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Death of former MP Parfait Houangni: a loss for Benin’s political class
Benin mourns the passing of one of its former representatives in the National Assembly. Dah Dรจlidji Parfait Houangni, former deputy of the 6แต and 7แต legislatures, passed away this Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Centre national hospitalier universitaire Hubert… -
Benin: police officer sentenced to 4 years in prison for trafficking in counterfeit medicines
A Republican Police officer, stationed at the Direction Gรฉnรฉrale de la Police Rรฉpublicaine (DGPR), has been sentenced to four years’ imprisonment and a fine of five million FCFA by the Correctional Chamber of the Cour de Rรฉpression des Infractions รconomiques… -
Cape Verde: a man arrested with over 600 grams of cocaine concealed in his body
Cape Verde’s Judicial Police announced on Tuesday the arrest of a 34-year-old man, who was stopped on Sunday at Praia’s Nelson Mandela International Airport in possession of over 608 grams of cocaine upon arrival on a flight from Guinea-Bissau. According… -
Benin: the central Imam of Porto-Novo is no more
Benin mourns the passing of the central Imam of Porto-Novo, El Hadj Amzat Houzeifa, who was called back to God during the blessed month of Ramadan. For many believers, this departure is seen as a sign of the greatness of… -
Porto-Novo: the municipality sets an ultimatum for the liberation of public spaces
Following the example of several other cities in Benin, the municipality of Porto-Novo is stepping up its efforts to ensure that the occupation of public spaces is respected. Through an official press release, the municipal administration is reminding the population… -
Exclusion of Clรฉment Capo-Chichi from public procurement: the Supreme Court overturns ARMP’s decision
Clรฉment Capo-Chichi can now turn the page on his exclusion from public procurement. In a ruling handed down on March 12, 2025, the Supreme Court of Benin overturned the decision of the Autoritรฉ de Rรฉgulation des Marchรฉs Publics(ARMP), which had… -
Law on traditional chieftaincy: reservations even within the parliamentary majority
Despite its adoption by a large majority, the new law governing traditional chieftaincy continues to be debated in the National Assembly. Nassirou Bako Arifari, a member of the Bloc Rรฉpublicain (BR) and a deputy from the presidential camp, has made… -
United States: the White House refuses to return the Statue of Liberty to France
On Monday, the White House rejected a French politician’s request to reclaim the Statue of Liberty for France. “Absolutely not,” reacted White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt in a televised press conference, in response to the request from French MEP Raphaรซl… -
Benin: one fatality in an altercation between police and local population in Kalalรฉ
On Monday March 17, 2025, an intervention by the Republican police to apprehend a trader degenerated into a confrontation with the local population, resulting in the death of one man and the injury of four others. It all began with… -
Philippe Louis Houndรฉgnon case: requisition by the public prosecutor’s office postponed
The former Director General of the National Police (DGPN), Louis Philippe Houndรฉgnon, prosecuted by the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET), will have to wait until Monday March 24, 2025 for the outcome of his trial.… -
Benin: 2 agents being recruited by the Ministry of Agriculture put on formal notice
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries has officially served formal notice on two contract agents recruited through the competitive recruitment process for 225 public-sector contract agents. In a press release broadcast over the radio, the agents concerned were ordered… -
Senegal: Mayor arrested for involvement in migrant smuggling network
In Senegal, the mayor of the island commune of Dionewar, Lansana Sarr, has admitted to receiving a significant sum of money from a smuggler involved in irregular migrant routes to Spain. Lansana Sarr, now facing legal trouble in Senegal, was… -
Benin: artist accused of fraud by former mistress appears before the Criet
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) heard a case on Thursday, March 13, 2025, involving online fraud allegations against a man accused of extorting money from a woman with whom he had a romantic relationship.… -
Burkina Faso: 305 hostages freed during security forcesโ offensive
Burkina Fasoโs Defense and Security Forces recently carried out an operation in Solenzo, in the Boucle du Mouhoun region (West), to rescue 305 individuals held hostage by terrorists, according to a report aired Saturday evening by Radiodiffusion Tรฉlรฉvision du Burkina… -
Parakou: man accidentally shot
An unusual incident occurred on Saturday night in Parakou. A hunter from the Tourou neighborhood in the cityโs first district accidentally discharged his homemade rifle while passing near the Albarika motor park. The unintended shot injured a man who was… -
