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Kpomassรจ fraud case: former SE granted provisional release on bail
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) granted provisional release on bail to Dieudonnรฉ Aloukoutou, former Executive Secretary of the Kpomassรจ town hall. He is being prosecuted for abuse of office… -
Land Affairs Tribunal: Extension to Kpomassรจ Municipality
Kpomassรจ has officially been designated as one of the qualified municipalities to host the Special Land Affairs Court. The National Assembly recently approved an amendment to existing legislation that establishes a special court for land disputes. The decision was made… -
Benin: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Declared a Public Holiday, Non-working, and Paid
Due to the celebration of Labor Day, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, has been declared a public holiday, non-working and paid day across the entire national territory of Benin. The announcement was made through a statement from the Minister of Labor… -
American Contribution: Four Tanker Trucks Donated to Benin
On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Benin received four fuel transport trucks as a generous donation from the United States. Benin has benefited from the support of the United States through a significant donation of four trucks specially equipped for fuel… -
Benin-Republican Police: List of 170 Promoted Officers
Here is the complete list of one hundred and seventy (170) officers of the Benin Republican Police recently promoted to the rank of Police Brigadiers. Officers of the Benin Republican Police were promoted to the rank of Brigadier through a… -
Helmet Wearing Regulation on Roads: The Set Fine Reduced to 5,000 (5000) CFA Francs
The fine for not wearing a helmet has now been reduced by the Minister of Interior and Public Security. It has been lowered from 10,000 CFA to 5,000 CFA. The Benin government announced a reduction in the fine for not… -
Benin: Census of Deceased Individuals Registered in RAVIP
A national census of deceased individuals who were registered in RAVIP will soon be launched. This was announced through an official statement signed by the Director General of ANIP. The operation, initiated by the National Agency for the Identification of… -
Benin: Death Toll from Boat Capsize Rises from 6 to 8
The tragedy that struck on Lake Nokouรฉ last Sunday has worsened as two additional bodies were discovered, bringing the total number of fatalities to eight. On the afternoon of Sunday, April 21, 2024, a boat carrying twelve passengers lost control… -
Senegal: Former Ministers Ordered to Return State Cars and Official Residences
The newly established government in Senegal is pressing for the return of state property, including vehicles and official residences, previously used by members of former President Macky Sall’s cabinet. As part of the transition of power, former government members are… -
Benin: Police Commissioner in Cotonou Dismissed for Excessive Zeal
In recent days, social media has been rocked by a troubling resurgence of misconduct among officials responsible for enforcing traffic laws. These acts, contrary to the fundamental values and principles, have sullied the public image of the police institution and… -
Hajj 2024: Paul Biya Provides a Subsidy of 1,560,000,000 CFA Francs to Cameroonian Pilgrims
Cameroonian President Paul Biya has made a significant gesture towards the pilgrims of his country for the Hajj 2024. He has granted them a subsidy. Paul Biya, the President of Cameroon, has brought relief to the pilgrims of the 2024… -
Ivory Coast: A Woman Reveals How She Became a Millionaire with an Initial Investment of XOF 29,700
The owner of the Restaurant Placali Abourรฉ recently shared her journey as a culinary entrepreneur and the secrets to her financial success. In a Facebook post, Vรฉronique Vonan Ahoussi, the founder of the VEVO group, unveiled how she became a… -
Benin: Arrested in Fraud Case, a Director Released in Toffo
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, the Toffo police station witnessed an unexpected twist. The director of the Colli Agbamรจ preschool, who was arrested the day before in a fraud case along with two other individuals, was released the following day,… -
Togo: Journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse Released After Arrest in Late March 2024
Journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse, who was arrested on March 28, 2024, for publishing an article concerning the death of an associate of Togolese President Faure Gnassingbรฉ, has been released on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, according to reports from his lawyer to… -
Burkina Faso: Temporary Suspension of Wheat Flour Imports
Burkina Faso announced on Monday a temporary suspension of wheat flour imports across the entire national territory. The Ministry of Industrial Development, Commerce, Crafts, and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises announced, through an official statement dated April 8, 2024, a significant… -
Benin: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Declared a Public Holiday, Non-Working and Paid Day
The day of Wednesday, April 10, 2024, has been declared a public holiday, non-working and paid across the entire territory of Benin, in celebration of the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The information was made public through a communiquรฉ from the Minister… -
Benin Mourns the Passing of General Moumouni Zankaro
The nation of Benin is mourning the loss of General Moumouni Zankaro, who passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. Benin’s military is in mourning following the announcement of the death of General Moumouni Zankaro on Monday, April 8, 2024.… -
Ivory Coast: Death of Mamadou Konรฉ, President of the Superior Council of the Judiciary
Former President of the Constitutional Council of the Ivory Coast, Mamadou Konรฉ, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, in the capital, Abidjan. The Ivorian judicial world mourns the sad news of the death of Mamadou Konรฉ, who was the… -
Benin: Monday, April 1, 2024 Declared a Public Holiday, Off Work and Paid
The day of Monday, March 27, 2024, is declared a public holiday, off work, and paid throughout the entire territory of Benin. In a statement dated Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the Minister of Labor and Public Service, Adidjatou Mathis, declared… -
Benin: Tow Yard Fees Now Paid to the Public Treasury
From now on, the costs associated with impounding will no longer be settled at the Police Stations. These payments will now be made to the Public Treasury. The procedure for paying impound fees for vehicles has undergone a significant change.… -
Benin: Ambulance Catches Fire in a Clinic in Cotonou
An ambulance vehicle fell victim to flames in Cotonou on this Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The fire broke out in the afternoon, close to the Martyrs’ Square in the heart of the city’s 12th district. According to witness statements reported… -
Benin: Visually Impaired Man Risks 5 Years in Prison for Internet Fraud
A young visually impaired man is at risk of facing 5 years in prison for internet fraud. The man appeared before the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) this Thursday, March 21, 2024. The defendant, who… -
Benin: Intelligence Agent Prosecuted for Abuse of Office
An intelligence agent is facing a potential 2-year prison sentence for abuse of office. Involved in a case of abuse of office and slanderous accusation alongside a village chief and a herder, an intelligence agent is at risk of being… -
JIF 2024: Moov Africa Benin Donates Significant Kits to Women and Children of Sรด Tchanhouรฉ
Moov Africa Benin, through its Foundation, donated substantial materials to women’s groups on Friday, March 8, 2024, in Sรด-Tchanhouรฉ, to mark the International Women’s Rights Day. School kits were also distributed to the students of this district. The entire world… -
Togo: Organizers of an Orgy Party Arrested in Lomรฉ
An orgy party in Lomรฉ goes awry. The police arrested the organizers on Saturday, March 2, 2024. In an effort to combat moral depravity, the Togolese authorities have put an end to an orgy party planned to take place on… -
Benin: Death of former deputy David Gbahoungba, CEO of Funaรฏ
Former deputy David Gbahoungba, CEO of Funaรฏ, passed away this Thursday, February 29, 2024. The deputy of the 8th Legislature, David Gbahoungba, is no more. Seriously ill and hospitalized for several months, his death was announced on the morning of…
