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The Republican Police is maintaining pressure on urban crime in Cotonou. A new operation expertly conducted by law enforcement resulted, on Friday, May 29, 2026, in the arrest of ten individuals and the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal…

The National Water Company of Benin (SONEB) is conducting a review of its subscriber base across the national territory. Through a statement from its General Management, the company announces the launch of a special operation to inventory its water meters.…

After participating in the first Council of Ministers under Romuald Wadagni’s mandate, Aurélie Adam Soulé Zoumarou sent a message to Beninese media professionals. The Minister of Communication in charge of Media called on sector actors to commit and work, in…

The Minister of Preschool and Primary Education, Armand Natta, urged the 286,995 candidates for the 2026 CEP to approach the exams with serenity, punctuality, and discipline. On the eve of the start of the exam, he also announced a special…

The June 2026 session of the Primary Education Certificate (CEP) opens on Monday, June 1st, across the entire Beninese territory, marking the start of the national examination season. This year, 286,995 candidates are expected in 860 exam centers to try…

Seventeen teachers from the Abomey School District have been provisionally suspended from any activities related to the 2026 Primary School Certificate (CEP) after refusing to participate in the supervision and grading of the national mock exam. According to the school…

A Nigerian Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been found guilty in Texas of sexually assaulting two women he was spiritually mentoring. At 57 years old, the former priest, already suspended since 2019, faces life in prison for the first-degree sexual…

The results of the CEPE 2026 in Côte d’Ivoire are expected this Monday, June 1, starting at 2 PM for 609,384 candidates. The announcement comes in a context of continuous improvement in the pass rate over the past four years,…

A high dignitary of the Thron Kpéto Déka deity has been sanctioned in Dassa-Zoumé. Accused of having a relationship with a married follower, he has been prohibited from exercising his duties and his convent has been closed until further notice…

Seventeen minor children were intercepted by the Republican Police while traveling on a bus heading to Ivory Coast. The authorities immediately initiated protective measures and are calling on parents or guardians to reach out to the relevant services for their…

The town hall of Savè has made public the list of pre-selected candidates for the recruitment of four contractual agents under private law. The selected applicants are invited to an written examination scheduled for June 11, 2026. At the town…

The Ghanaian Parliament has adopted for the second time a law toughening the penalization of homosexual relations and sanctioning the “promotion” of LGBT+ activities. Already passed in 2024 but remained unsigned under Nana Akufo-Addo, the text must now be signed…

The First Instance Court of Porto-Novo delivered its verdict on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in a case of crop theft. A man in his thirties was heavily sanctioned by the justice system for illegally taking bunches of palm nuts from…

A serious fire broke out on the night of Friday, May 29, 2026, in the Ayétèdjou neighborhood, located in the municipality of Pobè. The disaster completely destroyed a property as well as significant stocks of palm oil cans (red oil)…

The House of Media “Thomas Mègnassan” has been revitalized and is ready to become the hub of Beninese journalism once again. After several months of rehabilitation work, the renovated premises were officially reopened on Friday, May 29, 2026. The ribbon-cutting…

The Beninese government made a strong gesture of remembrance and reconciliation by granting nationality certificates to 22 Afro-descendants on May 22, 2026, during a ceremony organized by the Ministry of Justice and Legislation. Presided over by Justice Minister Yvon Détchénou,…

On the occasion of the Tabaski celebration, held this Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the President of the Republic Romuald Wadagni sent his wishes to the Muslim community of Benin. In a message posted on his Facebook page, he expressed hope…

The restructuring continues within the Defense and security forces of Benin. Several high-ranking officials, including the general police inspector Pamphile Zomahoun, former head of intelligence services and recently a diplomat, have just been placed on mandatory retirement. The Beninese government…

Niger has announced a record seizure of 268 kg of cocaine in Zinder, during an operation targeting a transnational network connecting West Africa to the Sahelo-Saharan corridors towards Libya. Eight Nigerien nationals have been arrested, while investigators are searching for…

The Walô Dance Center hosted, on May 23 and 24, 2026, two sold-out performances of the show Ce qu’il en coûte by Amour Aïou. Between acclaimed performances, artist testimonials, and audience engagement, the event confirms the rise of the comedian…

The Walô Dance Center hosted the first performance of the show Ce qu’il en coûte by Amour Aïou on Saturday, May 23, 2026, to a full house. Amid laughter, artist testimonials, and public enthusiasm, the evening confirmed the rise of…

On May 22, 2026, Claudy Siar experienced a highly symbolic moment in Ouidah by officially discovering his Beninese roots within the Zossoungbo lineage. Through a ceremony blending memory, vodoun spirituality, and national recognition, the former Guadeloupean RFI presenter is part…

The Office of the Baccalaureate of Benin has opened online consultation for table numbers and examination centers for free candidates for the June 2026 session. Invitations are also available for pick-up at departmental offices, while the written exams are scheduled…

Ousmane Loum, portrayed as the former brother-in-law of Senegalese international Mbaye Diagne, has been referred to the financial prosecutor’s office in an alleged case of breach of trust involving 100 million CFA francs. The case concerns a failed real estate…

The Muslim Union of Togo has expelled the imam of the central mosque in Kpalimé and temporarily closed the building following violence that occurred during Friday prayers on May 15, 2026. The decision comes amid an ongoing conflict within the…

A man known on TikTok by the pseudonym “Didierlegouverneur,” identified as Ahouandjinou Didier, was placed under arrest and transferred to prison on Monday, May 18, 2026, following his presentation to the special prosecutor of the Court for the repression of…

In Porto-Novo, about fifty women from various backgrounds participated in an intensive training session focused on political leadership, afrofeminism, and women’s rights, as part of a regional initiative led by the Network of Women Leaders for Development (RFLD), with support…

The HAAC has launched a call for applications for the granting of new broadcasting licenses for private television on digital terrestrial television (DTT), satellite channels, and private radio stations in Benin. Interested promoters have until July 3, 2026, to submit…

Gathered this Monday at the Xwéfa reception house in Cotonou (formerly Chant d’Oiseau), about twenty journalists participated in a training focused on climate justice, initiated by Amnesty International. At the heart of the discussions: the role of the media in…

Ivory Coast opens this Monday the national exam season with the 2026 CEPE, which involves 609,384 fifth graders across 2,763 testing centers. Candidates take four tests in a single day, in a setup characterized by the continuation of anti-fraud measures…