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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 […]
National Assembly of Benin: convocation of the second extraordinary session for September 7, 2026 The Governors’ Palace in Porto-Novo is preparing to resume parliamentary activity. In a radio-television broadcast released this Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the President of the National Assembly, Professor Joseph Fifamin Djogbenou, summoned all deputies of the tenth legislature for the opening […]
What began as a routine burglary investigation turned, in Kétou, into a major operation against drug trafficking. Alerted by a burglary complaint, the district police station managed to identify a suspect thanks to serious and consistent clues, leading investigators straight to a hideout located in the Obafèmi neighborhood. The arrest on site, however, escalated into […]
According to insiders, the government action program of President Romuald Wadagni for the 2026-2033 seven-year term is now ready and will soon be presented to the Beninese people. This Government Action Program will not be judged solely on the number of projects announced. After ten years marked by profound reforms and significant investments under Patrice […]
Installed on July 30 in Porto-Novo, the Beninese Senate continues to raise questions about its role and the scope of its prerogatives. Guest on the Crystal News program “Grand Angle,” former union leader Pascal Todjinou focused particularly on the sanctioning powers of the new chamber and their possible consequences on union action. The Beninese Senate […]
New accusations are reigniting tensions between Niamey and Cotonou. Captain Roger Gabriel claims that Beninese President Romuald Wadagni set up a crisis unit in Benin during the events of August 28 and 29 in Niamey. These statements currently remain the officer’s account and are not corroborated by any evidence. The case of the mutiny that […]
After the summer break observed within the Executive, Romuald Wadagni’s government resumes its work rhythm this Wednesday, September 2, 2026, with the holding of the Council of Ministers. On vacation since August 1, government members had gradually resumed their activities starting August 24, before an effective governmental return on September 1. This resumption comes as […]
Captain Roger Gabriel, company commander of the 1st Parachute Battalion, gave his account on Tuesday, September 1, on Niger’s national television of the events that took place during the night of August 28 to 29 in Niamey. He claims to have been approached to join the movement, before receiving several calls and messages mentioning possible […]
The registration deadline for the entrance exams to the first year of schools and institutes of public universities in Benin has been postponed to Friday, September 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. This decision comes from a statement published on August 31, 2026, by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The submission of physical […]
Rangers are preparing for a highly anticipated duel against AS Sobemap of Porto-Novo in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. A few days before the first leg, president Amobi Ezeaku shows his determination and promises a fully committed team to secure a favorable result. Rangers president Amobi Ezeaku assures that his team is […]
A deteriorated road leading to a princely residence in Skhirat had provoked, in 2019, the anger of Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan. According to several Moroccan media outlets at the time, the intervention of Mohammed VI’s son was followed by a rapid rehabilitation of the road. The episode, widely commented on at the time, […]
This was a strong clarification made by the Director General of the Republican Police on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Surrounded by the central commander of territorial units, the Director of Human Resources, the head of the police in Atlantique, and all the district commissioners of the department, he chaired an important coordination meeting dedicated to […]
Since Monday, August 31, PIGIER-Bénin has been hosting the DECOGEF exams for the 2025-2026 academic year. As the only exam center selected in Benin, the institution asserts itself as a major player in training for accounting expertise professions within the UEMOA area. At PIGIER-Bénin, the exam rooms have taken on a new dimension since Monday, […]
The Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Corinne Amori Brunet, participated in discussions in Luanda, Angola, focusing on the prevention and resolution of conflicts on the continent. These high-level meetings brought together member states of the African Union (AU) on August 29th and 30th, 2026, during the 26th extraordinary session of the Executive Council (on August […]
From August 24th to 30th, 2026, an operation conducted by the Parakou 3rd District Police Commissariat led to the dismantling of a human trafficking network allegedly linked to Qnet. Twenty Nigerian nationals, lured by false promises of well-paying jobs, were released on this occasion. The victims, deprived of their financial resources to the tune of […]
The way their careers are managed is far from satisfactory for the ACDPE 2014 teachers. On Monday, August 31, 2026, these teachers, gathered collectively, voiced several concerns related to the administrative management of their careers. The primary concern revolves around the date of their integration into the ranks of assistant professors and certified teachers. The […]
From north to south of the country, the Minister of Health, Professor Benjamin Hounkpatin, visited various locations on August 26th and 27th, 2026, to assess the effectiveness of emergency medical care provided in public health facilities. This initiative involved a thorough assessment of hospitals and health centers to measure the practical implementation of emergency room […]
The appeals chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) confirmed the verdict rendered at first instance against a 41-year-old teacher prosecuted for sexual harassment of a 15-year-old minor. The events took place in Cotonou, in the Littoral department. The teacher, identified by the initials A. N., worked at the […]
Assessment of Romuald Wadagni’s First 100 Days Leading Benin: Between Social Reforms and Ground-Level Engagement The Beninese appreciate the initial assessment marking the first ninety days of governance by President Romuald Wadagni, who took office after being endorsed with over 94% of the vote. This first quarter spent in the presidential seat is positively received […]
Five defendants, including three military personnel, appeared before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) for complicity in the illegal practice of pharmacy and abuse of office. The case involves law enforcement officers accused of using their uniforms to simulate false seizures of pharmaceutical and psychotropic products. According to the special […]
The Beninese Electricity Company (SBEE) informs its subscribers that power outages will affect about forty localities from the North to the South of the country on Tuesday, September 1 and Thursday, September 3, 2026. These temporary interruptions, scheduled between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. depending on the areas, are due to planned maintenance work on […]
CANAL+’s new original creation, “Clash,” airing from Sunday, August 30, 2026, also features a strong Beninese contribution behind the camera. Alain Nounagnon, Raymond Aïkpe, Nadjibatou Ibrahim, and Olivier Kpossa participated in this pan-African production directed by Ivorian filmmaker Philippe Lacôte, filmed between Abidjan and Kinshasa. The event series “Clash” not only highlights actors and a […]
The elements of the Tohouè district police station, in the commune of Sèmè-Podji, carried out a successful operation on the night of Friday, August 28 to Saturday, August 29, 2026. The intervention was triggered following intelligence reports of drug trafficking by sea in the area. The vigilance of law enforcement allowed the interception of a […]
