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The case of the former official of the Ministry of Finance, Urbain Dangnivo, resumed on Friday, June 26, 2026, before a postponement was announced. The court announced, on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 1:36 PM, the postponement of the trial…

The resumption hearing of the trial related to the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo is set for this Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Court of First Instance in Cotonou. Barely having reopened the debates, the defense made a major…

The national pass rate for the Primary Education Certificate (CEP) 2026 is now known. Following this, the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education has also released the performance recorded in the twelve departments of Benin. The Primary Education Certificate (CEP),…

The results of the Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP), June 2026 session, are now available. Nationally, the pass rate stands at 90.17%, showing a slight increase compared to 2025 when it was 89.81%. The Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education…

The lanterns have dimmed on the deliberations of the June 2026 session of the Primary Studies Certificate (CEP). The official figures released by the Directorate of Examinations and Competitions (DEC) reveal an exceptional overall performance: the national pass rate stands…

To facilitate citizens’ access to emergency, assistance, and general interest services, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and the Post (ARCEP Benin) has released a comprehensive update of its short numbering plan. This official directory centralizes and quickly identifies direct…

The liberation of public spaces is entering its active phase along the Benin coast, but not without prior consultation. As part of the operation to liberate the Northern perimeter of the Fishing Route, scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, the…

With the official announcement of the results of the Primary School Certificate (CEP), June 2026 session, the government platform eRESULTS is the quickest way to know if a candidate has passed, without having to go to the examination centers. Here…

The day of truth has arrived for the 286,995 candidates for the Primary School Certificate (CEP), June 2026 session. According to the forecasts from the examination and competitions directorate, the national deliberation and the official proclamation of results will begin…

Burkina Faso now requires prior authorization from any student wishing to pursue their studies abroad, even if they are self-funding their education. Presented as a measure for monitoring educational paths and professional integration, this decision by the Traoré government marks…

The Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education (MEMP) has just slammed its fist on the table regarding the clandestine collection of funds related to the management of the EducMaster platform. Through official correspondence N° 176/MEMP/SGM/DRAF/ASS/S dated Wednesday, June 24, 2026,…

The Military Training Center of Bèmbèrèkè pulsed with the rhythm of a solemn ceremony on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Nearly 900 recruits from the Republican Police and the Water and Forest Corps officially joined the ranks. Before an audience of…

No sign of a way out yet for the TikToker Barnabé Azongnidé, who has been arrested and placed in preventive detention in a fraud case. On Thursday, June 25, 2026, the correctional chamber of the Court for the Repression of…

The municipality of Tchaourou is shaken by a macabre affair that has sparked strong emotions and widespread outrage among the population. A young man has been arrested by the local police station, suspected of being involved in the desecration of…

The city hall of Parakou is tightening sanctions against the wandering of animals in the city. In a statement made public on June 19, 2026, Mayor Zul-Kifly Zakarié reminded that any animal found roaming on public roads will be taken…

Seven first-year students from the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management at the University of Parakou experienced fainting spells during a class session. According to David Djigbé, president of the National Union of Students of the University of Parakou, speaking…

The Beninese government is intensifying its efforts to eradicate the phenomenon of children outside the educational system. The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Natta, officially launched on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Parakou, the departmental workshops for promoting…

In response to the reactions triggered by its previous announcement, the city hall of Parakou has revised its position. In a new note published on June 24, 2026, the requirement to pay 50,000 FCFA for organizing an event no longer…

One of the most sensitive and emblematic legal cases in recent Benin history is resurfacing. Fifteen years after the start of this state affair, the trial related to the mysterious disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo is set to experience a…

As of July 1, 2026, any event organized in the public spaces of the municipality of Parakou must obtain prior authorization under penalty of sanctions. The Parakou municipal office has announced new provisions for organizing sports, cultural, and recreational events…

The municipality of Abomey-Calavi is considering the construction of a pedestrian bridge in front of the main entrance of the University of Abomey-Calavi. The announcement was made by Mayor Nathanaël Koty, who mentioned that this is a measure aimed at…

The Joint Administrative Commission of the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education heard five teachers on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Porto-Novo. The teachers are being pursued for irregular absences from their posts, a fault that is liable to disciplinary…

The suspense will end very soon for the tens of thousands of Beninese schoolchildren who participated in the primary school leaving exam. Candidates for the Certificate of Primary Education (CEP), unique session of June 2026, will find out their fate…

The chamber of offenses related to the gender of individuals at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) demonstrated exemplary firmness during its foraine session held in Parakou. Out of the five cases listed for this…

The President of the National Assembly, Professor Joseph Djogbénou, convened his parliamentary colleagues this Wednesday at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo. Several matters of varying importance, including the draft law amending the Mediator of the Republic, will be examined…

The Republican Police remains vigilant against the scourge of counterfeit drug sales. In the night from Saturday, June 20 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, law enforcement dealt another blow to the distribution networks of counterfeit pharmaceuticals by arresting a motorcycle…

The second hearing of the trial of TikToker Steve Wotto led to memorable outbursts on Monday, June 22, 2026, in front of the correctional chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET). Charged with glorifying…

The Beninese educational system is about to undergo a profound structural transformation. The government launched a strategic reflection workshop on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou, scheduled to last five days, focused on creating the very first national Curriculum Orientation…

The process of recognizing Beninese nationality for Afro-descendants could see a new development. Claudy Siar, who recently became a Beninese citizen and was appointed a special advisor to the presidency, announced the end of the systematic requirement for DNA testing…

The Republican Police is maintaining pressure on the distribution networks of illegal products in the economic capital. The officers of the 13th arrondissement police station in Cotonou successfully conducted a targeted operation on the evening of Wednesday, June 17, 2026.…