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Benin: A shop attacked in Ouèssè, several injured and over 150,000 FCFA taken
On the night of Friday, July 4, to Saturday, July 5, 2025, a general food store located in Agbolo Kombon, a village in the district of Tchalla-Ogoï, was targeted in a violent robbery carried out by a group of armed… -
Benin: a widow suspected of theft summons members of her in-laws to court
A family dispute involving a sum of 18 million CFA francs was brought before the Court of First Instance of Abomey-Calavi, last week. The case implicates a friend of the plaintiff’s deceased husband and several members of her in-laws, suspected… -
Benin: unavailability of emergency numbers 166 and 117 of the Police, here’s what to do
The Republican Police announced, in an official statement dated July 6, 2025, technical disruptions affecting the emergency toll-free numbers 166 and 117. These lines, which are respectively linked to the Ministry of Interior and the General Directorate of the Police,… -
Parakou: after the HCPC, a parliamentary inquiry commission to verify the statements of Paulin Kponna
The National Assembly of Benin adopted a resolution on Friday, July 4, 2025, creating a parliamentary inquiry commission tasked with examining the management of resources allocated to the provision of drinking water and electricity in the municipality of Parakou, over… -
Benin – Tragedy in Glazoué: a young girl dies during an illegal abortion
In Thio, a locality in the municipality of Glazoué in central Benin, a pregnant young girl has lost her life following a clandestine abortion operation conducted by an individual posing as a specialist. The events that occurred a few days… -
Benin: Former financial delegate of the presidency sentenced to 48 months in prison
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) has delivered its verdict. On Monday, July 7, 2025, the former financial delegate of the presidency of the Republic was sentenced to four years in jail and fined one… -
BAC 2025: 40.15% admission rate in Côte d’Ivoire
The fate of the students taking the BAC 2025 in Ivory Coast has been decided. The announcement of the results took place on Monday, July 7, 2025, with a pass rate of over 40%. The verdict has come out. On… -
Iréné Agossa comments on the Yayi-Houngbédji meetings: the union should serve to build, not to incite hatred.
Invited on the airwaves of Cap FM, the politician Iréné Agossa spoke this Sunday, July 6, about the recent meeting between two major figures in Beninese political life: former president Boni Yayi and former president of the National Assembly, Adrien… -
Benin: the HAAC announces future regulation of university press
The university press in Benin will soon be regulated by a specific legal and institutional framework. This was announced by the Secretary-General of the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) during his appearance on the show The Interview, broadcast… -
Bembéréké: a couple robbed at home, over 15 million CFA francs taken
A couple residing in Kassarou, within the municipality of Bembéréké, fell victim to a robbery on the night of Saturday, July 5, to Sunday, July 6, 2025. According to the reports by Nonsina FM, seven armed individuals broke into their… -
Audit of the electoral file: international experts in Cotonou, details on their selection
Guest on the show ‘Cartes sur table’ broadcasted this Sunday, July 6, 2025, on Océan FM, Jean-Baptiste Elias, chairman of the Steering Committee for the audit of the electoral file (Copil), discussed the selection process of international experts in charge… -
Beninese nationality: the government launches a digital platform for Afro-descendants
On July 4, 2025, the Beninese government took a symbolic step by officially launching the platform www.myafroorigins.bj, dedicated to the recognition of Beninese nationality for Afro-descendants from the diaspora. This digital portal marks the implementation of a historic provision provided… -
Benin: Is the press being muzzled? The HAAC clarifies its decisions and sanctions
In response to criticisms of a supposed desire to restrict press freedom in Benin, the Secretary General of the High Authority of Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC), François Awoudo, provided some clarifications on Sunday, July 6, 2025 on Bip Radio. Reacting… -
Benin: TikTok, Facebook… the HAAC announces imminent regulation of social networks
Invited on Sunday, July 6, 2025, to the “L’entretien Grand Format” show on Bip Radio, the Secretary General of the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC), François Awoudo, shed some light on the issue of regulating social networks like… -
Pigier Entrepreneurship Challenge 2025: Five students awarded for their innovative projects
L’hôtel Noah Garden de Cotonou a vibré au rythme de la grande finale du PIGIER ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE (PECH) le 4 juillet 2025. Cette compétition, portée par l’Incubateur de Pigier Bénin, vise à promouvoir l’entrepreneuriat étudiant. Cinq projets innovants ont été… -
