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The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, chaired a double ceremony on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the Palace of Marina in Cotonou, marking the strengthening and renewal of two major state institutions: the Economic and Social Council (CES) and the High Court of Justice (HCJ). The head of state officially installed the new advisors […]
As the next academic year approaches, the National Education Council (CNE) has gathered key players in the education system during its preparatory annual seminar. At the heart of the discussions: the continuous improvement of teaching quality and addressing the deficits in teaching staff across the entire national territory. Among the major proposals arising from this […]
Major disruptions in the electrical power supply are affecting 11 out of 12 departments in Benin this Thursday, July 23, 2026. In a statement released on Tuesday, July 21, the Benin Electric Power Company (SBEE) urges its subscribers to make necessary arrangements due to scheduled maintenance work on the national grid. Only the department of […]
The Regional Service for Fraud Intervention and Combat (Srlcf) Mono-Couffo has dealt a heavy blow to the trafficking of illicit products. On the night of Sunday, July 19, 2026, customs officers intercepted a vehicle transporting 1,400 kg of smuggled pharmaceuticals, carefully packed into 41 parcels. This operation followed specific intelligence exploited by customs. Under the […]
While he had declared that he did not want to sit in the Senate during the revision of the Constitution, former Beninese president Boni Yayi has changed his position. In a message published this Wednesday on his Meta page, he announces that he will exercise his right as a senator, believing that the new institution […]
After the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, FIFA believes that Nigeria’s main challenge is not a lack of talent, but the stability of its organization. The global governing body calls for a stronger structure to hope for a return to the World Cup in 2030. FIFA thinks that the Super […]
As part of strengthening the strategic cooperation relations between Benin and Morocco, the 7th session of the Joint Commission resulted in the signing of several key agreements. Indeed, at the end of the meetings held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Cotonou, the two countries solidified the revitalization of their strategic partnership. The foreign ministers […]
The Court of First Instance of Cotonou issued its verdict on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in the Dangnivo case. At the end of the hearings, Codjo Cossi Alofa was sentenced to 30 years of hard labor, while Donatien Amoussou was acquitted due to doubt. This decision concludes several weeks of hearings dedicated to one of […]
The Abomey-Calavi Court of First Instance examined, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the case of two inmates from the detention center, both charged with alleged attempted escape. At the end of the discussions, the court ordered the release for one of the defendants due to doubt and referred the case for the second. The first […]
Russia is changing its diplomatic representative in Benin. By a decree signed on July 21, 2026, President Vladimir Putin has appointed Mikhail Golovanov as extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador. He succeeds Igor Evdokimov, who has served in Cotonou for nearly nine years. The Russian Federation has a new ambassador in Benin. President Vladimir Putin has appointed […]
Gathered at the summit in Freetown, the heads of state of ECOWAS paid tribute to former Beninese President Patrice Talon. The sub-regional organization praised his commitment to West African integration, while congratulating his successor, Romuald Wadagni, on his election as the head of Benin. The leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) […]
The Office of the Baccalaureate announced, this Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the results of the best candidates for the June 2026 baccalaureate exam. The G2 series tops the ranking with the first place nationally. Moreover, at the pinnacle of national success, the technological series G2 excels by occupying the entire national podium: Departmental Rankings of […]
The baccalaureate 2026 has its first in Benin. With an average of 18.80 out of 20, Egbogbe Frederico Rayan Seton tops the national ranking established by the Office of the Baccalaureate. This performance sets him apart among more than 77,000 candidates. The best candidate for the 2026 baccalaureate is now known. According to the ranking […]
Before officially taking office, the Senate must adopt its internal regulations. This text, which will set the rules for organizing and functioning of the new institution, can only be applied after validation by the Constitutional Court, explained Théodore Holo, a legal member of the Senate. In Benin, the Senate cannot operate without its internal regulations. […]
Baccalauréat 2026 in Benin: Here is the ranking of the 20 best candidates The Office of the Baccalauréat has unveiled the ranking of the top candidates for the Baccalauréat exam, single session of June 2026. With an exceptional average of 18.80/20, Egbogbé Frederico Rayan Seton, a student in the G2 series at the Catholic College […]
The Economic and Social Council (CES) installed the bureau of its new term on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Elected as the first vice-president of the institution, Conrad Gbaguidi also becomes the Mediator of the Republic, following the recent reform that now assigns this duty to the holder of this position. He succeeds Pascal Essou. Conrad […]
Abdoulaye Bio Tchané is the new president of the Economic and Social Council (CES). His election takes place as part of the installation of the new term of this institution, whose missions have been expanded by a reform adopted in 2024. The Economic and Social Council (CES) has a new president. Meeting on Wednesday, July […]
The trial related to the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo resumes this morning at the First Class Court of First Instance in Cotonou. This new hearing is part of a legal case that is nearly sixteen years old and continues to attract significant public attention. The hearing follows several postponements aimed at allowing the submission […]
The Benin and the Kingdom of Morocco took a new step in strengthening their bilateral relations during the seventh session of the Joint Cooperation Commission, held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Cotonou. The discussions led to significant announcements regarding education, mobility, trade, and culture, finalized by the signing of 14 cooperation agreements. Scholarships and […]
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sèdami Mèdégan Fagla, has officially announced the opening of registrations for paid training programs in several public technical and vocational education institutions. The announcement was made through a press release dated July 16, 2026. This opportunity is aimed at learners wishing to pursue a course in Technical […]
The entrance exam for the 6th grade at the Prytanée Militaire de Bembèrèkè (PMB) and at the Lycée Militaire de Jeunes Filles (LMJF) in Natitingou will take place this Thursday, July 23, 2026. The announcement was made public through an official communiqué from the General Staff of the Beninese Armed Forces, dated July 16, 2026. […]
A man was arrested by the Republican Police forces on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in the Ladji Farani neighborhood of Parakou. He is suspected of illegally extracting sand from drainage ditches to sell it. According to information reported by Fraternité, four individuals were caught removing sand along a public road, a practice that degrades local […]
In Benin, the 25 members of the Senate will meet on July 25th, five days before their official installation. According to details provided by Théodore Holo, this meeting will mainly be dedicated to an introduction between the future senators and will not, at first, focus on major decisions of the new institution. The details of […]
Students admitted to the 2026 Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP) and ranked among the top 50 in each department are expected on July 23 for the entrance exam to the Bembèrèkè Military Prytanée and the Military High School for Girls. The announcement was made by the Chief of Staff of the Beninese Armed Forces. Candidates […]
