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A fire broke out on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the 7th Inter-Army Battalion in Kandi, northern Benin, following a series of loud detonations that sent thick plumes of smoke into the air and triggered panic among nearby residents. According to reports from Fraternité FM, the incident occurred between 2 and 3 […]

Benin has once again asserted its dominance in the West African cotton industry, recording an exceptional 637,063.51 tons of seed cotton for the 2024–2025 season. The country remains the region’s top producer—an achievement made possible by an unprecedented nationwide mobilization. This success is the product of a collective effort led by the National Federation of […]

On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Benin officially launched a key infrastructure initiative with the installation of a national oversight committee in Cotonou. The committee will supervise feasibility studies for three major road projects, forming part of the country’s ongoing Government Action Program (PAG 2021–2026). The initiative is backed by significant financial support from the West […]

In the ongoing case linked to the alleged foiled coup involving businessman Olivier Boko and former minister Oswald Homeky, Benin’s Constitutional Court has delivered decisions on two appeals filed by their legal teams. The first appeal targeted the investigating judges of the appellate chamber of the Cour de répression des infractions économiques et du terrorisme […]

Grief still hangs heavy over the village of Dasso, in the commune of Ouinhi, after a devastating fire claimed the lives of two children earlier this week. According to reports from the national public daily on Thursday, the victims were quietly waiting for their meal inside the family hut when the fire broke out. Eyewitnesses […]

Abomey, the former capital of the Kingdom of Dahomey, was battered on Wednesday by a rare and violent storm marked by strong winds and heavy rainfall. While no human casualties were reported, the material damage is substantial. Homes, vegetation, and even historic sites sustained serious impact. Among the most striking images left by the storm […]

The Cotonou First-Class Court of First Instance has delivered its verdict in a sensitive case involving two French nationals accused of attempting to illegally take a minor out of the country. On Friday, May 30, 2025, the court sentenced the couple to 36 months in prison, including 12 months to be served, along with a […]

A man in his forties died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, after suffering a sudden illness during intimate moments in a guesthouse in Tohouè, a locality in the commune of Sèmè-Kpodji, southeastern Benin. According to witnesses interviewed by Bip Radio, the man reportedly began vomiting blood while in the room with a female companion. Alarmed, […]

Seven members of a single family lost their lives in a fatal road accident on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Ita-Djèbou, a locality in the commune of Sakété, Plateau department, in southern Benin. The victims were returning from a family ceremony held in Kétou when their vehicle collided with a truck near the local market […]

The late-night arrest of outspoken Togolese rapper Amron—real name Essowè Narcisse Tchalla—has triggered widespread backlash from civil society, the opposition, and international observers. On the night of May 26, 2025, heavily armed security forces stormed his home in Agoè-Assiyéyé, a northern suburb of Lomé, without presenting an arrest warrant, according to eyewitness accounts. The operation, […]

On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo authorized the opening of a judicial investigation against Justice Minister Constant Mutamba. The decision follows a request from Firmin Mvonde, the Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation, seeking the lifting of the minister’s parliamentary immunity. Mutamba stands accused of embezzling […]

In a Council of Ministers meeting held this Wednesday, the Beninese government approved the creation of the Société Béninoise d’Infrastructures Maritimes et Fluvio-lagunaires, along with the adoption of its official statutes. The newly established company will be tasked with designing and implementing long-term strategies for the protection of Benin’s coastline. These strategies may include seabed […]

Thirty damaged infrastructures across 16 municipalities in Benin will soon undergo rehabilitation, following a decision taken at the Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday, May 18, 2025. According to the official statement, the affected structures are located in the communes of Toucountouna, Cobly, Kérou, Copargo, Kandi, Banikoara, Parakou, Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Porto-Novo, Avrankou, Ouinhi, Djidja, […]

During the Council of Ministers held on Wednesday, May 28, and chaired by President Patrice Talon, the Beninese government adopted new measures to improve access to social housing across the country. Among the key decisions was an update to the terms and conditions for acquiring government-subsidized housing. The adjustments aim to broaden access, particularly for […]

