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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.…

The municipality of Parakou has been struck by a painful loss. Municipal councilor Tadjou Dine Imorou Boukari passed away this Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou. This sudden disappearance has caused a strong emotional reaction within the local community, the…

The written exams for the Baccalauréat, June 2026 session, concluded last Thursday, June 18, across the entire national territory. After this first phase of composition, attention now turns to the secretariats and correction centers. Candidates will have to wait a…

The Ministry of Living Environment and Transportation announced the dismantling of temporary structures installed in the area of the Fish Road. The affected occupants are encouraged to remove their installations themselves before the intervention of the teams responsible for the…

The Court for the Suppression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses (CRIET) examined on Monday, June 22, 2026, a case related to the foiled coup d’état in December 2025. A lieutenant colonel of the Beninese Armed Forces (FAB) appeared before the…

Scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, in front of the CRIET, the hearing in the case of the woman who was tortured and then burned in Ekpè could not take place. The reason is the absence of one of the…

The Imperial Court of Nikki has made public the dates for the Donkonrou and Gaani 2026. These two major traditional celebrations of Borgou will take place in June and August, respectively, in accordance with ancestral rites. The Imperial Court of…

The special prosecution near the Court of repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) was heavy-handed this Thursday, June 18, 2026. A young man in his twenties is facing a request for 48 months of imprisonment and a fine of…

The downtown area of Ina, in the municipality of Bembèrèkè, was the scene of a tragic traffic accident on Saturday, June 20, 2026. A truck carrying bags of food products overturned in a populated area, resulting in the immediate death…

The agents of the Regional Fraud Prevention Service Borgou-Alibori intercepted, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Bétérou, a vehicle transporting 3,000 caliber 12 hunting cartridges hidden in its cargo. The Beninese Customs announced a new seizure of ammunition in the…

In an atmosphere filled with emotion and pride, the Oak International School (OIS) celebrated its Class of 2026 graduation on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Françoise’s Garden event hall in Cotonou. In front of a large audience made up…

A 48-year-old teacher lost her life in a fire that occurred on the night of Friday, June 19 to Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Gagnoa, Ivory Coast. The tragedy took place at her home, located in the Barouhio neighborhood. According…

A student from the University of Parakou passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, after experiencing a health issue during a football match held as part of the Student Night 2026. The victim, Fabrice Adékoun, was a licensed student from…

On the occasion of World Refugee Day, celebrated on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Natitingou, the United Nations praised the efforts of Benin in welcoming and protecting refugees and asylum seekers. The official ceremony, held at the Maison des jeunes…

The Bouaké prosecutor announced on Thursday, June 19, 2026, a new development in the investigation opened after the arrest of a man found in possession of a child’s body. According to the prosecutor, the number of presumed victims is now…

In Parakou and Tchaourou, six fuel pumps have been sealed following an inspection conducted by the National Agency for Standardization, Metrology, and Quality Control (ANM). The checks revealed irregularities that could harm consumers. Six fuel distribution pumps are no longer…

Alloui Brou Jacques, former deputy mayor of Koumassi, was arrested near Grand-Bassam after two weeks of searches related to the controversial demolitions in the Campement neighborhood. Wanted since the statement from the prosecutor of Abidjan-Plateau, he is being charged with…

A armed robbery was committed this Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Adoboukomé, near the Grand Market of Lomé. According to initial testimonies, an individual riding a motorcycle opened fire on a private vehicle before taking a bag containing money. Two…

Named Natasha, a small rubber doll intended to help “relieve stress” is at the center of a global controversy. In China, thousands of internet users film themselves hitting, twisting, or burning this black-skinned toy, turning it into an outlet for…

The High Council of Communication of Burkina Faso has fined Canal+ International 50 million CFA francs for failing to provide free and automatic broadcasting of RTB’s public channels to its subscribers. The regulator accuses the French operator of not adhering…

The commitment of Benin against organized crime was concretized by a major action on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Ahozon, in the municipality of Ouidah. The National Agency for the Recovery of Confiscated and Seized Assets (Anracs) carried out a…

The National Agency for Standardization, Metrology, and Quality Control (Anm) is intensifying its actions against fraudulent practices in the hydrocarbon distribution sector. As part of an unannounced control mission that began on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in the north of…