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A team from the Godomey district police station carried out a major operation on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. This intervention led to the dismantling of two ghettos, the arrest of fifty-two suspects, and the seizure of several illegal products. The law enforcement agencies targeted two areas known for harboring illegal activities in the commune of […]
The investigating chamber of the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) rejected, this Thursday, July 16, 2026, a request for provisional release made by the defense of one of the defendants in the case involving political leader Richard Boni Ouorou. At the end of the hearing, the accused were returned to […]
The Benin Customs has just made a major move in its fight against cross-border fraud. On Sunday, July 12, 2026, a large-scale operation carried out at the southwestern border of the country intercepted a significant shipment of phones fraudulently imported into the national territory. The agents of the Hillacondji Customs Brigade, under the command of […]
The Ministry of Justice and Legislation of Benin has firmly warned the public, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, against fraud networks targeting prisoners and their families. Malicious individuals contact the families of prisoners, demanding money in exchange for promises to facilitate their registration on a supposed presidential pardon list. According to the official statement, those […]
The Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) rejected, on Thursday, July 16, a request for provisional release filed by the lawyers of one of the co-defendants in the case involving Richard Boni Ouorou. This decision keeps the three defendants in custody while the investigation continues. A new episode in the Richard […]
As diplomatic balances change in West Africa, Benin finds itself at the center of discussions involving France and Niger. According to information published by Africa Intelligence, Paris is closely monitoring the steps taken by Cotonou towards a rapprochement with Niamey and a possible reopening of the border between the two countries. The specialized media reports […]
Final stretch for the candidates eligible for the baccalauréat, single session of June 2026. The oral exams will be held on Friday, July 17, starting at 7 AM, in the examination centers selected across the country. The Baccalauréat Office also reminds that the results of the second deliberation are already available on the platform eresultat.bj. […]
New development before the Court of Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) in the case involving Billy, a Beninese TikToker. During the last hearing dedicated to the TikToker “Billy,” the Special Prosecutor made his recommendations, requesting the acquittal of the defendant on the grounds of doubt. While the TikToker was facing legal proceedings, the […]
Dangnivo Trial: Hearing Firmly Adjourned to Wednesday, July 22, 2026 for Defense Pleas A new twist in the trial related to the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case before the Cotonou Court of First Instance. While the hearing had initially been suspended and then scheduled for this Thursday, July 16, 2026, the court has ultimately pronounced a […]
Benin: conclusion of the first ordinary session of the tenth legislature under the sign of results The first ordinary session of the first legislative term of the National Assembly of Benin officially ended on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. This conclusion marks the end of three months of intensive work carried out by the deputies of […]
The two main defendants in the case of the deadly fire that occurred in January 2025 in Ayélawadjè, in the 3rd arrondissement of Cotonou, appeared this Wednesday before the Court of First Instance in Cotonou. As a reminder, this tragedy claimed the lives of nine people and left several others injured. According to information reported […]
Three young men suspected of cybercrime activities were arrested by law enforcement on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, around 6 PM in the Dogoudo neighborhood of Allada. During the search, the police seized a significant amount of communication equipment, counterfeit banknotes, and items with esoteric connotations. The operation was launched following specific intelligence indicating a suspicious […]
Members of the Finance and Exchanges Committee of the National Assembly, along with their colleagues from other technical committees, have been participating since Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Bohicon in a workshop to analyze the execution report of the State budget for the first quarter of 2026. This meeting is organized by the Unit for […]
The central commissioner of Parakou led a targeted control operation in the 3rd district of the city on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 14, 2026. This raid, conducted not far from the Al-Houda intersection, resulted in the apprehension of three individuals and the seizure of illicit medical products. During this intervention, the law enforcement discovered […]
The draw for the UFOA B U20 tournament 2027, qualifying for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations, placed Benin in Group A alongside the host country, Ivory Coast, and Niger. The competition will take place from July 26 to August 9, 2026. The U20 Cheetahs now know their first opponents in the race for the […]
The Court of First Instance of Cotonou has postponed the trial related to the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case to Thursday, July 16, 2026. This upcoming hearing will be devoted to the defense’s pleadings and the replies from the various parties. This postponement comes just hours after the suspension requested by the defense lawyers. They had […]
The police station of the 1st district of Porto-Novo apprehended a man who had been wanted for several months in connection with an alleged fraud case. The accused is accused of extracting large sums of money from numerous people by promising them financial loans and discounted driving permits. The suspect, who had been under investigation […]
Special advisor to the Nigerien authorities and holder of a diplomatic passport from Niger, Kémi Séba has been detained in South Africa for three months. While Benin is demanding his extradition, the restraint observed by Niamey contrasts with the closeness previously shown to the pan-Africanist activist. This discretion raises questions about the evolution of their […]
The trial linked to the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case has taken a new turn this Wednesday, July 15, 2026, before the Court of First Instance of Cotonou. Just after the public prosecutor’s requisitions requesting the Court to keep Alofa in custody and to sentence him to 30 years of criminal imprisonment, the defense lawyers requested […]
The trial regarding the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo reached a decisive stage on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, before the Court of First Instance of Cotonou. During its closing statements, the public prosecutor requested a sentence of 30 years of hard labor and a fine of 150 million CFA francs against the main accused, Codjo […]
The public prosecutor presented, this Wednesday, July 15, its recommendations in the case of the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo. The prosecutor requested a sentence of 30 years of criminal imprisonment against the main accused, Codjo Alofa, as well as the restitution of the victim’s remains to his family. The trial for the Pierre Urbain […]
Benin will participate in the festivities marking the 66th anniversary of the independence of Côte d’Ivoire. Elements of the Beninese Armed Forces will parade in Yopougon alongside military delegations from three other countries. Benin is among the invited countries to participate in the official parade of the 66th Independence Day celebration of Côte d’Ivoire, scheduled […]
The Court of Repression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses (CRIET) focused on the case of a man prosecuted for “apology for a crime against state security” on Monday, July 13, 2026. The public prosecutor requested a two-year prison sentence and a fine of 500,000 CFA francs against the accused. The origin of this case dates […]
Logistics and customs clearance stakeholders in Benin need to quickly review their practices. Starting from Saturday, August 1, 2026, new strict documentary requirements will govern the removal of used goods at the Port of Cotonou. This measure, formalized by a circular note dated July 6, 2026, and signed by the Customs Receiver of Cotonou-Port, Issa […]
