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A mysterious drama is shaking the community of the Hêvié district in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, where the lifeless body of a man was discovered on Saturday, June 27, 2026, within a convent dedicated to the deity Egun-gun. In light of the unclear circumstances surrounding this death, law enforcement and judicial authorities have immediately launched […]
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, a team from the Malanville border police intercepted ten minors at the Niger River. The convoy was heading toward the city of Gaya, Niger. According to information provided by police sources, the victims of this network are mostly schoolchildren aged between 6 and 15 years. At the time of their […]
In Gard, the construction site of a property attributed to Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya raises questions. In Les Mages, access to building permits related to the property is facing restrictions citing the security of the head of state, reigniting the debate on the transparency of urban planning documents. In Gard, the construction site of a […]
In Benin, the authorities are sounding the alarm on the consumption of drugs and dangerous substances. On the occasion of World Drug Day, celebrated in Nikki, the government highlighted the strong presence of cannabis in reported usages, as well as the growing concern over counterfeit medications sold outside pharmaceutical circuits. In Benin, cannabis remains the […]
Candidates for the 2026 Baccalauréat in Côte d’Ivoire will find out their fate on Monday, July 6. The national announcement of results is expected to start at 2 PM, following a session that mobilized over 329,000 candidates across the territory. The wait is entering its final stretch for BAC 2026 candidates in Côte d’Ivoire. After […]
The case of the former official of the Ministry of Finance, Urbain Dangnivo, resumed on Friday, June 26, 2026, before a postponement was announced. The court announced, on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 1:36 PM, the postponement of the trial regarding the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo to Friday, July 3, 2026. This postponement comes […]
The resumption hearing of the trial related to the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo is set for this Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Court of First Instance in Cotonou. Barely having reopened the debates, the defense made a major strategic request that could significantly change the dynamics of this sixteen-year-old case. It is the […]
The national pass rate for the Primary Education Certificate (CEP) 2026 is now known. Following this, the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education has also released the performance recorded in the twelve departments of Benin. The Primary Education Certificate (CEP), June 2026 session, recorded a national pass rate of 90.17%. This year, 286,995 candidates, including […]
The results of the Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP), June 2026 session, are now available. Nationally, the pass rate stands at 90.17%, showing a slight increase compared to 2025 when it was 89.81%. The Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education published, this Friday, the results of the Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP), June 2026 session. […]
The lanterns have dimmed on the deliberations of the June 2026 session of the Primary Studies Certificate (CEP). The official figures released by the Directorate of Examinations and Competitions (DEC) reveal an exceptional overall performance: the national pass rate stands at 90.17%. This performance marks a significant improvement compared to previous sessions and confirms the […]
To facilitate citizens’ access to emergency, assistance, and general interest services, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and the Post (ARCEP Benin) has released a comprehensive update of its short numbering plan. This official directory centralizes and quickly identifies direct access lines to key republican institutions, health services, and national security forces. Here is the […]
The liberation of public spaces is entering its active phase along the Benin coast, but not without prior consultation. As part of the operation to liberate the Northern perimeter of the Fishing Route, scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, the prefect of the Littoral department, Gilbert Déou Malè, accompanied by a delegation from the Cotonou […]
With the official announcement of the results of the Primary School Certificate (CEP), June 2026 session, the government platform eRESULTS is the quickest way to know if a candidate has passed, without having to go to the examination centers. Here is the step-by-step process to carry out your search in a few clicks: Step 1: […]
The day of truth has arrived for the 286,995 candidates for the Primary School Certificate (CEP), June 2026 session. According to the forecasts from the examination and competitions directorate, the national deliberation and the official proclamation of results will begin this Friday, June 26, at 10:30 AM. While the traditional display will still be maintained […]
Burkina Faso now requires prior authorization from any student wishing to pursue their studies abroad, even if they are self-funding their education. Presented as a measure for monitoring educational paths and professional integration, this decision by the Traoré government marks an unprecedented tightening of control over student mobility. The Burkinabè Council of Ministers on June […]
The Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education (MEMP) has just slammed its fist on the table regarding the clandestine collection of funds related to the management of the EducMaster platform. Through official correspondence N° 176/MEMP/SGM/DRAF/ASS/S dated Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the ministerial authority orders the immediate reimbursement of amounts improperly collected from parents of students. […]
The Military Training Center of Bèmbèrèkè pulsed with the rhythm of a solemn ceremony on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Nearly 900 recruits from the Republican Police and the Water and Forest Corps officially joined the ranks. Before an audience of high authorities, emotional family members, and friends, the 895 recruits from the classes of 2024 […]
No sign of a way out yet for the TikToker Barnabé Azongnidé, who has been arrested and placed in preventive detention in a fraud case. On Thursday, June 25, 2026, the correctional chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) decided to postpone its deliberation in the case of TikToker […]
The municipality of Tchaourou is shaken by a macabre affair that has sparked strong emotions and widespread outrage among the population. A young man has been arrested by the local police station, suspected of being involved in the desecration of a grave at the Muslim cemetery of Gbéyèkèrou. The case, according to information from Fraternité […]
The city hall of Parakou is tightening sanctions against the wandering of animals in the city. In a statement made public on June 19, 2026, Mayor Zul-Kifly Zakarié reminded that any animal found roaming on public roads will be taken to the pound, and its owner will have to pay a fine before any restitution. […]
