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Another drama related to the risks of confined spaces occurred on the morning of Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Sérou, a locality in the Djougou commune, north-western Benin. A young well-digger of Burkinabé nationality, aged 30, lost his life while performing maintenance work inside a well. His unfortunate companion, a 28-year-old man, was able to […]
Former Renaissance MP Jean-Jacques Bridey has been sentenced to two years in prison suspended by the Paris judicial court for embezzlement of public funds and corruption. The case particularly concerns the irregular use of his mandate expense allowance and the accumulation of allowances exceeding the legal limit. The former Renaissance MP for Val-de-Marne, Jean-Jacques Bridey, […]
Romuald Wadagni concludes his express diplomatic tour in Abidjan this Thursday, having visited five West African capitals in four days. Received by Alassane Ouattara at the presidential palace, the Beninese head of state aims to strengthen relations with Côte d’Ivoire around economic exchanges, bilateral cooperation, and regional security. Beninese President Romuald Wadagni is on an […]
The Correctional Chamber of the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism issued its verdict on Monday, June 1, 2026, in the case of abuse of office involving the former chief clerk of the Parakou First Instance Court, his assistant, and three other individuals prosecuted in the same matter. According to information from […]
Appointed head of the customs administration, Raouf Malèhossou delivered his first official reaction regarding the trust placed in him by the head of state. In a post on his Facebook page, Raouf Malèhossou spoke about his appointment as Director General of Customs during the council of ministers meeting. For the new Director General, “a high-performing […]
Evictions in Vridi 3, KDS trial for a presumed fraud case of over 10 billion FCFA, ongoing waste crisis in Abidjan: three sensitive issues dominate Ivorian news. Amid social urgency, economic justice, and public hygiene, Ivorian authorities are facing increasing pressure. Three key reports mark the Ivorian press this Thursday, June 4. The autonomous District […]
Appointed prefect of the Atlantic in the Council of Ministers on June 3, 2026, Raphaël Akotègnon makes a notable return to territorial administration after serving as Minister of Decentralization under Patrice Talon. This appointment raises questions but aligns with a certain logic considering his background. At first glance, the transition from minister to prefect may […]
Starting from the 2026-2027 agricultural campaign, cotton, soy, rice, and cashew producers will benefit from specific subsidies in the form of production bonuses. This measure, adopted in the Council of Ministers, aims to improve farmers’ incomes, support local processing, and strengthen the competitiveness of the agricultural sectors in Benin. The Beninese government is implementing new […]
The Beninese head of state, Romuald Wadagni, is expected this Thursday morning in Abidjan by his Ivorian counterpart, Alassane Ouattara, as part of the continuation of his sub-regional diplomatic agenda. The high-level meeting between the two presidents is part of the ongoing historical cooperation relations between Benin and Côte d’Ivoire.The discussions between the two leaders […]
Benin confirms its rise in power regarding public finance governance. According to the results of the Open Budget Survey (OBS), reported by several media outlets including Peace FM, the country ranks first in Africa and second globally in terms of citizen budget governance. This international ranking acknowledges the reforms undertaken over several years to strengthen […]
From Libreville, Brice Oligui Nguema is urging Africa to change its approach towards the countries of the Sahel States Alliance (AES). In a statement on France 24, the Gabonese president advocated for support without arrogance or demands, arguing that transitional leaders should be treated as full-fledged heads of state in order to build African solutions […]
At the invitation of His Excellency Mr. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Togolese Republic’s Council, the President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, made a friendly and working visit to Lomé on June 3, 2026. This visit is part of the continuation of the historic relations of friendship, brotherhood, and solidarity that unite […]
Niger and Algeria strengthen their cooperation in the oil sector. Three memorandums of understanding were signed in Algiers between Sonatrach and Sonidep, covering exploration, drilling, and distribution of petroleum products, at a time when Niamey seeks to diversify its energy partnerships and better capitalize on its hydrocarbon potential. Niger and Algeria signed three memorandums of […]
Ten days after his inauguration, Romuald Wadagni is already setting his pace at the helm of Benin. Government formed in twenty-four hours, accelerated diplomatic tour in the sub-region, health promise materialized with one billion FCFA for vital emergencies; the new head of state is looking to establish a presidency of action, visible and direct. Ten […]
Beninese journalists and those from the subregion were made aware this Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Cotonou, of the biometric national identity card of ECOWAS, designed to facilitate the free movement of West African citizens. Organized by IOM and the ECOWAS Commission, the workshop highlighted the stakes of regional integration and the essential role of […]
The restructuring of the governmental apparatus following the inauguration of the new President of the Republic, along with the consideration of his priority orientations, necessitates a profound adjustment of the state’s budgetary architecture. These substantial adjustments compared to the initial objectives led the government to submit a supplemental finance bill to Parliament for study and […]
Only ten days after his inauguration, Romuald Wadagni took a strong first step of his mandate in the health sector. The government decided to allocate one billion CFA francs to public hospitals to allow for the immediate treatment of vital emergencies, without prior payment or administrative blockages. Ten days after his inauguration, President Romuald Wadagni […]
The Beninese government is announcing a major social measure in favor of education and equal opportunities. Starting from the 2026-2027 school year, the free schooling for girls, from the 6th grade up to high school, will come into effect nationwide. This decision aims to remove the financial barriers that still hinder access and retention of […]
The Beninese government announced, during the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the free education for all girls enrolled in public general and technical secondary schools. The measure will take effect starting the 2026-2027 school year. The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, is continuing to implement the commitments contained in his social […]
The government of President Romuald Wadagni has made appointments to lead the 12 departments in the country. These appointments were announced during the Council of Ministers’ session on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Almost all the prefectures have changed command, except for those of Collines, Ouémé, and Mono where Saliou Odoubou, Marie Akpotrossou, and Dêdêgnon Bienvenu […]
