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Gathered in Cotonou until July 31, ECOWAS parliamentarians, government members, experts, and private sector representatives are working on ways to make micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) the real drivers of regional value chains. Facing ongoing challenges such as access to financing, informality, and barriers to intra-community trade, the participants will try to identify concrete […]

Society27 Jul 2026

Brice Kokou Allowanou, le nouveau Directeur général de la Police républicaine

BeninFight against extortion and corruption: the Director General of the Republican Police announces strict measures

In an official statement made public this Monday, July 27, 2026, in Cotonou, the Director General of the Republican Police, Inspector General of Police of the second class Brice K. ALLOWANOU, took a stand to firmly denounce acts of deviance and corruption observed within the law enforcement forces. He reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to exemplary […]

Society27 Jul 2026

BeninIndependence Day in Benin: disruptions and traffic restrictions in Cotonou from July 27 to August 1, 2026.

As part of the preparations for the celebration of the 66th anniversary of Benin’s accession to international sovereignty, the General Directorate of the Republican Police has released a statement informing about restrictive traffic measures on several major routes in Cotonou. The affected areas include: the sections of the Pêches road, the Marina boulevard, and Clozel […]

Society27 Jul 2026

BeninParakou: launch of the conversion works of the old Guèma market into a modern bus station.

The Parakou town hall officially launched the works to convert the site of the old Guèma market into a modern bus station on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This development project is part of the municipality’s policy aimed at reorganizing road transport, modernizing urban infrastructure, and redeveloping public spaces in the city. Abandoned after gradually losing […]

Society27 Jul 2026

BeninBenin – Justice: the former head of the 12th arrondissement of Cotonou, Samuel Akindès, receives a 5-year prison sentence.

The decision was made by the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET). The former chief of the 12th district of Cotonou, Samuel Akindès, received a sentence of 5 years in prison. At the end of the deliberations, the special court went beyond the requests of the public prosecutor by sentencing the […]

Society27 Jul 2026

Bénin : Nathanaël Koty prend les rênes de la mairie d’Abomey-Calavi

BeninAbomey-Calavi: temporary closure of sand quarries and summons for property owners of infringing sites

An inter-institutional inspection tour carried out this Friday, July 25, in Abomey-Calavi, in the Atlantic department, resulted in the temporary closure of several sand quarries and the summons of many construction site owners in violation to the town hall. The information was made public on the official Facebook page of the town hall. The operation […]

Society27 Jul 2026

BeninBanikoara: Discovery of a lifeless body near a phytosanitary products store in Goumori

A drama occurred this Friday, July 24, in Gbangbango, a village located in the Goumori district, in the Banikoara municipality. The lifeless body of a man estimated to be around fifty years old was discovered near the central storage facility for phytosanitary products in the area, reported Fraternité FM. According to the initial information gathered […]

Society27 Jul 2026

BeninUniversity Orientation 2026-2027: Launch of a national awareness campaign for new high school graduates

In order to guide new high school graduates in their transition to higher education, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is organizing a national information and awareness campaign from July 30 to August 5, 2026. This initiative aims to support the successful candidates of the June 2026 baccalaureate in making informed choices about […]

Society25 Jul 2026

BeninCRIET: Steve Wotto adopts a threatening tone at the bar, his trial postponed to October 5, 2026.

New development in front of the Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) regarding the judicial case involving Steve Wotto. During his appearance at the hearing, the defendant made an impression by adopting a particularly vehement posture and a threatening tone towards the court. During the proceedings, Steve Wotto’s aggressive attitude and […]

Society25 Jul 2026

BeninEnergy sector in Benin: SBEE injects over 19 billion FCFA to modernize its electrical network

To meet the growing demand for electricity and address the obsolescence of certain infrastructures, the Beninese Electricity Company (SBEE) is implementing a massive investment plan estimated at over 19 billion FCFA. Supported by the Government Action Program (PAG), this major initiative aims to restructure, expand, and rehabilitate the medium and low voltage distribution network across […]

Society24 Jul 2026

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Following the publication of the results of the Certificate of Primary Education (BEPC 2026), the Directorate of Examinations and Competitions (DEC) of the Ministry of Secondary Education has released the list of the top three candidates from each department. Signed by the Director of Examinations and Competitions, Dr. Kuessi Fulbert Allognissode, this official ranking highlights […]

