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Despite the efforts made in recent years, malaria remains endemic in Benin, with substantial health, social and economic repercussions. It remains among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, disproportionately affecting children under five and pregnant women. In response to…

Through a series of decisions at the start of 2026, the Public Markets Regulatory Authority (ARMP) sanctioned several companies and their leaders for producing falsified documents in the context of public tenders. According to information from Lamarinabj, ARMP investigations revealed…

A peculiar case of alleged motorcycle theft was heard on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Porto-Novo Court of First Instance. At the heart of the case is a PCX-brand motorcycle identified by its owner while it was circulating freely…

The European Union ambassador to Benin, Stéphane Mund, extended his warm congratulations to the country following its election to the African Union’s Peace and Security Council. For the European diplomat, this designation underscores Benin’s steadfast commitment to peace, stability, and…

At the Bopa town hall, a rapid administrative adjustment occurred on Monday, February 16, 2026, leading to the replacement of Célestin Gando with Désiré Gbesso in the post of first deputy mayor. This decision follows an official correction related to…

In Benin, a retired officer of the French army is being prosecuted before the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses in a case of alleged false attestations. The defendant appeared on Monday, February 16, 2026, before the…

The Republican Police foiled, on Friday, February 13, 2026, an attempted robbery in Bantè, causing the criminals to abandon three motorcycles and a firearm. According to the initial findings of the investigation reported by Le Matinal, the authorities were in…

The Bloc Républicain (BR) has decided to maintain the suspension of one of its influential militants, Bertin Koovi, following a publication deemed contrary to the party’s internal rules. The decision, ratified on February 7, 2026 by the National Executive Board,…

The Holy See has taken an unprecedented step by launching two ETFs aligned with the Church’s social doctrine, blending moral requirements with financial ambitions in international markets. The Holy See has reached an unprecedented milestone in the financial markets. The…

The regulatory framework for municipal councils has just undergone a major shift. By Decree No. 2026-028, the Head of State, Patrice Talon, amended Article 45 of the 2022 decree relating to the organization of permanent commissions. The reform ends the…

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the extension of the online application process for university scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Initially scheduled to end on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at midnight, the submission of applications…

The commune of Ouinhi now has its new municipal executive. At the conclusion of the installation session of the municipal council, Zannou Bernard was elected mayor of the commune. He will be assisted in his duties by Fatondé François, elected…

A student pursuing studies in political science and international relations appeared, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, before the correctional chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism. In his early twenties, he is being prosecuted for…

The Atacora Departmental Director of the Civil Service has been suspended from his duties. To date, no official details have been provided regarding the grounds for this administrative decision. The person concerned has been instructed to organize a handover of…

Benin now has electric power generation capacity deemed sufficient to cover a significant portion of its needs, thanks to recently commissioned infrastructure. It is on this basis that Minister Counselor Janvier Yahouedehou relied to explain the disruptions observed in the…

The National Road Safety Center (CNSR) officially launched a new national awareness campaign aimed at dramatically reducing the number of victims on Benin’s roads. The initiative, titled “Acting to Move Toward Zero Road Deaths,” was presented as part of the…

Benin stands out across Africa in the 2025 edition of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), published recently by the international organization Transparency International. Cet indice, référence mondiale pour mesurer la perception de la corruption dans le secteur public, classe 182…

The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) of Benin received, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, a delegation from Senegal’s Directorate General of Elections (DGE) as part of a working visit focused on sharing experiences and strengthening institutional cooperation. The Senegalese mission,…

In Dakar, a group of students from Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) announced on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, its intention to file a complaint against Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, according to the Senegalese press. This move comes in a context…

Barely elected to lead the National Assembly for the 10th Legislature, Joseph Djogbénou begins the first actions of his term. The new president of Benin’s Parliament has appointed his aides, marking the official start of his administration. According to information…

In Porto-Novo, in the Ouémé Department, a motorcyclist was apprehended with a large quantity of counterfeit pharmaceutical products. The arrest occurred after members of the Republican Police intercepted the suspect for a traffic violation. During the loading check, officers discovered…

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, a young man appeared before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) for acts of misappropriation involving nearly 7 million CFA francs. The case pits the defendant against the girlfriend of…

The President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, has granted a presidential pardon to the Malian MP Mamadou Hawa Gassama. A member of Mali’s National Transitional Council (CNT), Mamadou Hawa Gassama had been sentenced at the end of…

The National Assembly of Benin is continuing to establish its internal organs. Meeting in plenary on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the Governor’s Palace in Porto-Novo, the deputies of the 10ᵉ legislature proceeded with the official formation of the institution’s…

Benin retains its place in the global ranking of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for the year 2025 according to data from the report published by the international organization Transparency International. The CPI, which assesses the perceived level of corruption…

The issue of U.S. visas has now become one of the most sensitive issues in Benin–United States relations. During a press briefing held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the U.S. Embassy in Cotonou, Ambassador Brian Shukan acknowledged the concerns…

Benin has taken an important step in its digital transformation policy by drafting a strategic vision for the digital sector with a horizon of 2031, developed following a seminar held in Cotonou on February 5-6, 2026. Organized by the Ministry…

The police station for the Ekpé district conducted, on Monday, February 9, 2026, the arrest of thirteen individuals for possession, consumption and sale of psychotropic substances. This operation is part of the security actions for people and property undertaken by…

A serious traffic accident occurred on Tuesday, February 10, in the Alaga neighborhood, the 1st arrondissement of Parakou. A taxi-moto driver, commonly called zemidjan, was seriously injured after a tree branch collapsed onto his motorcycle as he was traveling with…

The President of the Republic of Benin, Patrice Talon, signed a decree appointing the members of the Commission on Toponymy and National Memory. This newly constituted commission aims to contribute to a better structuring of the national memory through the…