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Benin – Transparency in Public Finance: The National Assembly and the Court of Auditors Join Forces
The National Assembly and the Court of Auditors have formalized a cooperation and assistance agreement, marking a significant step in strengthening public finance control. The signing ceremony, held at the Parliament in Porto-Novo, was presided over by Louis Vlavonou, President… -
Benin – Tabaski Festival: The government celebrates with Muslim faithful
This Friday, June 6, 2025, Muslim faithful in Benin, like their counterparts around the world, are celebrating Eid al-Adha, also known as Tabaski. One of the most sacred holidays in Islam, it commemorates the act of faith and submission by… -
Benin: a motorcycle theft ring dismantled in Lokossa
Six motorcycles and two tricycles seized, three individuals arrested. The Republican Police dealt a major blow to a motorcycle theft network operating in Ouèdèmè, a locality in the commune of Lokossa (Mono department). The operation, carried out on June 4,… -
Benin: Romuald Irotori officially takes office as the new Secretary General of the Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court officially has a new Secretary-General. Magistrate Romuald Irotori was sworn in on Thursday, June 5, 2025, during a plenary session presided over by Professor Dorothée Sossa, president of the high court. During this solemn ceremony, Romuald Irotori… -
Benin: military personnel in front of Criet in a case of sale of military uniforms
The Court for the Suppression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) opened, Thursday, June 5, 2025, the trial of eight individuals prosecuted for abuse of function and complicity in abuse of function. Among the defendants are six military personnel and… -
Benin: Arrested by the OCRC, Julien Kansou Kandé in custody; what he is accused of
The Beninese political activist and writer Julien Kansou, 34, a member of the opposition party Les Démocrates (LD), was apprehended at his home this Thursday morning by members of the former OCRC (Central Office for the Repression of Cybercrime), according… -
Benin: Vigorous response by FDS to a jihadist attack in Tanguiéta
Northern Benin has once again been struck by the terrorist hydra. On the evening of Wednesday, June 4th, an armed attack targeted a post of the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) in Tanougou, district of the commune of Tanguiéta, Atacora… -
Ceasefire in Ukraine: Russian demands contained in the memorandum revealed in Istanbul
On June 2 in Istanbul, Russia made public a “memorandum” listing its conditions for a ceasefire with Ukraine. This document, submitted at the last minute, clearly reveals the Kremlin’s political, territorial, and military objectives. Reading the document shows that Moscow… -
Ukraine: A Russian commander breaks the silence and calls for an end to the conflict
A commander operating near the Ukrainian border, in the Kursk region, has openly called on the Kremlin to end the war in Ukraine. An unusual statement, all the more striking as it comes from an active officer. In an interview… -
Regional Security: Nigeria considers total border closure to counter the jihadist threat
During a high-level conference on regional security held on June 3 in Abuja, General Christopher Musa, Chief of Staff of the Nigerian Armed Forces, proposed a rather radical measure: the complete closure of Nigeria’s land borders with its neighbors, including… -
Brigitte Macron née “man”: the man behind the fake news breaks the silence
Since 2021, a rumor as grotesque as it is persistent has circulated: Brigitte Macron was supposedly born a man, under the identity of Jean-Michel Trogneux. This baseless theory, which went viral on social media, resurfaced this week, spurred by an… -
Security Cooperation: Benin and Egypt Strengthen Their Strategic Partnership
During his official visit to Egypt, Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, was received this Wednesday by General Abdel Meguid Saqr, Minister of Defense and Commanding General of the Egyptian Armed Forces. The meeting focused on strengthening military… -
Benin: Injured in a road accident in Ouèssè
A new traffic accident occurred this Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in the commune of Ouèssè, specifically near the village of Yawi, located in the Collines department. According to initial information reported by Le Potentiel, a bus from the Baobab Express… -
Benin: PRD Reveals the True Meaning of Its Political Struggle
The Parti du Renouveau Démocratique (PRD) cannot continue merely being a figurehead. This unequivocal message was conveyed by its Deputy Secretary General, Gratien Ahouanmenou, in an interview with Bip Radio this Wednesday, June 4, 2025. While rumors of a split… -
Benin: A Muslim couple and their baby found dead on Tabaski day in Cotonou
It is a shocking discovery that has plunged the Dégakon neighborhood in Akpakpa, in the 1st district of Cotonou, into deep sadness. On Friday, June 6, 2025, the day of the Tabaski celebration, the lifeless bodies of a Muslim couple… -
