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Classes that until now lacked teachers in several subjects will be staffed in the coming days. The Ministry of Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education carried out, on November 20, 2025, the deployment of around 1,200 Aspirants to the Teaching Profession.…

In Benin, a deputy from the Bloc Républicain (BR), elected in the 6th electoral constituency (Calavi, Sô-Ava and Zè), is at the center of proceedings brought before the Special Court for Land Affairs (CSAF). According to information reported by Matin…

The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) examined, on Monday 24 November 2025, the case of a real estate agent prosecuted for “internet fraud”. The defendant is accused of posting online ads offering the social housing…

The public prosecutor requested, on Monday 24 November 2025, a sentence of 24 months in prison, 12 of which are to be served behind bars, against Hosée Houngnibo, prosecuted for “false accusation”. In its submissions, the public prosecutor also requested…

The Director General of the Republican Police, Brice Allowanou, has been in Marrakech since Monday, November 24, 2025, to take part in the work of INTERPOL’s 93rd General Assembly. Discussions are taking place until November 27, 2025, in the Moroccan…

The Beninese government presented to MPs the main orientations of the draft finance law (PLF) 2026, with a balanced budget estimated at 3 783,984 milliards de FCFA. According to the document presented to parliamentarians, the 2026 draft finance law is…

A case has caused shock in the Camp-Adagbè neighborhood, in the 1st arrondissement of Parakou, where the body of a young girl was found dead this Sunday in a house used, according to residents, by a man described as a…

The president of the Front of National Organizations Against Corruption (FONAC), Jean-Baptiste Elias, took part this weekend in the annual symposium of the Institute of Artisans of Justice and Peace (IAJP). During the proceedings focused on the theme Peaceful elections,…

Benin’s President Patrice Talon is among the four finalists for African Political Leader of the Year 2025. This award, presented by African Leadership Magazine (ALM), highlights career paths that strengthen governance and accelerate development across the continent. The shortlist has…

Registration with the national cadastre is causing discontent in the Commune of N’Dali. Several landowners say they are facing requirements they consider unjustified from the land administration service. Before their files are accepted, they are reportedly being asked to obtain…

Cotonou’s 5th arrondissement relied on an original approach on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, to strengthen security in public spaces. Equipped with bikes, officers from the local police station, accompanied by their Commissioner and his deputy, rode along several strategic routes…

The Police républicaine de Bassila carried out, at dawn on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, the arrest of a couple suspected of supplying a network trading in psychotropic products. The operation took place in the Kokoyè neighborhood and was based on…

The Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Allassane Séidou, announced on Thursday, November 20, 2025, an exceptional operation to issue ordinary biometric passports. The measure targets people planning to take the pilgrimage to Mecca in 2026. The initiative responds…

After a successful first stop in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, the citizen movement “Ensemble on décolle” led by Commander Habib Aboukhedoud will be touring Azové and Porto-Novo this weekend. After Abomey-Calavi, where the first stop was a clear success, the…

The Abomey-Calavi Court of First Instance on Wednesday, November 19 convicted two young men of theft and receiving stolen goods. The defendants were sentenced, respectively, to 60 months’ imprisonment with a fine of 500 000 F CFA, and to 36…

The Hèzonho neighborhood in Bohicon was struck with horror at dawn on Thursday, November 20, 2025. A young fuel seller, well known in the area, was found dead at his point of sale, in a scene that reveals violence of…

The legal saga pitting former Ministers of Mines Samou Seidou Adambi and his successor Akponna ended almost as quickly as it began. On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the Abomey-Calavi Court of First Instance wrapped up the case in under two…

The Ministry of Labour and Public Service announces the publication of the results of the written phase of the selection test for probationary assistant positions at Benin’s public universities. According to the official statement signed by Minister Adidjatou A. Mathys,…

Algeria is preparing to host a major international conference on crimes of colonialism in Africa from 30 November to 1 December 2025. Held in Algiers, the event will bring together ministers, jurists, historians, academics and experts to discuss historical injustices…

Du 16 au 18 octobre 2025, Lagos accueillera la deuxième édition du Forum Création Africa, une initiative du ministère français de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères, portée par MansA – Maison des Mondes Africains. Après une première édition à Paris…

The Rupture government held its weekly meeting this Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Below is a summary of the matters reviewed.

Meeting in ordinary session this Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Council of Ministers made several appointments at the Ministry of Labour and Public Service, on the proposal of the minister in charge of the department. Three appointments were announced this…

A delegation of about ten Moroccan companies from the agri-food sector is currently on a trade mission in Cotonou. The trip, organized from October 21 to 24, 2025, aims to explore export opportunities and partnerships with Beninese stakeholders. The initiative…

Miss Jamaica suffered a fall during the preliminary show of the Miss Universe pageant on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in Thailand. After the incident she was rushed to the hospital. As Gabrielle Henry was confidently walking the preliminary show of…

The Council of Ministers, meeting this Wednesday, November 19, 2025, made an appointment at the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts. The general management of Bénin Tourisme and Bénin Tours has a new director. He is Sindé Gilles Chékété,…

The government is launching a recruitment process for 50 judicial auditors and 50 court clerks for the year 2025. This decision aims to strengthen the judicial sector’s human resources, notably in newly created courts, and to anticipate retirements expected by…

A call for financial contributions attributed to Fernande Hounsou, presented as a social worker and head of the social services of the First Class Court of First Instance of Cotonou, has been circulating on social media for the past few…

The case against the former Director General of the National Police, Louis-Philippe Houndégnon, has taken a new turn. The appeals chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism has referred the file back to the correctional…

The Republican Police put an end to the activities of a network specialized in distributing counterfeit 10,000 F CFA banknotes. Two individuals were arrested by the police station of the 5th district of Porto-Novo and 1,930,000 F CFA in counterfeit…

The Criet Court of Appeal examined on Monday, November 17, 2025, the appeal in the case concerning a bank break-in involving former MP Désiré Vodonou. Sentenced to 14 years in prison at first instance, the former MP from Zogbodomey has…