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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…

In Natitingou, in the Atacora department, the authorities issued an ultimatum to the occupants of the Koussigou gold mining site to immediately vacate the premises, reported Le Matinal. This site, known for its gold potential, is at the heart of…

A man working as a cook was arrested in Pahou, in the Atlantic Department, for a gold theft committed in Nigeria. The accused is suspected of having stolen 163 grams of the precious metal from his employers on January 1,…

In the Glo-Djigbé industrial zone, security forces dealt a heavy blow to a network specialized in stealing electrical cables. The operation, carried out by the Republican Police, led to the dismantling of a structured organization that operated at the expense…

MP Soumaïla Sounon Boké appeared this Tuesday before the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) to explain a message he posted in a WhatsApp group on December 7, 2025, while information about a thwarted coup attempt…

On the occasion of the Vodun Days festival, a cultural event that has become a major fixture in Benin, Jean-Michel Abimbola highlighted the festival’s positive economic impact. Speaking on the festival’s socio-economic reach, Jean-Michel Abimbola noted that Vodun Days goes…

Two inmates of the Missérété Civil Prison appeared on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) for online fraud committed from their prison cell, Banouto reported. The defendants are accused of…

The government of Burkina Faso has undergone a significant reshuffle with several changes to the names of ministries, a reorganization that forms part of a restructuring effort undertaken by the authorities to align public action with the country’s current challenges.…

Two major Swiss companies specializing in commodity trading have agreed to collaborate with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to facilitate the flow of Venezuelan oil, RFI reported in an article picked up by the international press. This move…

In the face of the political crisis shaking Guinea-Bissau, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) called for the formation of an inclusive government and for the effective restoration of constitutional order. That firm stance comes as the country…

The former Burkinabé minister and MP Yolande Compaoré has been found dead in circumstances that have stirred emotion and questions among the public. The body of the high-profile political figure was recently discovered at her home, according to local security…

Benin opened 2026 with an auction of 60 billion CFA francs on the regional debt market, on January 7, marking a new step in its financing strategy. According to information reported by Ecofin Agency, the subscription exceeded the proposed amount,…

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is positioning himself as the leading candidate in the race for the presidential election scheduled for January 2026, with the aim of seeking a seventh consecutive term as head of the country. This outlook places the…

This statement comes a few days before his planned speech in the state of New Hampshire, where he intends to detail his geopolitical vision further.In a recent post, Trump emphasized that Greenland, which is administratively dependent on Denmark, represents a…

Between spiritual revelation and popular fervor, Ouidah pulsed to the rhythm of the Tofa and Vodun Days 2026. Carried by the sign Losso Sa, herald of stability and prosperity, this edition confirmed Benin’s ambition to make Vodoun a cultural, spiritual,…