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N’Dali: a newborn saved at the last moment in the toilets in Mareborou
A newborn was found alive and crying in the toilets of a dwelling in Mareborou, in the commune of N’Dali, on Monday, December 29, 2025. According to Deeman Radio, it was the owner of the premises, who is also Mareborou’s… -
Bohicon: police thwart the dumping of more than 25 million counterfeit banknotes into the economy.
In Agongointo, in the Bohicon municipality, police dismantled on Sunday, December 28, 2025, a plan to flood the market with counterfeit currency. Two individuals were arrested and a staggering sum of 25,420,000 CFA francs in counterfeit banknotes was seized, mostly… -
Benin: he goes to report the loss of his motorcycle and is arrested for complicity in theft.
In Tanguiéta, a young man who came to report the loss of his motorcycle is arrested on charges of complicity in the theft of vehicle parts belonging to the Republican Police. The events took place on the night from Wednesday,… -
Benin: a network for manufacturing adulterated alcoholic beverages dismantled by police in Pahou.
The Republican Police announced, on Friday, December 27, 2025, the dismantling of a network involved in the manufacture and sale of adulterated alcoholic beverages in the commune of Pahou, in southern Benin. The operation followed information that products dangerous to… -
My Afro Origins program: issuance of certificates to 10 new Afro-descendants.
On Saturday, December 27, 2025, the Cotonou Judicial Complex served as the venue for the second official ceremony issuing Beninese nationality certificates to Afro-descendants, within the framework of the My Afro Origins program. Through this initiative, the Beninese State reaffirms… -
Tori-Bossito: 2 individuals arrested for attempted fraudulent sale of a pineapple field.
Two people were apprehended in Tori-Bossito after attempting to fraudulently sell a pineapple field belonging to a third party. The arrest took place recently, following a complaint filed by the rightful owner of the land.According to the findings of the… -
Benin’s army: several senior officers promoted to higher ranks
Several senior officers of the Benin Army have been promoted to new ranks during the extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting held on Friday, December 26, 2025. This decision aims to strengthen the military hierarchy and to recognize the commitment of… -
Benin: after eight days in police custody, Kemi Séba’s ex-partner was released and summoned to appear.
After eight days in police custody, Natou Pedro Sakombi, the former partner of activist Kemi Séba, was presented this Friday, December 26, 2025, to the Special Prosecutor at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism. According to… -
Benin: Colonel-Major Djimon Dieudonné Tévoedjrè promoted to Brigadier General
United in an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers on Thursday, December 26, the government proceeded with a series of appointments and promotions within the public security forces and the national armed forces. These decisions, taking effect on different… -
France: death of Jean-Louis Gasset, former Ivory Coast national team coach.
A son and pillar of Montpellier Hérault SC, and former Ivory Coast coach, Jean-Louis Gasset has died this Friday at the age of 72, the MHSC announced on X. French football has just lost one of its most respected figures.… -
2026 elections in Benin: ODEM sounds the alarm and calls on journalists.
On the eve of Christmas celebrations and a few days before the official opening of the election campaigns, the Observatory for Deontology and Ethics in the Media (ODEM) invited, on December 24, 2025, media professionals to a press conference devoted… -
Benin: Chabi Yayi expected to appear before CRIET this Friday
Chabi Yayi, secretary for external relations of the Les Démocrates party, is once again expected before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism this Friday, December 26, 2025, according to sources close to the case. This appearance… -
Benin: the journalist Olivier Allochémé sentenced to 12 months in prison with a suspended sentence
Journalist Olivier Allochémé regained his freedom following his trial before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). Detained at Abomey-Calavi Civil Prison since October 16, 2025, the editor-in-chief of the daily L’Événement Précis was released following… -
Benin: national pass rate of 63.31% in the 2025 national Master’s examination.
