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During a working visit to Brussels on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the Beninese president Romuald Wadagni was received by the president of the European Council, António Costa. The two leaders discussed strengthening the partnership between Benin and the European Union, particularly on issues of peace, security, and development. The president of the Republic of Benin, […]
As of July 1, 2026, any event organized in the public spaces of the municipality of Parakou must obtain prior authorization under penalty of sanctions. The Parakou municipal office has announced new provisions for organizing sports, cultural, and recreational events in the municipality. Through a radio communiqué dated June 22, 2026, Mayor Zul-Kifly Zakarié informed […]
The municipality of Abomey-Calavi is considering the construction of a pedestrian bridge in front of the main entrance of the University of Abomey-Calavi. The announcement was made by Mayor Nathanaël Koty, who mentioned that this is a measure aimed at enhancing the safety of students, university staff, and the many users who cross this heavily […]
The Joint Administrative Commission of the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education heard five teachers on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Porto-Novo. The teachers are being pursued for irregular absences from their posts, a fault that is liable to disciplinary sanctions. Five teachers, Public Law Contract Agents of the State (ACDPE), appeared on Tuesday, June […]
The military cooperation between Benin and France is intensifying in response to regional security challenges. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the 1st Engineer Battalion and the Center for Post-Conflict Demining and Pollution Action Training (CPADD) officially received a significant batch of high-tech equipment. This provision specifically aims to enhance the effectiveness of the armed forces […]
The suspense will end very soon for the tens of thousands of Beninese schoolchildren who participated in the primary school leaving exam. Candidates for the Certificate of Primary Education (CEP), unique session of June 2026, will find out their fate this Friday, June 26, 2026. According to the official calendar set by the educational authorities, […]
The chamber of offenses related to the gender of individuals at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) demonstrated exemplary firmness during its foraine session held in Parakou. Out of the five cases listed for this special hearing, the court issued four heavy prison sentences, confirming the application of a zero-tolerance […]
A recreational outing by the ocean turned tragic on Sunday, June 21, 2026, on the beach of Sèmè-Kraké, in the Ouémé department. A young man working as a hairdresser, barely in his twenties, drowned before the eyes of his companions. The tragedy occurred while the young artisan was enjoying a relaxing moment swimming with several […]
The President of the National Assembly, Professor Joseph Djogbénou, convened his parliamentary colleagues this Wednesday at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo. Several matters of varying importance, including the draft law amending the Mediator of the Republic, will be examined by the deputies. Another highlight of this plenary session will undoubtedly be the budgetary orientation […]
The president of the Progressive Union for Renewal (UP le Renouveau), Joseph Djogbénou, received on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou, a delegation from the FCBE led by its new national executive secretary, Yaya Garba. This meeting allowed the two parties to discuss several political and development issues. The president of the Progressive Union for […]
The Republican Police remains vigilant against the scourge of counterfeit drug sales. In the night from Saturday, June 20 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, law enforcement dealt another blow to the distribution networks of counterfeit pharmaceuticals by arresting a motorcycle taxi driver in the municipality of Grand-Popo. The operation, carried out by members of the […]
The break between the countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and certain international institutions has reached a new level. Niger has officially notified its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a decision made public by the institution in The Hague on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The written notification, formally received by the […]
Two months after a resignation that caught even his closest collaborators off guard, Paul Hounkpè remains an enigma within the FCBE. While rumors persist about a possible institutional positioning that may have motivated his departure, the party’s leadership is trying to deny it while admitting they do not understand the true reasons behind his resignation. […]
The second hearing of the trial of TikToker Steve Wotto led to memorable outbursts on Monday, June 22, 2026, in front of the correctional chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET). Charged with glorifying crimes against state security, electronic harassment, and inciting hatred and violence, the defendant faced pressing […]
The Beninese educational system is about to undergo a profound structural transformation. The government launched a strategic reflection workshop on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou, scheduled to last five days, focused on creating the very first national Curriculum Orientation Framework. This initiative aims to design a unique reference document that will now define the […]
The process of recognizing Beninese nationality for Afro-descendants could see a new development. Claudy Siar, who recently became a Beninese citizen and was appointed a special advisor to the presidency, announced the end of the systematic requirement for DNA testing for those wishing to obtain Beninese nationality through recognition. The special advisor to President Romuald […]
The Republican Police is maintaining pressure on the distribution networks of illegal products in the economic capital. The officers of the 13th arrondissement police station in Cotonou successfully conducted a targeted operation on the evening of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The raid, planned within a compound located in the Petit Château neighborhood in Agla, resulted […]
The lines are moving in the diplomatic crisis that has paralyzed the Cotonou-Niamey axis for nearly three years. After staying in Benin from June 20 to 21 as part of the second round of bilateral negotiations, the Nigerien national expert committee was received this Monday, June 22, 2026, by Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine. […]
The municipality of Parakou has been struck by a painful loss. Municipal councilor Tadjou Dine Imorou Boukari passed away this Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou. This sudden disappearance has caused a strong emotional reaction within the local community, the municipal council, and the sports world, where the deceased was a vital and committed figure […]
The National Order of Physicians of Benin has officially changed leadership. The ceremony for the handover between the outgoing president, Dr. Abou Adegbindin, and the incoming president, Dr. Kamel Lafia Boro, took place on the evening of Monday, June 22, 2026, in the presence of numerous practitioners as well as former and new members of […]
