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Benin: four suspects arrested after an armed robbery in N’Dali
The Police républicaine announced the arrest of four individuals involved in an armed robbery that recently occurred in the commune of N’Dali, in northern Benin. The operation, carried out by local security units, helped put a stop to this criminal… -
Tchaourou: major cache of ammunition seized in Bétérou
The customs authorities of Borgou-Alibori ended an ammunition trafficking operation on the morning of Tuesday, February 14, 2023. A batch of 15,000 rifle cartridges was discovered in Sinahou, a village in the Bétérou arrondissement, concealed in sand carried by a… -
Benin: an alleged thief escapes a mob lynching in Calavi
In Benin, a young man escaped a lynching after attempting to steal a motorcycle. The scene took place in Mariagélta, a locality of the commune of Abomey-Calavi on the morning of Friday, September 19, 2025. According to Les 4 Vérités,… -
Motorcycle registration: the latest measures granted by Anatt before the destruction of uncollected plates
L’Agence nationale des transports terrestres (Anatt) maintient sa décision de détruire les plaques d’immatriculation produites avant le 31 décembre 2023 mais non retirées par leurs propriétaires. Cette destruction interviendra après le 15 octobre prochain. L’annonce a été confirmée par Laure… -
ANIP: ID desks opened in ten hospitals to make administrative procedures more accessible
The National Agency for the Identification of Persons (ANIP) announced the opening of service desks in ten hospital centers in Benin. The aim is to enable users to complete certain administrative procedures, such as birth registration or updating personal data,… -
Benin: more than 20,600 households benefit from the first cash transfers under the GBESSOKE program
The Beninese government has launched the operational phase of the Productive Social Safety Nets Program (PFPSP), called ‘GBESSOKE’, with a first wave of cash transfers reaching 20,621 households in the pilot communes. This initiative mainly targets vulnerable populations and marks… -
Kandi: After the vote of no confidence, Paul Hounkpè has had several people appointed to the municipal council
The crisis rocking the Kandi municipal council has taken a new turn. Following the vote of no confidence aimed at certain elected officials who joined the party Les Démocrates, the national leadership of Forces cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE)… -
N’Dali: wife of a cattle dealer killed in a violent raid
A tragedy has struck the village of Marégourou, in the Bori district (commune of N’Dali), on the night of Saturday, September 20 to Sunday, September 21. The home of a livestock dealer was stormed by around ten armed individuals. The… -
Parakou: female restaurant owner victim of three consecutive break-ins, one suspect arrested
In Parakou, a restaurant owner in the Banikanni Rose-Croix neighborhood endured a nightmarish September marked by three successive burglaries that severely affected her business. According to Fraternité fm, thanks to the responsiveness of the Republican Police of the 2nd arrondissement,… -
Libreville: a Beninese passenger detained with banned ritual objects
The services of the Tourist Surveillance Brigade and Gabonese Customs announced the arrest, on the night of Saturday, September 20, of a Beninese passenger at Léon-Mba International Airport. According to official statements and local media, the discovery was made during… -
University institute entrance exams: results from 7 schools
New high school graduates now know their fate. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESR) released, this Friday, September 19, the results of the entrance exams for first-year admission to seven public schools and institutes in Benin. The… -
Covid-19: an epidemic resurgence with more than 26,000 new cases in September
Autumn marks the return of seasonal viruses and, with them, a new resurgence of Covid-19. More than 26.000 new cases were recorded in France in early September 2025, according to Santé publique France. This rate confirms an epidemic rebound driven… -
Nigeria: end of mission for Benin’s Ambassador, Paulette Adjovi Yèkpè
Benin’s ambassador to Nigeria, Paulette Adjovi Yèkpè, has been recalled after eight years of service in Abuja. After eight years heading Benin’s diplomatic mission in Nigeria, Paulette Adjovi Yèkpè is leaving her post. Benin’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recalled… -
Benin: several shops gutted by a fire in Cotonou
A fire broke out early on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the Agounvocodji neighborhood, in Cotonou’s 10th arrondissement. Several shops were reduced to ashes, causing significant material damage but fortunately no loss of life was reported. The alarm was raised… -
Abomey-Calavi: 2 suspected burglars handcuffed and caught after attempting to flee
On the morning of Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Togba police station in Abomey-Calavi was the scene of an unusual escape attempt. Two men, arrested on suspicion of burglary, tried to flee while handcuffed together. Their flight lasted only a… -
