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Benin: 13 ghettos dismantled in Godomey, 78 individuals arrested
In a week of targeted actions, from August 18 to 24, 2025, the Godomey Republican Police dismantled several criminal hubs, including 13 drug dens, and took 78 individuals into custody. Under the leadership of Commissioner Constant ZANNOU, officers of the… -
Drownings in Benin: Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert Edah’s life-saving advice on how to survive
As Benin has been shaken by several tragedies, notably in Glazoué and Ina, the Agence Béninoise de Protection Civile (ABPC) is calling for vigilance. Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert Edah offers practical recommendations to increase your chances of survival in the event… -
Benin – Accident at the Wodo Bridge: a 4×4 vehicle plunges into the water, one passenger reported missing
A serious traffic accident occurred on the morning of Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Wodo Bridge, near Ina, in the commune of Bembéréké. A 4×4 vehicle belonging to an NGO and bound for Banikoara plunged into the water. According to… -
Start of the 2025-2026 school year: The Ministry of Secondary Education gives AME one last chance
Just days before the start of the school year, the Ministry of Secondary, Technical, and Vocational Education and Training (MESTFP) has just issued an important message to Aspirants to the Teaching Profession (AME). In a statement released on Monday, August… -
School Burglary in Hêvié Adovié: Main Suspect Arrested After Six Months on the Run
The Republican Police announced this Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the arrest of the prime suspect in the burglary that occurred last February at the Hêvié Adovié preschool and primary school. The man, on the run for more than six months,… -
Benin: Republican Police seize hookah equipment in several bars in Godomey
During the night of Saturday, August 23 to Sunday, August 24, 2025, the Republican Police carried out a large-scale raid on several bars and drinking establishments in the arrondissement of Godomey. Objective: to enforce the prefectural order that bans the… -
Parakou: twelve alleged cybercriminals arrested by the CNIN
Dragnet in Parakou. Agents of the National Center for Digital Investigation (CNIN), backed by security forces, arrested twelve individuals suspected of cybercrime. The operation, carried out between Tuesday, August 19 and Friday, August 22, 2025, was made possible thanks to… -
Benin: lists of approved and rejected applications for the selection test for 250 probationary assistants in public universities
On Friday, August 22, 2025, the Ministry of Labor and the Civil Service released the lists of applications accepted and rejected for the selection test for 250 probationary assistants in public universities. These lists can be viewed on the official… -
Escape from Abomey-Calavi Prison: cascading penalties after the escape of a dangerous inmate
A prisoner escaped from the Abomey-Calavi civil prison on August 18, 2025, causing a major upset in the penitentiary hierarchy. The escapee, a former gang leader sentenced to 25 years of imprisonment, managed to evade the staff’s vigilance by exploiting,… -
Cotonou: Resumption of the trial of Alofa and Amoussou, accused of the alleged murder of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo
Suspended since April 25th, the trial of Codjo Cossi Alofa and Donatien Amoussou will resume this Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 before the Cotonou court. The two men are being pursued in the case of the alleged murder of Pierre Urbain… -
Private School Advertising: the HAAC reminds media of the current rules
The High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) has released a statement in which it reminds promoters of private educational establishments, as well as the press and the general public, about the rules governing school advertising in the Republic of… -
Abomey-Calavi: five years of solid imprisonment for two audacious thieves
The Abomey-Calavi Court of First Instance delivered its verdict on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in a case that aroused surprise and indignation. Two individuals, aged 37 and 28, were sentenced to five years in prison and fined 150,000 CFA francs… -
Benin – Clearing of public spaces: the instructions given to the police officers
The Ministry of Interior and Public Security has announced, through an official statement, a series of measures aimed at restoring order and cleanliness in the country’s major cities. The Republican Police has been instructed to act in coordination with municipal… -
MEF Recruitment: 16 Candidates Selected for the Administrative Vehicle Driver Position (list)
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) continues its recruitment process. In a public statement released this Thursday, August 21, 2025, the ministry announced the list of candidates accepted into the practical phase for the position of Administrative Vehicle Driver.… -
Benin – Technical inspection at the CNSR: a fraud attempt thwarted