In Godomey, a district of Abomey-Calavi, a pregnant woman was reportedly the victim of a violent assault involving a man claiming to be a traditional healer. The incident, confirmed by multiple sources, has sparked outrage in the local community. According to witness accounts, the suspect physically attacked the expectant mother, striking her repeatedly. Due to […]

The government of Benin has announced the urgent repair of damaged roofs in 135 public secondary schools (Collèges d’Enseignement Général), as decided during the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Faced with the alarming deterioration of school infrastructure—caused in part by storms and high winds—the Council resolved to rehabilitate the roofs of […]

The government of Benin has officially declared Thursday, May 29, 2025, a public holiday, with full pay and time off, throughout the national territory. The announcement was made in a statement from the Ministry of Labor and Civil Service. The decision comes in observance of Ascension Day, a Christian holiday. The communiqué, signed by the […]

The Guinean law firm Thiam & Associés, operating in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is under legal scrutiny for allegedly practicing law without authorization. The firm stands accused of violating the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) regulation on the free movement and establishment of lawyers within the community. The Ivory Coast Bar Association has publicly […]

Discontent is mounting among Nigerien transport workers, who are grappling with rising insecurity and a prolonged diplomatic standoff between Niamey and Cotonou. The deadly May 18, 2025 attack on a freight convoy traveling along the Burkina Faso corridor has reignited anger in a sector already weakened by two years of border closure with Benin. Mahamadou […]

In an official statement issued on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, under reference 2025/0503/P-UIB/SG/SGA/SA, the Islamic Union of Benin (UIB) announced key dates for the holy month of Dhul Hijjah 1446, setting the religious calendar for the Muslim community in Benin. According to the findings of the National Moon Sighting Commission, the first day of Dhul […]

Once announced as a symbol of President Patrice Talon’s “rupture” agenda, the northern bypass project in Cotonou now stands as a stark illustration of the challenges tied to ambitious infrastructure ventures in Benin. Amid bold political promises, shifting routes, technical delays, and financial uncertainties, not a single meter of asphalt has been laid to date. […]

The examination season for the 2024–2025 academic year has officially kicked off in Togo. On Monday, May 26, written tests for the first part of the Baccalaureate (BAC 1) began across the entire country. A total of 90,249 candidates from general, technical, and vocational education streams are taking part in this session. For them, the […]

On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, French lawmakers voted in first reading to approve a controversial bill establishing a right to assisted dying, along with a separate proposal to strengthen palliative care. The aim is to provide a legal framework for end-of-life care, balancing patient autonomy, medical support, and the preservation of human dignity. This marks […]

On May 22, 2025, the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) of the Republic of Benin issued a major decision regarding the publication of newspapers and periodicals legally recognized in the country. This decision, registered under number 25-033/HAAC, aims to clarify and update the list of publications in compliance with the country’s current legal […]

That was the clear message delivered by José Didier Tonato, Benin’s Minister of Living Environment and Transport, during the televised program “PAG 2021–2026: accountability”. Amid growing doubts about this strategic infrastructure project, Minister Tonato offered key clarifications. “Many believe the project has been dropped, but that’s not the case. As I’ve said, we’re moving forward […]

A car driven by an individual struck several pedestrians on Water Street in Liverpool, England.The incident occurred on Monday, May 26, 2025, shortly after 6 p.m., amid celebrations for Liverpool Football Club’s English Premier League title. A serious incident disrupted the festivities in Liverpool on Monday, May 26, 2025. As thousands of supporters celebrated the […]

Chimène Yédjénou, a legal officer at the Legal Affairs Unit of Benin’s National Institute for Women (INF), has raised alarm over the dramatic rise in sexual violence across the country, based on recent INF statistics. Benin is facing a troubling surge in sexual violence, particularly rape, according to data released by the National Institute for […]