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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… -
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… -
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… -
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 – 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… -
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… -
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… -
CNSS: a new Board of Directors installed
The National Social Security Fund (CNSS) is embarking on a new dynamic. Nine administrators officially took office on Tuesday, July 2, 2025, following a swearing-in ceremony chaired in Cotonou by the Minister of Labor and Public Service, Adidjatou Mathys. This… -
Benin: 8 soldiers facing Criet for illicit trafficking of military uniforms
Eight Beninese soldiers are standing trial in front of the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET), accused of the illegal trafficking of military uniforms. The case, revealed after the interception of a suspicious package on the… -
Abomey-Calavi: a child dies from electrocution at Akassato
A tragedy occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the village of Agonmè-Guévié, Akassato district, Abomey-Calavi commune. A child under ten years old died there after being electrocuted. According to initial information gathered, the victim, due to… -
Benin: The BEPC 2025 results will be available online
In Benin, just like for the CEP 2025, the BEPC 2025 results will be available online on July 5, 2025. The results of the Middle School Certificate (BEPC), June 2025 session, will be available online from Saturday, July 5, 2025,… -
Abomey-Calavi Court: Stepmother sentenced for attempted appropriation of her stepdaughter’s property
On this Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the court of Abomey-Calavi delivered its verdict in a family case involving a dispute between a woman and her mother-in-law. At the heart of the dispute was a succession issue revolving around real estate… -
Phytosanitary: the government exposes an internal corruption network
Agents in the plant health sector were caught for illegal practices, following an audit revealed at the Council of Ministers held this Wednesday, July 2, 2025. While officially working on behalf of the state, some agents were illegally offering services… -
Benin – Judiciary: 80 new justice auditors incorporated into the corps
The Council of Ministers, convened in a regular session this Wednesday, July 2, 2025, under the chairmanship of the Head of State, Patrice Talon, has confirmed the integration of eighty justice auditors into the Beninese judiciary. This decision marks an… -
Benin: He dies while chasing his own sheep
A young man tragically lost his life while chasing after his own sheep on Monday, June 30, 2025, in Setto, a locality in the commune of Djidja. According to initial reports, the victim, who had just purchased a sheep, began… -
René Pleven Stadium Reconstruction: The project enters active phase
The Beninese government continues its ambition to provide the country with modern sports facilities that are accessible to young people and suitable for both amateur and professional sports practice. One of the priority projects is the reconstruction of the René… -
Benin: 2 young women prosecuted for online sale of abortion drugs
Two young women are being prosecuted by the special public prosecutor’s office attached to the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) for illegal practice in pharmacy. They are on trial for offering abortion drugs online. The… -
Desecration of the Saint Francis of Assisi parish in Lubumbashi, the Holy Sacrament taken away
On the night of June 30 to July 1, 2025, unidentified individuals desecrated the Catholic Parish of Saint Francis of Assisi in Lubumbashi. The Catholic Parish of Saint Francis of Assisi, located in the Luano district, commune of Ruashi in…
