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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 traffic density that is regularly criticized for its danger. According to eyewitness testimonies collected on […]
The bureau of the new term of the Economic and Social Council (CES) will be established this Wednesday, July 22, 2026. According to several sources, the outgoing president of the institution, Conrad Gbaguidi, is expected to take on the role of first vice president, a position that would also allow him to exercise the duties […]
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 happened shortly after the deceased confessed to her partner about her infidelity. Following this revelation, […]
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 returning home after her workday. According to reports from Fraternité FM, the victim was approached […]
The Economic and Social Council (CES) is about to open a new chapter in its history. This Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the members of the institution will set up their office. While no official announcement has been made yet, several sources mention Abdoulaye Bio Tchané as the favorite to take over the presidency. The office […]
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 will participate in the first phase of its circulation. The Economic Community of West African […]
Several Togolese political and civic organizations are calling on the authorities to clarify the alleged presence of foreign military and paramilitary personnel in the country. They are particularly questioning their numbers, missions, place in the chain of command, and their possible participation in operations conducted in northern Togo. The alleged presence of foreign military forces […]
Guinea has officially initiated a process with France to recover several manuscripts and objects taken during the colonial conquest. Among the claimed items is the Quran of Almamy Samory Touré, a major figure in the resistance against French occupation in West Africa. Guinea joins other African countries engaged in the recovery of their cultural heritage […]
The main temple of Beninese sports, the General Mathieu Kérékou Friendship Stadium remains engaged in a long renovation process. Despite a new pitch, modernized lighting, and several upgraded facilities, the Kouhounou venue has not yet regained the essential certification for hosting major international matches. Presented in July 2021 as a fully renovated infrastructure compliant with […]
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 Education (CNE), Professor Noël Ahonagnon Gbaguidi, in the presence of government members, including the Minister […]
Au terme de leur sommet ordinaire tenu le 19 juillet 2026 à Freetown, en Sierra Leone, les chefs d’État et de gouvernement de la CEDEAO ont adopté un communiqué final qui fixe les principales orientations de l’organisation pour les mois à venir. Sécurité, intégration régionale, gouvernance et réformes institutionnelles figurent parmi les sujets abordés. Réunis […]
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 festivities of Donkonrou, marking the traditional New Year, will take place from June 23 to […]
In Cameroon, the management at the top of the state is increasingly causing tensions within the political class. In the face of the prolonged absence of President Paul Biya, who has been away from the public scene and the national territory for several weeks (over 40 days), voices from the opposition and civil society are […]
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 several localities across the country. The technical interventions will mainly take place from 10 a.m. […]
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 kilograms of illicit products and the arrest of a minor. The operation was triggered following […]
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 its hearing on May 20, 2026, the special court fully confirmed the sentence pronounced 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 their expertise and operationalize the “GEOCONTROL” mechanism. Initiated under the auspices of the World Customs […]
Benin has launched the development of its national roadmap dedicated to digital public infrastructures. The future framework aims to strengthen digital identity, electronic payments, and secure data exchange between administrations, in order to simplify citizens’ access to public services. Benin wants to accelerate the establishment of interconnected digital public services. A workshop dedicated to the […]
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 a lightning speed, quickly reaching nearby homes and several neighboring workshops, devastating everything in their […]
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 found him guilty and sentenced him to seven years in prison. The case had sparked […]
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 immobilizing his truck without a court order. The Commercial Court of Cotonou issued a dual […]
The Beninese academic and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nassirou Bako-Arifari, has reached a new milestone on the regional diplomatic scene. He has been officially appointed as the Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with a mandate extending from 2026 to 2030. This statutory appointment, […]
The Commercial Court of Cotonou rejected the request to postpone the auction of a property seized by Bank of Africa Benin as part of the recovery of a debt exceeding 977 million FCFA from the company ALGOAW SA. Arguments related to a proposal for an amicable settlement, the value of the property, and its familial […]
The Commercial Court of Cotonou ordered the Société générale du commerce, de l’industrie, du transport et de travaux (GCITT SA) to deliver, within one month, three homes reserved by members of the Ligan family. The company must first correct the identified defects, failing which it will incur a penalty of 200,000 FCFA for each day […]
