To make it easier for citizens to reach emergency, assistance, and public interest services, the Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARCEP Bénin) has released a comprehensive update of its short numbering plan.

This official directory centralises and provides quick access to direct lines for key state institutions, health services, and national security forces. Below is the complete, structured list of assigned short codes to keep on hand.

Emergency, Health and Public Safety

• 112 – SAMU-BENIN (medical emergencies)
• 116 / 117 – Republican Police
• 118 – Firefighters
• 160 – Juvenile Brigade

Institutions and Ministries

• 105 / 130 – Ministry of Digital Affairs
• 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 – Benin Environment Agency
• 145 – Directorate General 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 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 Benin
• 189 – World Food Programme (WFP)