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The National Agency for Domain and Foncier (ANDF) informs the public of the availability of a large volume of land titles ready to be collected across the entire national territory. In a press release issued to the public and signed…

This March, Canal+ Bénin is rolling out a promotional campaign dubbed “royal month”, featuring a set-top box at a reduced price, free installation for new subscribers, and 15 days of access to all channels for customers who re-subscribe. Canal+ Bénin…

A headless body was discovered along the interstate, in the municipality of Tchaourou, according to Le Matinal. A macabre discovery was made on Monday, March 2, 2026, by passersby who immediately alerted the local authorities. The body, which lay headless…

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on February 27, 2026 an equity stake of €6.5 million in the capital of the Saviu II fund from its headquarters in Abidjan. This decision marks a major milestone…

An operation carried out by officers of the Republican Police led to the arrest of 38 people in the locality of Pahou, in the Atlantique Department, according to Africaho. The operation took place at locations identified as gathering points, where…

Two officers of the Republican Police appear before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism for alleged acts of corruption and influence peddling. They are accused of having facilitated the release of a person arrested for drug…

The GSR party officially announced its withdrawal from the Framework for Consultation of the Political Opposition, marking a new fracture within Benin’s opposition. The political party, led by Antoine Guédou Vissetogbé, directly points the finger at the Les Démocrates party,…

Benin participated in the 44th meeting of the ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff Committee, dedicated to peace, security and stability issues in the subregion. This meeting brought together the top military officials of the member countries, with the goal of…

The Kremlin has sought to clear up any ambiguity. Through its spokesperson, Dmitri Peskov, Russia reminded that joining the BRICS organization does not entail any obligation of military assistance in the event of an armed attack against one of its…

In Gbèdjromèdé in the 6th arrondissement of Cotonou, elements of the Republican Police carried out an operation that resulted in the apprehension of a suspected thief, as well as the arrest of a receiver and the seizure of several items.…

In Benin, the Court for Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (CRIET) on Monday, March 2, 2026, requested prison terms against several people prosecuted for electricity theft, including an owner and two agents of the Société béninoise d’énergie électrique (SBEE),…

The Benin government has established the Administrative Council of the Réunion des musées publics du Bénin (RMPB), a strategic body charged with guiding and overseeing the policy for managing the country’s public museums. The Council is composed of representatives from…

On the occasion of the UPR’s political kickoff for 2026, its president, Joseph Djogbénou, delivered a no-nonsense message to the party’s mayors. After stressing punctuality, internal discipline, and strict adherence to political orientations, he refocused his intervention on a concrete…

The Ministry of Preschool and Primary Education has announced a reorganization of school districts across the country. This move aims to adapt the management of schools and human resources to the current realities of the education system. The new structure…

A Nigerian national was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for his central role in an international fraud involving online scams and professional email hacking, causing nearly $4 million in losses. Leslie Mba, a 40-year-old Nigerian national, was sentenced…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed a ‘decisive’ leadership from U.S. President Donald Trump, saying that the United States has regained its global standing, while justifying the recent strike against Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised, on Monday, the…

Several American military aircraft have crashed on Kuwaiti soil this Monday, according to local authorities, who say that all crew members survived in a context of heightened regional tensions. The Kuwait Ministry of Defense announced this Monday the crash of…

Two individuals allegedly involved in sheep and motorcycle thefts, who had previously escaped while in police custody, were arrested again by the Republican Police in Bohicon. The events occurred during the night of Friday, February 27 to Saturday, February 28,…

The National Center for Digital Investigations carried out, over the weekend, one of its most significant operations against cybercrime. Following a coordinated and simultaneous operation at several sites across Benin, 56 people suspected of cyber-fraud activities were arrested. The operation…

The death of an 18-year-old student, which occurred in the morning of February 25, 2026 in Zinvié, in the Abomey-Calavi municipality, deeply shocked the community. The girl, who was in the second year of secondary school at the Zinvié General…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced its intention to activate its Standby Force (Standby Force) to address the growing security challenges posed by terrorism in the subregion. The decision, taken at a meeting of heads of state…

An important operation carried out by security forces in Sékandji led to the arrest of 15 people implicated in a drug trafficking case. Launched on the basis of precise information, this operation aimed to dismantle a network for distributing and…

Following the American and Israeli attacks and the Iranian retaliations targeting bases in the Gulf, many capitals have called for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of diplomatic dialogue. The outbreak of hostilities between the United States and Israel on…

Tehran denounced an ‘illegal’ attack carried out by Washington and Tel-Aviv and says that its armed forces are ready to respond, raising fears of a major escalation in the Middle East. Iran promised to make the United States and Israel…

Explosions rocked the Iranian capital overnight, after strikes claimed by Washington and Tel Aviv, who say they intend to neutralize imminent threats from the Iranian regime. Explosions were reported overnight in Tehran, while the Israeli army carried out strikes against…

As part of the investigations into the attempted coup that occurred on December 7, 2025, the Beninese authorities have issued a wanted notice targeting several individuals believed to be involved in the operation. As part of the ongoing investigation into…

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone welcomed a delegation from the Saudi Development Fund as part of a working visit with strong strategic significance. Led by Abdulrahman Alharbi, the mission was part of a dynamic exploration of…

The citizen accused of having cast multiple votes in the joint elections held on January 11, 2026 appeared before the Aplahoué Court. Following his appearance before the competent court, the activist implicated in the electoral fraud case in Atomey in…

In Benin, a woman was intercepted at the Sèmè-Kraké border post as she tried to cross the Benin-Nigerian border with drugs hidden under a fake pregnancy belly. According to reports, the discovery was made during a routine security check carried…

Four officers on duty at the Centre national hospitalier universitaire (CNHU) have been arrested by law enforcement authorities over their alleged involvement in extortion, according to Africaho. According to available information, these officers are suspected of having demanded undue payments…