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Peace and Security in West Africa: Benin at the 44th Meeting of the ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff Committee
Benin participated in the 44th meeting of the ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff Committee, dedicated to peace, security and stability issues in the subregion. This meeting brought together the top military officials of the member countries, with the goal of… -
BRICS: Moscow recalls the absence of a military assistance clause among member states
The Kremlin has sought to clear up any ambiguity. Through its spokesperson, Dmitri Peskov, Russia reminded that joining the BRICS organization does not entail any obligation of military assistance in the event of an armed attack against one of its… -
Attempted theft in Cotonou: one suspect arrested, a fence apprehended and several items seized
In Gbèdjromèdé in the 6th arrondissement of Cotonou, elements of the Republican Police carried out an operation that resulted in the apprehension of a suspected thief, as well as the arrest of a receiver and the seizure of several items.… -
Benin – Theft of electricity: five-year prison sentence sought against a property owner and two SBEE agents
In Benin, the Court for Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (CRIET) on Monday, March 2, 2026, requested prison terms against several people prosecuted for electricity theft, including an owner and two agents of the Société béninoise d’énergie électrique (SBEE),… -
Meeting of Benin’s Public Museums: List of Board Members
The Benin government has established the Administrative Council of the Réunion des musées publics du Bénin (RMPB), a strategic body charged with guiding and overseeing the policy for managing the country’s public museums. The Council is composed of representatives from… -
UPR 2026: Joseph Djogbénou calls mayors to turn city halls into showcases of exemplary governance.
On the occasion of the UPR’s political kickoff for 2026, its president, Joseph Djogbénou, delivered a no-nonsense message to the party’s mayors. After stressing punctuality, internal discipline, and strict adherence to political orientations, he refocused his intervention on a concrete… -
Education in Benin: reorganization of school districts across the entire country
The Ministry of Preschool and Primary Education has announced a reorganization of school districts across the country. This move aims to adapt the management of schools and human resources to the current realities of the education system. The new structure… -
Benin: Two alleged thieves who escaped from police custody in Lalo were arrested in Bohicon
Two individuals allegedly involved in sheep and motorcycle thefts, who had previously escaped while in police custody, were arrested again by the Republican Police in Bohicon. The events occurred during the night of Friday, February 27 to Saturday, February 28,… -
Benin: CNIN strikes a major blow, 56 alleged cybercriminals arrested
The National Center for Digital Investigations carried out, over the weekend, one of its most significant operations against cybercrime. Following a coordinated and simultaneous operation at several sites across Benin, 56 people suspected of cyber-fraud activities were arrested. The operation… -
Benin: under parental pressure over a low grade, a female student commits suicide in Zinvié
The death of an 18-year-old student, which occurred in the morning of February 25, 2026 in Zinvié, in the Abomey-Calavi municipality, deeply shocked the community. The girl, who was in the second year of secondary school at the Zinvié General… -
Terrorism in Africa: ECOWAS will activate its standby force with 2,000 soldiers
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced its intention to activate its Standby Force (Standby Force) to address the growing security challenges posed by terrorism in the subregion. The decision, taken at a meeting of heads of state… -
Sting operation against drug trafficking in Sékandji: 15 people arrested
An important operation carried out by security forces in Sékandji led to the arrest of 15 people implicated in a drug trafficking case. Launched on the basis of precise information, this operation aimed to dismantle a network for distributing and… -
Benin: a wanted notice issued after the foiled coup d’état on December 7, 2025
As part of the investigations into the attempted coup that occurred on December 7, 2025, the Beninese authorities have issued a wanted notice targeting several individuals believed to be involved in the operation. As part of the ongoing investigation into… -
GDIZ: Social housing and solar energy on the agenda for talks with the Saudi Development Fund
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone welcomed a delegation from the Saudi Development Fund as part of a working visit with strong strategic significance. Led by Abdulrahman Alharbi, the mission was part of a dynamic exploration of… -
Benin: Admitted to casting more than 42 fraudulent votes, a citizen jailed
The citizen accused of having cast multiple votes in the joint elections held on January 11, 2026 appeared before the Aplahoué Court. Following his appearance before the competent court, the activist implicated in the electoral fraud case in Atomey in… -
