Bénin unveils official list of emergency short numbers for citizens

In order to simplify citizen access to rescue, assistance, and general-interest services, the Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority of Bénin (ARCEP Bénin) has published an exhaustive update of its short numbering plan.

This official register centralises and expedites direct-line access to major state institutions, healthcare providers, and national security forces.

Here is the complete, structured list of assigned short numbers, essential to keep within reach:

Emergency, Health and Public Safety

• 112: SAMU-BENIN (Medical emergencies)
• 116 / 117: Police Républicaine
• 118: Sapeurs-Pompiers
• 160: Brigade des mineurs

Government Ministries and Institutions

• 105 / 130: Ministry of Digital and Digitalisation
• 113: Ministry of Industry and Trade
• 115 / 155: Presidency of the Republic
• 133: Directorate General of Taxes
• 136: Ministry of Health
• 138: Ministry of Social Affairs and Microfinance (MASMF)
• 166: Ministry of Interior and Public Security

Protection, Environment and Special Security

• 114: National Institute for Women
• 144: Bénin Agency for the Environment
• 145: Directorate General of Water, Forests & Hunting
• 150: Data Protection Authority (APDP)
• 191: African Parks Network
• 198: Opération Mirador

Digital Agencies and Regulation

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

Major Infrastructure, Projects and Energy

• 119 / 181: WAPCO
• 141: Integrated Project Management Unit (UIGP) / MCVT
• 170: Autonomous Port of Cotonou
• 190: FNEC

International Organisations

• 132: UN-Bénin
• 189: World Food Programme (WFP)

By Marguerite Ndongo — Political and Security Analyst