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A violent fire devastated a snack bar located at the entrance of the Titirou market in Parakou on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Although there were no reported human casualties, the incident raises serious concerns and questions among…

During the fourth day of their offsite meeting in Benin, members of the mixed commission of the ECOWAS Parliament visited the field on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The aim of this approach was to engage directly with the women at…

The dissolution of the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA), formalized by the law of July 14, 2026, is entering its operational phase. Through a decree issued on July 22, 2026, President Romuald Wadagni has officially framed the closure of accounts…

The Abomey-Calavi court examined, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, a case of violence and threats involving a young man accused of assaulting a street food vendor and several of her customers. At the end of the proceedings, the defendant was…

The tranquility of the Tissèrou neighborhood, located in the municipality of Pèrèrè, was disrupted on the evening of Sunday, July 26, 2026, by gunfire. The incident, caused by young traditional hunters, resulted in four injuries and raised serious concerns among…

On the occasion of the visit by West African parliamentarians to the premises of Les Fruits Tillou this Wednesday, the general director, Bertille Guèdègbé Marcos, called on ECOWAS member states to draw inspiration from best international practices to strengthen the…

The Benin Broadcasting and Television Company (SRTB) is experiencing a leadership change with the appointment of Sinatou Saka as the new General Director. This information has been confirmed by several reliable sources within the public enterprise. The new General Director…

The Beninese government is organizing a direct recruitment competition for 135 civil servants for the Directorate General of Water, Forests, and Hunting. According to the official statement from the Director General, the needs are distributed as follows: ​95 forest rangers…

An inter-ministerial decree signed on July 28, 2026, sets out the organization of the 2026-2027 school year in all public and private establishments for nursery, primary, secondary general, and technical education. This calendar outlines the key stages of the year,…

Gathered in Cotonou for a decentralized meeting of the ECOWAS Parliament’s joint committee, lawmakers, experts, and private sector stakeholders are working on ways to transform micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) into true engines of growth and regional integration. Financing,…

The police officers from the 1st district of Porto-Novo have put an end to the activities of a network specialized in burglaries and motorcycle thefts operating in Porto-Novo and its surroundings. According to information from Le Matinal, the operation began…

The Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs (Daaf) of the Allada municipality, Solange Sèhouèto, has been suspended from her duties until further notice. This measure was formalized by the Executive Secretary of the municipality, Christophe Aholou, through decision No. 2026-032/14/C-al/Se/Sac…

The journalist from Canal 3 Benin, Thanguy Agoï, is taking the lead of the 10th mandate of the Observatory of Deontology and Ethics in the Media (Odem). His election took place this Monday, July 27, 2026, during the installation ceremony…

The debates in the case involving a lieutenant colonel of the Beninese Armed Forces, prosecuted for “apology of a crime against state security,” will continue at the start of the judicial session. During the last hearing held on Monday, July…

An operation carried out on Saturday, July 25, 2026, by the Republican Police at the Tangbo market, located in the Adjan district, led to the dismantling of a network selling prohibited pharmaceutical products. Based on information regarding illicit drug trafficking,…

Gathered in Cotonou until July 31, ECOWAS parliamentarians, government members, experts, and private sector representatives are working on ways to make micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) the real drivers of regional value chains. Facing ongoing challenges such as access…

In an official statement made public this Monday, July 27, 2026, in Cotonou, the Director General of the Republican Police, Inspector General of Police of the second class Brice K. ALLOWANOU, took a stand to firmly denounce acts of deviance…

As part of the preparations for the celebration of the 66th anniversary of Benin’s accession to international sovereignty, the General Directorate of the Republican Police has released a statement informing about restrictive traffic measures on several major routes in Cotonou.…

The Parakou town hall officially launched the works to convert the site of the old Guèma market into a modern bus station on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This development project is part of the municipality’s policy aimed at reorganizing road…

The decision was made by the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET). The former chief of the 12th district of Cotonou, Samuel Akindès, received a sentence of 5 years in prison. At the end of the…

An inter-institutional inspection tour carried out this Friday, July 25, in Abomey-Calavi, in the Atlantic department, resulted in the temporary closure of several sand quarries and the summons of many construction site owners in violation to the town hall. The…

A drama occurred this Friday, July 24, in Gbangbango, a village located in the Goumori district, in the Banikoara municipality. The lifeless body of a man estimated to be around fifty years old was discovered near the central storage facility…

In order to guide new high school graduates in their transition to higher education, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is organizing a national information and awareness campaign from July 30 to August 5, 2026. This initiative aims…

New development in front of the Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) regarding the judicial case involving Steve Wotto. During his appearance at the hearing, the defendant made an impression by adopting a particularly vehement posture…

To meet the growing demand for electricity and address the obsolescence of certain infrastructures, the Beninese Electricity Company (SBEE) is implementing a massive investment plan estimated at over 19 billion FCFA. Supported by the Government Action Program (PAG), this major…

Following the publication of the results of the Certificate of Primary Education (BEPC 2026), the Directorate of Examinations and Competitions (DEC) of the Ministry of Secondary Education has released the list of the top three candidates from each department. Signed…

Dangnivo Case: Anselme Amoussou denounces the verdict and criticizes a trial disconnected from the truth ​Sixteen years after the mysterious disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo, a senior official at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the judicial outcome of this…

The National Agency for Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control (ANM) carried out a surprise operation in several localities in the Ouémé and Plateau departments. This operation is part of its royal mission to verify the compliance of the weights displayed…

For nearly three years, the closure of the land border with Benin has disrupted Niger’s trade exchanges. While the country has found alternative solutions to secure its supply, these have come at a cost. According to the International Monetary Fund…

A page has turned at the headquarters of the Economic and Social Council (CES). After sixteen months of a dynamic presidency focused on citizen listening, Conrad Gbaguidi has officially passed the torch to his successor, former State Minister Abdoulaye Bio…