Benin: a woman with a “fake pregnancy” arrested at the Sèmè-Kraké border
In Benin, a woman was intercepted at the Sèmè-Kraké border post as she tried to cross the Benin-Nigerian border with drugs hidden under a fake pregnancy belly. According to reports, the discovery was made during a routine security check carried… -
Benin: four CNHU agents arrested for alleged extortion
Four officers on duty at the Centre national hospitalier universitaire (CNHU) have been arrested by law enforcement authorities over their alleged involvement in extortion, according to Africaho. According to available information, these officers are suspected of having demanded undue payments… -
Benin: here’s why UP-R bans its new mayors from making any appointments
The Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UP-R) party has made a decision to strictly regulate the management of municipal cabinets in the municipalities where it holds the majority. According to an internal party communiqué, new mayors from the UP-R are not… -
Gbèdjromèdé: an altercation ends in tragedy, one dead
A tragedy occurred on Wednesday, February 26, 2026 in the Gbèdjromèdé neighbourhood of Cotonou. A man was fatally stabbed following a violent altercation with an individual described as his opponent. According to information reported by Bip Radio, the victim is… -
Kassouala: more than 500 12-gauge cartridges seized during a joint Police-Customs operation
A joint operation conducted by the Republican Police and the General Directorate of Customs resulted in the seizure of more than 500 12-gauge cartridges in Kassouala. The operation took place as part of coordinated efforts to combat the illicit trafficking… -
CRIET’s itinerant hearing in Parakou: heavy sentences in several cases of rape involving minors
The chamber responsible for adjudicating sex-based offenses at the CRIET held out-of-town hearings at the Parakou court on February 23 and 25, 2026. Several convictions were issued in cases of sexual violence. On February 23, ten cases were heard, including… -
Benin: a couple arrested for allegedly selling prohibited pharmaceutical products
A couple was arrested in Cotonou as part of a case involving the alleged sale of prohibited pharmaceutical products, as reported by Africaho. The facts were brought to the authorities’ attention following investigations conducted by the security services. According to… -
HAAC: Édouard Loko nurtures the hope of a more responsible and autonomous media landscape
The seventh term of the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) opened on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, its first ordinary session of the year 2026. The regulatory authority opened the said ordinary session for 2026, with a clear message:… -
Abomey-Calavi: a clandestine kiosk dismantled in a psychotropic drug trafficking case
Security forces dismantled a clandestine kiosk involved in selling psychotropic products in Abomey-Calavi. The operation is part of efforts to combat the illegal circulation of controlled substances.According to available information, members of the police anti-crime brigade arrested several individuals suspected… -
Thomas Mahougnon Dassi takes the helm of the Parakou Court of Appeal
The Parakou Court of Appeal has a new president. Thomas Mahougnon Dassi officially took office at the head of this court on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, during a solemn hearing presided by Victor Dassi Adossou, president of the Supreme Court… -
Benin: Guy Mitokpè speaks out on the rumor of his entry into the mouvance
L’ancien député Guy Mitokpè, responsable à la communication du parti Les Démocrates, a formellement démenti toute adhésion à la mouvance présidentielle. Dans une déclaration relayée par Oxygène Bénin, l’acteur politique affirme n’avoir posé aucun acte traduisant un ralliement au pouvoir… -
Kouandé: a police station targeted during an armed attack at dawn
In the early hours of this Tuesday morning, the Kouandé police station was targeted by an armed attack. According to information from Daabaaru reported by La Nouvelle Tribune, unidentified men opened fire before setting fire to the annex building of… -
Benin: the HAAC sanctions Radio Maranatha after remarks glorifying crime
The High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) has taken precautionary measures against Radio Maranatha following the broadcast of a program deemed to violate media ethics standards. According to the decision issued on February 23, 2026 by HAAC president Édouard… -
Sèmè-Podji: an infant stabbed to death in Tchonvi Gbakpodji
A tragedy has deeply shaken the residents of Tchonvi Gbakpodji, a locality in the commune of Sèmè-Podji, this Monday, February 23, 2026. An infant under one year old was found dead in a room, according to concordant testimonies gathered on… -
Cotonou: SIRAT announces the start of works on the Carrefour Unafrica–Carrefour Cheminot axis
The Society for Road Infrastructure and Territorial Development (SIRAT SA) announced the start of rehabilitation works on the segment Carrefour Unafrica–Carrefour Cheminot, starting Thursday, February 26, 2026. This information appears in a note published recently by the company’s general management.…