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Fourteen days after being placed under judicial control at the civil prison of Ouidah, Beninese journalist Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè still has not seen the start of his judicial investigation. His lawyer, Me Barnabé Gbago, laments his isolation and denounces the…

Invited to the official ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of Benin’s independence, Côte d’Ivoire responded favorably. Its military delegation, consisting of about forty members, arrived in Cotonou on Monday, July 28, 2025, on the eve of the general parade rehearsals.…

On Monday, July 28, 2025, the People’s Hall of the Marina Palace was the setting for a symbolic meeting between the Beninese Head of State, Patrice Talon, and a delegation of the national youth, from all walks of life. Among…

The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) has once again been the scene of a high-profile political and administrative case, reports Banouto. On Thursday, July 24, 2025, the city of Porto-Novo, which is a civil party…

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS) is gearing up to launch the entrance exams to public universities and institutes in Benin for the 2025–2026 academic year. Several institutions are involved, with a schedule spread between August and…

The Beninese government took a historic step this Saturday by handing out the first Beninese nationality certificates to three Afro-descendants. These are Joseph Gabendy, Smeralda David Romuald, and Harris CiaraPrincess, beneficiaries of the law recognizing citizenship for descendants of deported…

A violent fire broke out on the night of July 24 to 25, 2025, at the central market in Bohicon, ravaging several warehouses and completely consuming the goods they housed. Occurred in the early hours of Thursday, the disaster has…

This Friday, July 25, 2025, the Constitutional Court of Benin served as a setting for a solemn award ceremony. Five of its advisors were decorated in the National Order of Benin, in recognition of their commitment to the service of…

The evening of Thursday, July 24, 2025 was marked by intense panic in the Wansirou district, in Parakou. Around 9 p.m., detonations followed by thick smoke alerted the local residents: a fire had just broken out behind the building of…

As part of the “Peregrine Falcon 2025” operation, the Republican Police arrested 260 suspected individuals across the entire territory of Benin. Ghettoes were dismantled, and weapons, psychotropics, and fraudulent fuel were seized, according to the senior police commissioner Éric Orou…

In a new attempted scam targeting Beninese citizens, a false communique allegedly signed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance is currently circulating on WhatsApp and other social networks. It announces the opening of so-called cryptocurrency investment sessions by the…

An unprecedented meeting will take place this Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Palais de la Marina’s people’s hall. President Patrice Talon will host the Beninese youth there for a direct exchange about the reforms implemented since 2016 and the…

This was an expected step in the electoral process: the official submission of sponsorship forms to deputies and mayors. Scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2025, this activity listed in the calendar of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (Céna) ultimately did…

On the second anniversary of the seizure of power by the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), General Abdourahamane Tiani delivered a solemn speech marked by both clarity on Niger’s current challenges and a call to faith,…

At just 18 years old, Germain Ford Tohouenou became the top of the class in the 2025 Baccalaureate in Benin. In an exclusive interview, the young prodigy reveals the keys to his success and unveils his futuristic ambitions in robotics…

Following the serious traffic accident that occurred on Saturday, July 26, 2025 in Dassa-Zoumè, the President of the National Assembly of Benin, Louis Vlavonou, expressed his deep sadness. With great emotion, the President of the National Assembly of Benin, Louis…

Nimata Aminou, head of the Kétou-Centre district and active member of the fourth mandate, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a sudden ailment following a local political event. Just moments before the tragedy, Nimata Aminou was participating in…

In Benin, several secondary schools have achieved the feat of a 100% success rate in the 2025 baccalaureate exam. More than 70 schools have reached perfection in the BAC 2025, with all their candidates admitted. This remarkable performance was praised…

A tragic accident occurred on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the Dassa 2 district of Benin, on the road linking Glazoué to Dassa-Zoumè. Several deaths and serious injuries were reported following a head-on collision between two vehicles. The tragedy occurred…

In Benin, six private general education institutions reported a zero success rate in the 2025 Baccalaureate exam, despite a national rate of 73.02%. While the June 2025 Baccalaureate session in Benin is praised for its overall performances, a darker reality…

A plumbing apprentice accuses his colleague of stealing an amount of 5 million CFA francs intended for a construction project. The case, brought before the court, has been postponed to July 31, 2025, to hear the defendant’s parents, pointed out…

The top-performing departments in the 2025 Baccalaureate in Benin are now known. The published ranking reveals a clear national progression, the result of structural reforms in the education system. Atlantique, Couffo, and Mono dominate the rankings. Leading the pack, Atlantique…

Benin is preparing to celebrate the 65th anniversary of its independence with an impressive military deployment. According to the army spokesperson, 40 platoons composed of 127 members each will march down Marina Boulevard on August 1, 2025, totaling 5080 mobilized…

Suite à la proclamation des résultats du BAC 2025, la Direction des examens et concours a dévoilé ce vendredi 25 juillet 2025 les meilleurs candidats par département et par série. Retrouvez ci dessous en pièces jointe la liste des meilleurs…

The Abomey-Calavi court pronounced its verdict this Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in a case of breach of trust involving three former employees of a construction company. The company’s chief storekeeper and two of his co-defendants were found guilty of fraudulent…

The Ministry of Higher Education has unveiled the results of the June 2025 Baccalaureate session. At the top of this brilliant class, Ford Kossi Germain Tohouénou stands out with a record average score of 18.66 out of 20. Out of…

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…