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The Court of First Instance of Porto-Novo delivered, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, its verdict in the case of a woman who died after a cesarean delivery at the Ouémé Departmental University Hospital Center (CHUD). Three health workers were sentenced to prison terms for involuntary manslaughter. The tragedy that occurred at CHUD/Ouémé, which had claimed […]
A tragic case was brought before the Abomey‑Calavi court after the death of a young woman eight months pregnant, who died on February 2 in circumstances that raise questions. The facts led to the incarceration of her partner and the father of the latter, both heard for involuntary manslaughter. According to the elements presented at […]
By decision DCC 26-003 rendered on February 27, 2026, the Constitutional Court of Benin ruled on the reform of its own organic law adopted on January 29, 2026 by the National Assembly of Benin. If the Supreme Court, chaired by Professor Cossi Dorothé Sossa, validates the general framework of the text, it, on the other […]
An evaluation seminar on the January 11 legislative elections concluded this Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Agoué, in the commune of Grand-Popo. The closing ceremony was presided over by Mathieu Adjovi, a counsellor at the Benin Constitutional Court, representing the president of the institution, Cossi Dorothé Sossa, who was unable to attend.For three days, advisers, […]
The Abomey-Calavi court sentenced a Beninese man to thirty years of imprisonment for the murder of his Togolese business partner. A heavy ruling was handed down on Tuesday at the Abomey-Calavi court in the case of the death of Richard Gbédé, promoter of the International Solidarity Committee CISA and Togolese entrepreneur. The main defendant, his […]
In Abomey-Calavi, a poultry farmer appears before the court for alleged chicken theft at the farm where he worked. The case, heard on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, has been postponed to the end of the month, while the defendant returns to custody. A poultry farmer appeared before the Abomey-Calavi court to answer charges of chicken […]
As a guest on a local web radio, Expérience Tebè offered his take on the crisis shaking the Les Démocrates party. The president of the Mouvement Populaire de Libération believes that the health reasons cited by Thomas Boni Yayi do not tell the whole truth about the motivations for his resignation. Speaking on a Beninese […]
The former secretary-general of the Confédération des organisations syndicales indépendantes du Bénin and political actor Noël Chadaré invites Thomas Boni Yayi to remain a moral reference after his withdrawal from partisan life. The resignation of former President of the Republic Thomas Boni Yayi from the presidency of the Les Démocrates party continues to make waves. […]
Thomas Boni Yayi has confirmed his decision to leave the presidency of the Les Démocrates party. The former head of state informed a delegation of political leaders who visited his home, according to information reported by RFI. The former president of the Republic, Thomas Boni Yayi, reaffirmed his decision to step down from leading the […]
The former second vice-president of the National Assembly, Léon Basile Ahossi, says he alerted President Patrice Talon to a possible third-term reelection of Louis Vlavonou as head of the Parliament. He said so during the Zone Franche program on Canal 3 Bénin on Sunday, March 8. The former deputy and former second vice-president of the […]
Arrested for performing motorcycle acrobatics on public roads, two young riders were placed in provisional detention in Cotonou. The facts, described as serious by the authorities, rekindle the debate on road insecurity linked to these practices commonly called “zéwé” in Benin. Two young motorcyclists arrested in Cotonou for practicing “zéwé” on the public road have […]
In Porto‑Novo, the reinstatement of the installations of arrondissement chiefs as well as the presidents and rapporteurs of the permanent commissions of the municipal council is scheduled for this Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The decision comes after protests related to the initial designations made for the fifth term. The municipality of Porto‑Novo is preparing to […]
The Special Court for Land Affairs ruled on Monday, March 9, 2026, on a landmark case of real estate fraud in Abomey-Calavi. The lead defendant was sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment for land parcel fraud, forgery and the use of forged documents. Two other defendants also received prison sentences. The case pits several buyers against […]
From May 1, 2026, China will remove tariffs on African products from 53 partner countries. For Franck Adjagba, Benin’s ambassador to Beijing, this measure is not only commercial; it could become a driver to structurally transform Benin’s economy through industrialization. The Chinese decision to open its market to tariff-free African products revives enthusiasm for Sino-African […]
Jürgen Heissel, the new ambassador of the Republic of Austria accredited to Benin, presented his authenticated copies of the letters of credence to the Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari. This step marks the official beginning of his diplomatic mission to the Beninese government. Based in Accra, Jürgen Heissel began his mission as […]
