COMPANY
Daily life, the Beninese's life, and the societal issues that spark debate. The latest information on all social issues. What makes the Beninese distinctive and sets them apart from other Africans…
-
Steve Amoussou Case: a double appeal revives the procedure before the CRIET
Sentenced on June 2, 2025, to two years in prison and fined two million CFA francs, Beninese cyber-activist Steve Amoussou might be facing legal proceedings again. The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET), which passed this… -
Abuse of power: a former agent of the Benin Post Office faces 7 years in prison
The Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (Criet) has requested a sentence of seven years’ imprisonment against a former contract worker of the Post of Benin, charged with abuse of office. The hearing, which was recently held… -
Money transport: 4 agents prosecuted for a deficit of 10 million FCFA observed…
The Court of First Instance in Cotonou opened a hearing on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, concerning the disappearance of ten million CFA francs during a money transport operation to a bank based in Abomey-Calavi. Four agents from a company specializing… -
Zรจ: a newborn found alive at the bottom of a 33 feet deep toilet
A chilling yet miraculous scene unfolded in Adohounsa, a village in the commune of Zรจ, in the Atlantic Department. On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, a baby was found alive at the bottom of a toilet, nearly 10 meters underground. The… -
Benin: here is the date of the first deliberation of the BEPC session for June 2025
After the written exams of the Junior High School Certificate (BEPC), which took place from June 10 to 12, 2025 across the entire national territory, it is now time for the correction of the papers. On Wednesday, June 25, the… -
Benin: ban on precarious constructions on the coast between Cotonou and Ouidah
The Beninese government has made a decision regarding coastal development. By presidential decree dated April 16, 2026, the state strictly prohibits any construction with precarious materials on the coast extending from “Marie Stella Residences” in Cotonou to the “Gate of… -
Benin: Three new judges take office at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Benin is bolstering its staff. Three new members officially took office on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, within the highest administrative jurisdiction. These are Cosme Ahoyo and รric Dรฉwรจdi, appointed as counselors, as well as Bernardin Hounyovi,… -
Death of Sonia Agbantou: Autopsy results confirm a natural death
The circumstances surrounding the death of Sonia Agbantou, a life coach, presenter, and rising figure in Benin’s digital media, has now been revealed. The autopsy results, made public on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, confirm that the former presenter died of… -
Benin: 26 accident cases recorded in one day
In Benin, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, emergency services recorded 26 accidents across the entire national territory. This is a worrying increase from the previous day, leading to fears of a worsening road phenomenon in the country. Benin’s roads continue… -
Porto-Novo: an infant found dead in a trash bin in Djrado
In a horrifying find, the residents of the Djrado district in Porto-Novo were shaken on the evening of Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The lifeless body of an infant was discovered around 11 pm, abandoned in a waste bin near the… -
Benin: A driver prosecuted for stealing fuel intended for delivery
A truck driver was caught in the middle of a delivery mission, siphoning off diesel fuel intended for sale. The incident occurred while he was waiting for loading documents and the coordinates of the recipient gas station, located in Akpakpa.… -
Endless engagement: MP Armand Gansรจ sparks unprecedented debate
The Beninese deputy Armand Gansรจ sparked a lively debate when he brought up, on his Facebook page this Tuesday, June 24, 2025, a legislative initiative to regulate the length of engagements. The goal stated by the parliamentarian is to protect… -
Cotonou: A Malian national tried for fraudulent possession of an Equatorial Guinean passport
Stopped at Cotonou’s airport while attempting to enter Beninese territory with an Equatorial Guinean passport under the name Miguel, a man of Malian origin appeared in court on Tuesday, 24 June 2025. The airport’s control system quickly revealed that the… -
“I don’t know but I’m asking you… pray for me,” Sonia Agbantou’s request to Dah Adagboto.
