Acts

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing the most serious institutional crisis in its history. Meeting in an extraordinary session at the United Nations headquarters in New York, the States parties to the Rome Statute have removed Prosecutor Karim Khan from office. This historic decision comes after allegations of assaults and sexual harassment made by […]

The newly established members of the Senate gathered for the first time this Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Sofitel in Cotonou. This preparatory meeting, which took place behind closed doors for nearly two hours, was dedicated to final adjustments for the official installation ceremony scheduled for July 30, 2026. At the end of the […]

Arsenal continues its ambitious recruitment by securing the services of Misa Rodríguez. The Spanish international goalkeeper joins the Gunners as a free agent after finishing her time at Real Madrid. Arsenal officially announced on Tuesday the signing of Misa Rodríguez, former captain of Real Madrid. The 27-year-old Spanish goalkeeper has signed with the London club […]

Elected as the first vice-president of the Economic and Social Council (CES), a position now linked to that of the Mediator of the Republic, Conrad Gbaguidi reacted a few hours later on his Meta page. He reviews his sixteen months at the head of the institution, thanks Patrice Talon and Romuald Wadagni, and shows his […]

Senegal officially supports the candidacy of former president Macky Sall for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. In a statement issued on July 20, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye called on the government and Senegal’s diplomatic network to mobilize to defend this candidacy. This decision has already sparked mixed reactions in the country. Senegalese […]

The United Kingdom has a new Prime Minister. Moments after the official resignation of Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, Andy Burnham was tasked by King Charles III on Monday, July 20, 2026, to form a government. The former mayor of Greater Manchester succeeds a leader who spent two years at Downing Street […]

Out of order for several months, many traffic lights in Cotonou, particularly the one at the Mènontin intersection, continue to disrupt traffic. In an interview with Bip Radio, Mayor Luc Sètondji Atrokpo explained the reasons for this delay and announced that the replacement work will start soon.

In Benin, the Ministry of Justice warns against individuals soliciting money from inmates or their families in exchange for a supposed listing on the list of beneficiaries of presidential pardon or sentence reduction. The Beninese Ministry of Justice and Legislation raises the alarm. In a statement published on July 16, it indicated that it had […]

Final stretch for the candidates eligible for the baccalauréat, single session of June 2026. The oral exams will be held on Friday, July 17, starting at 7 AM, in the examination centers selected across the country. The Baccalauréat Office also reminds that the results of the second deliberation are already available on the platform eresultat.bj. […]

Chad will open its borders to citizens of African countries without a visa requirement starting January 1, 2027. The announcement was made by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno during the opening of the African Water Forum in N’Djamena this Wednesday. Chad has decided to abolish entry visas for all African citizens starting January 1, 2027. […]

The trial concerning the case of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo continues before the First Instance Court of Cotonou, marked this Wednesday, July 15, 2026, by the phase of public prosecutor’s requisitions. During his speech, the Republic prosecutor at the Court of Cotonou, Olushègun Tidjani Serpos, spoke about the charges against Donatien Amoussou, who is presumed to […]

The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism, commonly known as CRIET, has delivered its verdict in a case involving a former official of the Republican Police. The former deputy commissioner of the Tokplégbé police station was sentenced to five years in prison for releasing a man accused of rape. According to the […]

In Senegal, the President of the National Assembly Ousmane Sonko has threatened to bring down the government with motions of censure, “as many times as necessary,” accusing the executive of drifting away from the Pastef project. While in Touba on Sunday, July 12, for the inauguration of the Pastef headquarters, President of the National Assembly […]

After the publication of the major national trends and the announcement of the overall pass rate of 66.78%, the official schedule for the next steps of the unique exam session in June 2026 is now available. For eligible candidates as well as those concerned by the optional tests, the next phase of the process promises […]

After a national eligibility rate of 66.78%, candidates for the 2026 Baccalauréat continue the process with the next steps outlined by the Baccalauréat Office. Optional exams, oral exams, and final deliberations are scheduled until July 18. Candidates for the June 2026 Baccalauréat now know the next dates after the publication of the eligibility results. This […]

The results of the Baccalaureate, June 2026 session, were announced this Wednesday. Nationally, the pass rate is 66.78%, down from 73.02% recorded in 2025. Candidates for the 2026 Baccalaureate now know their fate. The results of the June session were announced this Wednesday, July 8, in accordance with the schedule announced by the Baccalaureate Office. […]

The composition of the first mandate of the Senate continues to spark reactions in Benin. Criticized for including several personalities who have already held high positions in the government, the government stands by its decision. According to its spokesperson, the experience gathered by these former officials is an asset for the new chamber of Parliament. […]