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Three young people suspected of being behind several robberies in Parakou’s second district have seen their group fall apart following an internal conflict over how the gains were shared. The case took an unexpected turn when a financial dispute led one of them to report his two companions during his police station interview. According to […]
The Lalo town hall officially returns to the Union Progressiste le Renouveau following a court decision issued this Friday, February 20. This restoration of the town hall resolves a dispute that had pitted the two sides since the proclamation of the results of the municipal elections on January 11, 2026. The competent Supreme Court analyzed […]
The special public prosecutor at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism requested, on Monday, February 22, 2026, two years’ imprisonment and a fine of one million CFA francs against Schadrac Watowédé Houngnibo, national coordinator of the NGO Urgences panafricaines and a close ally of Kémi Séba. The defendant is charged with […]
The Benin women’s national team will face Ivory Coast and then Kenya in Abidjan at the end of February and the beginning of March as part of the February 2026 FIFA window. Two major tests to gear up for the upcoming fixtures. Preparations are ramping up for the Amazons. Engaged in the scheduled women’s international […]
With 38.3 million monthly listeners, Nigerian singer Tems leads Africa’s most-streamed artists on Spotify and closes in on the absolute record held by South African Tyla. Nigerian singer Tems has surpassed South African Tyla in the ranking of Africa’s most listened-to artists on Spotify on a monthly basis. The performer of Love Me Jeje recently […]
Two people died in a burglary that turned into a tragedy in a locality of the Djalloukou district, Savalou municipality, on the night of Sunday, February 22 to Monday, February 23. The incident occurred around one o’clock in the morning, plunging a family and the entire neighborhood into shock. According to information gathered, individuals reportedly […]
Former Gunners-turned Cityzens supporter, Emmanuel Adebayor does not believe for a second that Arsenal will win the title and says that Manchester City’s experience will make the difference in the race to be crowned English champions. In an interview given to Premier League Productions on the day after the London derby won handily by Arsenal against Tottenham […]
With the fitness of their Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in doubt after a knee injury, Galatasaray holds its breath ahead of hosting Juventus for the Champions League return leg. On the eve of the Champions League return leg against Juventus, Galatasaray holds its breath. According to information from the Daily Post, Victor Osimhen’s participation is […]
Celtiis and Semoa launched this Thursday at the headquarters of the mobile operator in Cotonou the Play Pass mini-app, integrated into the super-app WAA. The partnership aims to democratize access to major digital entertainment platforms in Benin, without a bank card and directly via mobile. Celtiis held this Thursday at its headquarters in Cotonou the […]
During the FIFA international window, the Benin Amazons will travel to Abidjan to face Ivory Coast in a prestigious friendly, a real test ahead of the upcoming continental fixtures. The February international window looks set to be productive for the women’s national teams. From February 23 to March 3, 2026, the FIFA window will provide […]
Loaned by Chelsea to Bayern Munich, the Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson is making waves on social media with an unusual video, while his future in Bavaria already seems to be written in dotted lines. Quite an unexpected scene in Bavaria. Loaned by Chelsea FC, Nicolas Jackson triggered reactions from his followers by posting a story […]
The Benin Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is undergoing a leadership change. The incumbent minister for several years, Éléonore Yayi Ladékan, stepped down from her ministerial duties after being elected as a deputy following the legislative elections of January 11, 2026. In accordance with the rules prohibiting the accumulation of parliamentary and ministerial […]
A case of presumed death due to medical negligence is currently being examined by the courts in Abomey-Calavi. The parents of a child who died in a private clinic have brought the matter before the competent courts and are seeking financial compensation estimated at 50 million CFA francs. According to information presented at the hearing, […]
As part of the transition between the old and new municipal administrations, mayors who were not reappointed following the latest local elections have been authorized to keep, on a provisional basis, their official vehicles. The measure aims to guarantee a minimal administrative continuity while awaiting the effective formation of the new municipal administrations. According to […]
Weakened by his failure at Marseille and locked in a contract stalemate with the Nigerian Football Federation, Éric Chelle now has a lot at stake at the helm of the Super Eagles. Éric Chelle is traversing a turbulent period at the helm of Nigeria. After an unsuccessful bid to land the Olympique de Marseille bench, […]
After its complaint against DR Congo for the alleged fielding of ineligible players, the Nigerian Football Federation now awaits FIFA’s decision, the ultimate hope for a return of the Super Eagles to the World Cup race. The fate of the Super Eagles is no longer decided on the pitch, but in FIFA’s corridors. The president […]
Four officers from the Akassato police station, under the Republican Police, are at the center of a corruption case making headlines. Two of them have been placed in pretrial detention while two others are currently on the run and actively sought, according to information from Le Potentiel. The events date back to the arrest of […]
A major border-control operation conducted at the Benin-Togo border, near Prèkètè (Bassila), led to the arrest of two apprentice drivers of Togolese nationality. These two apprentices were arrested in possession of a significant quantity of cannabis and ammunition. According to reports, border surveillance authorities intercepted a minibus. Upon seeing the customs officers, the driver fled, […]
A violent fire ravaged, on the evening of Wednesday, February 18, 2026, a refreshment stall at the Hubert Maga crossroads in the 1st arrondissement of Parakou. The incident, according to Fraternité, caused substantial material damage, with no casualties.According to the initial testimonies gathered on the scene, the fire is believed to have started from sparks […]
Le Bertin Koovi has been suspended for a period of one year from all activities of the Bloc Républicain, a decision taken within the framework of an internal disciplinary procedure of the political party. This sanction has been effective since February 7, 2026, following an extraordinary session of the party’s National Executive Bureau (BEN). The […]
Detained in preventive detention for several weeks, a man in his thirties appeared on Monday, February 16, 2026 before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism. He is charged with online fraud in a case with particularly troubling details. According to the prosecution, the defendant would have taken advantage of a serious […]
As part of the project to construct new offices for the services of the General Directorate of Taxes, whose execution has already been authorized by the Council of Ministers, the Government has approved engaging a technical control office from the detailed preliminary design phase. This approach aims to ensure strict adherence to construction norms as […]
Despite the efforts made in recent years, malaria remains endemic in Benin, with substantial health, social and economic repercussions. It remains among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, disproportionately affecting children under five and pregnant women. In response to this persistent reality, the Government has decided to take a major institutional step forward. Gathered […]
Through a series of decisions at the start of 2026, the Public Markets Regulatory Authority (ARMP) sanctioned several companies and their leaders for producing falsified documents in the context of public tenders. According to information from Lamarinabj, ARMP investigations revealed repeated fraudulent practices across different sectors. At SONEB, the companies URBANI TP, NYUMBA SARL and […]
