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France will officially recognize the State of Palestine in September, announced Emmanuel Macron. A decision described as a “moral victory” by some, “reckless” by the United States, and “historic” by Saudi Arabia, against the backdrop of the war in Gaza…

The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) made public, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, the official list of documents constituting the application files for the parliamentary and communal elections scheduled for 2026 in Benin. This decision marks a key stage in…

The president of the Republic promulgated, on July 22, 2025, the law n°2025-19 governing associations and foundations in the Republic of Benin. This legislative text completely overhauls the legal framework of these entities, detailing the procedures for their creation, operation,…

An inmate from the civil prison of Akpro-Missérété appeared this Thursday, July 24, 2025, before the Penal Chamber of the Court of Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET), following an escape attempt thwarted by security forces. The events date…

The High Authority of Audiovisual and Communication (Haac) announces the start of an inspection visit of online media technical installations. This operation targets internet sites providing audiovisual communication and written press services to the public. According to an official announcement…

The Ministry of Justice and Legislation of Benin formally denied, this Thursday July 24, 2025, persistent rumors circulated on social networks about a supposed suspension of the issuance of nationality certificates throughout the national territory. In an official communiqué referenced…

The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has publicly released an official list, dated July 18, 2025, of required documents for any duo of candidates running in the presidential elections of April 12, 2026. Sent to political parties, this decision outlines…

Professor Abou Bakari Imorou has been appointed as the president of the Beninese Human Rights Commission (CBDH), following the establishment of the new office on Monday, July 21, 2025. A lecturer-researcher at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at…

A young man’s wedding plans, a member of an evangelical church, were abruptly interrupted by a scam which led him to the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET). According to the elements presented by the public…

The High Authority for Broadcast and Communication (HAAC) has, by decision No. 25-048 of 22 July 2025, ordered the “Tokpa” radio station to immediately cease broadcasting any advertising content related to the promotion of pharmaceutical products, pharmacopoeia, medications, and other…

Since the beginning of July 2025, several localities in South Benin, notably the coastal strip, are experiencing an unusual wave of cool weather, with temperatures below the seasonal norms. Meteo Benin warns of a phenomenon caused by monsoon winds and…

As Benin is preparing to celebrate the 65th anniversary of its accession to international sovereignty on the 1st of August, the potential participation of the opposition in the festivities raises questions once again. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the leaders…

Starting August 1, 2025, Beninese soldiers will wear a new uniform in response to a clothing reform, desired by the high military command. On the occasion of the national holiday, the Beninese Armed Forces (Fab) will adopt a modernized fatigues,…

On January 5, news broke like a thunderbolt in the already charged sky of Beninese politics. Kemi Seba, a controversial figure of radical Pan-Africanism, declared his intention to run for the highest office in 2026. A choice he presented as…

Two weeks after the controversial arrest of Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè in Abidjan, Ivory Coast authorities have finally released their version of the events. At a press briefing held on Wednesday, July 23, the Minister of Communication and spokesperson for the…

The Ivorian government admits to having executed an international arrest warrant against the Beninese journalist, who was urgently extradited to Cotonou. However, it claims to be unaware of his refugee status and denies any accusations of a premeditated trap. Ivory…

Anger is once again growing among the Aspiring Teacher Students (ATS). Gathered at the Cotonou Labor Exchange, representatives from three main platforms engaged in their struggle, namely the National Crucible of Aspiring Teacher Students (NCATS), the Platform for Defense and…

In Côte d’Ivoire, Abdoulaye Fofana, former aide-de-camp to Guillaume Soro, is facing a second trial, this time on charges of terrorist acts and conspiracy against the state authority. Already judged for attempted coup d’état, he denies all charges and denounces…

Who will represent the Ivory Coast at the 74th edition of the Miss Universe pageant scheduled for November 2025 in Thailand? It will be Olivia Yacé, former Miss Ivory Coast 2021 and tourism ambassador, appointed by the COMICI in place…

Benin is taking a new step toward realizing its ambition to make Sèmè City a leading academic, scientific, and technological hub in West Africa. The government approved the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) concerning the construction of the main campus of…

In Ivory Coast, a new internet user has been apprehended for comments deemed offensive to President Alassane Ouattara. This arrest comes just a few days after the sentencing of a young nurse for a case of cyber-insult. Jean-Louis Bakala, the…

A 25-year-old man appeared before the Abomey-Calavi court on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, suspected of stealing five batteries from a photovoltaic device belonging to his own father. The case, unusual in its family context, found its conclusion with a verdict…

The Benin government has declared a vast area of 983 hectares in Illara, in the commune of Kétou, as of public utility. This decision, taken at the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, marks the official launch of…

The Ministry of Justice and Legislation announced in a memo dated July 21, 2025, the end of issuing nationality certificates by Beninese courts. This decision marks a significant step in the implementation of a legislative reform aimed at centralizing and…

The head of the state, President Patrice Talon and his ministers held their weekly meeting on Wednesday, July 23. During the council of ministers on Wednesday, several files were examined and several decisions were made. Below are the details of…

The council of ministers met this Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in the effective presence of the head of state, President Patrice Talon. The government made new appointments within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Indeed, on the proposal of the foreign…

The Beninese government announced on Tuesday, July 23, 2025, the appointment of famed American filmmakers Tonya Lewis Lee and Spike Lee as Thematic Ambassadors of the Republic of Benin to the Afro-descendant diaspora in the United States. This initiative is…

A young motorcycle taxi driver is being pursued for breach of trust after disappearing for several days with a friend’s motorcycle. Presented in the court of Abomey-Calavi, he attempted to explain himself, but remains in custody awaiting the continuation of…

In Benin, the council of ministers met this Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The following decisions have been made:

In an interview with Bip Radio on the occasion of the French national holiday of July 14th, the French Ambassador to Benin, Nadège Chouat, made a point to categorically clarify a persistent controversy: the alleged establishment of a French military…