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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…

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…

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…

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.…

After a one-year suspension from all activities within the Bloc Républicain, Bertin Koovi has officially resigned from the party. The information was reported by Bip Radio. According to the reports, the former member of the Bloc Républicain sent his letter…

A tragedy occurred in the night from Saturday to Sunday on a mosque construction site in Zèkanmey, a locality in the Glo-Djigbé district, in the Abomey-Calavi municipality. A man lost his life following a violent altercation that occurred around two…

The commune of Toffo, in the Atlantique department, is once again struck by a tragedy linked to a dog bite. A few weeks after the death of a student at CEG Agon, a farmer in his fifties has died in…

Several staff members on duty at the national television could be forced into early retirement, a prospect that has sparked a strong reaction from the union movement. In a public statement, the trade confederations condemn a measure they describe as…

Three young people suspected of being behind several robberies in Parakou’s second district have seen their group fall apart following an internal conflict over how the gains were shared. The case took an unexpected turn when a financial dispute led…

The special public prosecutor at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism requested, on Monday, February 22, 2026, two years’ imprisonment and a fine of one million CFA francs against Schadrac Watowédé Houngnibo, national coordinator of the…

Two people died in a burglary that turned into a tragedy in a locality of the Djalloukou district, Savalou municipality, on the night of Sunday, February 22 to Monday, February 23. The incident occurred around one o’clock in the morning,…

Celtiis and Semoa launched this Thursday at the headquarters of the mobile operator in Cotonou the Play Pass mini-app, integrated into the super-app WAA. The partnership aims to democratize access to major digital entertainment platforms in Benin, without a bank…

The Benin Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is undergoing a leadership change. The incumbent minister for several years, Éléonore Yayi Ladékan, stepped down from her ministerial duties after being elected as a deputy following the legislative elections of…

A case of presumed death due to medical negligence is currently being examined by the courts in Abomey-Calavi. The parents of a child who died in a private clinic have brought the matter before the competent courts and are seeking…

As part of the transition between the old and new municipal administrations, mayors who were not reappointed following the latest local elections have been authorized to keep, on a provisional basis, their official vehicles. The measure aims to guarantee a…

Four officers from the Akassato police station, under the Republican Police, are at the center of a corruption case making headlines. Two of them have been placed in pretrial detention while two others are currently on the run and actively…

A major border-control operation conducted at the Benin-Togo border, near Prèkètè (Bassila), led to the arrest of two apprentice drivers of Togolese nationality. These two apprentices were arrested in possession of a significant quantity of cannabis and ammunition. According to…

A violent fire ravaged, on the evening of Wednesday, February 18, 2026, a refreshment stall at the Hubert Maga crossroads in the 1st arrondissement of Parakou. The incident, according to Fraternité, caused substantial material damage, with no casualties.According to the…

Le Bertin Koovi has been suspended for a period of one year from all activities of the Bloc Républicain, a decision taken within the framework of an internal disciplinary procedure of the political party. This sanction has been effective since…

Detained in preventive detention for several weeks, a man in his thirties appeared on Monday, February 16, 2026 before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism. He is charged with online fraud in a case with particularly…

As part of the project to construct new offices for the services of the General Directorate of Taxes, whose execution has already been authorized by the Council of Ministers, the Government has approved engaging a technical control office from the…

Despite the efforts made in recent years, malaria remains endemic in Benin, with substantial health, social and economic repercussions. It remains among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, disproportionately affecting children under five and pregnant women. In response to…

Through a series of decisions at the start of 2026, the Public Markets Regulatory Authority (ARMP) sanctioned several companies and their leaders for producing falsified documents in the context of public tenders. According to information from Lamarinabj, ARMP investigations revealed…

A peculiar case of alleged motorcycle theft was heard on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Porto-Novo Court of First Instance. At the heart of the case is a PCX-brand motorcycle identified by its owner while it was circulating freely…

The European Union ambassador to Benin, Stéphane Mund, extended his warm congratulations to the country following its election to the African Union’s Peace and Security Council. For the European diplomat, this designation underscores Benin’s steadfast commitment to peace, stability, and…

At the Bopa town hall, a rapid administrative adjustment occurred on Monday, February 16, 2026, leading to the replacement of Célestin Gando with Désiré Gbesso in the post of first deputy mayor. This decision follows an official correction related to…

In Benin, a retired officer of the French army is being prosecuted before the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses in a case of alleged false attestations. The defendant appeared on Monday, February 16, 2026, before the…

The Republican Police foiled, on Friday, February 13, 2026, an attempted robbery in Bantè, causing the criminals to abandon three motorcycles and a firearm. According to the initial findings of the investigation reported by Le Matinal, the authorities were in…

The Bloc Républicain (BR) has decided to maintain the suspension of one of its influential militants, Bertin Koovi, following a publication deemed contrary to the party’s internal rules. The decision, ratified on February 7, 2026 by the National Executive Board,…

The Holy See has taken an unprecedented step by launching two ETFs aligned with the Church’s social doctrine, blending moral requirements with financial ambitions in international markets. The Holy See has reached an unprecedented milestone in the financial markets. The…