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The special public prosecutor’s office at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) requested, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, a sentence of eight years in prison for at least five people involved in the case of…

Benin is in mourning following the announcement of the death, this Friday, January 23, 2026, of General Théophile N’dah, former Director General of the National Police and former Minister of the Interior, Security and Territorial Administration. He died at his…

Benin successfully carried out an international fundraising of $850 million on January 22, 2026, marked by the inaugural issue of a $500 million sovereign Sukuk. A historic operation, the first of its kind for an African state, which demonstrates the…

The Haute Autorité de l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication (HAAC) has firmly reminded, in a public statement released recently, that only media outlets with a recognized legal existence may benefit from public advertising contracts, institutional communication, or partnerships funded with…

Gathered this Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the members of President Patrice Talon’s government have taken several decisions. Below are the main points to note. 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗗𝗨 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗜𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗨 𝟮𝟭 𝗝𝗔𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 MAJOR DECISIONS OF THE COUNCIL OF…

In a context marked by persistent security challenges on Benin’s northern borders, the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) continue their community outreach efforts in the Atacora Department. In Porga, a campaign of free medical care concluded on Friday, January 16,…

From the Davos forum, the U.S. President Donald Trump said he did not envisage any military action to take control of Greenland, while recalling the United States’ major strategic interest in this Danish autonomous territory. The U.S. President Donald Trump…

Following the legislative elections held on January 11, 2026, Benin’s National Assembly will be renewed in a matter of weeks. The 10th legislature will be installed in a political context marked by strong institutional expectations and multiple challenges. The election,…

A fire broke out in the afternoon on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the Borgou Departmental University Hospital Center (CHUD-Borgou) in Parakou. The incident affected one of the establishment’s buildings, causing significant material damage.According to information reported by Le Matinal,…

A Tolègba fetish located in Cocotomè, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi, was ravaged by a fire overnight from Sunday to Monday, according to information reported by Triomphe Mag. The incident was witnessed by residents, who shared videos of the fire…

The judiciary has convicted a teacher involved in a sexual harassment case involving a teacher in Sori, in the arrondissement of the Gogounou municipality. Aged 29, the teacher was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment, together with a fine of 500,000…

The former president of Burkina Faso’s transition, Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, was arrested in Togo and then expelled to Ouagadougou, according to several corroborating sources. This operation comes amid a tense political context, marked by recent accusations of an…

Ruling publicly and in an adversarial manner at first instance, the CRIET imposed a 24-month prison term with a suspended sentence on the journalist of the Société de radiodiffusion et de télévision du Bénin, Angela Kpeidja, along with a fine…

In Porto-Novo, the forces of the Republican Police have put an end to an illicit activity involving the sale of medicines of dubious origin at the capital’s main market, the Police Directorate said in an official statement posted on its…

A trial for alleged embezzlement is currently taking place concerning the management of the Kpomassè town hall in the Atlantic Department. At the end of the debates, the public prosecutor requested a sentence of 24 months’ imprisonment without parole against…

A major police operation was conducted in Godomey, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi, from January 12 to 18, 2026. Coordinated by the local police station, this field operation led to the arrest of sixty-three people involved in various crimes and…

The provisional results of Uganda’s presidential election place Yoweri Museveni well ahead in the vote, according to figures released by the National Electoral Authority (INE) overnight January 5–6, 2026. With more than 76% of valid votes, the incumbent president is…

The Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses (CRIET) has requested acquittal with the benefit of the doubt in favor of the influencer known by the pseudonym Flapacha. The young man had been detained after the diffusion on…

A customs-control operation conducted by the customs authorities in Sèmè‑Podji ended in tragedy, with one dead and several injured, Libre‑Express reports. The incident occurred recently during a routine operation aimed at combating fraud and cross-border trafficking.According to early information, customs…

The president of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, was awarded the African Peace Prize 2026, a distinction that underscores his role in stabilizing and resolving conflicts across the continent. The award of this prize comes in a regional context marked…

The Société de Gestion Durable des Services (SGDS) of Benin has announced the start of distributing waste-collection invoices in five municipalities across the country, effective January 19, 2026. This move marks an important milestone in rolling out the new waste…

The requalification works on the esplanade of the Cotonou Congress Palace have started, less than a month after the decision taken by the Council of Ministers. On site, the machinery is at work and the first transformations are visible, demonstrating…

A dead body was discovered on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in the Albarika neighborhood of Parakou, specifically in front of Park A. According to initial information, the victim is a young man around twenty years old. The body was found…

Since 2021, the National Institute of Women (INF) has recorded 8,006 complaints related to gender-based violence, of which 998 led to court decisions, according to Le Matinal in a report by the institute released recently. These figures, compiled over several…

Relations between Benin and India are taking a new step forward. Appointed in October 2025, His Excellency Abhishek Singh, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Republic of Benin, officially began his mission on Wednesday, January…

A Republican Police officer appeared on Monday, January 12, 2026, before the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (CRIET). The police officer is charged with breach of trust after a Mobile Money operation whose payment was not…

In Malanville, in the Alibori department, a significant quantity of cannabis hidden in a rice truck was seized by security forces. The operation, carried out as part of the fight against drug trafficking, led to the discovery of 502 packets…

The residents of Gnémasson, a locality situated between the communes of Ouassa-Péhunco and Kérou in the Atacora department, were woken from their sleep in the morning of this Wednesday, January 14, 2026, by bursts of gunfire. According to local sources…

The question of the extradition of former Burkinabe president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is resurfacing in the public debate. Following another attempt to destabilize attributed to the former head of state, the current president of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, spoke…

The Benin Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation warns operators of “Wifi Zone” operating without legal authorization. In accordance with the 2018 Digital Code, these public internet service providers have until January 31, 2026 to come into compliance, under…