The results of the 2025 national Master’s examination have just been published, showing a national pass rate of 63.31%. This performance, made official by the educational authorities, concerns all candidates who took part in this exam held across the entire… -
Benin: the government provides support to the families of military personnel who died on a mission
The Beninese government reaffirmed its commitment to support the families of soldiers who died defending the country’s territorial integrity. To help the widows and orphans of these soldiers get through the holiday season, the Ministry of Defense provided them with… -
Benin: Kemi Seba announces his ex-partner’s arrest
Beninese activist Kemi Seba announced, on Monday, December 22, 2025, the arrest of his ex-partner through a video published on his Facebook page. This arrest comes as the pan-African influencer himself is targeted by an international arrest warrant for his… -
Attack on the Niger–Benin pipeline: a new threat to Niger’s oil
The largest oil pipeline in Africa, linking Niger to Benin, was sabotaged again on Sunday, December 21, 2025, by rebels opposed to the junta in power in Niamey. This attack, claimed by the MPLJ, directly threatens Niger’s oil revenues and… -
False accusation case: Hosée Houngnibo acquitted, given the benefit of the doubt.
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) acquitted Hosee Houngnibo on Thursday, December 22, 2025, in a case of false accusation with which he had been charged. The decision was based on the assessment of the… -
Infrastructures: Benin secures 200 billion FCFA from the BID to modernize the Godomey-Hillacondji corridor
Benin obtained financing of €306.89 million, or about 201.3 billion CFA francs, from the Islamic Development Bank (BID) for the widening and modernization of the Godomey–Ouidah–Hillacondji road. According to Agence Ecofin, this financing targets the Beninese section of the Cotonou–Lomé… -
Diplatie: the failed coup in Benin at the heart of an AES countries summit
The heads of state of the Alliance of Sahel States are meeting from Monday, December 22, 2025 in Bamako for a 48-hour summit. Among the items on the agenda is the attempted coup thwarted in Benin on Sunday, December 7,… -
Pilgrimages of the Célestes in Sèmè-Podji: heavy truck traffic limited on three routes
As the annual religious gatherings approach, notably the Célestes pilgrimage, the authorities of the Ouémé department have decided to strengthen traffic regulation in the Sèmè-Podji area. In a prefectural order made public on Monday, December 22, 2025, the movement of… -
Pahou: 3 arrests and over 17 kg of cannabis seized in Adjarra Adovié
In Pahou, a security forces operation led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of more than 17 kilograms of cannabis in Adjarra Adovié, a locality in the arrondissement. The operation took place on Thursday, December 18, 2025,… -
Benin: General Bertin Bada breaks his silence about the death of his wife
General Bertin Bada broke his silence for the first time since his wife’s death, which occurred during the failed coup on December 7, 2025. This statement took place on Friday, December 19, during a condolence visit from the Constitutional Court… -
Nigeria: Aisha Buhari reveals the exact causes of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death
In a biography devoted to Muhammadu Buhari, his wife says the former head of state died of pneumonia, putting an end to speculation about a possible cancer. Former Nigerian First Lady Aisha Buhari has revealed the exact circumstances of her… -
Benin: Candide Azannaï to appear before the CRIET special prosecutor this Friday
One week after his arrest in front of his party’s headquarters in Cotonou, Candide Azannaï, president of the party Restaurer l’Espoir, is due to appear this Friday before the Special Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism. According… -
Benin: the Register of Associations and Foundations takes effect on December 19
The Ministry of the Interior and Public Security has formalized the effective implementation of the Register of Associations and Foundations as of Friday, December 19, 2025. The announcement was made on December 18 through a press release broadcast on the… -
Benin: Thursday, December 25 declared a public holiday
Thursday, 25 December 2025, corresponding to the celebration of Christmas, is declared a public holiday, non-working and paid throughout the national territory. This measure is provided for by Law No. 90-019 of 27 July 1990, which sets the legal holidays… -
Benin: death of Gatien Houngbédji, former minister and High Commissioner for National Solidarity
Gatien Houngbédji, former minister and former High Commissioner for National Solidarity, died on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in France, at the age of 76. A figure of Beninese political life, he passed away on his birthday. The Republic of Benin… -
CRIET: police and customs officers prosecuted for smuggling tropical products in Tchaourou acquitted
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) on Thursday, December 18, 2025, acquitted all the police officers and customs officials arrested in a case involving trafficking of tropical products in Kassouala. Sixteen police and customs officers… -
Benin: registrations for the 2026 Baccalaureate open until January 30, 2026
The Office du Baccalauréat has officially launched the registration process for the Baccalaureate examinations, session 2026. In a statement dated December 17, 2025, the Director General of the institution informs candidates, school heads and parents that the registration roll has…
