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The Beninese journalist and web activist, Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè, was officially placed under detention order on Monday, July 14, 2025, by the Court of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET). His detention came after his hearing before the Commission on Freedoms…

The National Digital Investigation Center (CNIN) has apprehended the promoters of the TikTok account “Abortion 2290”. The news was shared to the public through a post on their Facebook page this Monday. After their arrest, these individuals who were promoting…

The Beninese journalist Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè, arrested in Abidjan and extradited to Benin, appeared this Monday, July 14, 2025, before the judge of detention and freedoms at the CRIET. Represented by a team of seven international lawyers, in court on…

Journalist and web activist Hugues Sossoukpè stood before the Commission for Freedom and Detention of the Court of Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism for a new hearing this Monday, July 14th. In response to this hearing, Attorney Barnabé Gbago…

As the Beninese journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè is presented this Monday, July 14, 2025, before the special prosecutor of the CRIET, the NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has expressed its indignation at the circumstances of his arrest. In a statement…

Beninese journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè, a political refugee in Togo since 2021, was arrested in Ivory Coast where he was officially invited for a professional mission. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns an arrest it considers illegal and calls for his…

As debates on same-sex marriage increase around the world, Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara has clearly expressed his opposition to any form of legalization of union between individuals of the same sex in Ivory Coast. Citing traditions and national laws, the…

In just three years, Salami Chabi Sika has managed to establish himself as a major player in the ornamental stones industry in Benin and the sub-region. Through his agency Accès Service and the platform pierre-benin.com, he promotes local mineral resources…

The Minister of Labor and Public Service, Adidjatou Mathys, has provided important details about the requirements for administrative regularization of State employees who undergo training. In an official announcement dated Friday, July 11, 2025, she highlighted that continuing education and…

The results of the second part of the Baccalaureate exam (BAC II) June 2025 session, will be announced on Monday, July 14, starting at 7:30 AM at the written centers. The Ministry of Higher Education also details how to consult…

The Ministry of Early and Primary Education has issued an urgent call to nineteen dismissed teachers, inviting them to report to their respective departmental offices as soon as possible. This measure, announced through a statement signed by Minister Salimane Karimou…

The Benin journalist, Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè was arrested in Ivory Coast on Thursday, July 10, 2025, while he was attending a digital forum in Abidjan. Extradited to Benin, he is now in temporary detention as part of an arrest warrant…

The Albarika neighborhood, in the first district of Parakou, was shaken this Thursday, July 10, 2025, by a heart-wrenching tragedy. A barely two-year-old child tragically lost his life after accidentally falling into an unsecured well. According to initial eyewitness accounts…

The officers of the Paouignan district police station, in the municipality of Dassa-Zoumè, have arrested a man who has been actively sought for over a year for a crime of rare cruelty. According to police authorities, the suspect allegedly used…

On the night of Thursday, July 10, 2025, four individuals were apprehended by officers of the Republican Police while they were lurking around graves in the central cemetery of Parakou. According to information relayed by Fraternité FM, the suspects, all…

In response to the increasingly precarious situation of Vehicle for Hire (VTC) drivers, Advisor Minister Jacques Ayadji has called a tripartite meeting with the GoZem and Yango platforms, and the representatives of the drivers. The purpose of this meeting, according…

Two young men, being prosecuted for extortion in a kidnapping case, appeared this Thursday, July 10, 2025, before the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET). They are accused of kidnapping a child of about 12 years…

Following the proclamation of the results of the first deliberation on July 9, 2025, the authorities of Benin have published the distribution of eligible candidates for the Physical Education and Sports (PES) tests and the elective ones. These evaluations will…

A serious accident occurred late this afternoon on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Kouhounnou, near the General Mathieu Kérékou Stadium. Three painters fell from the second floor of a building under renovation after being electrocuted by an electric cable, resulting…

After the announcement of the results of the first deliberation, candidates eligible for the 2025 Baccalaureate exams are expected for the optional and Physical Education and Sports tests. The Ministry of Higher Education has published the detailed schedule for these…

The National Assembly adopted, this Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in a plenary session in Porto-Novo, two major legislative texts. These are law no.2025-18 amending and supplementing law no.2022-09 relating to the Constitutional Court, and law no.2025-19 on associations and foundations…

In an effort to combat the trafficking of illegal pharmaceuticals, the Republican Police made a significant seizure in Mèdédjonou. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, members of the Border Police Station (BPS) in the area intercepted a shipment of 435 kilograms…

The Baccalaureate 2025 results in Benin are now accessible. The Baccalaureate Office released the results of the unique session of June 2025 online on Wednesday, July 9. You can check them with just a few clicks on the E-Result platform.…

The Baccalaureate results for 2025 in Benin were announced on Wednesday, July 9th, with a national success rate of 73.02%. Here are the details of the success rates by series: Series Present Admitted Rate A1 1529 1203 78.68% A2 17547…

The results of the single session Baccalaureate of June 2025 were officially proclaimed on Wednesday, July 9th by the Baccalaureate Office. The national success rate this year stands at 73.02%, a figure that is already sparking commentary and comparisons with…

About a week after the tragic death of Tolah Élise, killed by artist Molare’s vehicle in Abidjan, her partner spoke about the victim’s final hours. In a moving testimony to RTI, he recounts the announcement of the tragedy, the medical…

The proclamation of the Baccalaureate exam results in Benin follows a distinct and rigorous process, different from that of the CEP or BEPC. It is based on several well-defined stages that follow one after another. As a reminder, the results…

A suspected motorcycle thief was apprehended by the republican police in Parakou after stealing a bike in unusual circumstances in Natitingou. According to an official statement, the events unfolded on Tuesday, July 8. The accused allegedly approached his victim offering…

A woman pretending to be a relative of Claudine Prudencio, the President of the National Rally (RN) party, was taken into custody on the night of July 8, 2025. She was brought before the public prosecutor at the Cotonou court…

The recruitment competition for 100 clerks organized in Benin for the year 2024 continues to provoke reactions. Two citizens, Léopold Hountondji and Abou-Wahab Oké, have brought an unconstitutionality appeal against the organization of said competition, questioning the compliance of one…