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Several staff members on duty at the national television could be forced into early retirement, a prospect that has sparked a strong reaction from the union movement. In a public statement, the trade confederations condemn a measure they describe as an “ill-fated, selective and arbitrary decision,” attributed to the leaders of the Benin Radio and […]
Three young people suspected of being behind several robberies in Parakou’s second district have seen their group fall apart following an internal conflict over how the gains were shared. The case took an unexpected turn when a financial dispute led one of them to report his two companions during his police station interview. According to […]
The special public prosecutor at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism requested, on Monday, February 22, 2026, two years’ imprisonment and a fine of one million CFA francs against Schadrac Watowédé Houngnibo, national coordinator of the NGO Urgences panafricaines and a close ally of Kémi Séba. The defendant is charged with […]
Two people died in a burglary that turned into a tragedy in a locality of the Djalloukou district, Savalou municipality, on the night of Sunday, February 22 to Monday, February 23. The incident occurred around one o’clock in the morning, plunging a family and the entire neighborhood into shock. According to information gathered, individuals reportedly […]
Celtiis and Semoa launched this Thursday at the headquarters of the mobile operator in Cotonou the Play Pass mini-app, integrated into the super-app WAA. The partnership aims to democratize access to major digital entertainment platforms in Benin, without a bank card and directly via mobile. Celtiis held this Thursday at its headquarters in Cotonou the […]
The Benin Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is undergoing a leadership change. The incumbent minister for several years, Éléonore Yayi Ladékan, stepped down from her ministerial duties after being elected as a deputy following the legislative elections of January 11, 2026. In accordance with the rules prohibiting the accumulation of parliamentary and ministerial […]
A case of presumed death due to medical negligence is currently being examined by the courts in Abomey-Calavi. The parents of a child who died in a private clinic have brought the matter before the competent courts and are seeking financial compensation estimated at 50 million CFA francs. According to information presented at the hearing, […]
As part of the transition between the old and new municipal administrations, mayors who were not reappointed following the latest local elections have been authorized to keep, on a provisional basis, their official vehicles. The measure aims to guarantee a minimal administrative continuity while awaiting the effective formation of the new municipal administrations. According to […]
Four officers from the Akassato police station, under the Republican Police, are at the center of a corruption case making headlines. Two of them have been placed in pretrial detention while two others are currently on the run and actively sought, according to information from Le Potentiel. The events date back to the arrest of […]
A major border-control operation conducted at the Benin-Togo border, near Prèkètè (Bassila), led to the arrest of two apprentice drivers of Togolese nationality. These two apprentices were arrested in possession of a significant quantity of cannabis and ammunition. According to reports, border surveillance authorities intercepted a minibus. Upon seeing the customs officers, the driver fled, […]
A violent fire ravaged, on the evening of Wednesday, February 18, 2026, a refreshment stall at the Hubert Maga crossroads in the 1st arrondissement of Parakou. The incident, according to Fraternité, caused substantial material damage, with no casualties.According to the initial testimonies gathered on the scene, the fire is believed to have started from sparks […]
Le Bertin Koovi has been suspended for a period of one year from all activities of the Bloc Républicain, a decision taken within the framework of an internal disciplinary procedure of the political party. This sanction has been effective since February 7, 2026, following an extraordinary session of the party’s National Executive Bureau (BEN). The […]
Detained in preventive detention for several weeks, a man in his thirties appeared on Monday, February 16, 2026 before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism. He is charged with online fraud in a case with particularly troubling details. According to the prosecution, the defendant would have taken advantage of a serious […]
As part of the project to construct new offices for the services of the General Directorate of Taxes, whose execution has already been authorized by the Council of Ministers, the Government has approved engaging a technical control office from the detailed preliminary design phase. This approach aims to ensure strict adherence to construction norms as […]
Despite the efforts made in recent years, malaria remains endemic in Benin, with substantial health, social and economic repercussions. It remains among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, disproportionately affecting children under five and pregnant women. In response to this persistent reality, the Government has decided to take a major institutional step forward. Gathered […]
Through a series of decisions at the start of 2026, the Public Markets Regulatory Authority (ARMP) sanctioned several companies and their leaders for producing falsified documents in the context of public tenders. According to information from Lamarinabj, ARMP investigations revealed repeated fraudulent practices across different sectors. At SONEB, the companies URBANI TP, NYUMBA SARL and […]
A peculiar case of alleged motorcycle theft was heard on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Porto-Novo Court of First Instance. At the heart of the case is a PCX-brand motorcycle identified by its owner while it was circulating freely in the city, several months after its disappearance. The events date back to October 2025. […]
The European Union ambassador to Benin, Stéphane Mund, extended his warm congratulations to the country following its election to the African Union’s Peace and Security Council. For the European diplomat, this designation underscores Benin’s steadfast commitment to peace, stability, and regional cooperation on the continent. According to him, this choice reflects the trust of the […]
At the Bopa town hall, a rapid administrative adjustment occurred on Monday, February 16, 2026, leading to the replacement of Célestin Gando with Désiré Gbesso in the post of first deputy mayor. This decision follows an official correction related to a “material error”.Initially installed on Saturday, February 14, 2026 by Prefect Bienvenu Milohin, the now-former […]
In Benin, a retired officer of the French army is being prosecuted before the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses in a case of alleged false attestations. The defendant appeared on Monday, February 16, 2026, before the special court.According to the prosecution, the former military officer is suspected of having participated in […]
