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A recreational outing by the ocean turned tragic on Sunday, June 21, 2026, on the beach of Sèmè-Kraké, in the Ouémé department. A young man working as a hairdresser, barely in his twenties, drowned before the eyes of his companions.…

The President of the National Assembly, Professor Joseph Djogbénou, convened his parliamentary colleagues this Wednesday at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo. Several matters of varying importance, including the draft law amending the Mediator of the Republic, will be examined…

The president of the Progressive Union for Renewal (UP le Renouveau), Joseph Djogbénou, received on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou, a delegation from the FCBE led by its new national executive secretary, Yaya Garba. This meeting allowed the two…

The Republican Police remains vigilant against the scourge of counterfeit drug sales. In the night from Saturday, June 20 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, law enforcement dealt another blow to the distribution networks of counterfeit pharmaceuticals by arresting a motorcycle…

The break between the countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and certain international institutions has reached a new level. Niger has officially notified its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a decision made public by the institution…

Two months after a resignation that caught even his closest collaborators off guard, Paul Hounkpè remains an enigma within the FCBE. While rumors persist about a possible institutional positioning that may have motivated his departure, the party’s leadership is trying…

The second hearing of the trial of TikToker Steve Wotto led to memorable outbursts on Monday, June 22, 2026, in front of the correctional chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET). Charged with glorifying…

The Beninese educational system is about to undergo a profound structural transformation. The government launched a strategic reflection workshop on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou, scheduled to last five days, focused on creating the very first national Curriculum Orientation…

The process of recognizing Beninese nationality for Afro-descendants could see a new development. Claudy Siar, who recently became a Beninese citizen and was appointed a special advisor to the presidency, announced the end of the systematic requirement for DNA testing…

The Republican Police is maintaining pressure on the distribution networks of illegal products in the economic capital. The officers of the 13th arrondissement police station in Cotonou successfully conducted a targeted operation on the evening of Wednesday, June 17, 2026.…

The lines are moving in the diplomatic crisis that has paralyzed the Cotonou-Niamey axis for nearly three years. After staying in Benin from June 20 to 21 as part of the second round of bilateral negotiations, the Nigerien national expert…

The municipality of Parakou has been struck by a painful loss. Municipal councilor Tadjou Dine Imorou Boukari passed away this Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou. This sudden disappearance has caused a strong emotional reaction within the local community, the…

The National Order of Physicians of Benin has officially changed leadership. The ceremony for the handover between the outgoing president, Dr. Abou Adegbindin, and the incoming president, Dr. Kamel Lafia Boro, took place on the evening of Monday, June 22,…

INStaD has finalized the rebasing of the national accounts of Benin with 2023 as the new reference year, replacing the 2015 base. This statistical operation re-evaluates the 2023 GDP at 14,020.2 billion CFA Francs, representing an increase of 25.2%, reflecting…

The written exams for the Baccalauréat, June 2026 session, concluded last Thursday, June 18, across the entire national territory. After this first phase of composition, attention now turns to the secretariats and correction centers. Candidates will have to wait a…

The Ministry of Living Environment and Transportation announced the dismantling of temporary structures installed in the area of the Fish Road. The affected occupants are encouraged to remove their installations themselves before the intervention of the teams responsible for the…

Burkina Faso has expressed its dissatisfaction to the European Union following an intervention by European MP Christophe Gomart regarding the political and security situation in the country. The ambassador of the European Union to Ouagadougou was received on Monday, June…

El Malick Ndiaye has been elected the first vice-president of the Senegalese National Assembly after stepping down from the presidency to allow Ousmane Sonko to take the lead of the institution. This return to the top of the parliamentary bureau…

The Court for the Suppression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses (CRIET) examined on Monday, June 22, 2026, a case related to the foiled coup d’état in December 2025. A lieutenant colonel of the Beninese Armed Forces (FAB) appeared before the…

Under unbearable pressure within his own camp following the defeat of the Labour Party in the recent parliamentary elections, Keir Starmer officially announced his resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, June 22, 2026. In a solemn…

The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, June 22, 2026. Under fire from within the Labour Party after several electoral setbacks, he will step down as soon as his successor is appointed. His departure paves the…

The debate on the future of institutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a new level of tension. Following a three-day roundtable concluded on Saturday, June 20, 2026, the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (Cenco) issued an unequivocal…

Scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, in front of the CRIET, the hearing in the case of the woman who was tortured and then burned in Ekpè could not take place. The reason is the absence of one of the…

The Imperial Court of Nikki has made public the dates for the Donkonrou and Gaani 2026. These two major traditional celebrations of Borgou will take place in June and August, respectively, in accordance with ancestral rites. The Imperial Court of…

The special prosecution near the Court of repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) was heavy-handed this Thursday, June 18, 2026. A young man in his twenties is facing a request for 48 months of imprisonment and a fine of…

The downtown area of Ina, in the municipality of Bembèrèkè, was the scene of a tragic traffic accident on Saturday, June 20, 2026. A truck carrying bags of food products overturned in a populated area, resulting in the immediate death…

The commune of Parakou is preparing The commune of Parakou is getting ready to undergo a makeover with the upcoming launch of the project to build its new town hall. The official announcement was made by the mayor, Zul-Kifly Zakarie,…

The agents of the Regional Fraud Prevention Service Borgou-Alibori intercepted, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Bétérou, a vehicle transporting 3,000 caliber 12 hunting cartridges hidden in its cargo. The Beninese Customs announced a new seizure of ammunition in the…

In an atmosphere filled with emotion and pride, the Oak International School (OIS) celebrated its Class of 2026 graduation on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Françoise’s Garden event hall in Cotonou. In front of a large audience made up…

Gathered in Cotonou to discuss the conditions for reopening the common border, Beninese and Nigerien experts concluded their discussions with a note of calm. At the end of the discussions, General Mohamed Toumba praised the common commitments regarding security, transit,…