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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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Dangnivo case: the trial postponed
The Court of First Instance of Cotonou has postponed the trial related to the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case to Thursday, July 16, 2026. This upcoming hearing will be… -
Porto-Novo: arrest of a suspected scammer wanted for false promises of loans and driver’s licenses
The police station of the 1st district of Porto-Novo apprehended a man who had been wanted for several months in connection with an alleged fraud case. The accused… -
Dangnivo case: the defense lawyers threaten to withdraw from the trial
The trial linked to the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case has taken a new turn this Wednesday, July 15, 2026, before the Court of First Instance of Cotonou. Just… -
Dangnivo case: the prosecution seeks 30 years of criminal imprisonment against Codjo Alofa.
The trial regarding the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo reached a decisive stage on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, before the Court of First Instance of Cotonou. During its… -
Dangnivo trial: the prosecution seeks 30 years in prison for Codjo Alofa.
The public prosecutor presented, this Wednesday, July 15, its recommendations in the case of the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo. The prosecutor requested a sentence of 30 years… -
Independence Day of Côte d’Ivoire: Benin will participate in the military parade on August 7.
Benin will participate in the festivities marking the 66th anniversary of the independence of Côte d’Ivoire. Elements of the Beninese Armed Forces will parade in Yopougon alongside military… -
Benin: identified in a video, a man faces two years in prison for promoting a crime against state security.
The Court of Repression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses (CRIET) focused on the case of a man prosecuted for “apology for a crime against state security” on Monday,… -
Benin: Beninese customs tighten rules on bills of lading for used goods starting August 1, 2026.
Logistics and customs clearance stakeholders in Benin need to quickly review their practices. Starting from Saturday, August 1, 2026, new strict documentary requirements will govern the removal of… -
Benin: end of the run for a fake currency trafficker in N’Dali
A great catch for the Beninese law enforcement in the north. Officials from the Tchikandou border police station have neutralized a suspected counterfeit money trafficker after an intense… -
Fight against terrorism: Joint operation between the Beninese and Burkinabe armies at the Koualou border
Confronted with the terrorist hydra threatening the stability of the sub-region, the Beninese Armed Forces and the Burkinabè army are stepping up their efforts. Since Tuesday, July 14,… -
Romania: David Kiki rebounds at FC Voluntari
In search of a comeback after a season disrupted by injuries, David Kiki has signed with FC Voluntari. The Beninese international defender remains in the Romanian SuperLiga, a… -
Benin: At the University of Parakou, no one was admitted to the Bachelor’s 2 in Modern Letters in the regular session.
The University of Parakou has recorded a concerning new result. In the second year of Modern Literature, no student has passed the required teaching units to progress to… -
Benin: first day of exams for candidates in the 2026 Baccalaureate replacement session
The written exams for the replacement session of the Baccalaureate, session of 2026, officially started this Monday at CEG Sainte-Rita in Cotonou, the only examination center selected nationwide.… -
Restitution of cultural property: Yassine Latoundji sets up the national scientific committee in Cotonou
The Minister of Culture, Arts, and Heritage, Yassine Latoundji, officially inaugurated the National Scientific Committee for the Restitution of Cultural Assets this Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Cotonou.… -
Benin: seizure of 500 12-gauge cartridges in Bétérou
On the night of Monday, July 13 to Tuesday, July 14, 2026, elements of the Bétérou district police intercepted a vehicle transporting an illegal cargo of five hundred… -
Benin: the court resolves a dispute over blocked transfers for two students abroad.
The Commercial Court of Cotonou has made its ruling in a dispute involving two Beninese students, residing in France and Switzerland, against a bank and a money transfer… -
Benin: after the success of “What It Costs,” Amour Aïou is launching a Private Tour with four dates.
After winning over the audience with two sold-out performances of his show What It Costs You last May, Beninese stand-up comedian Amour Aïou is back at it. The… -
No end of the tunnel for Kémi Seba: the activist remains in prison following the hearing on Tuesday.
New twist in the Kémi Séba case in South Africa. South African judicial authorities have decided to once again postpone the review of his case. The next hearing… -
Electricity network maintenance: SBEE announces outages on Tuesday, July 15, 2026, in several departments
The Beninese Electric Energy Company (SBEE) informs its subscribers that several localities in the country will experience disruptions in the electrical supply this Tuesday, July 14, 2026. These… -
Benin: Eugène Azatassou expresses his expectations towards the senators.
While the establishment of the brand new Senate raises many questions within public opinion, the opposition party “Les Démocrates”, through its leader Eugène Azatassou, expresses its expectations for… -
Diplomacy: Romuald Wadagni on a working visit to Addis Ababa to promote African industrialization.
The president of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, visited Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a working trip on Monday, July 13, 2026. This highly strategic trip was marked… -
Drama in Nikki: two young people fatally struck by lightning in Daroukpara
The village of Daroukpara, located in the Suya district within the municipality of Nikki, is in mourning. A violent storm accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds claimed… -
Benin: the reasons for Boni Yayi’s turnaround on the Senate
Opposed to the creation of the Senate during the constitutional revision, former president Boni Yayi is now set to sit in the new institution. According to the vice… -
Senegal: Ousmane Diagne appointed president of the Constitutional Council by Diomaye Faye
The Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed Ousmane Diagne as a member and president of the Constitutional Council. The magistrate replaces the late Mamadou Badio Camara at… -
Benin: up to 10 billion FCFA fines for polluters under the new environmental law
The National Assembly adopted, on Monday, July 13, 2026, law No. 2026-15 concerning the environment. The text, voted unanimously by the deputies present and represented, modernizes the Beninese… -
Benin: seven teachers risk being dismissed for irregular absence
In Benin, seven primary school teachers are at risk of being dismissed for irregular absence from their posts. Their cases were reviewed last week by the joint administrative… -
Benin: a network of suspected robbers dismantled by the Agbanou police station in Allada
Following a robbery committed on Monday, July 5, at the Houdegbe building, the Agbanou police station carried out a successful operation on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the… -
Justice in Benin: the trial of Commissioner Delcoz Kindjanhoundé postponed to August 17, 2026.
Initially scheduled to be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, before the Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET), the trial of police commissioner Delcoz… -
Ceremony at the Cana barracks: the 19th class of the ENO presented to the flag
The Cana barracks served as the setting for the solemn flag presentation ceremony of the officer-cadets of the 19th promotion of the National School of Officers (ENO). Presided… -
Case of Me Magloire Yansunnu: the lawyer sentenced to 7 years in prison by the CRIET
The Economic and Terrorism Offenses Court (CRIET) sentenced Me Magloire Yansunnu to seven years in prison and a fine of 28 million CFA francs on Monday, July 13,…