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Case involving human remains at CNHU: prosecutors seek an eight-year prison sentence for five defendants before the CRIET.
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: death of former minister Théophile N’dah
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… -
International sukuk: Benin issues $500 million, a first in Africa
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… -
Benin: the HAAC restricts access to advertising markets to only legal media
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… -
Benin: the major decisions of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, January 21
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… -
Atacora: the Defence and Security Forces strengthen ties with the people of Porga threatened by insecurity
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,… -
Donald Trump: “I won’t use force to acquire Greenland”
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… -
Benin: the challenges facing the tenth fully homogeneous legislature
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,… -
Fire at CHUD-Borgou: one building affected, damage assessment underway
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,… -
Benin: a Tolègba fetish ravaged by a fire in Cocotomè
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… -
Gogounou: five-year prison sentence for a teacher found guilty of sexual harassment
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… -
Burkina Faso: Paul-Henri Damiba arrested in Togo and expelled to Ouagadougou
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… -
Angela Kpeidja/Stévy Wallace case: the journalist convicted by the CRIET
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… -
Porto-Novo: The Republican Police dismantles a network distributing counterfeit medicines at the Grand Market
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… -
Kpomassè Town Hall: 24 months’ imprisonment sought against former executive secretary Aloukoutou
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… -
Massive security operation in Godomey: 63 people arrested and five ghettos dismantled
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… -
Uganda’s presidential elections: Yoweri Museveni far ahead with more than 76 percent of the vote
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… -
CRIET: Acquittal requested in Flapacha’s favor on the basis of the benefit of the doubt for the ‘TikToker’ Flapacha
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… -
Sèmè‑Podji: a customs checkpoint turns violent, one dead and several injured
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 Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno receives the 2026 African Peace Prize
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… -
Benin: Distribution of household waste collection invoices starting January 19
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… -
Cotonou: the redevelopment of the esplanade in front of the Palais des Congrès has already entered the operational phase
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… -
Parakou: a young man found in front of Park A in Albarika
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… -
Violence against women: more than 8,000 complaints filed since 2021, according to the INF
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… -
Benin–India: Olushegun Bakari receives the new ambassador’s letters of credence
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 police officer was tried at CRIET for an unpaid Mobile Money deposit of 570,000 FCFA.
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… -
Malanville: 502 blocks of cannabis seized in a rice truck
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… -
Atacora: a police station torched in Gnémasson after an armed attack
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… -
In Burkina Faso, will Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba be extradited soon? Ibrahim Traoré responds.
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… -
Wi‑Fi Zone in Benin: ARCEP tightens its stance against unauthorized operators.
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…