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An individual prosecuted before the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) is facing heavy requisitions for impersonating a member of the Republican Police. Accused of extorting large sums of money from several people, the defendant saw the public prosecutor request a sentence of five years in prison, three of which are […]
The Court of Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) examined, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, the case of two individuals charged with alleged acts of kidnapping. Among the accused is the ex-fiancé of a 22-year-old woman, a zemidjan driver, along with one of his associates. They are accused of having held the victim against […]
Vandalism of electrical infrastructure is taking worrying proportions in Benin, compromising the continuity of energy supply for thousands of households. Through the targeted theft of transformers, cables, and other key equipment, malicious individuals are severely disrupting economic activities and hindering major investments aimed at improving access to electricity. For the Beninese Electricity Company (Sbee), these […]
The correctional chamber of the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) rendered its verdict on Monday, July 6, 2026, in the case concerning journalist Angéla Kpeidja. Found guilty of harassment through electronic communication, she was sentenced to 12 months in prison, along with a fine of two million CFA francs. This […]
Announced two years ago, the reconstruction of the Djonou bridge in Abomey-Calavi has still not started. In response to questions raised by this delay, the government has assured that the project has been scaled up after its integration into an urban mobility program funded by the World Bank. A revision that, according to the authorities, […]
The news is not good for Samuel Akindes Adékambi, former head of the 12th district of Cotonou, who appeared this Monday, July 6, 2026, before the Court of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). During the hearing this Monday, the public prosecutor requested a severe sentence against the defendant. The hearing began late in the morning […]
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) examined, on Thursday, July 2, 2026 during its correctional hearing, the case of a young reseller of food products accused of fraud. At 30 years old, the accused posed as a tax collector in order to extort funds from several business leaders and economic […]
After the announcement of the BEPC results on Friday, July 3rd, all eyes are now on the Office of the Baccalaureate, which has made public the official schedule for the single session of the 2026 BAC. This leads to the publication of the results for the single session in June 2026. According to the schedule […]
On the evening of Saturday, July 4, 2026, named A. J., a housewife aged about 38 and mother of five children, accidentally fell into an abandoned open pit. The tragedy occurred on a farm located in the Agnangnan neighborhood, in the Hounli district (Abomey municipality, Zou department). She was barely pulled out alive thanks to […]
Nearly a year after his arrest in Côte d’Ivoire and subsequent transfer to Benin, Beninese journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè remains detained at the civil prison of Ouidah. One of his relatives, quoted by L’Alternative, is concerned about his detention conditions and mentions a regime marked by severe restrictions. Director of the online media Olofofo.info, Hugues […]
The Gbodjè Nassara district was the scene of a terrible tragedy this Sunday, July 5, 2026, around 8 a.m. According to information from Bip Radio, a retired chief warrant officer lost his life, killed by his own son within the family home. Alerted to the situation, members of the Republican Police immediately went to the […]
Benin: in the face of flood risks, the government calls for vigilance and civic responsibility In a press release dated July 4, 2026, in Cotonou, the Ministry of Interior and Public Security sounds the alarm over the heavy rains affecting the national territory. Weather forecasts indicate a continuation of the adverse weather conditions in the […]
A Nigerian, Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, will appear on July 27, 2026, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on eight charges for allegedly creating a fake government agency, forging presidential appointment letters, and operating for over a year from an office within the Federal Secretariat Complex, according to a statement from the Presidency released on […]
The Vitrine Bénin Humour collective launched this Friday the fourth edition of its flagship festival, “A Night to Forget.” With digital professionalization, an open stage, and prestigious headliners, the event is asserting itself as the beating heart of Beninese humor. This is a meeting that, in just a few years, has transformed from a bold […]
The trial of the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case saw a new twist on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Cotonou First Instance Court. After a hearing marked by the much-anticipated testimony of former National Police Director General, Louis Philippe Houndégnon, the court decided to postpone the case until July 8 for the reading of documents […]
The Office of the Baccalaureate has announced the launch of the written exams for the 2026 replacement session. The selected candidates will take their exams starting on July 13 at CEG Sainte-Rita in Cotonou, the only center chosen for this session. The Office of the Baccalaureate made public, on Friday, July 3, 2026, a statement […]
After the announcement of the eligibility results for the BEPC 2026, the concerned candidates are expected for the Physical Education and Sports (EPS) exams. These will take place on Monday, July 6, and Tuesday, July 7, 2026, starting at 7 AM, in the various selected centers. The evaluation process for the Brevet d’études du premier […]
Louis Philippe Houndégnon mentions a robbery plan of the public treasury as a motive for the disappearance of the former official from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Pierre Urbain Dangnivo. The trial regarding Pierre Urbain Dangnivo’s disappearance continues this Friday, July 3, 2026, with new revelations during the testimony of the former Director General […]
The trial of the disappearance of former official of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Pierre Urbain Dangnivo, resumed on Friday, July 3, 2026. The trial related to the mysterious disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo resumed on Friday, July 3, 2026, before the Beninese judiciary, marked by a sensational testimony. Called to the stand, the […]
The results of the First Cycle Certificate, June 2026 session (BEPC 2026), are now known. Nationally, the pass rate is 64.14%, down by 13.11 points compared to the 2025 session, which recorded a pass rate of 77.25%. They can now be consulted online via the eRésultats platform. The Ministry of Secondary Education and Technical Training […]