A serious road accident that occurred on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in the north of Togo has left several dead and many injured. Among the victims, there were many Beninese who had returned from a funeral in their home country. A tragic accident occurred in the Kara region, in the north of Togo, involving a […]
Within the Les Démocrates party, the resignation of Thomas Boni Yayi continues to provoke reactions. Deputy Basile Ahossi has shown himself particularly critical of the way the former head of state has led the party at the helm of the political formation. Deputy Basile Ahossi has strongly criticized the management of the Les Démocrates party […]
MP Basile Ahossi believes that the resignation of Thomas Boni Yayi from the presidency of the Les Démocrates party opens a period of great fragility for the political party. According to him, this decision could accelerate the collapse of the main opposition party. For MP Basile Ahossi, this decision constitutes a major turning point that […]
During an interfaith iftar in Abuja, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to democracy and the rule of law, while noting that his ascent to the nation’s supreme office was part of a divine plan. The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stated that his arrival at the helm of the country stemmed […]
The Government of Benin has adopted a national strategy on food and nutrition for the period 2026‑2030. The initiative aims to improve food security and the population’s nutritional quality through actions coordinated across the different sectors. The Government of Benin has endorsed the new National Strategy on Food and Nutrition 2026‑2030. This roadmap should help […]
An armed attack carried out against a military position in Pendjari National Park was repelled by the Beninese Defense and Security Forces. The army says that 17 assailants were neutralized during the fighting on Saturday, March 7, 2026. In northern Benin, a military position located at Lodge Pendjari, inside the eponymous national park, was targeted […]
Guest on the Zone Franche program on Canal 3 Benin, the former second vice-president of the National Assembly, Basile Ahossi, shared his assessment of Joseph Djogbénou’s early days at the helm of the Parliament. While remaining cautious, the former deputy believes that the initial signals sent by the new president of the institution reflect a […]
Officials of the party Les Démocrates will meet again next Wednesday for a new meeting dedicated to the internal situation of the political party. This meeting should allow continuing the discussions started after the announcement of the resignation of former president Thomas Boni Yayi. The party Les Démocrates is maintaining the series of open consultations […]
A delegation from the Les Démocrates party is expected this Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Parakou to meet former president Thomas Boni Yayi. The aim is to persuade him to reverse his decision to resign as the head of the party. The Les Démocrates party continues internal discussions after the announcement of its president, Thomas […]
The day after the deadly attack against a military position in Kofonou, in northern Benin, the government responded through its spokesperson. The authorities commend the courage of the Benin Armed Forces and invite citizens to contribute to the security effort. The Benin government reacted to the attack that occurred on March 5, 2026 against a […]
In Benin, the resignation of former president Thomas Boni Yayi from the leadership of the Les Démocrates party was not accepted by the party’s governing bodies. Gathered this Friday, March 6, 2026 in Cotonou, party officials decided to reject this resignation.The information was made public by the party’s national secretary for communications, Guy Mitokpè. According […]
In Benin, the leaders of the Les Démocrates party are meeting again this Friday, March 6, 2026 in Cotonou. The meeting comes two days after a crisis meeting convened following former President Boni Yayi’s resignation from the leadership of the party. The session is taking place at the party’s headquarters in Fifadji. Announced for 10 […]
A few days after Thomas Boni Yayi’s withdrawal from the presidency of the Les Démocrates party, reactions continue to emerge in the political class. This Friday, March 6, the Beninese government spoke out on this decision through its spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji. “I can assure you that we sympathize with what is happening to LD’s […]
The Beninese TikTok influencer known by the pseudonym ‘Flapacha’ was sentenced to 60 months’ imprisonment with no possibility of parole. The special court also imposed on him several million CFA francs in fines at the end of his trial. Presented to the CRIET on Thursday, August 14, 2025, the TikTok user known by the pseudonym […]
In the Couffo department, Prefect Christophe H. Megbedji made public on Thursday, March 5, 2026, the official installation schedule for the arrondissement chiefs as well as the presidents and rapporteurs of the permanent commissions in the various municipalities. According to the timetable laid out by the prefectural authority, the first ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, […]
