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The GSR party officially announced its withdrawal from the Framework for Consultation of the Political Opposition, marking a new fracture within Benin’s opposition. The political party, led by Antoine Guédou Vissetogbé, directly points the finger at the Les Démocrates party, which it accuses of repeated breaches of the common rules. In a public statement, the […]
Benin participated in the 44th meeting of the ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff Committee, dedicated to peace, security and stability issues in the subregion. This meeting brought together the top military officials of the member countries, with the goal of examining the current security challenges and refining regional cooperation strategies. Benin, represented within this assembly, […]
The Kremlin has sought to clear up any ambiguity. Through its spokesperson, Dmitri Peskov, Russia reminded that joining the BRICS organization does not entail any obligation of military assistance in the event of an armed attack against one of its members. This clarification comes amid heightened international tensions, as Iran, a member of the group […]
In Gbèdjromèdé in the 6th arrondissement of Cotonou, elements of the Republican Police carried out an operation that resulted in the apprehension of a suspected thief, as well as the arrest of a receiver and the seizure of several items. The intervention of the security forces followed intelligence indicating attempted thefts in this locality. Alerted, […]
In Benin, the Court for Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (CRIET) on Monday, March 2, 2026, requested prison terms against several people prosecuted for electricity theft, including an owner and two agents of the Société béninoise d’énergie électrique (SBEE), Banouto reported. According to evidence presented at the hearing, these defendants are accused of having […]
The Benin government has established the Administrative Council of the Réunion des musées publics du Bénin (RMPB), a strategic body charged with guiding and overseeing the policy for managing the country’s public museums. The Council is composed of representatives from the Presidency of the Republic, the overseeing ministries, and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, […]
On the occasion of the UPR’s political kickoff for 2026, its president, Joseph Djogbénou, delivered a no-nonsense message to the party’s mayors. After stressing punctuality, internal discipline, and strict adherence to political orientations, he refocused his intervention on a concrete topic: the state of the town halls. According to Joseph Djogbénou, the town halls run […]
The Ministry of Preschool and Primary Education has announced a reorganization of school districts across the country. This move aims to adapt the management of schools and human resources to the current realities of the education system. The new structure takes into account demographic and geographic changes to ensure better educational supervision and a more […]
A Nigerian national was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for his central role in an international fraud involving online scams and professional email hacking, causing nearly $4 million in losses. Leslie Mba, a 40-year-old Nigerian national, was sentenced to 19 years of federal prison in the United States for his involvement in a […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed a ‘decisive’ leadership from U.S. President Donald Trump, saying that the United States has regained its global standing, while justifying the recent strike against Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised, on Monday, the leadership of U.S. President Donald Trump, which he described as a ‘decisive’ leader, saying that […]
Several American military aircraft have crashed on Kuwaiti soil this Monday, according to local authorities, who say that all crew members survived in a context of heightened regional tensions. The Kuwait Ministry of Defense announced this Monday the crash of several American military aircraft on its territory. The information was reported by the Kuwaiti official […]
Two individuals allegedly involved in sheep and motorcycle thefts, who had previously escaped while in police custody, were arrested again by the Republican Police in Bohicon. The events occurred during the night of Friday, February 27 to Saturday, February 28, 2026, under the leadership of agents from the Avogbanna arrondissement police station. According to information, […]
The National Center for Digital Investigations carried out, over the weekend, one of its most significant operations against cybercrime. Following a coordinated and simultaneous operation at several sites across Benin, 56 people suspected of cyber-fraud activities were arrested. The operation unfolded synchronously in several localities, illustrating the gradual strengthening of the national framework for fighting […]
The death of an 18-year-old student, which occurred in the morning of February 25, 2026 in Zinvié, in the Abomey-Calavi municipality, deeply shocked the community. The girl, who was in the second year of secondary school at the Zinvié General Education College, was found dead at her home, according to corroborating information from police and […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced its intention to activate its Standby Force (Standby Force) to address the growing security challenges posed by terrorism in the subregion. The decision, taken at a meeting of heads of state and government, concerns the deployment of a contingent of around 2,000 soldiers according to Africaho […]
An important operation carried out by security forces in Sékandji led to the arrest of 15 people implicated in a drug trafficking case. Launched on the basis of precise information, this operation aimed to dismantle a network for distributing and trafficking illicit drugs in the town and surrounding areas. The suspects were apprehended during various […]
Following the American and Israeli attacks and the Iranian retaliations targeting bases in the Gulf, many capitals have called for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of diplomatic dialogue. The outbreak of hostilities between the United States and Israel on one side, and Iran on the other, sent a diplomatic shockwave around the world. Washington […]
Tehran denounced an ‘illegal’ attack carried out by Washington and Tel-Aviv and says that its armed forces are ready to respond, raising fears of a major escalation in the Middle East. Iran promised to make the United States and Israel pay ‘the price they deserve’, as tensions between the three countries abruptly crossed a new […]
Explosions rocked the Iranian capital overnight, after strikes claimed by Washington and Tel Aviv, who say they intend to neutralize imminent threats from the Iranian regime. Explosions were reported overnight in Tehran, while the Israeli army carried out strikes against targets inside Iran, according to several regional media outlets. The Qatari channel Al Jazeera, citing […]
As part of the investigations into the attempted coup that occurred on December 7, 2025, the Beninese authorities have issued a wanted notice targeting several individuals believed to be involved in the operation. As part of the ongoing investigation into the failed coup on Sunday, December 7, 2025, a wanted notice has been issued against […]
