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A wave of concern mixed with questions is shaking the municipal administration of Klouékanmey, in the Couffo department. The municipal revenue officer has been reported missing since Monday, July 6, 2026, according to information from Les 4 Vérités reported by…

A man, charged with fraud and forgery of private documents, was issued three separate detention warrants following his appearance before the prosecutor. This triple detention warrant issued by the court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism comes after…

The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, granted a highly strategic meeting on Friday, July 17, 2026, to Ms. Anna Bjerde, General Director of Operations of the World Bank Group, thereby sealing an ambitious decade-long alliance between Benin and the…

Ghana is preparing a memorandum of understanding with Benin to supply cotton to the Volta Star Textiles factory in Juapong, which Ghanaian authorities want to reactivate. The project is still in the preparatory stage, and no volume or delivery schedule…

As part of the safe sanitation of its area of responsibility, the Ekpè police station conducted a ghetto dismantling operation on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The unexpected raid targeted the Pk 10 neighborhood, specifically the Owologbè area located in the…

The legal saga surrounding the case of the young woman tortured by fire in Ekpè saw a new development on Friday, July 17, 2026. The correctional hearing scheduled for that day lasted only a few minutes, as the president of…

After his first months at the head of Cotonou, Luc Gnacadja places the reform of the municipal administration, the fight against flooding, mobility, cleanliness, and support for the local economy at the heart of his mandate. The mayor includes these…

The MCA-Benin Regional announced the upcoming start of the reconstruction works for the Sètto–Dassa-Zoumé road. This information was communicated on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Cotonou, during the tenth ordinary session of its Board of Directors. The meeting was held…

The Office of the Baccalaureate has published a statement addressed to candidates for the BAC 2026 regarding the “reserved cases” as well as those wishing to consult their answer scripts. The document details the required documents and the various deadlines…

The reform announced by the National Agency for Land Transport tightens access to the driver’s license. Candidates will be required to complete a minimum number of classes, pass the theory and driving tests separately, and then undergo an assessment in…

A judicial inquiry has been opened in Adjarra, in the Ouémé department, following the arrest of a 43-year-old English teacher and his partner, a 37-year-old seamstress. The couple is suspected of being involved in a case of infant abduction. The…

A team from the Godomey district police station carried out a major operation on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. This intervention led to the dismantling of two ghettos, the arrest of fifty-two suspects, and the seizure of several illegal products. The…

The investigating chamber of the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) rejected, this Thursday, July 16, 2026, a request for provisional release made by the defense of one of the defendants in the case involving political…

The Benin Customs has just made a major move in its fight against cross-border fraud. On Sunday, July 12, 2026, a large-scale operation carried out at the southwestern border of the country intercepted a significant shipment of phones fraudulently imported…

The Ministry of Justice and Legislation of Benin has firmly warned the public, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, against fraud networks targeting prisoners and their families. Malicious individuals contact the families of prisoners, demanding money in exchange for promises to…

CELTIIS Cash and UBA Bénin officially launched the Bank to Wallet / Wallet to Bank service this Thursday in Cotonou, a solution that allows customers to instantly transfer funds between their bank account and their electronic wallet. This innovation, the…

In Benin, the Ministry of Justice warns against individuals soliciting money from inmates or their families in exchange for a supposed listing on the list of beneficiaries of presidential pardon or sentence reduction. The Beninese Ministry of Justice and Legislation…

The Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) rejected, on Thursday, July 16, a request for provisional release filed by the lawyers of one of the co-defendants in the case involving Richard Boni Ouorou. This decision keeps…

Final stretch for the candidates eligible for the baccalauréat, single session of June 2026. The oral exams will be held on Friday, July 17, starting at 7 AM, in the examination centers selected across the country. The Baccalauréat Office also…

New development before the Court of Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) in the case involving Billy, a Beninese TikToker. During the last hearing dedicated to the TikToker “Billy,” the Special Prosecutor made his recommendations, requesting the acquittal of…

Dangnivo Trial: Hearing Firmly Adjourned to Wednesday, July 22, 2026 for Defense Pleas A new twist in the trial related to the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case before the Cotonou Court of First Instance. While the hearing had initially been suspended…

Benin: conclusion of the first ordinary session of the tenth legislature under the sign of results The first ordinary session of the first legislative term of the National Assembly of Benin officially ended on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. This conclusion…

The two main defendants in the case of the deadly fire that occurred in January 2025 in Ayélawadjè, in the 3rd arrondissement of Cotonou, appeared this Wednesday before the Court of First Instance in Cotonou. As a reminder, this tragedy…

Three young men suspected of cybercrime activities were arrested by law enforcement on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, around 6 PM in the Dogoudo neighborhood of Allada. During the search, the police seized a significant amount of communication equipment, counterfeit banknotes,…

Members of the Finance and Exchanges Committee of the National Assembly, along with their colleagues from other technical committees, have been participating since Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Bohicon in a workshop to analyze the execution report of the State…

The central commissioner of Parakou led a targeted control operation in the 3rd district of the city on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 14, 2026. This raid, conducted not far from the Al-Houda intersection, resulted in the apprehension of three…

Chad will open its borders to citizens of African countries without a visa requirement starting January 1, 2027. The announcement was made by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno during the opening of the African Water Forum in N’Djamena this Wednesday.…

The Court of First Instance of Cotonou has postponed the trial related to the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case to Thursday, July 16, 2026. This upcoming hearing will be devoted to the defense’s pleadings and the replies from the various parties.…

The police station of the 1st district of Porto-Novo apprehended a man who had been wanted for several months in connection with an alleged fraud case. The accused is accused of extracting large sums of money from numerous people by…

Special advisor to the Nigerien authorities and holder of a diplomatic passport from Niger, Kémi Séba has been detained in South Africa for three months. While Benin is demanding his extradition, the restraint observed by Niamey contrasts with the closeness…