Benin's top court opens judicial year
Vice-President Mariam CHABI TALATA launched the 2026-2027 judicial year at the Supreme Court.
Abdoulaye BIO TCHANÉ, President of the Economic and Social Council (CES), attended the Supreme Court's solemn judicial opening ceremony in Porto-Novo on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The event marked the start of the 2026-2027 judicial year under the theme 'The electoral judge and the challenges of local democracy'.
Supreme Court President Victor Dassi ADOSSOU presided over the ceremony, which Vice-President Mariam CHABI TALATA officially opened, representing President Romuald WADAGNI. BIO TCHANÉ's presence highlighted the CES's commitment to inter-institutional synergy, emphasizing dialogue and cooperation for national development.
The CES reaffirmed its role in fostering consultation and cooperation among the Republic's institutions. This participation aims to strengthen democracy, the rule of law, and Benin's progress.
Why it mattersThe judicial year opening ceremony in Porto-Novo involved top government officials, including the Vice-President and the head of the Economic and Social Council.