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Benin: a painter dies from electrocution after accidental contact with an electric cable
A serious accident occurred late this afternoon on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Kouhounnou, near the General Mathieu Kรฉrรฉkou Stadium. Three painters fell from the second floor of a building under renovation after being electrocuted by an electric cable, resulting… -
Donald Trump: a conversation with the Liberian president sparks controversy
This Wednesday, American President Donald Trump welcomed five African heads of state to the White House for an official luncheon. This meeting, held within a context of reduced American aid for development in Africa, aimed to strengthen economic and commercial… -
Benin – BAC 2025: here is the schedule for optional and sports exams
After the announcement of the results of the first deliberation, candidates eligible for the 2025 Baccalaureate exams are expected for the optional and Physical Education and Sports tests. The Ministry of Higher Education has published the detailed schedule for these… -
Benin: deputies amend the organic law on the Constitutional Court and adopt a new law on associations
The National Assembly adopted, this Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in a plenary session in Porto-Novo, two major legislative texts. These are law no.2025-18 amending and supplementing law no.2022-09 relating to the Constitutional Court, and law no.2025-19 on associations and foundations… -
Dangbo: 435 kg of counterfeit drugs seized in Mรจdรฉdjonou
In an effort to combat the trafficking of illegal pharmaceuticals, the Republican Police made a significant seizure in Mรจdรฉdjonou. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, members of the Border Police Station (BPS) in the area intercepted a shipment of 435 kilograms… -
Revision of the Electoral Code: the Democrats’ proposal stumbles on the July 11 deadline
The Democrats party’s stated desire to amend the Electoral Code again seems doubtful. Indeed, according to the ECOWAS charter, any electoral reform must take place at least six months before the vote. However, in Benin, this deadline is set for… -
Benin: the Board of Directors of Tanguiรฉta leaves Joseph Djogbรฉnou’s party
The district chief of Tanguiรฉta, Ikoukomon Mohamed, is no longer a member of the Progressive Union The Renewal (UPR) party. In a letter dated July 6, 2025, he officially announced his resignation from the political formation led by Joseph Djogbรฉnou,… -
Benin – BAC 2025: results are now available online (Check here)
The Baccalaureate 2025 results in Benin are now accessible. The Baccalaureate Office released the results of the unique session of June 2025 online on Wednesday, July 9. You can check them with just a few clicks on the E-Result platform.… -
Baccalaureate 2025 in Benin: here are the success rates by series and by department
The Baccalaureate results for 2025 in Benin were announced on Wednesday, July 9th, with a national success rate of 73.02%. Here are the details of the success rates by series: Series Present Admitted Rate A1 1529 1203 78.68% A2 17547… -
Benin: 73.02% pass rate for the BAC 2025
The results of the single session Baccalaureate of June 2025 were officially proclaimed on Wednesday, July 9th by the Baccalaureate Office. The national success rate this year stands at 73.02%, a figure that is already sparking commentary and comparisons with… -
Cameroon: Paul Biya’s opinion on his candidacy is awaited to put an end to the cacophony within the RDPC
With only three months left before the presidential election set to occur in October in Cameroon, there is still confusion about whether the current head of state, Paul Biya, will be a candidate. While the government spokesman, Renรฉ-Emmanuel Sadi, spoke… -
Late Tolah รlise: her partner breaks the silence on the fatal accident involving Molare
About a week after the tragic death of Tolah รlise, killed by artist Molare’s vehicle in Abidjan, her partner spoke about the victim’s final hours. In a moving testimony to RTI, he recounts the announcement of the tragedy, the medical… -
Baccalaureate Exam Review: Here’s how the results are announced in Benin
The proclamation of the Baccalaureate exam results in Benin follows a distinct and rigorous process, different from that of the CEP or BEPC. It is based on several well-defined stages that follow one after another. As a reminder, the results… -
Benin: An alleged motorcycle thief in Natitingou, arrested in Parakou
A suspected motorcycle thief was apprehended by the republican police in Parakou after stealing a bike in unusual circumstances in Natitingou. According to an official statement, the events unfolded on Tuesday, July 8. The accused allegedly approached his victim offering… -
Identity theft: a woman imprisoned for fraud in the name of Claudine Prudencio
A woman pretending to be a relative of Claudine Prudencio, the President of the National Rally (RN) party, was taken into custody on the night of July 8, 2025. She was brought before the public prosecutor at the Cotonou court… -
