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The trial of the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case took a new turn on Friday, July 3, 2026, in the Court of First Instance in Cotonou. Called to testify, the former director general of the National Police, Louis Philippe Houndégnon, stated that “it is Isidore Akon who killed Pierre Urbain Dangnivo,” while specifying that this information […]
The results of the brevet of primary study (BEPC), June 2026 session, reveal performance gaps among the twelve departments of Benin. While Atacora stands out with the highest pass rate (79.10%), Ouémé comes in last with 56.12%. Nationally, the eligibility rate is 64.14%. The departmental statistics of the brevet of primary study (BEPC), June 2026 […]
Hard blow for the Black Stars. Defender Kojo Oppong Peprah will miss the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Colombia on Saturday due to an injury sustained during training. Ghana will have to cope without Kojo Oppong Peprah for their Round of 16 match in the 2026 World Cup against Colombia, scheduled […]
Candidates for the June 2026 session of the Brevet d’Études du Premier Cycle (BEPC) will find out the outcome of their exam this Friday, July 3, 2026, according to the official schedule. The announcement of the results for the June 2026 session of the Brevet d’Études du Premier Cycle (BEPC) is scheduled for this day, […]
The General Directorate of Customs announced the date for the written tests of the recruitment competition for 150 customs officers for the year 2024. Candidates declared eligible after the psychotechnical tests are expected on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at CEG Sainte Rita in Cotonou, which is the only examination center. The General Directorate of Customs […]
The Republican Police dealt a heavy blow to urban crime networks this week in Cotonou, carrying out a large-scale operation in the Vodjè neighborhood. This targeted intervention led to the complete dismantling of a notorious ghetto that housed a network trafficking cannabis, which had been operating discreetly until now. According to initial investigation findings, this […]
The Personal Data Protection Authority (APDP) is particularly active in regulating and ensuring digital compliance throughout the year. The shared data reveals that the compliance service examined a total of 907 cases. Among these, 793 received a favorable opinion, resulting in an overall compliance rate of 87.4%. Specifically, these approvals include 606 authorization requests and […]
The mayor of the commune of Parakou, Zul-Kifly Zakarie, officially handed over the sites to the company IRRIGA-MED this Thursday, July 2, 2026. This act marks the effective start of the second phase of the Secondary Cities Rainwater Drainage Program (PAPVS) within the city of Kobourou. The preparation phase is over; the project now enters […]
The mayor of the municipality of Adjarra, Germain Sourou Wanvoègbè, has decided to suspend, until further notice, all land subdivision and resettlement operations across the entire municipal territory. This restrictive measure applies to all stakeholders in the land sector, including district heads, village chiefs, local land management committees, as well as surveying firms. The municipal […]
The Ivorian government presented a heavy report on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, regarding the severe weather affecting the country since the beginning of the rainy season. At the end of the Cabinet meeting held in Abidjan, government spokesman Amadou Coulibaly announced 59 deaths related to torrential rains and flooding. This report comes as Côte d’Ivoire […]
In Togo, rail transport is returning to the heart of the national logistics strategy. Long marginalized in favor of road transport, the railway must once again become a lever of competitiveness for the country, particularly around the Autonomous Port of Lomé and the Adétikopé Industrial Platform. With a funding of 200 million dollars approved by […]
Long awaited and announced for a long time, the Dry Port of Parakou has now entered its operational phase. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the first container loading operations were launched on this strategic logistics platform, designed to relieve the Autonomous Port of Cotonou and bring port services closer to operators in northern Benin and […]
The Autonomous Port of Lomé is changing direction. Kokou Edem Tengue has been appointed as the general director of this strategic platform for the Togolese economy. He succeeds rear admiral Fogan Kodjo Adégnon, who led the institution for several years. This appointment marks a new step in the governance of Togo’s main maritime hub. The […]
A case of alleged fraud regarding the 2026 BEPC is shaking Burkina Faso. Supervisors are accused of using a mobile phone and an artificial intelligence system to provide answers to candidates during an official exam. The incidents are said to have occurred at the Guéré secondary school in the Guiba municipality, Zoundwéogo province. The prosecutor […]
On the occasion of Burna Boy’s 35th birthday, his mother and manager, Bose Ogulu, took the opportunity to send him a big message during the celebration. In front of his loved ones, she urged the Nigerian star to think about marriage and fatherhood, reigniting discussions about the artist’s private life. On the occasion of Burna […]
Cotonou will host, from July 6 to 8, 2026, the General States of Insurance for All. This pan-African meeting, organized by the Federation of National African Insurance Companies, aims to lead to the adoption of the first pan-African Pact for insurance inclusion. Nearly 400 African decision-makers are expected at the Sofitel in Cotonou for this […]
The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, approved a significant reduction in fees applicable to merchant spaces across the country. This financial relief measure will officially take effect at the end of July 2026. It applies to urban and regional markets, as well as the major commercial hubs of Tokpa Yôyô and Tokpa […]
The General Directorate of Customs of Benin warns the public against an attempted scam orchestrated on social networks and instant messaging applications. An alleged official announcement, widely shared via a fake Facebook account impersonating the identity of the Director General of Customs, is claiming the organization of a public auction of vehicles and motorcycles at […]
A disagreement over the allocation of a public contract for the acquisition of computer servers has pitted several stakeholders of La Poste du Bénin SA against each other. Called to arbitrate the dispute, the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARMP) sided with the Public Procurement Control Unit, stating that the proposed procedure did not meet the […]
In the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the government ordered the withdrawal of the product “Sniper 1000 EC DDVP” from the market, a product containing a substance deemed very dangerous to health. Authorities remind that the sale of any unapproved pesticide is prohibited in Benin. The Beninese government is taking action against […]
In the aftermath of Senegal’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup against Belgium, Pape Gueye surprised everyone by announcing his decision to suspend his international career as long as coach Pape Thiaw remains in charge. The disappointment is immense on the Senegalese side. Having been eliminated early from the 2026 World Cup after a cruel […]
The Beninese Electricity Company (SBEE) is carrying out maintenance and reinforcement work on its network this Thursday, July 2, 2026. These technical interventions, scheduled for the morning and early afternoon, will cause temporary disruptions in the electricity supply across several locations in the country. In the Atlantique department, outages will affect the SONEB area of […]
The Burkinabè army claims to have neutralized over 400 attackers following coordinated assaults on military positions in Gayéri, Solhan, and Sebba. This assessment comes amid a backdrop of heightened security and diplomatic tension, following the rupture of relations between Ouagadougou and Paris. The General Staff of the Armed Forces (EMGA) of Burkina Faso announced on […]
The Republican Police informs users traveling on the route connecting Abomey-Calavi to Cotonou of major disruptions to road traffic. These traffic difficulties are directly due to ongoing work on the Djonou bridge, prompting the authorities to urge drivers to take the necessary precautions to anticipate their journeys. To bypass the blockage area, several detour routes […]
