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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In Agbangnizoun, an attempt to seduce a married woman turned tragic. The seducer mysteriously lost his life after touching another man’s wife’s beads. According to reports, the victim was caught by his target’s husband. Suspecting infidelity or persistent courting, the jealous husband decided to take radical action to protect his home. He is said to […]
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, explained the motivations behind the government’s decision to reduce the monthly fees applied in the country’s modern markets. In a post shared on his official Facebook page, the head of state indicated that this measure addresses a recurring concern expressed by traders during the recent electoral campaign. According […]
The Beninese government has taken a new step in modernizing its healthcare system by approving, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the acquisition of high-tech medical equipment for several hospital centers across the country. This significant allocation aims to substantially enhance diagnostic capabilities and optimize the quality of patient care within national healthcare facilities. Specifically, the […]
The Beninese government ordered the harmonization of judicial act costs during the council of ministers meeting on Wednesday, July 1. The government of President Romuald Wadagni held its July council of ministers meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. During this governmental conclave, several decisions were made, including the harmonization of judicial act costs. According to […]
The government has approved contracts with several providers for the deployment of distance learning in public universities. This project, aimed at modernizing teaching practices and ensuring equitable access to high-quality education, will begin in the 2026-2027 academic year. The pilot phase will focus on the four public universities in the country: Abomey-Calavi University (UAC), Parakou […]
The Council of Ministers has authorized the advancement to the 12th level for state agents who meet the conditions of seniority and merit. This decision ends the wait for 1,110 civil servants who were stuck at the 11th level as of December 31, 2025. This measure stems from the law of September 1, 2017, regarding […]
Le Conseil des Ministres s’est réuni ce mercredi 1er juillet 2026, sous la présidence de Monsieur Romuald WADAGNI, Président de la République. Les décisions ci-après ont été prises : I. Mesures normatives I-1. Harmonisation des coûts des actes judiciaires et institution du règlement électronique Un décret de 2012 institue l’uniformisation des coûts et définit les […]
Guy Mitokpè, former head of communications for the Democratic Party, was appointed this Wednesday in the Council of Ministers among the personalities called to sit on the Economic and Social Council. This appointment comes several months after his resignation from the Democratic Party. His resignation occurred a few days prior to the presidential election, in […]
Former head of the party Les Démocrates, Guy Dossou Mitokpè has officially joined an institution of the Republic. The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, appointed him as a member of the Economic and Social Council (CES) representing the department of Atlantique. Guy Dossou Mitokpè is entering the Economic and Social Council (CES). […]