Sonia Annick Agbantou, a presenter and pioneer of vlogging in Benin, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, in France following a heart attack, leaving behind a grieving community, a heartbroken best friend, and a final message where she asked,… -
Benin: two children drown in Kalalรฉ
The town of Kalalรฉ, in the Borgou department, is in mourning. Two children aged 5 and 9 tragically lost their lives to drowning on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in a pond located between the towns of Bawarou and Derassi. According… -
Benin: Temporary disruption of traffic on Marina Boulevard
As the festivities marking the 65th anniversary of Benin’s independence approach, adjustments will be made to the traffic on one of the most frequented routes in Cotonou. Starting from Wednesday, June 25, 2025, traffic will be partially modified on the… -
Benin: 6 students admitted out of 2,482 in first year law at the University of Parakou
Out of a total of 2,482 students enrolled in the first year of law at the University of Parakou, only six were admitted in the first session of June 2025. The faculty of law and political science at the University… -
Benin: Young student found dead hanging in Zogbadjรจ
A tragic scene shook the district of Zogbadjรจ, in the town of Abomey-Calavi, on the morning of this Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The lifeless body of a young man was found hanging from a tree behind the bar named “Le… -
Benin: we know a little more about the cause of Sonia Agbantou’s death
We know a bit more about the death of the micro virtuoso, Sonia Agbantou. According to the latest information, she died from a heart attack on the night of Sunday, June 22 to Monday, June 23. The sad news is… -
Criet: a police officer on trial for abuse of power
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (Criet) opened, on Monday, June 23, 2025, the investigation of case Criet/2025/RP/0322, involving four people charged in an abuse of office case. At the hearing on this Monday, the prosecution… -
Toviklin: they offer human blood to a dignitary, the police intervene and arrest them
Two young men were arrested in Kakpouihouรฉ, a locality in the town of Toviklin in the Couffo department, for an alleged attempt at human organ trafficking. The events unfolded on Friday, June 20, 2025. According to initial information, the two… -
Benin – Technical Education: Anselme Amoussou Finds Reforms More Spectacular Than Realistic
Since the publication of decree nยฐ2025-197 of April 23, 2025 concerning the standard statutes of public institutions of technical and vocational education and training, reactions have not diminished in the educational field. Among the most critical voices, that of the… -
Benin: alleged motorcycle thieves network dismantled in Godomey
The Republican Police announced, this Monday, the dismantling of a network of three alleged thieves operating in the district of Godomey, municipality of Abomey-Calavi. The operation began during a routine control conducted by the officers of the Godomey police station.… -
Parakou: agents involved in embezzlement suspended and prosecuted
Municipal agents involved in a case of embezzlement at the Parakou city hall have been presented to the Public Prosecutor. The legal procedure follows an internal audit commissioned by the city hall’s executive secretary, Hyacinthe Elรฉgbรฉdรฉ. The latter immediately suspended… -
Benin: the CEP 2025 results will be available online
After the written and physical tests, the candidates for the Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP), June 2025 session, will soon know their fate. The dates for deliberation and results announcement are now known. In Benin, deliberation is scheduled for Friday,… -
Benin: three people burned to death in a gasoline truck fire in Adja-Ouรจrรจ
Three people lost their lives in a fire that broke out on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Mowodani, a locality in the municipality of Adja-Ouรจrรจ in the Plateau department, when a truck carrying smuggled gas caught fire around 4 a.m.… -
Benin: A “Kpayo” warehouse ravaged by a fire in Abomey-Calavi
A violent fire broke out on the afternoon of Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Hรชviรฉ Allassankomey, a district of the Abomey-Calavi Municipality, completely destroying a house being used as a warehouse. The illegal storage of adulterated gasoline, commonly known as… -
Benin: results available for the casting of cultural facilitators
Candidates who participated in the casting sessions on April 23 and 24, 2025, organized for the selection of cultural supervisors in the municipalities of Porto-Novo, Abomey-Calavi, and Parakou, can now check the official results. In a statement dated June 19,… -
Benin: An unexpected audit at the Parakou city hall reveals irregularities in the management of bus loading taxes
An internal audit conducted at the Parakou city hall has revealed major irregularities in the management of revenue from taxes on bus loading operations. In total, more than 7.5 million CFA francs were not returned, of which 5 million to… -
Benin: date of the proclamation of the CEP 2025 results
In Benin, the 271,890 candidates who participated in the Primary Education Certificate (CEP) will soon know their fate. According to the officials from the Examinations and Competitions Directorate, as quoted by Canal 3 Benin TV channel, the deliberations will take…
