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Four individuals were arrested in Bohicon following an alleged attempt to bribe a magistrate from the Abomey Court of First Instance. The suspects reportedly offered a large sum of money to influence the outcome of a legal case. The Republican Police arrested four people involved in an attempted bribery of a sitting magistrate at the […]
Since Thursday, June 11, 2026, the Football World Cup has been in full swing in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. While this global event generates massive enthusiasm among soccer fans, it also sharpens the appetite of cybercriminals and ill-intentioned individuals ready to exploit the popular fervor. In the face of this growing threat, the […]
Presented to the judicial authorities after her police custody, a wife who faked her abduction to extort 7 million from her husband faces heavy prison sentences. According to the facts as presented at the trial and reported by Banouto, the young woman explained that she secretly took 7 million from her husband’s safe, a merchant […]
Appointed head of the National Lottery of Benin SA, Marius Adanzounon officially took office this Tuesday, June 16, in Cotonou. He succeeds Gaston Zossou, who leaves the general management after a decade marked notably by the transformation of the company and its introduction to the BRVM. The National Lottery of Benin SA opens a new […]
He supported the ruling party’s candidate, was suspended from his own party, and then dismissed by the courts. Many believed Éric Houndété had played and lost. However, here he is reigniting the battle before the Court of Appeal in Cotonou, with a hearing set for June 18, 2026. Why is he so persistent? What does […]
The special court of the CRIET has requested a 24-month prison sentence, including four years of hard labor, against a former commander of the French special forces who is being prosecuted in a case involving counterfeit Beninese driving licenses. The defendant, who denies the charges and claims to be merely an intermediary, is appearing alongside […]
In Togo, statements attributed to retired military personnel have sparked a heated controversy. Made around the anniversary of Faure Gnassingbé, celebrated on June 6, these comments, marked by a strong personal loyalty to the Prime Minister, have reignited the debate on the republican neutrality of the defense and security forces, even when it concerns former […]
The trial of police officer Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé is entering its final stretch. After a new hearing on Monday, June 15, 2026, the judges decided to put the matter under deliberation. The final verdict will be delivered on Monday, July 13. As a reminder, this police officer, who was in charge of the Abomey-Calavi police […]
The political news from Benin could experience a significant turning point within the newly established upper chamber of Parliament. Despite having categorically refused and made a solemn declaration last November, the former President of the Republic, Dr. Boni Yayi, seems finally prepared to change his mind and take a seat during the first term of […]
The Court for the Suppression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) continues its cleansing policy within the public security forces. The special jurisdiction has rendered its verdict in a case of corruption and complicity in drug trafficking involving several officials from the Republican Police. At the end of the deliberations, the Court imposed heavy prison […]
Benin has launched its preparation for the final round of qualifiers for the U17 Women’s World Cup. Gathered in Missérété, the Young Amazons are fine-tuning their teamwork ahead of their double confrontation against Nigeria’s Flamingos, with a World Cup qualification in sight. The Young Amazons of Benin have officially begun their preparation for their decisive […]
Images of players from the Senegal national team undergoing security checks on the tarmac of an American airport sparked numerous reactions on social media. Some users presented it as an embarrassment inflicted on the Lions of Teranga upon their arrival in Texas, but the Senegalese Football Federation ultimately provided context for the scene. The viral […]
He didn’t come from the world of games and lotteries. Marius Adanzounon spent seventeen years building his reputation in telecommunications at MTN Benin, before his appointment as the general director of the National Lottery of Benin (LNB) was announced on June 15, 2026. A new name for a century-old institution in its reflexes, but entering […]
After an initial court ruling favorable to the leadership led by Nourénou Atchadé, Éric Houndété’s camp refuses to admit defeat. The dissenters have appealed and will be back in court on June 18th. The judicial saga surrounding the internal crisis of the party Les Démocrates is far from over. While a court ruling validated at […]
On Monday, June 15, 2026, Ruben Abadagan, a prominent figure and member of the National Executive Bureau of the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE), officially submitted his letter of resignation to the party’s administrative secretariat. This act marks the end of his political journey within this formation, which has long been led by […]
The National Lottery of Benin (LNB) has a new direction. Marius Adanzounon has been appointed as General Manager, replacing Gaston Zossou, who has left his position. The National Lottery of Benin (LNB) has a new General Manager. Marius Adanzounon has been appointed to lead the institution, taking over from Gaston Zossou, who resigned from his […]
The Office of the Baccalaureate has made public the assignments of the secretaries selected for the correction and deliberation operations of the Baccalaureate, June 2026 session. The concerned individuals are invited to check their deployment online. The Office of the Baccalaureate has put online the deployment centers of the secretaries selected for the correction and […]
In a drive to rationalize public spending and restructure the state apparatus, the Nigerien authorities have taken a significant step. By decree no. 2026-310/PRN/PM of June 8, 2026, the executive branch has enacted the abolition of nine major public services, which were previously attached to or under the direct supervision of the Presidency of the […]
When asked about the France-Senegal match in the 2026 World Cup, Ousmane Sonko provided an answer that goes far beyond football. For the president of the Senegalese National Assembly, “regardless of the winner, it’s Africa that will have beaten Africa.” This expression carries dual significance, both sporting and political, through which the leader of Pastef […]
For the first time, Ousmane Sonko publicly spoke about the possibility of excluding President Bassirou Diomaye Faye from Pastef. While not completely ruling out this scenario, the party president assures that no procedure is currently being considered and that only the party’s leadership can decide. The possibility of excluding Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye from […]
In an interview with France 24 and RFI in Dakar, Ousmane Sonko assures that there will be no break with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, despite the differences that have arisen since his dismissal from the position of Prime Minister. Now President of the National Assembly, the leader of Pastef claims he wants to fully play […]
The path to world unity within the Celestial Church of Christ (ECC) is facing a major obstacle. Gathered in an extraordinary session on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the St. S.B.J Oschoffa Cathedral in Ketu, Lagos, the high dignitaries of the Church unanimously rejected the conclusions and deliberations of the Higher Implementation Council (CSMO), reports […]
Thanks to its success against AS Cotonou and Coton FC’s defeat, SOBEMAP FC has secured the championship title in Benin’s Ligue 1 with one match left to play in the season. The battle for the podium and survival remains open behind them. The 33rd and penultimate matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1 has delivered its verdict. […]
Security: The new mantra is clear: “No money to give for checks.” This is the strong awareness message being broadcast by the Republican Police at the Sèmè-Kraké border, a strategic crossing point housing the Joint Control Post (Pcj) between Benin and Nigeria. This initiative marks a complete break from practices of corruption, extortion, and clientelism […]
