To ensure that every citizen can quickly reach rescue, assistance, and general interest services, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Post (ARCEP Bénin) has published a comprehensive update to its short numbering plan. This official directory serves as a centralized resource for identifying direct access lines to major republican institutions, health departments, and national security forces.
This reference guide is designed to be kept accessible for immediate use during critical situations or for administrative inquiries. Below is the full structure of the assigned short numbers currently in effect:
Rescue, health, and public safety
- 112: SAMU-Bénin (Medical emergencies)
- 116 / 117: Republican Police
- 118: Firefighters
- 160: Juvenile Protection Brigade
Institutions and ministries
- 105 / 130: Ministry of the Digital Economy and Digitalization
- 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 (MASMF)
- 166: Ministry of the Interior and Public Security
Protection, environment, and specialized security
- 114: National Institute for Women
- 144: Béninese Environmental Agency
- 145: General Directorate of Water, Forests, and Hunting
- 150: Personal Data Protection Authority (APDP)
- 191: African Parks Network
- 198: Operation Mirador
Digital agencies and regulation
- 110 / 135: ASIN (Information Systems and Digital Agency)
- 131: ARCEP-Bénin
- 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 organizations
- 132: UN-Bénin
- 189: World Food Programme (WFP / PAM)