UAC: opening of applications for allocation of university cubicles
The Centre des Œuvres Universitaires et Sociales d’Abomey-Calavi (COUS-AC) announced, in a service note dated September 16, the opening of the application submission campaign for the allocation of university cabins. The operation will run from Monday, September 22 to Friday,… -
Benin: paid registration for new baccalaureate holders begins at public universities
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has officially launched the registration campaign for the selection of new high school graduates on a fully paid basis in Benin’s public universities. This measure concerns graduates from the classical streams who… -
Benin: trucks subject to a new rule at the Port of Cotonou to strengthen road safety
Beninese authorities are strengthening road safety measures by imposing a new rule on trucks entering or leaving the Port of Cotonou. This provision, announced recently, is part of the national strategy to combat traffic accidents, in which heavy goods vehicles… -
Savè : marijuana plantation dismantled, four suspects arrested
The Police républicaine dealt a major blow in the fight against drug trafficking. In Igbodja, a locality in the commune of Savè, law enforcement discovered and destroyed a large cannabis field. The operation, carried out following thorough investigations, resulted in… -
Benin: an alleged robber burned alive in Abomey-Calavi
An act of mob justice left the locality of Bozoun, in the Kpanroun district (commune of Abomey-Calavi), in mourning on the night of Tuesday, September 16 to Wednesday, September 17, 2025. An alleged robber, apprehended by residents, was burned alive… -
Benin: ANaTT issues ultimatum to owners of uncollected license plates
The National Land Transport Agency (ANaTT) is calling on road users to regularize their situation before October 15, 2025. In a statement signed by its Director General, Richard Dada, dated September 17, 2025, the institution warns that all plates produced… -
Estonia: three Russian planes breach airspace, NATO reacts immediately
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced on Friday an incursion by three Russian combat aircraft into its airspace. The episode, described as an “unprecedented audacity,” lasted twelve minutes over the Gulf of Finland and prompted an immediate NATO response.… -
Benin: the Republican Police announces the exercise “Spider Web on the Hills”
The Police républicaine du Bénin announced a full-scale exercise called « Toile d’araignée sur les Collines » (TASC 2025) for September 25 and 26, 2025. This simulation, which will take place in the towns of Dassa-Zoumè, Glazoué and Savalou, aims… -
Benin: the government authorizes the recruitment of 715 police cadets for 2025
The Beninese government announced on Wednesday, during the Council of Ministers, the recruitment of 715 police cadets for 2025. The training of these new recruits is part of the effort to strengthen the ranks of the Republican Police. This decision… -
Northern Benin: Five Beninese hostages released after 45 days in captivity
This kidnapping case in northern Benin was shrouded in silence for a long time. It was only after their release that the public learned that a pastor and four Beninese congregants had been abducted on July 27, 2025, in the… -
Houéyogbé: a woman attempts to take her own life by jumping into a well
A tragedy was narrowly avoided on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Houéyogbé, in the Mono department. A woman attempted to take her own life by throwing herself into the well at her home after returning from church. According to initial… -
Guinness World Record: Nigerian Hilda Baci sets a new record with jollof rice
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has been recognized by Guinness World Records for cooking the largest portion of jollof rice ever made: 8,780 kilograms. Nigerian food influencer Hilda Baci has added another achievement to her record. Guinness World Records confirmed her… -
Benin: fraudster specializing in fraudulent withdrawals from MoMo booths arrested
Beninese security forces have put a stop to the activities of an individual suspected of large-scale fraud carried out through mobile money transfer booths, commonly called “MoMo booths”. The arrest of this alleged fraudster marks an important step in the… -
Togo: arrest of former Minister of the Armed Forces Marguerite Gnakadé
Former Togolese Minister of the Armed Forces, Marguerite Essossimna Gnakadé, was arrested this Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at her home in Tokoin-Solidarité, in Lomé. Armed, hooded men burst into her home, breaking down the doors before taking her to an… -
Benin: Alain Kenneth raises alarm over the arrest of his host in Gabon
Beninese TikToker Alain Kenneth, back from a stay in Gabon where he had observed a fraternal coexistence between communities, announced on Wednesday, September 17 the arrest of Marius, his host there. In a video posted on Facebook, he calls on…
