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In Benin, the revision of the Constitution adopted on the eve of November 15, 2025, continues to provoke strong protests. A new appeal has just been filed with the Constitutional Court. Its author, opposition MP Habib Woroucoubou, says the text…

Government spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji spoke about the controversy surrounding the change of the presidential term from five to seven years. Since the adoption of the constitutional revision on 15 November 2025, some voices have suggested that this reform would…

The constitutional amendment adopted on November 15, 2025 marks a major development in Benin’s institutional architecture. The text clarifies the prerogatives of the Constitutional Court and responds to a recurring demand from citizens and legal practitioners, eager to better distinguish…

A tragic incident occurred on Monday, November 24, 2025, in Hêvié, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi. According to information relayed by Bip Radio, an individual described by several witnesses as disoriented and likely in psychological distress wandered the streets wielding…

The military who seized power in Guinea-Bissau following a coup d’état have announced the creation of the Supreme Military Command responsible for restoring order, which becomes the country’s supreme governing body. The announcement was made by Brigadier General Denis N’Canha…

A majority of French people are willing to support the introduction of a voluntary military service, which the country’s president Emmanuel Macron is due to announce soon. That’s what a poll carried out by the firm Elabe for the television…

The president of COJEP, Charles Blé Goudé, gave an emotional testimony on NCI on November 24, 2025, publicly calling for forgiveness for his former mentor, Laurent Gbagbo. A guest on the show La Quotidienne, the former leader of the Jeunesse…

An online fraud case was heard on Monday, November 24, 2025, by the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism. According to Bip Radio, the defendant is suspected of posing as a nursing assistant. He is accused of…

Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shegun Bakari, is staying in Luanda where he is taking part in the 7th joint summit between the African Union and the European Union. Benin’s top diplomat is leading the national delegation to this high-level…

In Benin, an individual suspected of criminal conspiracy, fraud and possession of counterfeit banknotes was arrested in Abomey, in the Zou department, on the evening of Sunday, November 16, 2025. The operation was carried out by the Cana district police…

A forceful operation was carried out on the night of Thursday, November 20, 2025 in Zakpo Ahouamè, an area long regarded as one of the epicenters of prostitution and nighttime disturbances in Bohicon. Under the direction of Colonel Alexis Azoua,…

The revision of the Constitution of 15 November 2025 will be debated next Thursday before the Constitutional Court. Several citizens have brought cases before the Constitutional Court to challenge various aspects of the process that led to the recent revision…

Classes that until now lacked teachers in several subjects will be staffed in the coming days. The Ministry of Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education carried out, on November 20, 2025, the deployment of around 1,200 Aspirants to the Teaching Profession.…

In Benin, a deputy from the Bloc Républicain (BR), elected in the 6th electoral constituency (Calavi, Sô-Ava and Zè), is at the center of proceedings brought before the Special Court for Land Affairs (CSAF). According to information reported by Matin…

The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) examined, on Monday 24 November 2025, the case of a real estate agent prosecuted for “internet fraud”. The defendant is accused of posting online ads offering the social housing…

The public prosecutor requested, on Monday 24 November 2025, a sentence of 24 months in prison, 12 of which are to be served behind bars, against Hosée Houngnibo, prosecuted for “false accusation”. In its submissions, the public prosecutor also requested…

The Director General of the Republican Police, Brice Allowanou, has been in Marrakech since Monday, November 24, 2025, to take part in the work of INTERPOL’s 93rd General Assembly. Discussions are taking place until November 27, 2025, in the Moroccan…

The Beninese government presented to MPs the main orientations of the draft finance law (PLF) 2026, with a balanced budget estimated at 3 783,984 milliards de FCFA. According to the document presented to parliamentarians, the 2026 draft finance law is…

A case has caused shock in the Camp-Adagbè neighborhood, in the 1st arrondissement of Parakou, where the body of a young girl was found dead this Sunday in a house used, according to residents, by a man described as a…

The president of the Front of National Organizations Against Corruption (FONAC), Jean-Baptiste Elias, took part this weekend in the annual symposium of the Institute of Artisans of Justice and Peace (IAJP). During the proceedings focused on the theme Peaceful elections,…

Benin’s President Patrice Talon is among the four finalists for African Political Leader of the Year 2025. This award, presented by African Leadership Magazine (ALM), highlights career paths that strengthen governance and accelerate development across the continent. The shortlist has…

Registration with the national cadastre is causing discontent in the Commune of N’Dali. Several landowners say they are facing requirements they consider unjustified from the land administration service. Before their files are accepted, they are reportedly being asked to obtain…

Cotonou’s 5th arrondissement relied on an original approach on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, to strengthen security in public spaces. Equipped with bikes, officers from the local police station, accompanied by their Commissioner and his deputy, rode along several strategic routes…

The Police républicaine de Bassila carried out, at dawn on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, the arrest of a couple suspected of supplying a network trading in psychotropic products. The operation took place in the Kokoyè neighborhood and was based on…

The Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Allassane Séidou, announced on Thursday, November 20, 2025, an exceptional operation to issue ordinary biometric passports. The measure targets people planning to take the pilgrimage to Mecca in 2026. The initiative responds…

After a successful first stop in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, the citizen movement “Ensemble on décolle” led by Commander Habib Aboukhedoud will be touring Azové and Porto-Novo this weekend. After Abomey-Calavi, where the first stop was a clear success, the…

The Abomey-Calavi Court of First Instance on Wednesday, November 19 convicted two young men of theft and receiving stolen goods. The defendants were sentenced, respectively, to 60 months’ imprisonment with a fine of 500 000 F CFA, and to 36…

The Hèzonho neighborhood in Bohicon was struck with horror at dawn on Thursday, November 20, 2025. A young fuel seller, well known in the area, was found dead at his point of sale, in a scene that reveals violence of…

The legal saga pitting former Ministers of Mines Samou Seidou Adambi and his successor Akponna ended almost as quickly as it began. On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the Abomey-Calavi Court of First Instance wrapped up the case in under two…

The Ministry of Labour and Public Service announces the publication of the results of the written phase of the selection test for probationary assistant positions at Benin’s public universities. According to the official statement signed by Minister Adidjatou A. Mathys,…