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The lanterns have dimmed on the deliberations of the June 2026 session of the Primary Studies Certificate (CEP). The official figures released by the Directorate of Examinations and Competitions (DEC) reveal an exceptional overall performance: the national pass rate stands at 90.17%. This performance marks a significant improvement compared to previous sessions and confirms the […]
To facilitate citizens’ access to emergency, assistance, and general interest services, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and the Post (ARCEP Benin) has released a comprehensive update of its short numbering plan. This official directory centralizes and quickly identifies direct access lines to key republican institutions, health services, and national security forces. Here is the […]
The liberation of public spaces is entering its active phase along the Benin coast, but not without prior consultation. As part of the operation to liberate the Northern perimeter of the Fishing Route, scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, the prefect of the Littoral department, Gilbert Déou Malè, accompanied by a delegation from the Cotonou […]
With the official announcement of the results of the Primary School Certificate (CEP), June 2026 session, the government platform eRESULTS is the quickest way to know if a candidate has passed, without having to go to the examination centers. Here is the step-by-step process to carry out your search in a few clicks: Step 1: […]
The day of truth has arrived for the 286,995 candidates for the Primary School Certificate (CEP), June 2026 session. According to the forecasts from the examination and competitions directorate, the national deliberation and the official proclamation of results will begin this Friday, June 26, at 10:30 AM. While the traditional display will still be maintained […]
Thanks to a valuable victory against Curaçao (2-0), Ivory Coast has secured its qualification for the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Led by a double from Nicolas Pépé, the Elephants finish second in their group and join Morocco and South Africa in the next round. Ivory Coast has become the third African […]
Burkina Faso now requires prior authorization from any student wishing to pursue their studies abroad, even if they are self-funding their education. Presented as a measure for monitoring educational paths and professional integration, this decision by the Traoré government marks an unprecedented tightening of control over student mobility. The Burkinabè Council of Ministers on June […]
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has described the Togolese constitutional reform of 2024 as a “unconstitutional change of government,” arguing that it has allowed for the circumvention of presidential term limits. While the ruling does not directly challenge the new Constitution, it provides the Togolese opposition with a significant legal and political argument against Faure […]
The Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education (MEMP) has just slammed its fist on the table regarding the clandestine collection of funds related to the management of the EducMaster platform. Through official correspondence N° 176/MEMP/SGM/DRAF/ASS/S dated Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the ministerial authority orders the immediate reimbursement of amounts improperly collected from parents of students. […]
The Military Training Center of Bèmbèrèkè pulsed with the rhythm of a solemn ceremony on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Nearly 900 recruits from the Republican Police and the Water and Forest Corps officially joined the ranks. Before an audience of high authorities, emotional family members, and friends, the 895 recruits from the classes of 2024 […]
Gathered in a plenary session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the deputies of the 10th legislature examined and adopted, in a second deliberation, Law No. 2025-01 concerning the organization of the practice in private client care of medical and paramedical health professions in the Republic of Benin. This text, significantly revised, brings more clarity and […]
No sign of a way out yet for the TikToker Barnabé Azongnidé, who has been arrested and placed in preventive detention in a fraud case. On Thursday, June 25, 2026, the correctional chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) decided to postpone its deliberation in the case of TikToker […]
The municipality of Tchaourou is shaken by a macabre affair that has sparked strong emotions and widespread outrage among the population. A young man has been arrested by the local police station, suspected of being involved in the desecration of a grave at the Muslim cemetery of Gbéyèkèrou. The case, according to information from Fraternité […]
The city hall of Parakou is tightening sanctions against the wandering of animals in the city. In a statement made public on June 19, 2026, Mayor Zul-Kifly Zakarié reminded that any animal found roaming on public roads will be taken to the pound, and its owner will have to pay a fine before any restitution. […]
Seven first-year students from the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management at the University of Parakou experienced fainting spells during a class session. According to David Djigbé, president of the National Union of Students of the University of Parakou, speaking to the media outlet Daabaaru, the causes of these fainting episodes remain unclear. An unusual […]
The Beninese government is intensifying its efforts to eradicate the phenomenon of children outside the educational system. The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Natta, officially launched on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Parakou, the departmental workshops for promoting the Strategy for Strengthening Educational Alternatives (SRAE) for the period 2026-2030. This new ministerial roadmap […]
Behind the official announcements and major infrastructure projects, security issues remain the pivot of strategic relations between Benin and its international partners, particularly the EU. Meeting behind closed doors at Berlaymont this Tuesday, European Union officials and Beninese authorities extensively discussed the situation in northern Benin. This region has become, in just a few years, […]
The plenary session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Governors’ Palace in Porto-Novo marked a decisive milestone for the 10th legislature. The deputies officially designated the representatives of the National Assembly within several key bodies, both at the national level and in the African and sub-regional context. These designations took place in a remarkably […]
Beninese deputies designated their representatives on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to several regional and national institutions. The selections notably include the ECOWAS Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament, the CIP-UEMOA, the High Court of Justice, and the Personal Data Protection Authority (APDP). The National Assembly renewed its representation in several regional and national institutions. The decision was […]
The Beninese deputies have adopted a reform that changes the method of appointing the Mediator of the Republic. Under this new provision, the first vice-president of the Economic and Social Council (CES) now holds this position. A role currently held by Razacki Amouda Issifou. Razacki Amouda Issifou is the new Mediator of the Republic of […]
In response to the reactions triggered by its previous announcement, the city hall of Parakou has revised its position. In a new note published on June 24, 2026, the requirement to pay 50,000 FCFA for organizing an event no longer appears. Only the prerequisite for prior authorization remains. The city hall of Parakou has made […]
Meeting in plenary session this Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Palace of Governors, the deputies of the 10th legislature examined and adopted the bill amending law n°2009-22 of January 3, 2014, regarding the Mediator of the Republic. This legislative reform enshrines the elimination of the distinct appointment to the position of Mediator of the […]
One of the most sensitive and emblematic legal cases in recent Benin history is resurfacing. Fifteen years after the start of this state affair, the trial related to the mysterious disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo is set to experience a major new turning point. According to sources close to the case, the hearings are scheduled […]
The Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Djibril Mama Cissé, continued his territorial tour to connect with actors in the security sector on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. This stop took him to the northern regions, specifically to the cities of Kandi and Parakou. The main objective of this ministerial approach was to establish a […]
