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The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in charge of Technical Training, is launching an entrance exam for first-year admission to several schools and institutes of public universities in Benin for the academic year 2026-2027. Candidates must hold a…

The investigation ordered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu into the fake Presidential Council for the Promotion of Foreign Investments (PFIPC) highlights forged documents, two other fictitious entities, and possible collusion within the administration. However, it appears that no public funding…

The CEG La Verdure, located in Ouèdo within the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, is set to host 60 new classrooms starting from the 2026-2027 school year. Two of the three planned buildings are already completed, according to the Ministry of Secondary…

A wave of emotion has swept through the Kansounkpa neighborhood in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi. The lifeless bodies of a man and his wife, in an advanced state of decomposition, were discovered in their bedroom on Thursday, August 6, 2026,…

The Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) states that at least 141 people have died while trying to reach Ceuta, a Spanish enclave located on the Moroccan coast. This toll, presented on August 7, surpasses those reported so far by…

The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, met on August 3, 2026, with educational stakeholders from Mono and Couffo as part of a national outreach tour. The discussions focused on strengthening academic results, girls’ education, and the…

The Beninese Senate has officially constituted its steering committee responsible for conducting its work for the next five years. Following a vote that took place in a calm atmosphere, former President Patrice Talon has been elected to lead the high…

Despite the ongoing closure of the land border between Benin and Niger, the Beninese authorities believe they have completed all necessary steps to normalize bilateral relations. In front of the media on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the government spokesperson, Wilfried…

The night of Thursday, August 6, 2026, was marked by a fire of intense severity in the heart of Porto-Novo. A fire broke out simultaneously at three distinct points near the Beau-Rivage intersection, putting the area and part of the…

The Supreme Court of Mali has rejected the appeal of former Minister of Economy and Finance, Bouaré Fily Sissoko. Sentenced to ten years in prison in the case of the presidential plane and military equipment acquired in 2014, she remains…

The situation of unaccompanied foreign minors in Ceuta has become “untenable,” warned the president of the Spanish enclave, Juan Jesus Vivas, on Thursday. More than a thousand young people are still believed to be present in this Spanish city located…

Three commentators from an online media outlet close to the Pastef party of Ousmane Sonko were sentenced on Wednesday to prison terms by the Dakar court. They were charged with insulting the head of state and making statements contrary to…

Elected on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as the president of the very first Senate of the Republic of Benin, former head of state Patrice Talon delivered his first speech before the senators gathered at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo.…

Three commentators from the media outlet Feeñal Digital, close to the Pastef party, will appear in front of Senegalese justice on Wednesday for insulting the head of state and making statements contrary to public morals. Lamignou Darou, Oustaz Thiep, and…

The Supreme Court of Mali on Tuesday rejected the appeal filed by the lawyers of university professor and anti-corruption activist Clément Dembélé. Detained since November 2023, he remains incarcerated after being accused of making death threats against the junta leader,…

The first criminal session of the year opened on Monday, August 3, at the Court of Appeal in Bangui, after several months of delays attributed by judicial authorities to financial difficulties. Originally scheduled for the first quarter, this session will…

The Beninese Senate now has its first Bureau. Meeting this Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Porto-Novo, the senators elected the officials responsible for leading the new chamber of Parliament. The Senate of Benin has officially set up its first Bureau.…

The work dedicated to the election of the first bureau of the Senate began this Wednesday in Porto Novo with a minute of silence and reflection. According to Élisabeth Pognon, the oldest member in the second position of the institution,…

The National Center for Digital Investigation (CNIN) is sounding the alarm over a rise in attempts to take control of WhatsApp accounts in Benin. In a statement posted on its official page, the institution warns citizens about fraudulent schemes based…

The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education officially launched on Monday, August 3, 2026, the online retrieval phase of the Primary School Certificate (CEP) score reports for the June 2026 session. From now on, parents and candidates no longer need…

The University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) takes a decisive step in modernizing its administrative services. Through an information note published on Friday, July 31, 2026, the vice-rector in charge of Academic Affairs, Professor Tahirou Djara, officially announced the commissioning and full…

The third session of the Consultative Assembly of the National Education Council (CNE) opened this Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Cotonou. Scheduled to take place over three days, from August 5 to 7, the proceedings bring together 69 members of…

The Vodun Days 2027 will take place from January 2 to 9 in the historic city of Ouidah, marking the transition of the event from three to seven days of celebration. In response to questions raised by this extension, the…

The Cotonou city hall has invited individuals who have already obtained a grave reservation in the municipal cemeteries of Akpakpa and PK14 to verify and update their files. Those concerned have a period of 60 days to complete the necessary…

Starting from the 2027-2028 season, CANAL+ will exclusively broadcast the main men’s club competitions of UEFA in more than 40 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement covers the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League until 2031. CANAL+ is enhancing…

The trial for the murder of Martinez Zogo continued on Monday in Yaoundé with the testimony of Colonel Jean-Pierre Otolou, who conducted the initial investigations. The former radio host had been found dead near Soa, on the outskirts of the…

The unlimited Internet packages at 5,000 and 10,000 FCFA have disappeared from the offers currently provided by MTN Benin and Moov Africa Benin. Subscribers now have to pay at least 15,100 FCFA to benefit from a monthly plan that allows…

The Management of the Office du Baccalauréat has made public the excellence ranking of candidates who achieved the mention “Very Good” for the June 2026 session. This edition stands out for its remarkable performances, particularly in technical and scientific fields.…

The Office of the Baccalaureate has published the list of candidates who achieved an average of 16 out of 20 or higher during the June 2026 session. In total, 681 new graduates earned the “Very Good” mention. The national ranking…

Candidates for the Primary School Certificate, June 2026 session, can now consult their report cards online. This digitalization allows parents and learners to access detailed results without having to go to the schools or the departmental education services. The report…