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The lanterns have dimmed on the deliberations of the June 2026 session of the Primary Studies Certificate (CEP). The official figures released by the Directorate of Examinations and Competitions (DEC) reveal an exceptional overall performance: the national pass rate stands…

To facilitate citizens’ access to emergency, assistance, and general interest services, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and the Post (ARCEP Benin) has released a comprehensive update of its short numbering plan. This official directory centralizes and quickly identifies direct…

The liberation of public spaces is entering its active phase along the Benin coast, but not without prior consultation. As part of the operation to liberate the Northern perimeter of the Fishing Route, scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, the…

With the official announcement of the results of the Primary School Certificate (CEP), June 2026 session, the government platform eRESULTS is the quickest way to know if a candidate has passed, without having to go to the examination centers. Here…

The day of truth has arrived for the 286,995 candidates for the Primary School Certificate (CEP), June 2026 session. According to the forecasts from the examination and competitions directorate, the national deliberation and the official proclamation of results will begin…

Burkina Faso now requires prior authorization from any student wishing to pursue their studies abroad, even if they are self-funding their education. Presented as a measure for monitoring educational paths and professional integration, this decision by the Traoré government marks…

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has described the Togolese constitutional reform of 2024 as a “unconstitutional change of government,” arguing that it has allowed for the circumvention of presidential term limits. While the ruling does not directly challenge the new…

The Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education (MEMP) has just slammed its fist on the table regarding the clandestine collection of funds related to the management of the EducMaster platform. Through official correspondence N° 176/MEMP/SGM/DRAF/ASS/S dated Wednesday, June 24, 2026,…

The Military Training Center of Bèmbèrèkè pulsed with the rhythm of a solemn ceremony on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Nearly 900 recruits from the Republican Police and the Water and Forest Corps officially joined the ranks. Before an audience of…

Gathered in a plenary session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the deputies of the 10th legislature examined and adopted, in a second deliberation, Law No. 2025-01 concerning the organization of the practice in private client care of medical and paramedical…

No sign of a way out yet for the TikToker Barnabé Azongnidé, who has been arrested and placed in preventive detention in a fraud case. On Thursday, June 25, 2026, the correctional chamber of the Court for the Repression of…

The municipality of Tchaourou is shaken by a macabre affair that has sparked strong emotions and widespread outrage among the population. A young man has been arrested by the local police station, suspected of being involved in the desecration of…

The city hall of Parakou is tightening sanctions against the wandering of animals in the city. In a statement made public on June 19, 2026, Mayor Zul-Kifly Zakarié reminded that any animal found roaming on public roads will be taken…

Seven first-year students from the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management at the University of Parakou experienced fainting spells during a class session. According to David Djigbé, president of the National Union of Students of the University of Parakou, speaking…

The Beninese government is intensifying its efforts to eradicate the phenomenon of children outside the educational system. The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Natta, officially launched on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Parakou, the departmental workshops for promoting…

Behind the official announcements and major infrastructure projects, security issues remain the pivot of strategic relations between Benin and its international partners, particularly the EU. Meeting behind closed doors at Berlaymont this Tuesday, European Union officials and Beninese authorities extensively…

The plenary session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Governors’ Palace in Porto-Novo marked a decisive milestone for the 10th legislature. The deputies officially designated the representatives of the National Assembly within several key bodies, both at the national…

The Beninese deputies have adopted a reform that changes the method of appointing the Mediator of the Republic. Under this new provision, the first vice-president of the Economic and Social Council (CES) now holds this position. A role currently held…

In response to the reactions triggered by its previous announcement, the city hall of Parakou has revised its position. In a new note published on June 24, 2026, the requirement to pay 50,000 FCFA for organizing an event no longer…

Meeting in plenary session this Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Palace of Governors, the deputies of the 10th legislature examined and adopted the bill amending law n°2009-22 of January 3, 2014, regarding the Mediator of the Republic. This legislative…

One of the most sensitive and emblematic legal cases in recent Benin history is resurfacing. Fifteen years after the start of this state affair, the trial related to the mysterious disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo is set to experience a…

The Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Djibril Mama Cissé, continued his territorial tour to connect with actors in the security sector on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. This stop took him to the northern regions, specifically to the cities…

Presented to the members of parliament during the budget orientation debate held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the Multiannual Budget and Economic Programming Document 2027–2029 lays the groundwork for the financial strategy of the Beninese state for the next three…

During a working visit to Brussels on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the Beninese president Romuald Wadagni was received by the president of the European Council, António Costa. The two leaders discussed strengthening the partnership between Benin and the European Union,…

As of July 1, 2026, any event organized in the public spaces of the municipality of Parakou must obtain prior authorization under penalty of sanctions. The Parakou municipal office has announced new provisions for organizing sports, cultural, and recreational events…

The municipality of Abomey-Calavi is considering the construction of a pedestrian bridge in front of the main entrance of the University of Abomey-Calavi. The announcement was made by Mayor Nathanaël Koty, who mentioned that this is a measure aimed at…

The Joint Administrative Commission of the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education heard five teachers on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Porto-Novo. The teachers are being pursued for irregular absences from their posts, a fault that is liable to disciplinary…

The military cooperation between Benin and France is intensifying in response to regional security challenges. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the 1st Engineer Battalion and the Center for Post-Conflict Demining and Pollution Action Training (CPADD) officially received a significant batch…

The suspense will end very soon for the tens of thousands of Beninese schoolchildren who participated in the primary school leaving exam. Candidates for the Certificate of Primary Education (CEP), unique session of June 2026, will find out their fate…

The chamber of offenses related to the gender of individuals at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) demonstrated exemplary firmness during its foraine session held in Parakou. Out of the five cases listed for this…