts would be fragile. Finally, selling to large organisations means long sales cycles, which the raise will have to fund with no immediate return.
The full file (accounts, contracts, forecasts) is shared with network subscribers after an NDA is signed.
Consumer cybersecurity: trust scoring and scam detection
A service that rates the reliability of a website or phone number, checks links before they are opened…
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10 M FCFA
In return
Equity stake or convertible loan
Turnover
≈ 24 M FCFA (2 M / month, declared)
Status
Open
What we checked
- Legal existence of the company confirmed: duly registered business
- Identity and background of the project leader verified by our newsroom
- Service in operation, tested by our newsroom
Points of caution
The turnover of 2 M FCFA per month is declared by the project leader: our newsroom has seen neither the accounts nor the payment records. The recurring share of revenue and the false-positive rate of the detection engine were not disclosed to us. Finally, a scoring service depends on how fresh its report database is: its value drops quickly if collection slows down.
The full file (accounts, contracts, forecasts) is shared with network subscribers after an NDA is signed.
Parental control app designed for African families
A mobile parental control app designed for the Beninese context — mobile money payment, interface…
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10 M FCFA
In return
Equity stake or convertible loan
Turnover
Launch under way
Status
Open
What we checked
- Legal existence of the company confirmed: duly registered business
- Identity and background of the project leader verified by our newsroom
- Product seen in a demo, not yet on sale
Points of caution
Launch phase: no turnover, so no acquisition cost or renewal rate observed. The model relies on households being willing to pay a recurring subscription for a protection service — an assumption not yet validated in this market. Our newsroom has verified neither the financial projections nor the distribution agreements mentioned.
The full file (accounts, contracts, forecasts) is shared with network subscribers after an NDA is signed.
Media & cultural space for the creative industries
A hybrid media and cultural space — production studio, events venue and coworking — dedicated…
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30 M FCFA
In return
Equity stake and/or convertible loan
Turnover
Start-up
Status
Open
What we checked
- Identity and background of the project leader verified by our newsroom
- Track record confirmed in content production and cultural events
- Consistency of the business model and use of funds reviewed
- Detailed business plan and financial projections available under NDA
Points of caution
Project at start-up stage: no turnover history. The model depends on quickly securing branded content contracts and a high enough occupancy rate for the space. The seasonality of cultural events calls for comfortable start-up cash.
The full file (accounts, contracts, forecasts) is shared with network subscribers after an NDA is signed.
Opportunities
Calls for proposals, tenders and competitions — checked and dated by our newsroom
Podcasts · audio & video
8 min
Advice and strategies, told by those who apply them
Aimée Ogouma: diagnosis before the plan
A business adviser at SENS Bénin, she equips social and solidarity economy organisations. An interview about her career, her working method and her…
With Aimée Ogouma, Manager chez Mark’ethic · conseillère d’entreprise et formatrice chez SENS Bénin
Toolbox
Digital products only — personal link after payment, 5 downloads over 7 days
SME recruitment kit
Six job descriptions, the interview method, seven contract templates and an employer cost calculator —…
4 900 F
Public procurement pack — 8 template documents
The eight documents of a bid, the technical proposal outline and a 38-point compliance checklist…
5 900 F
Logistics report — Cotonou / Sahel corridor
The Cotonou–Niger–Burkina–Mali corridor: traffic, timeline of the 2023 rupture, competition from Lomé and Abidjan.
9 900 F
Data Benin — Cashew value chain 2026
Everything public sources establish about Benin’s cashew value chain — every figure dated, sourced and…
12 000 F
Events
Publication and coverage — articles, photos and videos
Official launch of AKÈDA media
Official launch evening of Akèda media: presentation of the platform, the ten pillars of the ecosystem and the vision for…
Africa Digital Expo (ADEX) 2026: Cotonou goes digital
Three days devoted to 5G, critical infrastructure, data governance, cybersecurity and digital government.
SInAEB 2026: the meeting point for financing and supporting Beninese businesses
Two days of conferences, workshops and business meetings on financing, taxation and insurance for Beninese businesses.
Not to be missed
A mix of our latest publications: the Review, analyses, investment files, calls and tools.
Akèda Mag no. 02 — Benin’s light industry
Where does local processing really stand? Our first review, with figures and workshops to back it up.
Les 10 DG les plus influents du Bénin
Impact économique, réalisations, emplois, positionnement : le dossier de la rédaction sur dix dirigeants qui façonnent le Bénin,…
Consumer cybersecurity: trust scoring and scam detection
A service that rates the reliability of a website or phone number, checks links before they are opened and lists…
The investment opportunities newsletter
Qualified deals before anyone else, full files under NDA and a private group.
SME recruitment kit
Six job descriptions, the interview method, seven contract templates and an employer cost calculator —…
Public procurement pack — 8 template documents
The eight documents of a bid, the technical proposal outline and a 38-point compliance checklist…
Jean-Hugues Houinsou: the Beninese architect fixing African payments
In barely three years, this Cotonou native has turned a personal frustration into a pan-African infrastructure for…
Akèda Mag no. 01 — Financing growth in Benin
The funding channels truly open to Beninese SMEs, detailed success stories and our data on three value chains.
SENS Bénin is recruiting 12 business advisers (M/F) — PADIAP project
Twelve business advisers to provide close support to agri-food processors, as part of the project…
Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF): the 40th edition, not to be missed
Dix jours de foire commerciale à Lagos, avec plus de 500 000 visiteurs et 1 600 exposants attendus,…
Reprendre plutôt que créer : au Bénin, la reprise d’entreprise s’impose comme le nouvel accélérateur de croissance
Du 28 au 30 octobre 2026, la CCI Bénin accueille la 2e édition de la SERERE, la Semaine…
Elvire LOKONON HOUETCHENOU : la cendre, le bissap, l’alun… une touche de « Made in Benin »
Des produits d’entretien formulés et enrichis à la cendre et au bissap, certifiés et protégés.
What they say about us
Akèda has arrived at the right time and with the right standards: vet before publishing. We are supporting the media through its incubation at L’ENVOL.
Elisée N. Ditcharé
Partner · Managing director, L’ENVOL — Abomey-Calavi
Verified information for Beninese entrepreneurs, a reliable gateway for the diaspora: the vision convinced me. I am taking part as partnerships manager.
I took the time to talk to the founder before making up my mind. Akèda is a real opportunity for experts.
A media that checks before it publishes, and showcases the people truly building Benin. Congratulations to the team.
Aimée Ogouma
Entrepreneur · Manager at Mark’ethic · business adviser and trainer at SENS Bénin