Rwanda announces its withdrawal from ECCAS, denouncing interference from the DRC
At the 26th summit of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), Rwanda has officially announced its withdrawal, accusing the organization of violating its rights, following a maneuver led by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Moreover, Kigali is… -
Nigeria declares June 12 as the national holiday
The Nigerian government has proclaimed June 12 as Democracy Day, said Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. On that day in 1999, President Olusegun Obasanjo was sworn in as the first democratically elected head of state after many years of military… -
Nigeria: The very first onshore oil terminal comes into operation
The first locally designed and operated onshore oil terminal has been commissioned in Nigeria. The loading of the first quantities of crude onto a tanker was carried out at the Otakikpo terminal, with a capacity of 360,000 barrels per day,… -
“For now, my priority is not sponsorship, it’s the vision,” Daniel Edah
A week after announcing his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election in Benin, Daniel Edah revisited the foundations of his announcement during an interview on public service. The declared candidate is banking on a long-contemplated vision rather than immediate political… -
Benin: Colonel André Fofo Dokoui takes command of Operation Mirador
The Beninese military high command is undergoing a new strategic adjustment in its fight against terrorism. Colonel André Fofo Dokoui has been appointed Commander of the operation theater for Operation Mirador, the Beninese army’s response plan to terrorist threats in… -
Benin – Arrest of Julien Kandé Kansou: Response from the party Les Démocrates
The Les Démocrates party reacted to the arrest of Julien Kandé Kansou, an engaged poet and member of the communication cell of the opposition party Les Démocrates. He was arrested by six plainclothes police officers this Thursday, June 5, 2025,… -
Benin: Arrest of Julien Kandé Kansou, Poet and Member of the Les Démocrates Party
Julien Kandé Kansou, poet and member of the “Les Démocrates” party, was apprehended by the republican police on Thursday, June 6, 2025, at his home in Benin. The exact reasons are not yet known, but he is known for his… -
Benin: list of agents from the Ministry of Preschool and Primary Education admitted to retirement
In Benin, several agents from the Ministry of Preschool and Primary Education will retire starting October 1, 2026, across the entire national territory in accordance with the regulatory provisions in force on career termination in the public service. Starting October… -
“The PRD activists no longer feel comfortable within UP le Renouveau,” Gratien Ahouanmenou
The Parti du Renouveau Démocratique (PRD) might be distancing itself from the Union Progressiste le Renouveau. In an interview given this Wednesday, June 4, 2025, to BIP Radio, Gratien Ahouanmenou, deputy secretary general of the PRD, revealed that the militants… -
Benin: no cabinet meeting this Wednesday…
There is no cabinet meeting this Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The information was made public by Serge Nonvignon, a member of the Presidency’s Communications Department, via a post on his Facebook page. No official reason was given to explain this… -
Benin: Adrien Houngbédji opposes the legal dissolution of his party and demands its autonomy
In Benin, the Parti du Renouveau Démocratique (PRD), through its president Adrien Houngbédji and deputy secretary Gratien Ahouanmenou, formally contests the legal disappearance of the PRD and is considering a break with the Union Progressiste le Renouveau. Tensions are high… -
Benin: Towards a Split Between PRD and UPR? Explanations by Gratien Ahouanmenou
The political climate is stirred around the Parti du Renouveau Démocratique (PRD). Gratien Ahouanmenou, its Deputy Secretary-General, stated this Wednesday, June 4, 2025, on BIP Radio that “the PRD militants no longer feel comfortable within the UP le Renouveau.” A… -
2025 Presidential Election in Côte d’Ivoire: CEI Excludes Four Major Opposition Figures
The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) made public this Wednesday the final electoral list for the presidential election on October 25, 2025. A decision that caused a political earthquake: Tidjane Thiam, Laurent Gbagbo, Charles Blé Goudé, and Guillaume Soro are definitively… -
Benin: The movement of young democrats “Ô GAN XÔ” calls for mobilization for 2026
In a militant and resolutely committed atmosphere, the Movement of Young Democrats Ô GAN XÔ held its political launch this Saturday in Dekoungbé. It was a significant opportunity for its president, Prudence Tessi, to deliver a passionate speech calling on… -
Bénin Web TV now available in French and English
True to its ambition of offering accessible and quality information, Benin Web TV, the first 100% web television in Benin, is now available in two languages: French and English. This linguistic opening aims to strengthen its international audience while consolidating…