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A Nigerian, Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, will appear on July 27, 2026, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on eight charges for allegedly creating a fake government agency, forging presidential appointment letters, and operating for over a year from an office within the Federal Secretariat Complex, according to a statement from the Presidency released on […]
The Vitrine Bénin Humour collective launched this Friday the fourth edition of its flagship festival, “A Night to Forget.” With digital professionalization, an open stage, and prestigious headliners, the event is asserting itself as the beating heart of Beninese humor. This is a meeting that, in just a few years, has transformed from a bold […]
The trial of the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case saw a new twist on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Cotonou First Instance Court. After a hearing marked by the much-anticipated testimony of former National Police Director General, Louis Philippe Houndégnon, the court decided to postpone the case until July 8 for the reading of documents […]
Nigeria aims to strengthen its military cooperation with Benin and Niger in response to the expansion of terrorist groups in the sub-region. The announcement was made by the Nigerian Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, as authorities in Abuja express concern over the advance of armed fighters toward the northwest of the country. According […]
The Office of the Baccalaureate has announced the launch of the written exams for the 2026 replacement session. The selected candidates will take their exams starting on July 13 at CEG Sainte-Rita in Cotonou, the only center chosen for this session. The Office of the Baccalaureate made public, on Friday, July 3, 2026, a statement […]
The Congolese government adopted a revised finance bill for the fiscal year 2026. Meeting in the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, June 30 in Oyo, under the presidency of Denis Sassou-N’Guesso, the executive approved a budgetary collective that raises the State’s revenue and expenditure forecasts. In this new project, the budgetary expenditures are set at […]
The elements of the 13th arrondissement police station in Cotonou carried out a successful operation on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in the Godomey Magasin neighborhood. This targeted raid by law enforcement resulted in the complete dismantling of a business specializing in the illegal sale of prohibited products. According to data gathered by the police, the […]
After the announcement of the eligibility results for the BEPC 2026, the concerned candidates are expected for the Physical Education and Sports (EPS) exams. These will take place on Monday, July 6, and Tuesday, July 7, 2026, starting at 7 AM, in the various selected centers. The evaluation process for the Brevet d’études du premier […]
Louis Philippe Houndégnon mentions a robbery plan of the public treasury as a motive for the disappearance of the former official from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Pierre Urbain Dangnivo. The trial regarding Pierre Urbain Dangnivo’s disappearance continues this Friday, July 3, 2026, with new revelations during the testimony of the former Director General […]
Since the publication of the first list of de jure members of the Senate, the absence of Louis G. Vlavonou has raised many questions among the public. As a former president of the National Assembly, he does meet, at first glance, one of the fundamental criteria set out in the revised Constitution of 2025, which […]
The trial of the disappearance of former official of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Pierre Urbain Dangnivo, resumed on Friday, July 3, 2026. The trial related to the mysterious disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo resumed on Friday, July 3, 2026, before the Beninese judiciary, marked by a sensational testimony. Called to the stand, the […]
The results of the First Cycle Certificate, June 2026 session (BEPC 2026), are now known. Nationally, the pass rate is 64.14%, down by 13.11 points compared to the 2025 session, which recorded a pass rate of 77.25%. They can now be consulted online via the eRésultats platform. The Ministry of Secondary Education and Technical Training […]
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 […]
The results of the Certificate of Primary Education (BEPC), June 2026 session, were announced this Friday, July 3rd. The national pass rate is set at 64.14%, down 13.11 points from the 2025 session, which recorded 77.25% passes. Candidates for the Certificate of Primary Education (BEPC), June 2026 session, are now aware of their fate. The […]
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 […]