Society24 Jul 2026

BeninBenin: the Dangnivo case is an unfinished business according to Anselme Amoussou

Dangnivo Case: Anselme Amoussou denounces the verdict and criticizes a trial disconnected from the truth Sixteen years after the mysterious disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo, a senior official at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the judicial outcome of this case continues to provoke strong indignation. Reacting to the outcome of the trial, the Secretary […]

Society24 Jul 2026

BeninOuémé-Plateau: The ANM conducts an unannounced inspection on prepackaged products and measuring instruments.

The National Agency for Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control (ANM) carried out a surprise operation in several localities in the Ouémé and Plateau departments. This operation is part of its royal mission to verify the compliance of the weights displayed on pre-packaged consumer products. Overall Satisfactory Results During this mission, ANM agents inspected about thirty […]

Society24 Jul 2026

Romuald Wadagni accueilli en grande pompe par Abdourahamane Tiani à Niamey

BeninClosed border with Benin: Niger has lost 117 billion FCFA in public revenue.

For nearly three years, the closure of the land border with Benin has disrupted Niger’s trade exchanges. While the country has found alternative solutions to secure its supply, these have come at a cost. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), this situation has resulted in a shortfall of 117 billion CFA francs for Niger’s […]

Society23 Jul 2026

BeninBenin: Abdoulaye Bio Tchané takes the helm of the 8th term of the CES

A page has turned at the headquarters of the Economic and Social Council (CES). After sixteen months of a dynamic presidency focused on citizen listening, Conrad Gbaguidi has officially passed the torch to his successor, former State Minister Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, elected by his peers to lead the 8th term of the high institution. In […]

Society23 Jul 2026

BeninParakou: 226 cannabis tablets hidden under oranges seized by the police.

A cleverly orchestrated drug trafficking attempt was thwarted this Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Parakou. Officers from the 3rd district police station of the city seized 226 blocks of Indian hemp, hidden under a load of oranges in a public transport vehicle. The police intervention followed the exploitation of precise intelligence. Alerted, the law enforcement […]

Society23 Jul 2026

Lancement officiel de l'examen du Certificat d'Etudes Primaires (CEP), session de Juin 2021 au Centre du Complexe Scolaire Ayou, commune d'Allada, département de l'Atlantique-54

Benin2026-2027 School Year in Benin: the CNE makes several recommendations

As the next academic year approaches, the National Education Council (CNE) has gathered key players in the education system during its preparatory annual seminar. At the heart of the discussions: the continuous improvement of teaching quality and addressing the deficits in teaching staff across the entire national territory. Among the major proposals arising from this […]

Society23 Jul 2026

BeninBenin: SBEE announces power outages in 11 departments this Thursday, July 23.

Major disruptions in the electrical power supply are affecting 11 out of 12 departments in Benin this Thursday, July 23, 2026. In a statement released on Tuesday, July 21, the Benin Electric Power Company (SBEE) urges its subscribers to make necessary arrangements due to scheduled maintenance work on the national grid. Only the department of […]

Society23 Jul 2026

BeninMono-Couffo: seizure of 1.4 tons of counterfeit medicines in Toffo by customs

The Regional Service for Fraud Intervention and Combat (Srlcf) Mono-Couffo has dealt a heavy blow to the trafficking of illicit products. On the night of Sunday, July 19, 2026, customs officers intercepted a vehicle transporting 1,400 kg of smuggled pharmaceuticals, carefully packed into 41 parcels. This operation followed specific intelligence exploited by customs. Under the […]

Society23 Jul 2026

Codjo Cossi Alofa et Pierre Urbain Dangnivo

BeninDangnivo Case: Codjo Alofa sentenced to 30 years in prison, Donatien Amoussou acquitted

The Court of First Instance of Cotonou issued its verdict on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in the Dangnivo case. At the end of the hearings, Codjo Cossi Alofa was sentenced to 30 years of hard labor, while Donatien Amoussou was acquitted due to doubt. This decision concludes several weeks of hearings dedicated to one of […]

Society22 Jul 2026