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Gathered on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Lagos (Nigeria), the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marked the fiftieth anniversary of the regional organization in an atmosphere tinged with uncertainties. The event took place in a climate of growing tension, a few months after the fractious withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, […]
Gathered in plenary session this Wednesday at the Palais des Gouverneurs, the deputies of the National Assembly approved twelve international loan agreements. These agreements, negotiated by the government, take the form of loans, financing, and credit agreements and aim to strengthen strategic sectors such as agriculture, energy, and education. A significant portion of these agreements […]
Faced with the growing challenges of access to drinking water in several cities in the southwest of Benin, the government has approved the detailed preliminary project studies as well as the environmental and social impact study for the drinking water supply project for the communes of Comè, Grand-Popo, Houéyogbé, Bopa, Kpomassè, and their surroundings. These […]
The Beninese government has officially submitted to the National Assembly the draft law for the adoption of the national development vision for 2060, called “BENIN 2060 ALAFIA, a World of Splendors,” for review and voting. This ambitious vision is the result of a participatory, scientific, and inclusive approach, conducted following the evaluation of the first […]
The roads of Benin continue to be the scene of a worrying series of accidents. On Tuesday, June 10, a new tragedy occurred in Allada, claiming the life of a person hit by a passing tricycle. The accident happened on the road linking Allada to Ouidah, precisely at the Blue Skies intersection, reports Le Potentiel. […]
A recent intervention by the law enforcement from the Agblangandan police station led to the recovery of two stolen motorcycles, following precise information that resulted in locating a suspected network of receivers. On site, the police discovered a Haojue type 115 and a TVS, whose true owners were identified after verification, confirming the theft. The […]
La police républicaine a mené une opération de contrôle ciblant les motos non immatriculées le mardi 17 juin 2025 à Cotonou au carrefour Fidjrossè. Une opération de contrôle routier menée ce lundi 17 juin 2025 par le commissariat de Fidjrossè, en plein cœur de Cotonou, a conduit à la saisie de plusieurs motocyclettes pour défaut […]
Mariage forcé, violences conjugales, harcèlement sexuel… Trois femmes brisent le silence sur les violences qu’elles ont subies. À travers leurs récits, un même cri : celui de la dignité retrouvée, malgré les traumatismes. Leur courage éclaire les pistes d’une lutte plus juste et plus efficace contre les violences basées sur le genre (VBG) au Bénin. […]
Le jeune Chanda, 8 ans à peine a réussi brillamment son Brevet d’Études du Premier Cycle (BEPC), avec un total impressionnant de 240 points en Côte d’Ivoire. « Il a 8 ans… et il a eu le BEPC avec 240 points », s’exclame une voix dans une vidéo virale annonçant l’exploit du jeune garçon de […]
Prévue du 26 au 28 juin 2025 à Lomé, la conférence MANSSAH n’aura finalement pas lieu à la date annoncée. Dans un communiqué officiel publié ce 17 juin, les co-fondateurs du mouvement ont annoncé son report à une date ultérieure, évoquant une décision prise « avec gravité » pour préserver l’intégrité de l’initiative. Pensée comme […]
L’ancien maire d’Ifangni, Joseph Akpata, Conseiller technique aux arts et à la culture au cabinet du président de l’Assemblée nationale, s’est éteint des suites d’une courte maladie. le lundi 16 juin 2025. En soirée, Louis G. Vlavonou, président de l’Assemblée nationale du Bénin a réagi avec émotion. C’est avec « une profonde tristesse » que […]
Joseph Akpata, ancien maire d’Ifangni et conseiller technique aux arts et à la culture au cabinet du président de l’Assemblée nationale est décédé des suites d’une courte maladie ce lundi 16 juin 2025. Le Bénin perd une figure locale et nationale de grande valeur. Ce lundi 16 juin 2025, la commune d’Ifangni s’est réveillée en […]
Romaric Ogouwalé, ministre conseiller à l’Énergie a présenté les progrès énergétiques réalisés sous l’ère Talonle dimanche 15 juin 2025 dans l’émission Cartes du table de la radio Océan FM. Le ministre conseiller à l’Énergie, à l’eau et aux mines, Romaric Ogouwalé, était l’invité de l’émission sociopolitique « Cartes sur table » de la radio Océan […]
Patrice Talon, president of the Republic of Benin since 2016, gave hints of his farewell as head of state in a tone of handing over, not political transition, on Friday, June 13, 2025 during a high-level seminar on local governance. Beninese President Patrice Talon surprised many on Friday, June 13, 2025, during an unprecedented meeting […]
The Université d’Abomey-Calavi (UAC), represented by its rector, heads of departments, and a university commission, has announced new decrees reorganizing master’s degree programs. The Université d’Abomey-Calavi hosted, at the rectorate, a presentation session of the work carried out by the committee responsible for reorganizing master’s degree programs. This involved announcing the implementation, starting from the […]
The Agence Nationale de Protection Sociale (ANPS) has issued an urgent alert concerning a fake statement aimed at a fraud attempt involving the Assurance Maladie Universelle (AMU). A fraudulent message circulating on social networks claims to provide details on enrollment in Bénin’s Assurance Maladie Universelle (AMU), listing steps, reception centers, and even a phone number […]
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MEPS) of Togo released this Thursday, June 13, 2025, the official success rate for the first part of the Baccalaureate exam (BAC 1), session of May 2025, concerning general education. According to the figures provided, the overall pass rate, including all series, stands at 60.49%. Results by series […]
As the debate over the 2026 general elections in Benin begins to gain traction, former president of the Constitutional Court, Théodore Holo, categorically rejects any idea of postponing the election due to security concerns. In an interview with the media outlet Matin Libre, the constitutionalist believes that such a postponement would only be justified if […]
The National Digital Investigation Center (CNIN) led by Ouanilo Médégan Fagla arrested four cybercriminals, two in Cotonou and two others in Porto-Novo, on Friday, June 13, 2025. These arrests are part of a rigorous plan deployed to curb the growing digital attacks targeting citizens, businesses, and even public institutions. This CNIN operation, conducted on the […]
A man around 40 years old was found dead in a water retention in Porto-Novo, Agata neighborhood on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Tragic discovery in Porto-Novo. The lifeless body of a man about 40 years old was retrieved this Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from a water retention area located in the Agata neighborhood. According to […]
