Le gouvernement béninois a annoncé ce mercredi 11 mars 2026, en Conseil des ministres, des travaux de requalification urbaine du parcours rituel de la Gaani à Nikki.
Le parcours rituel de la Gaani à Nikki connaitra une modification en raison de la construction du nouveau palais du Roi. Il passe désormais de sept à huit stations sacrées selon le Conseil des ministres.
Le gouvernement a donc autorisé la contractualisation pour des travaux de requalification des stations et du parcours afin de préserver la cohérence culturelle, renforcer la sécurité des participants et valoriser davantage l'événement sur le plan touristique.
La Gaani de Nikki est une célébration culturelle et cultuelle séculaire de l'Empire Baatonou, constituant l'une des plus importantes manifestations du patrimoine immatériel du Bénin.
Akpédjé Ayosso
Le gouvernement béninois a annoncé ce mercredi 11 mars 2026, en Conseil des ministres, des travaux de requalification urbaine du parcours rituel de la Gaani à Nikki.
Le parcours rituel de la Gaani à Nikki connaitra une modification en raison de la construction du nouveau palais du Roi. Il passe désormais de sept à huit stations sacrées selon le Conseil des ministres.
Le gouvernement a donc autorisé la contractualisation pour des travaux de requalification des stations et du parcours afin de préserver la cohérence culturelle, renforcer la sécurité des participants et valoriser davantage l'événement sur le plan touristique.
La Gaani de Nikki est une célébration culturelle et cultuelle séculaire de l'Empire Baatonou, constituant l'une des plus importantes manifestations du patrimoine immatériel du Bénin.
Akpédjé Ayosso
Le gouvernement béninois a approuvé, mercredi 11 mars 2026, en Conseil des ministres, les statuts de la Maison de l'artiste et de son régime électoral.
« A la suite de l'adoption du statut de l'artiste, le présent cadre institutionnel se révèle comme une avancée notable pour l'épanouissement complet de celui-ci », informe le Conseil des ministres. Le 4 mars dernier, le gouvernement béninois a adopté le décret de Statut de l'artiste et des professionnels de la culture au Bénin. L'objectif est de doter les artistes et les professionnels de la culture du Bénin d'un statut juridique, social et économique.
La Maison assure « pour les artistes une mission d'identification et d'immatriculation, d'accompagnement professionnel, de formation, d'information/conseil, et de représentation auprès de l'ensemble des pouvoirs publics et autres institutions ». Elle est dotée d'une Assemblée délibérative, d'un Bureau exécutif, de commissions techniques, de délégations départementales, d'un Secrétariat général ainsi que d'organes de contrôle.
« L'adoption de ces textes consacre donc une organisation propice à l'exercice des professions qu'ils encadrent et qui sont de nature à favoriser le développement d'une véritable industrie culturelle et créative au Bénin », explique le Conseil des ministres.
Akpédjé Ayosso
The Women in Politics 2026 map from IPU and UN Women was launched at an event at CSW70, 11 March 2026. Credit: UN Women/Ryan Brown. Source: IPU
New Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) – UN Women data show women remain far from equal political power, holding just 22.4 per cent of cabinet posts and 27.5 per cent of parliamentary seats worldwide.
By UN Women
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 13 2026 (IPS)
Across the world, women remain vastly under-represented in political leadership, with the most powerful decisions still overwhelmingly made by men. In 2026, only 28 countries are led by a woman Head of State or Government, while 101 countries have never had a woman leader, according to the latest data released by Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UN Women.
When women are shut out of political leadership, decisions that shape peace, security, and economic priorities are made without half of the world’s experience at the table. The new global data reveals stagnation, and in some cases regression, in women’s political leadership, particularly in executive government.
Key findings from the data released by IPU and UN Women include:
o Fourteen countries have achieved gender parity in cabinets, demonstrating that equal representation is possible, yet eight countries still have no women ministers at all.
o Women hold 27.5 per cent of parliamentary seats worldwide, up slightly from 27.2 per cent in 2025. The increase of just 0.3 percentage points marks the second consecutive year of the slowest growth recorded since 2017, highlighting how slowly women are advancing in political decision-making power.
o Women are also losing ground in parliamentary leadership. As of January 2026, 54 women serve as Speakers of Parliament globally, representing 19.9 per cent of all Speakers. This represents a nearly four-percentage-point decline from the previous year and the first drop in women Speakers in 21 years.
o Women in politics face rising hostility and intimidation from the public, both online and offline. Seventy-six per cent of women parliamentarians surveyed report experiencing intimidation by the public, compared with 68 per cent of men – a trend that deters women from seeking office and slows progress toward equal political power.
o Even when women reach leadership positions, they are often concentrated in a narrow range of portfolios traditionally linked to social sectors.
o Women lead 90 per cent of gender-equality ministries and 73 per cent of ministries responsible for family and children’s affairs, reinforcing long-standing gender stereotypes in political leadership. Men continue to lead almost exclusively ministries like defense, home affairs, justice, economic affairs, governance, health, and education.
“At a time of growing global instability, escalating conflicts and a visible backlash against women’s rights, shutting women out of political leadership weakens societies’ ability to respond to the challenges they face,” said UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous.
“Women bring perspectives and experience that are essential for making better decisions, preventing conflict and building lasting peace. When women are fully involved in political leadership, countries are more stable, policies work better for people, and societies are better prepared to face the crises shaping our world today.”
“Parity is a moral imperative, because women have an equal right to shape the decisions that govern their lives. But it is also the smart thing to do. Institutions make better decisions when they reflect the societies they serve. They are better able to identify bias, design fairer responses, and earn public trust when women from all backgrounds are present, and influential, at every level,” said IPU President Tulia Ackson.
“The IPU has constantly proven that well-designed quotas and strong political will are essential to speed up change and ensure that women’s voices are heard in democratic decision-making. At the same time, men and women must work together as equal partners to transform political culture, challenge stereotypes, and build inclusive parliaments that reflect the people they represent,” said IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong.
Despite the slow pace of change, women around the world continue to push boundaries and assert their place in political life. Removing structural barriers, including discriminatory laws, violence against women in politics, and unequal access to resources, as well as challenging negative social norms, will be critical to ensuring women’s equal political leadership in the years ahead.
This year’s 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women – (which is scheduled to conclude March 19) the United Nations’ highest-level intergovernmental body that sets global standards for women’s rights and gender equality – is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reverse the rollback of women’s rights.
The future of democracy will be stronger, fairer, and more resilient when women are equally represented in decision-making at all levels.
IPS UN Bureau
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