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Abomey, the former capital of the Kingdom of Dahomey, was battered on Wednesday by a rare and violent storm marked by strong winds and heavy rainfall. While no human casualties were reported, the material damage is substantial. Homes, vegetation, and…

The Cotonou First-Class Court of First Instance has delivered its verdict in a sensitive case involving two French nationals accused of attempting to illegally take a minor out of the country. On Friday, May 30, 2025, the court sentenced the…

A man in his forties died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, after suffering a sudden illness during intimate moments in a guesthouse in Tohouè, a locality in the commune of Sèmè-Kpodji, southeastern Benin. According to witnesses interviewed by Bip Radio,…

Seven members of a single family lost their lives in a fatal road accident on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Ita-Djèbou, a locality in the commune of Sakété, Plateau department, in southern Benin. The victims were returning from a family…

Despite investing over one billion euros in tourism since 2016, Benin remains isolated by air. Without a national airline to connect Cotonou to major capitals, the country’s ambitions struggle to take off. With low connectivity, lost economic opportunities, and increased…

The late-night arrest of outspoken Togolese rapper Amron—real name Essowè Narcisse Tchalla—has triggered widespread backlash from civil society, the opposition, and international observers. On the night of May 26, 2025, heavily armed security forces stormed his home in Agoè-Assiyéyé, a…

On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo authorized the opening of a judicial investigation against Justice Minister Constant Mutamba. The decision follows a request from Firmin Mvonde, the Prosecutor General at the Court…

The 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues opened on Wednesday, May 27, in Moscow, bringing together 126 delegations from 104 countries. Running through May 29, the event unfolds against a backdrop of complex geopolitical tensions and aims…

In a Council of Ministers meeting held this Wednesday, the Beninese government approved the creation of the Société Béninoise d’Infrastructures Maritimes et Fluvio-lagunaires, along with the adoption of its official statutes. The newly established company will be tasked with designing…

Thirty damaged infrastructures across 16 municipalities in Benin will soon undergo rehabilitation, following a decision taken at the Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday, May 18, 2025. According to the official statement, the affected structures are located in the…

During the Council of Ministers held on Wednesday, May 28, and chaired by President Patrice Talon, the Beninese government adopted new measures to improve access to social housing across the country. Among the key decisions was an update to the…

On May 28, 2025, Senegal took a significant step in its democratic journey with the opening of a national dialogue set to run until June 4. The goal: to fundamentally rethink the country’s political system and address key institutional challenges.…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court on Wednesday as part of his ongoing trial on charges of corruption, fraud, and breach of trust. Now 75, Netanyahu faces three separate cases, including allegations of receiving luxury gifts and engaging…

On May 24, 2025, the mayor of Tanguiéta, El Hadj Zakari Boukary, visited villages affected by recent terrorist attacks to reassure residents about the government’s security efforts aimed at protecting the population. Accompanied by several local officials, the mayor toured…

As Benin gears up for the 2026 general elections, the issue of the quitus fiscal—the mandatory tax clearance certificate—has once again ignited political debate. In response, MP Orden Alladatin is putting forward a novel approach: voluntary disclosure of one’s tax…

Appearing on the political talk show Zone Franche broadcast on Canal 3, Minister-Counselor Jacques Ayadji addressed recent criticisms made by former MP Guy Mitokpè, a member of the opposition party Les Démocrates, concerning the construction of the new National Assembly…

On May 21 and 22, 2025, the Moroccan Parliament hosted the 83rd session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (UPA) in Rabat. Presided over by Ali Kolouto Tchaïmi, speaker of the Chadian Parliament and current chair of…

As Benin heads toward its 2026 general elections, the political atmosphere is growing increasingly tense. Among the voices raising alarm is that of political activist Nourou Dine Saka Saley, also known as NDSS. Saka Saley has been outspoken in recent…

In Godomey, a district of Abomey-Calavi, a pregnant woman was reportedly the victim of a violent assault involving a man claiming to be a traditional healer. The incident, confirmed by multiple sources, has sparked outrage in the local community. According…

Ousmane Kampo, widely known as “Naba” and serving as mayor of the commune of Konna, has been abducted while carrying out his duties. The kidnapping, which occurred on Tuesday, is reportedly attributed to the Group for the Support of Islam…

On an official visit to Benin, Hayashi Nobumitsu, Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), held discussions with Romuald Wadagni, the Senior Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of cooperation. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday,…

Daniel Edah, a former candidate in the 2016 presidential election and a well-known figure in Benin’s political landscape, has officially announced his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election. In a solemn speech filled with patriotism and a call for unity…

At the National Assembly, Beninese lawmakers are calling for a deep dive into the operations and impact of Bénin Control S.A., a private company mandated by the government to carry out services under the Import Verification Program. The initiative, led…

The government of Benin has announced the urgent repair of damaged roofs in 135 public secondary schools (Collèges d’Enseignement Général), as decided during the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Faced with the alarming deterioration of school…

Speaking candidly on Peace FM’s Sunday program De Vous à Nous, trade unionist Anselme Amoussou sounded the alarm over growing poverty, the controversial reform of the Economic and Social Council (CES), and the stifling of social dialogue in Benin. In…

The government of Benin has officially declared Thursday, May 29, 2025, a public holiday, with full pay and time off, throughout the national territory. The announcement was made in a statement from the Ministry of Labor and Civil Service. The…

The Guinean law firm Thiam & Associés, operating in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is under legal scrutiny for allegedly practicing law without authorization. The firm stands accused of violating the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) regulation on the free…

Discontent is mounting among Nigerien transport workers, who are grappling with rising insecurity and a prolonged diplomatic standoff between Niamey and Cotonou. The deadly May 18, 2025 attack on a freight convoy traveling along the Burkina Faso corridor has reignited…

With less than two months to go before Togo’s municipal elections, scheduled for July 10, 2025, discussions around a possible postponement have taken center stage among political stakeholders. During the 21st session of the Permanent Consultation Framework (CPC), held on…

In an official statement issued on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, under reference 2025/0503/P-UIB/SG/SGA/SA, the Islamic Union of Benin (UIB) announced key dates for the holy month of Dhul Hijjah 1446, setting the religious calendar for the Muslim community in Benin.…