Benin’s official short emergency and assistance numbers released by ARCEP

To streamline access to critical public services, the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de la Poste (ARCEP) in Benin has unveiled its latest short numbering plan. This comprehensive update centralizes emergency and public assistance contacts, ensuring citizens can reach essential services with ease.

This directory serves as a quick-access guide to Benin’s key public institutions, health services, and national security forces. Keeping these numbers handy can save precious time during emergencies or when seeking assistance.

Official short numbers for emergency, health, and public safety

• 112 – SAMU-BENIN (Medical emergencies)
• 116 / 117 – Republican Police
• 118 – Fire and Rescue Services
• 160 – Minors Brigade

Key ministries and government institutions

• 105 / 130 – Ministry of Digital and Telecommunications
• 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

Environmental protection and specialized security services

• 114 – National Women’s Institute
• 144 – Beninese Agency for Environment
• 145 – General Directorate of Water, Forests & Hunting
• 150 – Personal Data Protection Authority
• 191 – African Parks Network
• 198 – Operation Mirador

Digital agencies and regulatory bodies

• 110 / 135 – ASIN (Agency for Information Systems and Digital)
• 131 – ARCEP-BENIN
• 137 – ANPPDT

Major infrastructure, projects, and energy

• 119 / 181 – WAPCO
• 141 – Integrated Project Management Unit (MCVT)
• 170 – Autonomous Port of Cotonou
• 190 – National Fund for Economic Cooperation

International organizations

• 132 – UN-Benin
• 189 – World Food Programme (WFP)