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Benin’s Interior Ministry rocked by corruption scandal over recognition of political party ‘Le Libéral’

Two senior officials from Benin’s Ministry of the Interior and Public Security (MISP) are at the center of a major corruption scandal linked to...
Society
Kevin Aka
Benin

Emergency medicine specialization: Benin signs training agreement with Morocco

Beninese nationals will soon have the opportunity to receive specialized training in emergency medicine, thanks to a new partnership between Benin and the Kingdom...
Health
Edouard Djogbénou
Benin

ECOWAS powerless in the face of terrorist threat

On April 17, Benin suffered the deadliest jihadist attack in its history—a grim milestone in the escalating violence gripping the country's northern region. The...
Guest Post
Ousmane Traoré Samba
Benin

Benin – Government finally breaks silence over fallen soldiers

The Beninese government has finally spoken out about its silence following the death of dozens of soldiers in terrorist attacks. Through its spokesperson, Wilfried...
Society
Angèle M. ADANLE
Benin

Benin Cycling Tour: Morocco’s Sabbahi El Houcaine wins stage 2

The 20th edition of the Benin Cycling Tour continued on Tuesday with the second stage between Parakou and Savè. Moroccan rider Sabbahi El Houcaine...
Africa Sports
Romaric Déguénon
Benin

Benin: Launch of the Final West African International Cycling Tour

The 20th edition of the Benin Cycling Tour kicks off this Monday, April 28, 2025. Six stages are scheduled, running from the north to...
Africa Sports
Kevin Aka
Benin

Criet: Two-Year Suspended Sentence Requested Against Beninese TikToker

The public prosecutor at the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (Criet) has requested a two-year suspended prison sentence and a...
Society
Angèle M. ADANLE
Benin

CRIET – Public procurement: two-year prison terms requested against a former director and a company head

The trial of the former Departmental Director of Living Environment for the Atlantique region and a businesswoman, both implicated in a public procurement scandal...
Society
Angèle M. ADANLE
Benin

Pierre Urbain Dangnivo trial: hearing suspended, proceedings to resume in May 2025

The highly anticipated trial over the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo saw new developments this Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Cotonou Court of...
Society
Angèle M. ADANLE
Benin

Terrorist attack in Benin: Boni Yayi’s prayer for the nation

Following the terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of over 50 Beninese soldiers, former President Boni Yayi has called for unity and prayer. The recent...
Society
Angèle M. ADANLE