Benin: Death of the vlogger La Go Range Rover
La Go Range Rover, a well-known Beninese vlogger, passed away over the weekend at CNHU Hospital in Cotonou after being hospitalized for over a week. Known for her straight talk and fight against obesity stereotypes, she made a final plea… -
Benin – BEPC 2025: here is the schedule for oral and athletic exams
The Directorate of Examinations and Competitions of Benin has announced that the oral and sports tests of the BEPC 2025 will begin on Monday, July 7, throughout the national territory. Eligible candidates are expected to be at their examination centers… -
United States: Elon Musk launches the “America Party” to break away from the bipartisan system
The founder of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, officially launched a new political party named “America Party” on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The stated goal is to offer an alternative to the Republican and Democratic parties, which he accuses of… -
Benin: The results of the BEPC 2025 are already available online (check here)
In Benin, the results of the BEPC 2025 June 2025 session are already available online. Candidates can check their results on the e-result platform. Candidates for BEPC 2025 now finally know their outcome. As in previous years and even for… -
Benin Vision 2060: the National Assembly adopts a new framework law for development
This text is described as historic by its promoters. This Friday, July 4, 2025, the Beninese deputies unanimously adopted law n°2025-16 outlining Benin’s development vision towards 2060. An ambitious roadmap that aims to structure public action and the country’s development… -
Benin – BEPC 2025: here are the success rates by department
The Benin Directorate of Examinations and Competitions announced on Saturday, July 5, 2025, the results of the June 2025 single session of the BEPC. With a national success rate of 77.25%, departmental statistics reveal significant disparities across Benin. The official… -
Benin – BEPC 2025: the results are already available online; the two key steps to view them
The results of the BEPC June 2025 session were announced on Saturday, July 5, 2025, by the Directorate of Examinations and Competitions. With a national success rate of 77.25%, candidates can check their results online via the official platform www.eresultats.bj.… -
Benin – BEPC 2025: the results will be available online this Saturday
The Directorate of Examinations and Competitions announced the results of the BEPC session of June 2025 on Saturday, July 5, 2025. With a success rate of 77.25%, candidates can check their results online. In Benin, the proclamation of the results… -
Benin: 77.25% pass rate for the BEPC 2025
The proclamation of the BEPC 2025 results was made on Saturday, July 5th, 2025. According to the information, the success rate for the year 2025 is 77.25%, showing progress compared to the year 2024, which was 73.73%. The results will… -
DRC: The latest UN report reignites accusations against Rwanda
The United Nations Group of Experts on the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) published a new alarming report on Wednesday, July 2, pointing to Rwanda’s direct involvement in the armed conflict shaking the eastern provinces of the… -
Benin: 3 individuals specialized in smash-and-grab thefts arrested in Ouèssè
An operation carried out on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 by the special police station of Kaboua, in the municipality of Savè, succeeded in dismantling a network specialized in theft from moving trucks. Three individuals were arrested as part of this… -
Benin – Lifting of the ban on the export of food products: the government’s explanations
The government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, defended this Friday, July 4, 2025, the lifting of the ban on exporting food products. During a press conference held in the premises of the newspaper Le Béninois Libéré, he clarified the choices made… -
Etisalat Case: Beninese Supreme Court Affirms the Conviction of Séverin Adjovi
The Supreme Court of Benin confirmed on Thursday, July 3, 2025, the conviction of businessman and former mayor of Ouidah, Séverin Adjovi, in the case against him by the Beninese state and the company Etisalat. With this decision, the country’s… -
Mali: An indefinitely renewable presidential term for Assimi Goïta, against a backdrop of extended transition
In Mali, the political transition takes a new turn. On Thursday, July 3, 2025, Malian authorities adopted a bill establishing a five-year presidential term, renewable without limit, for General Assimi Goïta, president of the transition since the August 2021 coup… -
Burundi: six people accused of witchcraft killed near Bujumbura
A new episode of communal violence has saddened Burundi. Six people were killed, two of whom were burned alive, on Monday, June 30, on the hill of Gasarara, about ten kilometers from Bujumbura. The victims were targeted by a group…