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A cleverly orchestrated drug trafficking attempt was thwarted this Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Parakou. Officers from the 3rd district police station of the city seized 226 blocks of Indian hemp, hidden under a load of oranges in a public…

As the next academic year approaches, the National Education Council (CNE) has gathered key players in the education system during its preparatory annual seminar. At the heart of the discussions: the continuous improvement of teaching quality and addressing the deficits…

Major disruptions in the electrical power supply are affecting 11 out of 12 departments in Benin this Thursday, July 23, 2026. In a statement released on Tuesday, July 21, the Benin Electric Power Company (SBEE) urges its subscribers to make…

The Regional Service for Fraud Intervention and Combat (Srlcf) Mono-Couffo has dealt a heavy blow to the trafficking of illicit products. On the night of Sunday, July 19, 2026, customs officers intercepted a vehicle transporting 1,400 kg of smuggled pharmaceuticals,…

The Court of First Instance of Cotonou issued its verdict on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in the Dangnivo case. At the end of the hearings, Codjo Cossi Alofa was sentenced to 30 years of hard labor, while Donatien Amoussou was…

The Abomey-Calavi Court of First Instance examined, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the case of two inmates from the detention center, both charged with alleged attempted escape. At the end of the discussions, the court ordered the release for one…

The Office of the Baccalaureate announced, this Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the results of the best candidates for the June 2026 baccalaureate exam. The G2 series tops the ranking with the first place nationally. Moreover, at the pinnacle of national…

The baccalaureate 2026 has its first in Benin. With an average of 18.80 out of 20, Egbogbe Frederico Rayan Seton tops the national ranking established by the Office of the Baccalaureate. This performance sets him apart among more than 77,000…

Baccalauréat 2026 in Benin: Here is the ranking of the 20 best candidates The Office of the Baccalauréat has unveiled the ranking of the top candidates for the Baccalauréat exam, single session of June 2026. With an exceptional average of…

The trial related to the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo resumes this morning at the First Class Court of First Instance in Cotonou. This new hearing is part of a legal case that is nearly sixteen years old and continues…

The Benin and the Kingdom of Morocco took a new step in strengthening their bilateral relations during the seventh session of the Joint Cooperation Commission, held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Cotonou. The discussions led to significant announcements regarding…

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sèdami Mèdégan Fagla, has officially announced the opening of registrations for paid training programs in several public technical and vocational education institutions. The announcement was made through a press release dated July…

The entrance exam for the 6th grade at the Prytanée Militaire de Bembèrèkè (PMB) and at the Lycée Militaire de Jeunes Filles (LMJF) in Natitingou will take place this Thursday, July 23, 2026. The announcement was made public through an…

A man was arrested by the Republican Police forces on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in the Ladji Farani neighborhood of Parakou. He is suspected of illegally extracting sand from drainage ditches to sell it. According to information reported by Fraternité,…

Students admitted to the 2026 Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP) and ranked among the top 50 in each department are expected on July 23 for the entrance exam to the Bembèrèkè Military Prytanée and the Military High School for Girls.…

Judge, academic, and specialist in public finance, the Beninese Désiré Henri Aïhou joins the ECOWAS Court of Justice. Appointed during the summit in Freetown, he will serve for four years within the institution responsible for upholding community law in West…

At just 14 years old, Akobi Banouin Lauren Ruth achieves the best national performance in the Brevet d’études du premier cycle (BEPC), June 2026 session. A student at the Général Mathieu Kérékou Military High School for Girls in Natitingou, she…

Road safety is once again at the forefront of concerns in Cotonou following a serious accident that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The collision took place at the “Acca et Fils” intersection, a route with high…

A tragedy occurred in the commune of Abomey-Calavi, specifically in the Glo-Djigbé district. A 24-year-old woman was found dead at her home, a presumed victim of suicide. According to testimonies gathered by Peace FM and reported by Africaho, the tragedy…

Nighttime insecurity has struck again in the Koburu neighborhood. On the night of Monday, July 20, 2026, around 9 PM, a young apprentice hairstylist was the target of a snatch theft near the Dépôt market in Parakou while she was…

The ECOWAS continues to pursue its project of a single currency. Meeting in summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone, the heads of state and government reaffirmed their commitment to launch the ECO in 2027. However, only countries meeting the convergence criteria…

The actors in the Beninese education system gathered in Cotonou for the annual seminar to prepare for the 2026-2027 school and university year. The proceedings were opened on Monday, July 20, 2026, by the president of the National Council of…

In preparation for the 2026 edition of the Gaani festival, significant organizational measures and infrastructure development are being implemented to offer a celebration of unprecedented scale. The Imperial Court of Nikki has officially unveiled the schedule of ritual celebrations. The…

As part of its ongoing maintenance and infrastructure improvement program, the Benin Electricity Company (SBEE) is conducting technical work across the national territory. Temporary power outages and disruptions are expected on Wednesday, July 22, and Thursday, July 23, 2026, in…

A new distribution network for smuggled pharmaceutical products has been dismantled in the Beninese capital. Officers from the 5th arrondissement police station in Porto-Novo carried out a successful raid in the Djlado neighborhood, leading to the seizure of nearly 40…

The appeals chamber of the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) has definitively ruled on the case between the public prosecutor’s office and a motorcycle taxi driver prosecuted for sexual abuse of a 10-year-old girl. In…

The customs administrations of Benin and Nigeria are taking a decisive step in securing their shared borders. Following a strategic meeting held in the ECOWAS conference room at the Sèmè-Kraké border post, the two countries have officially agreed to pool…

A violent fire broke out in the Zongo neighborhood, located in the commune of Glazoué, causing significant material damage and leaving two injured, reports Africaho. The blaze originated in a warehouse used for storing smuggled gasoline. The flames spread at…

New judicial twist in the case concerning Achille Chaou, a collaborator and close associate of the political figure Boni Ouorou. While he had been acquitted in the first instance, the accused saw his fate change before the appellate court, which…

The Commercial Court of Cotonou sentenced the carrier Marcellin Dossa to pay 10 million FCFA to Serge Oké for the unpaid balance of a cargo of petroleum products. However, the supplier must pay two million FCFA to his debtor for…