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An employee of a fuel distribution company appeared in court, accused of embezzling over 7,000 liters of Diesel and Gasoline, equating to over 6 million FCFA. At the bar, he admitted to part of the facts by citing months of…

In a recent media outing, the government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, revealed a lesser-known aspect of the relationship between the president of the Republic and certain citizens. Numerous letters regularly flow into the presidency, evidencing a strong, sometimes unexpected, attachment…

An eight-year sentence of criminal imprisonment and a fine of ten million CFA francs: that’s the punishment handed down to a police officer found guilty of diversion of public funds and money laundering. The verdict was made on Wednesday, July…

A man appeared on Monday, July 21, 2025, in front of the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) for a banking fraud case. He is accused of exploiting a vulnerability in the mobile app of BGFI…

President Patrice Talon invites two member countries of the Sahel States Alliance (SSA) to participate in the celebrations of the 65th anniversary of Benin’s independence. A gesture that, without denying past disputes, relies on a cautious resumption of dialogue. The…

À travers le programme exclusif baptisé « Celtiis Open Day Médias », la Société béninoise d’infrastructures numériques (SBIN) a convié les professionnels des médias à une immersion totale dans son univers technologique le jeudi 17 juillet 2025. L’objectif est de…

In a much-anticipated appearance this Sunday, July 20, 2025, on ESAE TV, Jean-Baptiste Elias, President of the Steering Committee (Copil) for the electoral file audit, responded point by point to accusations leveled against him by Michel Alokpo, reporter of the…

The Beninese Electric Power Company (SBEE) is embarking on a new phase in its history. On Friday, July 18, 2025, a transition ceremony was held at the headquarters’ conference room in Cotonou, presided over the handover of responsibilities between outgoing…

The Beninese government has responded to criticisms sparked by the arrest and extradition of journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè from Côte d’Ivoire. Invited this Sunday, July 20, 2025 on Canal 3 Benin’s channel, the executive spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, denied any…

Apprehended in Abidjan and extradited to Benin, Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè, the promoter of the online media outlet Olofofo, is accused of several serious offenses. The government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, responded to his arrest on Sunday, July 20, 2025. “I…

In a statement released on July 20, 2025, Ganiou Soglo criticized the media use of his father’s image, former president Nicéphore Soglo, which he believes is manipulated by the current authorities. In response, the government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, dismissed…

In an interview given to Bip Radio on Sunday, 20th July 2025, Ganiou Soglo, son of former president Nicéphore Soglo, expressed his desire to revive the party The Renaissance of Benin (RB), originally founded by his mother, Rosine Vieira Soglo.…

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Luxembourg Embassy in Cotonou, the closing ceremony of the LuxAid Challenge Fund program honored seven Beninese startups with high social and environmental impact. This program of Luxembourg’s cooperation supports innovative entrepreneurial initiatives, aspiring…

In an exclusive interview granted to Bip Radio this Sunday, July 20, 2025, Ganiou Soglo, former Beninese Minister of Sports and son of President Nicéphore Soglo, spoke candidly about his relationship with the current head of state, President Patrice Talon.…

The African Union (AU) announced, in a statement published on Thursday, July 18, 2025, the appointment of Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye as special envoy for the Sahel. This appointment comes as the region faces a persistent deterioration of the security…

Vitalie Pirlog, former Moldovan Justice Minister, was extradited from the United Arab Emirates to France on Friday, July 18. Considered the mastermind of a corruption network aiming to erase Interpol red notices against international fugitives, he is now under formal…

On Friday, July 18, 2025, the German government carried out the deportation of 81 Afghans who had been convicted by the judiciary, as part of a significant tightening of its immigration policy. This decision, driven by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, was…

In an atmosphere described as relaxed and conducive to exchange, President Patrice Talon met on Friday with leaders of major companies operating in Benin. Held at the Marina Palace, this listening session aimed to gather their concerns and identify tangible…

Invited as a resource person by the Institute of Artisans of Justice and Peace (IAJP), former Beninese Foreign Affairs Minister, Nassirou Arifari Bako, delivered an uncompromising presentation on the flaws of political sovereignty in Africa on Thursday, July 10, 2025.…

President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, in his capacity as Minister of the Armed Forces, has signed a decision enacting the reform and dismissal of 559 Togolese soldiers for desertion. A decisive sweep in the ranks of the Togolese Armed Forces (FAT).…

During a press dinner held on Thursday night in Porto-Novo, the spokesperson for the President of the National Assembly, Vitali Boton, commented on the noted absence of oral questions with or without debate addressed to the government during recent parliamentary…

The funeral program for Sonia Annick Agbantou, an iconic figure of the Beninese media, began this Thursday, July 17, 2025, with the arrival of her remains at Cotonou Airport. After a touching evening of prayers in Ouenlinda, the body now…

The Baccalaureate Office of Benin has announced the organization of a special session for candidates eligible for the BAC 2025 who could not participate in the optional, sports, or oral exams for exceptional reasons. According to a statement signed by…

The President of the National Assembly, Louis Vlavonou, is being strongly criticized by the deputies of the parliamentary group Les Démocrates. In a public statement on Thursday, July 17, 2025, the opposition members expressed their profound disapproval of how the…

Benin recorded an economic growth of 7.5% in 2024, its highest level since 1990, according to the latest Economic Outlook Report published by the World Bank on July 17, 2025. This remarkable performance is mainly attributed to the dynamism of…

The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) held a significant hearing on Thursday, July 17, 2025, regarding a smuggling case on the Niger River. Two high-ranking military officers are involved: Jean-Léon Olatoundji, former Chief of Staff…

Having passed away in Dijon, France, on Monday, June 23, 2025 at the age of 39, the Beninese broadcaster Sonia Annick Agbantou was repatriated to Benin on the night of Thursday, July 17. Her remains were received at the Cardinal…

During its 77th session held in Arusha, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights ruled on two appeals filed against the Republic of Benin. The two cases, respectively relating to a 2019 inter-ministerial order and an amnesty law tied…

The Burkina Faso government adopted, this Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in the Council of Ministers, a bill aimed at dissolving the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). Created in 2001 following the Sapouy tragedy, this institution was tasked with ensuring the…

The court in Abomey-Calavi examined, on Thursday, July 17, 2025, a case of breach of trust involving a young girl in high school, housed by a couple in Agori, in the same municipality. She is accused of embezzling more than…