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A bridal shower held before a wedding escalated after an altercation involving several guests. A widely shared video on social media shows the participants fighting and pulling each other’s hair, while the exact circumstances of the dispute remain unknown. A bridal shower organized for an upcoming wedding descended into chaos after a violent altercation between […]
A nighttime robbery ended with a dramatic arrest in the hamlet of Affoutoufadji, located in the Gbanlin district, Ouessé municipality. On the night from Wednesday to Thursday, three individuals armed with homemade rifles stormed a farm around 2 a.m. Awakened by the sounds of a break-in, the property owner did not panic: armed with a […]
The 2026 U20 Women’s World Cup kicks off this Saturday with four matches on the schedule, including a highly anticipated clash between Benin and Mexico. The young Amazons will aim to secure a positive result against the Mexican team, in a day also highlighted by the Brazil-Tanzania and Canada-England matchups. The U20 Women’s World Cup […]
A new case of fraud involving fake political sponsorships is heading to the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Crimes (CRIET). Two men, including the president of a foundation, were arrested on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and placed in custody. They are expected to be presented to the special prosecutor on Monday, September […]
The Nigerian government announced on Friday that it has compiled a case file for potential legal action before international courts following an attempt to destabilize the country during the night of August 28-29. The government accuses France of supporting the perpetrators of this attempt. “A substantial amount of documentation has been compiled regarding this aggression, […]
Twelve people have been arrested in South Africa following the violent death of a Lesotho shepherd accused of cattle theft. The suspects, including ten foreign nationals and two South Africans, are being charged with murder and are scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Twelve people have been arrested in South Africa following the violent […]
The municipality of Bohicon is intensifying its efforts in urban planning and regulation. Following a period focused on awareness campaigns and warnings, the municipal administration is now entering a phase of enforcement to address the observed chaos in real estate development within its jurisdiction. From now on, all construction projects undertaken without a building permit […]
Benin: Nearly 900 Children of Deceased Military Personnel Supported by the State for the School Year National solidarity with the bereaved families of the armed forces was demonstrated this Thursday, September 3, during a ceremony held at the Cotonou Air Base. On the occasion of the 7th edition of the national school support program, nearly […]
The Republican Police has just dealt a new decisive blow to digital crime in the Ouémé department. On the night from Wednesday, September 2 to Thursday, September 3, 2026, a carefully conducted operation by the officers of the Médédjonou border police station led to the dismantling of a major network of cybercriminals holed up in […]
Sèhouè: a seven-year-old child narrowly saved from a fall into a 30-meter well in Aclonmè A tragedy was narrowly avoided this Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in the village of Aclonmè, located in the Sèhouè district. A young boy of about seven years old accidentally fell into a 30-meter deep well. The child was rescued thanks […]
The path to CAN U17 2027 is now set for the Cheetahs. Benin will have to bring their best game against Burkina Faso, Ghana and Togo in a highly competitive UFOA-B tournament in Ouagadougou. The U17 Cheetahs now know their route. Benin has been placed in Group A of the UFOA-B qualifying tournament for the […]
The U17 Amazons now know their opponents for the second edition of the UFOA-B women’s Cup, with a tough Group A facing Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. Bronze medalists in 2024, Benin will try to do better in this edition scheduled from September 15 to 28 in Yamoussoukro. The U17 Amazons now know their opponents. […]
Improved access to energy in rural areas has taken a new step forward. The government has approved the signing of concession agreements for the off-grid electrification of twelve localities spread across several municipalities in the country. This program aims to provide electricity to populations that are not yet connected to the national electricity grid. The […]
Diomansy Kamara has spoken out after a series of failed transfers involving his players, Ismaïla Sarr and Lamine Camara. The former Senegalese international has criticized the way the transfer market is managed, arguing that it often prioritizes other factors over the wishes of African footballers. Senegalese football agent Diomansy Kamara, who represents players including Ismaïla […]
The modernization of Benin’s customs services reaches a new milestone. In a circular note signed on September 2, 2026, the Director General of Customs, Raouf Malehossou Aboudou, announced the digitization of the procedure for issuing passes for vehicles registered abroad. This reform, which concerns the competent border customs offices, will officially come into effect on […]
The government has just carried out a major renewal at the head of the secretariats general of eleven prefectures across the twelve departments of the country. Only the Atlantique department escapes this extensive reshuffle that is reshaping the face of decentralized administrative management. Through these appointments, the executive renews an essential link that guarantees the […]
The Beninese government is making significant efforts to prepare for the 2026-2027 school year. During a cabinet meeting, the government approved a total budget of approximately 30 billion CFA francs to significantly improve the living and learning conditions for students, university students, and teaching staff. This comprehensive package of social measures affects all levels of […]
The Beninese government has officially approved, in a cabinet meeting, a large-scale infrastructure project aimed at modernizing social services throughout the country. The initiative includes the construction of 35 integrated economic, social, and digital centers, to be located across 26 municipalities. This project is part of the Productive Social Safety Net Program and aims to […]
The agricultural sector in Benin is poised to undergo a significant transformation. During the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, September 2nd, the government authorized the implementation of the pilot phase of the Agricultural Productivity and Social Protection Program for Farmers, which is scheduled to be launched during the short rainy season of 2026. Focused primarily on […]
The Council of Ministers, meeting on Wednesday, September 2nd, approved the appointment of Honorat Gbondjinon as the Director General of the National Water Company of Benin (SONEB). The new director succeeds Kassim Gbian as head of the state agency. He takes over a strategically important portfolio that faces crucial challenges in optimizing the provision of […]
Meeting in council of ministers this Wednesday, September 2; the government announced several appointments in various ministerial departments. Find below the list of people appointed in the following ministries: Appointment at the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines Director General of the National Water Company of Benin (SONEB) Mr. Honorat GBONDJINON Appointment at the Ministry […]
The Court of Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) issued its ruling on Monday, August 24, 2026, in the case involving forged driver’s licenses and passports issued to European expatriates. After more than two months of deliberation, the special court found the main defendant guilty of the charges against him. The case originates from […]
Cotonou: A fake “facilitator” apprehended near the port for fraud targeting truck drivers. On Monday, August 31, 2026, officers from the Special Police Unit of the Port Authority of Cotonou apprehended an individual who had been specializing in defrauding truck drivers. The case began with reports of extortion allegedly committed by officers of the Republican […]
Prosecuted for glorifying a coup d’État by the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism, a young internet user faces 5 years of imprisonment. The use of social networks has closed in on a young man who has been incarcerated for several months. Prosecuted before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses […]
