Society

Two years after his election to the 7th term of the Higher Authority of Audiovisual and Communication, Basile Tchibozo sent a message of gratitude to media professionals. Elected representing the print media, he highlights the reforms undertaken within the institution while acknowledging that several issues are still awaited by the industry, notably state support for […]

At the BOAD Development Days 2026 forum in Lomé, the mayor of Cotonou, Luc Gnacadja, advocated for an energy transition that considers cities and neighborhoods, not just buildings. He particularly called for green funding to be made truly accessible to local communities, which he sees as central players in sustainable housing and climate transformation. The […]

The Beninese TikToker known by the pseudonym “Madame Poutine” was arrested on Friday, June 12, 2026, and placed in police custody as part of a defamation procedure. According to Triomphe Mag, the complaint was allegedly filed by another TikToker residing in the United States, while the precise details of the accusations are not yet known. […]

Journalists, online media promoters, bloggers, and digital content creators are gathered in Cotonou for INFOCHECK 2026, a national workshop dedicated to fact-checking and combating misinformation. Organized by REPROMED-Benin with support from ABCA, this training aims to strengthen verification reflexes in a context of rampant false information. A national training workshop on information verification and combating […]

Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds fell overnight from Friday to Saturday in Niamey, causing flooding in several neighborhoods, according to witnesses. No official toll was yet available on Saturday midday, but this event revives concerns in a capital regularly hit by flooding and destructive runoff, amid climate change, rapid urbanization, and insufficient drainage. Heavy […]

A few days after the government’s announcement of the systematic coverage of vital emergencies in public health facilities, the Ministry of Health issued a memo outlining the implementation modalities of this measure. Signed on June 9, 2026, by Minister Benjamin Hounkpatin, the document sets forth the obligations of health centers and public hospitals to ensure […]

A miller appeared before the court of first instance in Abomey-Calavi, charged with willful violence against a minor under 15 years old. The alleged acts against the defendant took place within his own mill, a space where the young victim had gone to have grains ground for his family. According to the evidence presented at […]

On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour, celebrated this Friday, June 12, 2026, the government of Benin, through the delegated minister in charge of Budget and Public Service, strongly reaffirmed its commitment to protect the most vulnerable. Through an official statement, the Beninese executive calls for a concerted mobilization of all sectors […]

A major operation conducted on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, by the national gendarmerie led to the dismantling of a highly structured money counterfeiting network in Douala. This operation resulted in the discovery of a genuine underground currency factory hidden in the third district of the economic capital, as well as the arrest of five suspects, […]

The Secretary General of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Benin, Kassa Mampo, did not provide an informed reading of the structure of the first government of President Romuald Wadagni by asserting the marginalization of workers. In response to the concerns expressed by some organizations that view the absence of a ministry explicitly dedicated to […]

The services of the Benin Customs have dealt a significant blow to illicit trafficking in the Borgou department. An operation carried out on the Parakou–N’Dali route led to the interception of a large shipment of prohibited substances and ammunition. Conducted under the supervision of Rodrigue Alofa, a Customs colonel, the intervention resulted in the seizure […]

Before the Court of Abomey-Calavi, a former student of the higher education institution Le Faucon is on trial for alleged embezzlement of tuition fees and forgery of documents. The institution estimates its losses at over 24 million CFA francs. A case involving several students and concerning tens of millions of CFA francs captured the attention […]

The Autonomous Port of Cotonou welcomed, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the inaugural stop of the cruise ship Oceania Regatta. With 575 passengers on board and 389 crew members, this arrival marks a significant step in the gradual integration of Benin into the major routes of international maritime tourism. Belonging to Oceania Cruises, the ship, […]

Niger has adopted a new penal code that criminalizes same-sex relations for the first time, with penalties of up to twenty years in prison for certain offenses related to same-sex associations or marriages. This reform, enacted under military authorities, represents a significant tightening in a regional context where several West African countries have recently strengthened […]

Following a real estate seizure procedure initiated by a local bank, a building in Akpakpa will be sold at public auction on June 22, 2026, in front of the Commercial Court of Cotonou. This operation takes place as part of the recovery of an unpaid debt. On Monday, June 22, 2026, at precisely 11 a.m., […]

Two demolition operations carried out in early June 2026 in Abidjan have reignited the controversy over evictions in the Ivorian economic capital. In Vridi 3, the Autonomous District invokes urban sanitation and risk prevention. In Koumassi, a private operation conducted in the name of Alloui Brou Jacques triggered a strong reaction from the public prosecutor, […]

Burkina Faso wants to make entrepreneurship a mandatory discipline in both bachelor’s and master’s degree programs starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. This reform, part of the presidential initiative for quality education for all, aims to better prepare students for self-employment in a country where the labor market remains dominated by the informal sector. Burkina […]

The appeals chamber of the Court for the repression of economic crimes and terrorism has issued its ruling in the banking fraud case involving former deputy Désiré Vodonou and businessman Wilfried Ayatodé. The court confirmed the majority of the sentences pronounced in the first instance.In its decision, the Court sentenced Wilfried Ayatodé to 20 years […]