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Theft at the University of Abomey-Calavi: a fake soldier sentenced to two years’ imprisonment
The Beninese justice system has ruled on a case of identity theft that led to a theft on the campus of Abomey-Calavi University. On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Abomey-Calavi First Instance Court sentenced a man who was posing as… -
Death of a woman at CHUD-O: three health workers sentenced to 24 months in prison
The Court of First Instance of Porto-Novo delivered, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, its verdict in the case of a woman who died after a cesarean delivery at the Ouรฉmรฉ Departmental University Hospital Center (CHUD). Three health workers were sentenced… -
Death of an eight-month-pregnant woman in Abomey-Calavi: her partner and his father were remanded in custody
A tragic case was brought before the AbomeyโCalavi court after the death of a young woman eight months pregnant, who died on February 2 in circumstances that raise questions. The facts led to the incarceration of her partner and the… -
A Beninese man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of his Togolese business partner
The Abomey-Calavi court sentenced a Beninese man to thirty years of imprisonment for the murder of his Togolese business partner. A heavy ruling was handed down on Tuesday at the Abomey-Calavi court in the case of the death of Richard… -
Calavi: a poultry farmer jailed in Ouรจdo by his employer for stealing chickens
In Abomey-Calavi, a poultry farmer appears before the court for alleged chicken theft at the farm where he worked. The case, heard on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, has been postponed to the end of the month, while the defendant returns… -
Practice of ‘zรฉwรฉ’: the two youths arrested in Cotonou, remanded in prison
Arrested for performing motorcycle acrobatics on public roads, two young riders were placed in provisional detention in Cotonou. The facts, described as serious by the authorities, rekindle the debate on road insecurity linked to these practices commonly called “zรฉwรฉ” in… -
Land fraud in Abomey-Calavi: ten-year prison sentence for the main defendant, according to the Csaf
The Special Court for Land Affairs ruled on Monday, March 9, 2026, on a landmark case of real estate fraud in Abomey-Calavi. The lead defendant was sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment for land parcel fraud, forgery and the use of… -
Togo: several Beninese among the dead in a violent crash in Kara
A serious road accident that occurred on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in the north of Togo has left several dead and many injured. Among the victims, there were many Beninese who had returned from a funeral in their home country.… -
Food and nutrition in Benin: the government adopts a strategy for 2026โ2030
The Government of Benin has adopted a national strategy on food and nutrition for the period 2026โ2030. The initiative aims to improve food security and the population’s nutritional quality through actions coordinated across the different sectors. The Government of Benin… -
CRIET: the TikToker Flapacha sentenced to 60 months in prison and ordered to pay several million in fines
The Beninese TikTok influencer known by the pseudonym ‘Flapacha’ was sentenced to 60 months’ imprisonment with no possibility of parole. The special court also imposed on him several million CFA francs in fines at the end of his trial. Presented… -
Benin: a truck driver’s faulty maneuver leaves one dead and one injured in Zรจ
A serious road accident occurred in the morning of Thursday, March 5, 2026, in the Sรจdjรจ-Dรฉnou district, in the commune of Zรจ. A truck carrying teak wood lost control and crashed into a dwelling. According to the initial testimonies gathered… -
Zรฉmidjan robbery in Bohicon: one suspect beaten by the crowd, the other missing
A motorcycle taxi driver was the victim of an attack in the afternoon of Wednesday, March 5, 2026, in the Gnidjazoun district of Bohicon. The incident occurred in the Aligoudo neighborhood, where one of the alleged perpetrators of the robbery… -
Benin: a former president of UNSEB sentenced to two years in prison
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) sentenced the Beninese activist Damien Dรฉgbรฉ to two years’ imprisonment and a fine of several million CFA francs. Former president of the National Union of Schoolchildren and Students of… -
Benin: a self-styled official at the Ministry of Finance defrauds several people, including his father-in-law
A man charged with alleged fraud appeared before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). He is accused of abusing the trust of several people by presenting himself as an influential official at the Ministry of… -
Benin: the project for an Olympic swimming pool relaunched at the Friendship Stadium
The Beninese government takes a new step in modernizing the countryโs sports infrastructure. Gathered in a Council of Ministers on March 4, 2026, the executive authorized the establishment of a project management mission tasked with designing the project for the… -
Benin: a cashier brought before the court for fraudulent withdrawals estimated at 15 million CFA francs
A cashier is facing justice for fraudulent withdrawals estimated at 15 million CFA francs. According to Africaho, the accused is being charged with having committed irregular withdrawals at the establishment where she worked. These operations are said to have been… -
Abomey-Calavi: Two alleged thieves narrowly escape vigilante justice
In Abomey-Calavi, in the Houรฉdo-Gligbรจ neighborhood, two men suspected of stealing jeans narrowly escaped lynching by an angry crowd, according to Banouto. The incident occurred when these individuals were caught in the act while attempting to steal jeans in this… -
Benin: ANDF invites beneficiaries to collect their available land titles.