The National Center for Road Safety (CNSR) thwarted a new attempt at fraud in the framework of technical vehicle inspections on Monday, August 18, 2025. The events took place at the regional branch in Lokossa, where a user and an… -
Ouèssè: three men arrested for motorcycle theft
Three men have been arrested for the theft of a motorcycle in Ouèssè, in the Collines department. They are currently in custody, according to a statement released Thursday by the Republican Police. The incident dates back to Tuesday, August 19.… -
Back to school: Public education remains free up to the baccalaureate in Togo
As the 2025-2026 academic year approaches, the Togolese government reminds that public education remains free from kindergarten through high school. In a statement made public on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the Ministry of Communication, Media, and Culture wanted to clarify… -
Benin: Trade Unions Advocate for the Refund of AME
The situation of the Teaching Profession Aspirants (AME) remains at the heart of the concerns of the trade unions. Gathered in front of the media on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the general secretaries of three major centers, Anselme Amoussou (CSA-Benin),… -
Benin – National Pedagogical Day: teachers and AME expected on September 10th
In preparation for the 2025-2026 school year, the Ministry of Kindergarten and Primary Education is organizing a pedagogical day of reflection and consultation across the nation on September 10, 2025. In a communique dated August 20, 2025, Minister Salimane Karimou… -
Thio Tragedy: 26 victims of the STM bus buried in Savè
The tragedy that occurred on the night of August 16 to 17, 2025, on the Ouémé River bridge in Thio, continues to plunge many families into mourning. According to Le Matinal, twenty-six victims of the STM bus accident were buried… -
Zangnanando: Water level exceeds critical threshold, several localities underwater
The Operational Monitoring Cell for flood management has announced that the water level has reached 885 cm, 35 cm above the critical threshold set at 850 cm. The districts of Kpédékpo and Dovi are among the hardest hit. Flooding from… -
Benin: two friends in custody after mutually accusing each other of theft
An astonishing case is stirring up the localities of Kpomassè and Tovè. Two long-time friends, once inseparable, are now held in custody after mutually accusing each other of theft. According to the facts reported by the republican police on this… -
Houègbo: arrest of a robber, three accomplices on the run
The Houègbo district police station conducted, on the night of Tuesday, August 19 to Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the apprehension of a suspect for armed robbery. It all started with an alert given by a motorcycle taxi driver, a victim… -
Benin: a cybercrime network dismantled in Ouèdo
The Ouèdo district police station dealt a heavy blow to cybercrime on Tuesday, August 19, 2024. Thanks to an operation, two individuals suspected of online fraud were apprehended and taken into custody. They will be transferred to the National Center… -
Unexpected raid by the ANM at Dantokpa: surprise checks bear fruit
The National Metrology Agency (ANM) tirelessly continues its mission to protect consumers. Following the inspections carried out last week at several gas stations in Comè and Lokossa, ANM agents carried out a surprise visit to the Dantokpa market in Cotonou… -
Cotonou: official launch of compensation for the East bank occupants
Patrice Talon’s government takes a decisive step in the process of freeing the lagoon banks of Cotonou. After several months of waiting, the process of compensating local residents officially begins, with a solemn ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, 2025.… -
Benin – Drama on the Ouémé River in Glazoué: A Chadian family has no news of their missing daughter
The tragedy of Glazoué continues to leave families in anguish. In Chad, the relatives of Tchenda Carine, a young woman of 22 to 23 years old, have not heard from her since the bus accident of the STM company, which… -
Benin – Glazoué Tragedy: 35 Nigeriens Among the 43 Victims, Six Nationalities Affected
The tragic accident at Thio Bridge, which occurred in the town of Glazoué, has taken a cross-border dimension with victims from six different nationalities. According to the Beninese Agency for Civil Protection (ABPC), 38 bodies have already been returned to… -
Benin – Ouémé River Tragedy: one more body found, confusion continues
Search operations in the Ouémé River, following the tragedy in Glazoué, have thrown up a significant surprise. While the passenger list indicated that six victims were still to be recovered, divers finally surfaced with seven on Thursday, August 21, 2025.… -
Benin: ANIP launches a one-stop birth declaration and registration service in maternity wards
Beninese parents will no longer need to visit the city hall to report the birth of their child. On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the National Agency for Personal Identification (ANIP) launched the pilot phase of the single window for declaration…
