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The Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) announced on Monday, 27 October 2025, the passing of Monsignor Barthélémy Adoukonou, former Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Culture at the Vatican. The prelate passed away during the night from Sunday, 26 to Monday, 27 October 2025, at CNHU-Hubert Koutoukou Maga in Cotonou, according to an official statement […]
A young man is being prosecuted before the CRIET for accusing his uncle, a retired colonel, of wanting to stage a coup d’État against President Patrice Talon. According to the case file, the retired colonel had paid significant sums — 125,000 F CFA, then 250,000 F CFA, then 300,000 F CFA — to his nephew […]
The Tribunal d’Abomey-Calavi held a new hearing on Wednesday in the defamation case between former ministers Samou Seidou Adambi and Paulin Akponna. Once again, the substance of the case could not be examined. The case has been adjourned to another hearing. Both protagonists were notably absent from the dock, represented by their respective lawyers. After […]
Gathered on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Azalaï Hotel in Cotonou, representatives of the Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) member states, with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), held a workshop on how to transform foreign direct investment (FDI) into a driver of decent job […]
The Dada Gbèzè artist was sentenced to 12 months in prison, with an order for immediate detention, for defamation against Juliette Gbaguidi, also known as Beauté Ronde. The singer affectionately nicknamed “Zèguèzougou” from Aklamkpa and several co-defendants are accused of defaming cultural promoter Juliette Gbaguidi, known by the pseudonym Beauté Ronde. The Cotonou Court of […]
The Tribunal de première instance de Calavi examined on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, a case of motorcycle theft involving a tenant. Despite the presence of surveillance footage, the judge found the evidence insufficient to rule. A young tenant, charged with motorcycle theft, appeared for acts that occurred in one of the neighborhoods of the commune […]
The 10th Regional Forum on Electricity Regulation of CEDEAO opened this Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Cotonou, under the theme “Energy cooperation in West Africa: current dynamics and prospects for strengthening integration”. The meeting, which brings together experts, decision-makers and technical partners, aims to strengthen regional energy cooperation for a sustainable and balanced integration of […]
The well-known Beninese pastor Edgard Guidibi was apprehended and placed in police custody at the criminal brigade on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Preacher Edgard Guidibi is no longer free to move. Also the owner of a real estate agency, he would reportedly be involved in a new land-related case, according to Le Potentiel. Also read […]
La Haute Autorité de l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication (HAAC) a officialisé, à travers sa décision n°25-069/HAAC du 9 octobre 2025, la nomination des membres du Comité technique de la carte de presse. Cette instance est chargée, entre autres, d’examiner les demandes de cartes de presse et d’assurer leur délivrance conformément à la réglementation en […]
Journalist Olivier Allocheme, a contributor to the daily L’Événement Précis and a teacher, was arrested on October 9, 2025, according to several consistent sources. The arrest reportedly took place at the school where he works, according to information relayed notably by the daily Matin Libre. The exact reasons for this arrest have not yet been […]
The Council of Ministers, meeting this Wednesday, October 22, 2025, under the chairmanship of Head of State Patrice Talon, authorized the construction of social and community and security infrastructures in several border communities in Benin. The objective is to consolidate the State’s presence, improve the living conditions of the population, and strengthen border security. The […]
Meeting on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 and presided over by Head of State Patrice Talon, the Council of Ministers authorized the construction of five science high schools and a Higher Normal School. Following the Council of Ministers meeting of 22 October 2025, the government gave the green light for the construction of five science high […]
Meeting in Council of Ministers on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the government of President Patrice Talon authorized the payment of compensation to people affected by the paving project for the Banikoara–Kérémou–Burkina Faso border road. In total, 227 affected people will receive compensation in accordance with applicable regulations. The development and paving project for the Banikoara–Kérémou–Burkina […]
Meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, under the chairmanship of Patrice Talon, the Council of Ministers decided to allocate additional resources to the National Civil Protection Agency. Objective: to strengthen its operational capacities in the face of natural or human-caused risks and disasters. The Council of Ministers wants to provide Benin’s Civil Protection with the […]
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr Patrice Talon, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. The following appointments were made: On the proposal of the Minister of Labour and Public Service, the following appointments were made :
The elegant Topha 1er room of the Bénin Royal Hôtel brought together Amnesty International Benin and media professionals on Tuesday. In front of microphones and cameras, the NGO presented a series of strategic documents aimed at steering national legislation toward better protection of fundamental freedoms. Stated objective: to influence the debates now, ahead of the […]
The Ministry of Higher Education announces the opening, as of Wednesday, October 22, 2025, of the paid registration phase for baccalaureate holders wishing to join private higher education institutions (EPES). This measure is aimed at newly graduated baccalaureate holders not selected through the standard allocation system. According to the ministry’s statement, interested candidates must follow […]
On Monday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 21, 2025, groups of youths caused panic in several schools in Blolequin, in western Côte d’Ivoire. School calm was shattered in Blolequin, Côte d’Ivoire. According to the Ivorian Press Agency (AIP), an unidentified group of youths stormed the town’s modern high school on the morning of Monday, October […]
The appeal trial of the former Director General of the Republican Police, Louis-Philippe Houndégnon, opened on Monday, October 20, 2025, before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). Houndégnon, who is being prosecuted for electronic harassment and incitement to rebellion, along with his co-accused nephew, is challenging the lower court’s ruling […]
The appeals chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) opened, on Monday, October 20, 2025, the appeal trial of Steve Amoussou. This new hearing follows the appeal lodged by the defendant against the decision issued in the first instance. Suspected of being the political activist known under the pseudonym […]