Clerk Recruitment Contest: The Constitutional Court declares itself incompetent in the face of an appeal
The recruitment competition for 100 clerks organized in Benin for the year 2024 continues to provoke reactions. Two citizens, Lรฉopold Hountondji and Abou-Wahab Okรฉ, have brought an unconstitutionality appeal against the organization of said competition, questioning the compliance of one… -
Increase in Mobile Money transfer fees: MP Joรซl Godonou calls on the government
The recent increase in fees applied to Mobile Money transactions continues to cause waves within the Beninese political class. On Friday, July 4, 2025, Joรซl Godonou, representative of the 16th electoral district and vice-president of the parliamentary group Les Dรฉmocrates,… -
CRIET: trial of Achille Chaou, associate of Richard Ouorou, accused of internet fraud
The Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) held a hearing on Monday as part of the trial of Achille Chaou. He is being prosecuted for internet fraud and complicity in false certification, according to the charges… -
Diesel theft in Kรฉrou: a network involving security agents dismantled
A vast diesel diversion network intended for the Chinese company SINOHYDRO has been dismantled by the Republican Police. The operation, according to Africaho, took place on Tuesday, July 8, within the company’s logistic base in the Kรฉrou municipality, and led… -
ORTB: the trial of nine former officials for embezzlement resumes before the CRIET
The case of embezzlement of public funds, money laundering, and abuse of function involving nine former officials of the ORTB (Office of Broadcasting and Television of Benin) resumed this Tuesday before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and… -
Ivory Coast: after Thรฉodore Holo, Tiรฉmoko Meyliet Konรฉ receives Yayi Boni and a delegation from the Forum of Elders
The Ivorian Vice President, Tiรฉmoko Meyliet Konรฉ, met with a significant delegation from the Forum of Elders of West Africa. They were on a mission to Abidjan to promote peace, democracy, and stability in the sub-region. In the absence of… -
Benin – BAC 2025: First deliberation this Wednesday
The Baccalaureate Office announces that the first deliberation of the Bac 2025 will take place this Wednesday, July 9. The results will be immediately available online via two official platforms, allowing the candidates to check their verdict without having to… -
Benin: Notorious gang leader’s run ends in Kilibo
The hunt was long, methodical, and relentless. On the morning of Thursday, July 10, 2025, the Republican Police apprehended one of the most feared criminals in the Kilibo region, suspected of being the mastermind behind a network of particularly violent… -
Benin – BAC 2025: schedule for the replacement session, list of selected candidates already available
The candidates for the Bac 2025 replacement session will start their exams on Monday, July 14th at the unique center of CEG Sainte Rita in Cotonou. The list of those admitted to this special session will be available from July… -
Benin: a father turns his son in to the police for possession of stolen goods
A burglary that occurred in the computer room of Kountori’s General Education College (CEG), in the municipality of Cobly, led to the arrest of a student suspected of receiving stolen goods. The matter is currently being closely monitored by the… -
High-risk international drug trafficking: a Nigerian faces 15 years in prison before the Criet
The Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) held a hearing, on Monday, July 7, 2025, in a high-risk international drug trafficking case involving a Nigerian national. The defendant is accused of attempting to leave Beninese territory… -
Senegal: A 49-year-old mother and her daughter both achieve their BAC 2025 together
A 49-year-old mother and her daughter have brilliantly passed the 2025 baccalaureate together at the Ahmadou Bamba Technical High School in Diourbel, Senegal. It’s a powerful image that will mark the 2025 edition of the Senegalese baccalaureate. A 49-year-old mother… -
Niger-Benin Pipeline: deputies adopt modifications to secure investments
The Beninese National Assembly adopted on Monday, July 7, 2025, a bill amending the legal, tax, and customs regime applicable to the Niger-Benin export pipeline project (PENB). These adjustments aim to strengthen the legal security of the project partners and… -
Bohicon: Girl on vacation at her grandfather’s found dead in a well
A tragedy has shocked the city of Bohicon, in the Zou department, where a little girl was found dead in a well on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in the Sรจmรจ neighborhood. The victim, who was spending the holiday with her… -
TICAD 9: Romuald Wadagni expected in Tokyo on July 11th
The 9th edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) will be held from August 20 to 22, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan. Benin is among the countries that the Japanese government will be honoring at this event,…