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The special public prosecutor at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism requested, on Monday, February 22, 2026, two years’ imprisonment and a fine of one million CFA francs against Schadrac Watowédé Houngnibo, national coordinator of the NGO Urgences panafricaines and a close ally of Kémi Séba. The defendant is charged with […]
Two people died in a burglary that turned into a tragedy in a locality of the Djalloukou district, Savalou municipality, on the night of Sunday, February 22 to Monday, February 23. The incident occurred around one o’clock in the morning, plunging a family and the entire neighborhood into shock. According to information gathered, individuals reportedly […]
Celtiis and Semoa launched this Thursday at the headquarters of the mobile operator in Cotonou the Play Pass mini-app, integrated into the super-app WAA. The partnership aims to democratize access to major digital entertainment platforms in Benin, without a bank card and directly via mobile. Celtiis held this Thursday at its headquarters in Cotonou the […]
Four officers from the Akassato police station, under the Republican Police, are at the center of a corruption case making headlines. Two of them have been placed in pretrial detention while two others are currently on the run and actively sought, according to information from Le Potentiel. The events date back to the arrest of […]
A violent fire ravaged, on the evening of Wednesday, February 18, 2026, a refreshment stall at the Hubert Maga crossroads in the 1st arrondissement of Parakou. The incident, according to Fraternité, caused substantial material damage, with no casualties.According to the initial testimonies gathered on the scene, the fire is believed to have started from sparks […]
Detained in preventive detention for several weeks, a man in his thirties appeared on Monday, February 16, 2026 before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism. He is charged with online fraud in a case with particularly troubling details. According to the prosecution, the defendant would have taken advantage of a serious […]
Despite the efforts made in recent years, malaria remains endemic in Benin, with substantial health, social and economic repercussions. It remains among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, disproportionately affecting children under five and pregnant women. In response to this persistent reality, the Government has decided to take a major institutional step forward. Gathered […]
A peculiar case of alleged motorcycle theft was heard on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Porto-Novo Court of First Instance. At the heart of the case is a PCX-brand motorcycle identified by its owner while it was circulating freely in the city, several months after its disappearance. The events date back to October 2025. […]
In Benin, a retired officer of the French army is being prosecuted before the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses in a case of alleged false attestations. The defendant appeared on Monday, February 16, 2026, before the special court.According to the prosecution, the former military officer is suspected of having participated in […]
The Republican Police foiled, on Friday, February 13, 2026, an attempted robbery in Bantè, causing the criminals to abandon three motorcycles and a firearm. According to the initial findings of the investigation reported by Le Matinal, the authorities were in the middle of an operation when they intercepted the individuals involved in this case. Thwarted […]
The Holy See has taken an unprecedented step by launching two ETFs aligned with the Church’s social doctrine, blending moral requirements with financial ambitions in international markets. The Holy See has reached an unprecedented milestone in the financial markets. The Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR), better known as the Vatican Bank, has launched […]
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the extension of the online application process for university scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Initially scheduled to end on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at midnight, the submission of applications is now possible until Friday, February 20, 2026 at midnight. According to the ministry’s official […]
A student pursuing studies in political science and international relations appeared, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, before the correctional chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism. In his early twenties, he is being prosecuted for online fraud after posing as a commissioner of the Republican Police on social networks.According to […]
The Atacora Departmental Director of the Civil Service has been suspended from his duties. To date, no official details have been provided regarding the grounds for this administrative decision. The person concerned has been instructed to organize a handover of duties as soon as possible. It is scheduled for Monday, February 16, in accordance with […]
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, a young man appeared before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) for acts of misappropriation involving nearly 7 million CFA francs. The case pits the defendant against the girlfriend of his deceased friend, for whom he had been entrusted with a trust assignment. According to […]
The President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, has granted a presidential pardon to the Malian MP Mamadou Hawa Gassama. A member of Mali’s National Transitional Council (CNT), Mamadou Hawa Gassama had been sentenced at the end of January by the Abidjan Court of First Instance to three years in prison for an […]
Benin retains its place in the global ranking of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for the year 2025 according to data from the report published by the international organization Transparency International. The CPI, which assesses the perceived level of corruption in the public sector across 180 countries, remains an influential barometer of governance and transparency. […]
The police station for the Ekpé district conducted, on Monday, February 9, 2026, the arrest of thirteen individuals for possession, consumption and sale of psychotropic substances. This operation is part of the security actions for people and property undertaken by the police unit, notably through the dismantling of crime hotspots, commonly referred to as ‘ghettos’. […]
A serious traffic accident occurred on Tuesday, February 10, in the Alaga neighborhood, the 1st arrondissement of Parakou. A taxi-moto driver, commonly called zemidjan, was seriously injured after a tree branch collapsed onto his motorcycle as he was traveling with a female passenger. The incident occurred in front of Saint-Joseph Catholic Church, as a strong […]
A tragedy occurred on Monday, February 9, 2026 in the Zakpo Adamè Ahito neighborhood, in Bohicon, Zou Department. A man died after being electrocuted while he was cutting down a tree near power lines.According to information gathered, the victim, aged about 38, was engaged in felling a tree when one of the branches came into […]