Extortion: police officer arrested following social media report
In response to a wave of outrage on social media, Beninโs Republican Police acted swiftly after two videos surfaced implicating one of its officers in an extortion case. The victim claims to have been forced to pay 20,000 CFA francs… -
Kpomassรจ fraud case: former SE granted provisional release on bail
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) granted provisional release on bail to Dieudonnรฉ Aloukoutou, former Executive Secretary of the Kpomassรจ town hall. He is being prosecuted for abuse of office… -
Land Affairs Tribunal: Extension to Kpomassรจ Municipality
Kpomassรจ has officially been designated as one of the qualified municipalities to host the Special Land Affairs Court. The National Assembly recently approved an amendment to existing legislation that establishes a special court for land disputes. The decision was made… -
Benin: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Declared a Public Holiday, Non-working, and Paid
Due to the celebration of Labor Day, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, has been declared a public holiday, non-working and paid day across the entire national territory of Benin. The announcement was made through a statement from the Minister of Labor… -
American Contribution: Four Tanker Trucks Donated to Benin
On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Benin received four fuel transport trucks as a generous donation from the United States. Benin has benefited from the support of the United States through a significant donation of four trucks specially equipped for fuel… -
Benin-Republican Police: List of 170 Promoted Officers
Here is the complete list of one hundred and seventy (170) officers of the Benin Republican Police recently promoted to the rank of Police Brigadiers. Officers of the Benin Republican Police were promoted to the rank of Brigadier through a… -
Helmet Wearing Regulation on Roads: The Set Fine Reduced to 5,000 (5000) CFA Francs
The fine for not wearing a helmet has now been reduced by the Minister of Interior and Public Security. It has been lowered from 10,000 CFA to 5,000 CFA. The Benin government announced a reduction in the fine for not… -
Benin: Census of Deceased Individuals Registered in RAVIP
A national census of deceased individuals who were registered in RAVIP will soon be launched. This was announced through an official statement signed by the Director General of ANIP. The operation, initiated by the National Agency for the Identification of… -
Benin: Death Toll from Boat Capsize Rises from 6 to 8
The tragedy that struck on Lake Nokouรฉ last Sunday has worsened as two additional bodies were discovered, bringing the total number of fatalities to eight. On the afternoon of Sunday, April 21, 2024, a boat carrying twelve passengers lost control… -
Senegal: Former Ministers Ordered to Return State Cars and Official Residences
The newly established government in Senegal is pressing for the return of state property, including vehicles and official residences, previously used by members of former President Macky Sall’s cabinet. As part of the transition of power, former government members are… -
Benin: Police Commissioner in Cotonou Dismissed for Excessive Zeal
In recent days, social media has been rocked by a troubling resurgence of misconduct among officials responsible for enforcing traffic laws. These acts, contrary to the fundamental values and principles, have sullied the public image of the police institution and… -
Hajj 2024: Paul Biya Provides a Subsidy of 1,560,000,000 CFA Francs to Cameroonian Pilgrims
Cameroonian President Paul Biya has made a significant gesture towards the pilgrims of his country for the Hajj 2024. He has granted them a subsidy. Paul Biya, the President of Cameroon, has brought relief to the pilgrims of the 2024… -
Ivory Coast: A Woman Reveals How She Became a Millionaire with an Initial Investment of XOF 29,700
The owner of the Restaurant Placali Abourรฉ recently shared her journey as a culinary entrepreneur and the secrets to her financial success. In a Facebook post, Vรฉronique Vonan Ahoussi, the founder of the VEVO group, unveiled how she became a… -
Benin: Arrested in Fraud Case, a Director Released in Toffo
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, the Toffo police station witnessed an unexpected twist. The director of the Colli Agbamรจ preschool, who was arrested the day before in a fraud case along with two other individuals, was released the following day,… -
Togo: Journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse Released After Arrest in Late March 2024
Journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse, who was arrested on March 28, 2024, for publishing an article concerning the death of an associate of Togolese President Faure Gnassingbรฉ, has been released on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, according to reports from his lawyer to…
