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Porté par des investissements massifs et une ambition affirmée, Moov Africa Bénin lance officiellement la 5G et entend accélérer la transformation numérique du Bénin. Entre démonstrations immersives, offres commerciales et reconnaissance internationale, l’opérateur affiche son objectif : démocratiser l’accès à…

Amnesty International Benin faced the press this Tuesday at the Benin Royal Hotel. And the NGO proceeded with the launch of the report on the state of human rights worldwide, with a particular focus on Benin for the years 2025…

Charged with conspiracy against state security and cybercrime, Agbaza, whose real name is ADEH Semêvo Jude Angeles, appeared alongside his wife before the CRIET. Both defendants formally rejected all of the charges brought against them. In court, Agbaza was categorical.…

The Natitingou City Hall has announced new measures to regulate the circulation of tricycles, in a move aimed at improving road safety in the city. This decision follows a series of accidents involving these vehicles, which are very numerous on…

An official mission has been dispatched to Koussigou Montagne, a locality in Tanguieta and its surroundings, to assess the collapse of an artisanal gold mining gallery that resulted in heavy casualties. The tragedy, which occurred recently in this artisanal mining…

The Beninese activist Kemi Seba was arrested this Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in South Africa, according to several independent sources. The information, still fragmentary, indicates that he was arrested and then presented to the local judicial authorities, with no official…

A few more weeks and the current head of state, President Patrice Talon, will hand over the baton to his successor. That’s at least what he told the people of Ouidah this weekend. Facing these compatriots, Patrice Talon shared his…

At the Court of First Instance in Abomey-Calavi, two mill operators were sentenced to a 12-month prison term suspended for illicitly using electricity belonging to the Beninese Electricity Company (SBEE). The men, tried in their absence, must also pay nearly…

In Cotonou, chef Keith Sonon put an end to several days of public speculation on Tuesday, April 7, by reacting to the criticisms aimed at her regarding her attitude during House of Challenge 2026. On her social media, she denounced…

The Abomey-Calavi court has rendered its decision in a fraud case involving a teacher charged with promising fraudulent assistance to gain admission to a recruitment examination. The court sentenced him to twelve months of imprisonment. According to the information in…

Benin is in mourning. The former diplomat and active participant in public debate, Benoît Illassa, has died, sparking widespread emotion in political circles and among the national public. A figure known for his blunt positions and constant engagement in debates…

Réunis ce mardi à l’annexe du MIC à Cotonou, autorités béninoises, Union européenne et CEDEAO ont lancé un atelier de quatre jours visant à structurer le commerce des services. Un secteur clé encore sous-exploité, appelé à devenir le moteur de…

The humanitarian organization Morelle reaches a milestone by becoming Morelle Alliance for Humanity, with the ambition to broaden its actions and strengthen its impact on vulnerable populations, in France as in Benin. After more than two years of field work,…

In Abomey-Calavi, the mayor Nathanaël Koty visited the special prosecutor of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (Criet) on Friday, March 13, 2026, as part of an effort to strengthen cooperation between the municipality and specialized…

An outbreak of unrest broke out in the night of Monday, March 16, 2026 in Manigri, a locality in the Bassila commune, in the Donga department. Clashes pitted residents against security forces, according to information reported by Radio Fraternité FM.…

The Benin government is launching a reform in the payment of pensions for retirees affiliated with the National Social Security Fund and the National Retirement Fund of Benin. Starting in March 2026, the affected beneficiaries will now receive a single…

The Beninese justice system has ruled on a case of identity theft that led to a theft on the campus of Abomey-Calavi University. On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Abomey-Calavi First Instance Court sentenced a man who was posing as…

The Court of First Instance of Porto-Novo delivered, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, its verdict in the case of a woman who died after a cesarean delivery at the Ouémé Departmental University Hospital Center (CHUD). Three health workers were sentenced…

A tragic case was brought before the Abomey‑Calavi court after the death of a young woman eight months pregnant, who died on February 2 in circumstances that raise questions. The facts led to the incarceration of her partner and the…

The Abomey-Calavi court sentenced a Beninese man to thirty years of imprisonment for the murder of his Togolese business partner. A heavy ruling was handed down on Tuesday at the Abomey-Calavi court in the case of the death of Richard…

In Abomey-Calavi, a poultry farmer appears before the court for alleged chicken theft at the farm where he worked. The case, heard on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, has been postponed to the end of the month, while the defendant returns…

Arrested for performing motorcycle acrobatics on public roads, two young riders were placed in provisional detention in Cotonou. The facts, described as serious by the authorities, rekindle the debate on road insecurity linked to these practices commonly called “zéwé” in…

The Special Court for Land Affairs ruled on Monday, March 9, 2026, on a landmark case of real estate fraud in Abomey-Calavi. The lead defendant was sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment for land parcel fraud, forgery and the use of…

A serious road accident that occurred on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in the north of Togo has left several dead and many injured. Among the victims, there were many Beninese who had returned from a funeral in their home country.…

The Government of Benin has adopted a national strategy on food and nutrition for the period 2026‑2030. The initiative aims to improve food security and the population’s nutritional quality through actions coordinated across the different sectors. The Government of Benin…

The Beninese TikTok influencer known by the pseudonym ‘Flapacha’ was sentenced to 60 months’ imprisonment with no possibility of parole. The special court also imposed on him several million CFA francs in fines at the end of his trial. Presented…

A serious road accident occurred in the morning of Thursday, March 5, 2026, in the Sèdjè-Dénou district, in the commune of Zè. A truck carrying teak wood lost control and crashed into a dwelling. According to the initial testimonies gathered…

A motorcycle taxi driver was the victim of an attack in the afternoon of Wednesday, March 5, 2026, in the Gnidjazoun district of Bohicon. The incident occurred in the Aligoudo neighborhood, where one of the alleged perpetrators of the robbery…

The Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) sentenced the Beninese activist Damien Dégbé to two years’ imprisonment and a fine of several million CFA francs. Former president of the National Union of Schoolchildren and Students of…

A man charged with alleged fraud appeared before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). He is accused of abusing the trust of several people by presenting himself as an influential official at the Ministry of…