The Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de la Poste (ARCEP Bénin) has published an updated and comprehensive list of short codes to help citizens quickly reach emergency, assistance, and public interest services. This official directory centralises direct access lines to key state institutions, health services, and national security forces.
Here is the full structured list of short numbers to keep at hand:
Emergency, Health and Public Safety
- 112: SAMU-Bénin (medical emergencies)
- 116 / 117: Republican Police
- 118: Fire Brigade
- 160: Minor Protection Unit
Institutions and Ministries
- 105 / 130: Ministry of Digital Affairs
- 113: Ministry of Industry and Trade
- 115 / 155: Presidency of the Republic
- 133: General Directorate of Taxes
- 136: Ministry of Health
- 138: Ministry of Social Affairs and Microfinance
- 166: Ministry of Interior and Public Security
Protection, Environment and Specific Security
- 114: National Institute for Women
- 144: Benin Agency for the Environment
- 145: General Directorate of Water, Forests and Hunting
- 150: Personal Data Protection Authority
- 191: African Parks Network
- 198: Operation Mirador
Digital Agencies and Regulation
- 110 / 135: ASIN (Agency of Information Systems and Digital)
- 131: ARCEP Bénin
- 137: ANPPDT
Major Infrastructures, Projects and Energy
- 119 / 181: WAPCO
- 141: Integrated Project Management Unit / MCVT
- 170: Autonomous Port of Cotonou
- 190: FNEC
International Organisations
- 132: UN Bénin
- 189: World Food Programme (WFP)
