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At the conclusion of the ministerial meeting of the member countries of the SWEDD+ project in Cotonou this Friday, July 4, 2025, Benin was elected to chair the Regional Steering Committee (CRP) for the coming year. Madame Véronique Tognifodé, Minister of Social Affairs and Microfinance, thus takes the lead of this regional body, succeeding Burkina […]
A new dispute has arisen between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. This time, the disagreement is taking place within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). According to Africa Intelligence, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara is obstructing Burkina Faso’s candidacy for the rotating presidency of the organization’s Council of Ministers. Officially, neither of the two […]
In the face of the rising anger against the ruling power in Togo, ECOWAS, the sub-regional organization, finally spoke out, but with a caution that leaves many Togolese skeptical. Between calls for restraint and fear of alienating its members, ECOWAS walks a tightrope, at the risk of departing from the expectations of the populations it […]
The results of the first deliberation of the 2025 baccalaureate will be known this Wednesday, July 9. Candidates, parents and teachers are eagerly waiting as the supplementary exams are being prepared for the eligible candidates. The countdown has begun for the 79,588 candidates, including 35,667 girls and 43,921 boys, registered for the June 2025 baccalaureate […]
In recent years, Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè has emerged as one of the most critical and engaged voices in the Beninese media landscape. As a citizen journalist, human rights defender, and whistleblower, he has made his mark with his investigations and daring stances, to the point of suffering exile for the past 07 years and currently […]
The famous Beninese activist, Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè, is reported to have been arrested on the afternoon of Thursday, July 10, 2025, after more than seven years of exile in Togo. The director of the news site Olofofo was immediately extradited to Benin, where he spent the night in custody before being presented to the prosecution […]
The 2025 session of the Baccalaureate examination officially started this Monday, June 16, at 8:00 am, at the Lycée Mathieu Bouké examination center in Parakou, located in the Borgou department. The opening ceremony was conducted under the supervision of the departmental team, consisting of professors Alassane Biga and Moctar Adamou. The head of the exam […]
The controversy regarding the legal existence of the Parti du renouveau démocratique (PRD) following its merger with the Union progressiste (UP) continues to stir political debate in Benin. Speaking on Guérite TV Monde, political analyst Dr. Paul-Marie Houessou pointed to the responsibility of the Ministry of the Interior in this matter, while urging for an […]
The debate over a possible amnesty law for opposition figures, including Joël Aïvo and Reckya Madougou, has resurfaced in Benin. Invited this Sunday, June 15, 2025, on Eden TV, MP Orden Alladatin, president of the Law Commission in the National Assembly and member of the presidential majority, responded to calls by the Les Démocrates party […]
Just hours ahead of the start of the written examinations for the 2025 baccalauréat, the Minister of Higher Education addressed candidates and all stakeholders in education. In a message to the nation on Sunday, June 15, Éléonore Yayi Ladékan, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, announced that 79,588 candidates are enrolled this year, […]
During the night from Friday to Saturday, several Israeli cities were targeted by a new wave of Iranian missiles, as part of a retaliatory operation named Honest Promise 3 by Tehran. This offensive comes in response to Israeli strikes conducted a few hours earlier against strategic sites in Iran. Warning sirens sounded in Jerusalem, Tel […]
In a clear effort to make the cities of Benin more beautiful, greener, and more livable, the Beninese government officially launched the first phase of the “Greening Benin’s Cities” project on Friday. Driven by the Ministry of Living Environment and Sustainable Development, this initiative reflects an ecological and aesthetic ambition aimed at transforming the urban […]
In the momentum of preparations for the 2026 general elections, the Framework for Consultation of Opposition Political Parties is intensifying its efforts. On Friday, June 13, 2025, a delegation led by Professor Eugène Azatassou was received by the Director General of the National Agency for the Identification of Persons (ANIP), Aristide Adjinakou. This meeting aims […]
The president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENA) conducted an informational session on Friday, June 13, 2025, for representatives of political parties. The focus was on the upcoming general elections of 2026. “As part of organizing these elections, CENA published its detailed timeline on April 7, 2025. Since then, numerous activities have been implemented. […]
The leading political party in Benin in terms of elected officials is going through turbulent times. An internal crisis threatens not only its cohesion, but also its legal and political existence. At the heart of the storm is the political party of Me Adrien Houngbédji, strongly expressing its discomfort within the union formed by the […]
The parliamentary group Les Démocrates is bringing back to the table its bill on amnesty, aimed at granting judicial pardon to certain political figures facing prosecution or who have been convicted. Set aside for a long time after its rejection by the law commission, the initiative might resurface during the current parliamentary proceedings. During a […]
The Ministry of Labor and Public Service announced on Friday, June 13, 2025, an exceptional extension of the deadline for submitting applications for the recruitment competition of 172 agents for the Ministry of Economy and Finance. According to the official statement, candidates who were initially unable to complete their applications can still do so between […]
A road tragedy has plunged the town of Adjohoun into mourning this Thursday, June 12, 2025. On the Sissèkpa road, notoriously known for its danger, a ten-wheel truck, belonging to a public works company, violently collided with a Haojue 115 motorcycle, causing the death of three people. According to early reports by Le Béninois Libéré, […]
The new ambassador of Benin to Morocco, Joseph Ahanhanzo, began his diplomatic mission on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, by presenting copies of his credentials to the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita. This procedural step paves the way for an audience with King Mohammed VI, during which he will present the official letters from […]
The commune of Matéri, in the Atacora department, is experiencing a worrying social crisis: alcoholism is dangerously gaining ground among young people. The mayor, Robert Kassa Wimbo, visibly alarmed by the situation, has made a pressing call for urgent intervention to safeguard the future of the youth in his jurisdiction. Speaking on Canal 3 Bénin, […]
