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Benin
Benin is a French-speaking country in West Africa. It is the birthplace of Vodou religion, but also the territory of the former Kingdom of Dahomey (around 1600-1900). In Abomey, the former capital of Dahomey, the historical museum occupies two royal palaces adorned with bas-reliefs depicting the history of the kingdom and a throne mounted on human skulls. In the north, Pendjari National Park offers safaris to discover elephants, hippos, and lions.
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Parakou: an individual arrested for illegal extraction and resale of sand from ditches
A man was arrested by the Republican Police forces on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in the Ladji Farani neighborhood of Parakou. He is suspected of illegally extracting sand… -
Benin: the details of the first meeting of Senate members revealed
In Benin, the 25 members of the Senate will meet on July 25th, five days before their official installation. According to details provided by Théodore Holo, this meeting… -
Benin: the entrance exam for the Military Prytanée and the Military High School for girls is set for July 23.
Students admitted to the 2026 Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP) and ranked among the top 50 in each department are expected on July 23 for the entrance exam… -
BEPC 2026 in Benin: Akobi Banouin Lauren Ruth, first in the national ranking with 19.25/20
At just 14 years old, Akobi Banouin Lauren Ruth achieves the best national performance in the Brevet d’études du premier cycle (BEPC), June 2026 session. A student at… -
Benin: Senate members summoned to a meeting next Friday
The members of the Senate are convened on July 25 by the oldest member, President Nicéphore Soglo. According to information from Bip Radio reported by L’Investigateur, the establishment… -
Cotonou: Injuries and significant material damage in a violent traffic accident
Road safety is once again at the forefront of concerns in Cotonou following a serious accident that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The collision… -
Benin: Conrad Gbaguidi tipped to become the Mediator of the Republic
The bureau of the new term of the Economic and Social Council (CES) will be established this Wednesday, July 22, 2026. According to several sources, the outgoing president… -
Abomey-Calavi: drama in Glo-Djigbé after a confession of infidelity
A tragedy occurred in the commune of Abomey-Calavi, specifically in the Glo-Djigbé district. A 24-year-old woman was found dead at her home, a presumed victim of suicide. According… -
Parakou: a young apprentice hairdresser robbed at the Dépôt market
Nighttime insecurity has struck again in the Koburu neighborhood. On the night of Monday, July 20, 2026, around 9 PM, a young apprentice hairstylist was the target of… -
Benin: the new president of the CES will be revealed this Wednesday, July 22.
The Economic and Social Council (CES) is about to open a new chapter in its history. This Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the members of the institution will set… -
Togo: the opposition demands explanations regarding the alleged presence of foreign military forces.
Several Togolese political and civic organizations are calling on the authorities to clarify the alleged presence of foreign military and paramilitary personnel in the country. They are particularly… -
After Benin, Guinea is demanding from France the return of its cultural property taken during colonization.
Guinea has officially initiated a process with France to recover several manuscripts and objects taken during the colonial conquest. Among the claimed items is the Quran of Almamy… -
What is happening to the General Mathieu Kérékou Stadium in Benin?
The main temple of Beninese sports, the General Mathieu Kérékou Friendship Stadium remains engaged in a long renovation process. Despite a new pitch, modernized lighting, and several upgraded… -
Back to School 2026-2027 in Benin: Education stakeholders gather for a seminar in Cotonou to focus on the quality of teaching.
The actors in the Beninese education system gathered in Cotonou for the annual seminar to prepare for the 2026-2027 school and university year. The proceedings were opened on… -
Gaani 2026: new provisions for a historic celebration in Nikki
In preparation for the 2026 edition of the Gaani festival, significant organizational measures and infrastructure development are being implemented to offer a celebration of unprecedented scale. The Imperial… -
Cameroon: the opposition demands the acknowledgment of the vacancy of power due to Paul Biya’s prolonged absence.
In Cameroon, the management at the top of the state is increasingly causing tensions within the political class. In the face of the prolonged absence of President Paul… -
Benin: SBEE announces electricity disruptions in several localities next Wednesday and Thursday
As part of its ongoing maintenance and infrastructure improvement program, the Benin Electricity Company (SBEE) is conducting technical work across the national territory. Temporary power outages and disruptions… -
Porto-Novo: a 13-year-old girl arrested with 40 kg of fake medicines in Djlado
A new distribution network for smuggled pharmaceutical products has been dismantled in the Beninese capital. Officers from the 5th arrondissement police station in Porto-Novo carried out a successful… -
CRIET: 10 years in prison confirmed on appeal for a motorcycle taxi driver for sexual abuse of a little girl in Ekpè.
The appeals chamber of the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) has definitively ruled on the case between the public prosecutor’s office and a… -
Fighting cross-border fraud: Beninese and Nigerian customs join forces through GEOCONTROL technology.
The customs administrations of Benin and Nigeria are taking a decisive step in securing their shared borders. Following a strategic meeting held in the ECOWAS conference room at… -
Public services: Benin wants to put an end to repeatedly requested documents.
Benin has launched the development of its national roadmap dedicated to digital public infrastructures. The future framework aims to strengthen digital identity, electronic payments, and secure data exchange… -
Glazoué: a warehouse fire of adulterated fuel ravages the Zongo neighborhood and leaves two injured.
A violent fire broke out in the Zongo neighborhood, located in the commune of Glazoué, causing significant material damage and leaving two injured, reports Africaho. The blaze originated… -
Benin: Achille Chaou, a close associate of Boni Ouorou, receives a 7-year prison sentence on appeal.
New judicial twist in the case concerning Achille Chaou, a collaborator and close associate of the political figure Boni Ouorou. While he had been acquitted in the first… -
Sale of petroleum products: a carrier ordered to pay 10 million FCFA to his supplier
The Commercial Court of Cotonou sentenced the carrier Marcellin Dossa to pay 10 million FCFA to Serge Oké for the unpaid balance of a cargo of petroleum products.… -
Benin: Professor Nassirou Bako-Arifari appointed Commissioner to ECOWAS
The Beninese academic and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nassirou Bako-Arifari, has reached a new milestone on the regional diplomatic scene. He has been officially appointed as the… -
The 977 million FCFA: justice refuses to postpone the sale of a building seized by BOA Bénin.
The Commercial Court of Cotonou rejected the request to postpone the auction of a property seized by Bank of Africa Benin as part of the recovery of a… -
Benin: the GCITT ordered to deliver three villas paid for several years ago.
The Commercial Court of Cotonou ordered the Société générale du commerce, de l’industrie, du transport et de travaux (GCITT SA) to deliver, within one month, three homes reserved… -
Benin: NSIA Assurances ordered to pay over 483 million FCFA to a towing company
The Commercial Court of Cotonou has ordered NSIA Assurances SA to pay 483,763,801 FCFA to the company Dépannage Les Experts Bénin SARL. The insurance company, which contested the… -
Djougou: three ghettos dismantled and 16 people arrested during a police operation
The Republican Police continues its hunt against crime hotspots in the Donga department. A large-scale joint operation, carried out on Friday, July 17, 2026, successfully eradicated three ghettos… -
FIFA Ranking July 2026: Morocco still leads, Benin stays put, the top 20 African teams
FIFA revealed its new world ranking on Monday, published the day after the 2026 World Cup. On the African front, Morocco maintains its status as the top nation…