The National Agency for Domain and Foncier (ANDF) informs the public of the availability of a large volume of land titles ready to be collected across the entire national territory. In a press release issued to the public and signed… -
Canal+ Benin launches its “Royal Month” with special offers for new and existing subscribers.
This March, Canal+ Bรฉnin is rolling out a promotional campaign dubbed โroyal monthโ, featuring a set-top box at a reduced price, free installation for new subscribers, and 15 days of access to all channels for customers who re-subscribe. Canal+ Bรฉnin… -
Tchaourou: a headless body found on the interstate road
A headless body was discovered along the interstate, in the municipality of Tchaourou, according to Le Matinal. A macabre discovery was made on Monday, March 2, 2026, by passersby who immediately alerted the local authorities. The body, which lay headless… -
Pahou: 38 people, including sex workers, arrested during a police operation
An operation carried out by officers of the Republican Police led to the arrest of 38 people in the locality of Pahou, in the Atlantique Department, according to Africaho. The operation took place at locations identified as gathering points, where… -
CRIET: two police officers charged in connection with the alleged release of a trafficker in exchange for 500,000 CFA francs
Two officers of the Republican Police appear before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism for alleged acts of corruption and influence peddling. They are accused of having facilitated the release of a person arrested for drug… -
Attempted theft in Cotonou: one suspect arrested, a fence apprehended and several items seized
In Gbรจdjromรจdรฉ in the 6th arrondissement of Cotonou, elements of the Republican Police carried out an operation that resulted in the apprehension of a suspected thief, as well as the arrest of a receiver and the seizure of several items.… -
Benin – Theft of electricity: five-year prison sentence sought against a property owner and two SBEE agents
In Benin, the Court for Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (CRIET) on Monday, March 2, 2026, requested prison terms against several people prosecuted for electricity theft, including an owner and two agents of the Sociรฉtรฉ bรฉninoise dโรฉnergie รฉlectrique (SBEE),… -
Education in Benin: reorganization of school districts across the entire country
The Ministry of Preschool and Primary Education has announced a reorganization of school districts across the country. This move aims to adapt the management of schools and human resources to the current realities of the education system. The new structure… -
Benin: Two alleged thieves who escaped from police custody in Lalo were arrested in Bohicon
Two individuals allegedly involved in sheep and motorcycle thefts, who had previously escaped while in police custody, were arrested again by the Republican Police in Bohicon. The events occurred during the night of Friday, February 27 to Saturday, February 28,… -
Benin: CNIN strikes a major blow, 56 alleged cybercriminals arrested
The National Center for Digital Investigations carried out, over the weekend, one of its most significant operations against cybercrime. Following a coordinated and simultaneous operation at several sites across Benin, 56 people suspected of cyber-fraud activities were arrested. The operation… -
Benin: under parental pressure over a low grade, a female student commits suicide in Zinviรฉ
The death of an 18-year-old student, which occurred in the morning of February 25, 2026 in Zinviรฉ, in the Abomey-Calavi municipality, deeply shocked the community. The girl, who was in the second year of secondary school at the Zinviรฉ General… -
Sting operation against drug trafficking in Sรฉkandji: 15 people arrested
An important operation carried out by security forces in Sรฉkandji led to the arrest of 15 people implicated in a drug trafficking case. Launched on the basis of precise information, this operation aimed to dismantle a network for distributing and… -
Benin: a wanted notice issued after the foiled coup d’รฉtat on December 7, 2025
As part of the investigations into the attempted coup that occurred on December 7, 2025, the Beninese authorities have issued a wanted notice targeting several individuals believed to be involved in the operation. As part of the ongoing investigation into…
