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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. […]
Seven first-year students from the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management at the University of Parakou experienced fainting spells during a class session. According to David Djigbé, president of the National Union of Students of the University of Parakou, speaking to the media outlet Daabaaru, the causes of these fainting episodes remain unclear. An unusual […]
The Beninese government is intensifying its efforts to eradicate the phenomenon of children outside the educational system. The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Natta, officially launched on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Parakou, the departmental workshops for promoting the Strategy for Strengthening Educational Alternatives (SRAE) for the period 2026-2030. This new ministerial roadmap […]
In response to the reactions triggered by its previous announcement, the city hall of Parakou has revised its position. In a new note published on June 24, 2026, the requirement to pay 50,000 FCFA for organizing an event no longer appears. Only the prerequisite for prior authorization remains. The city hall of Parakou has made […]
One of the most sensitive and emblematic legal cases in recent Benin history is resurfacing. Fifteen years after the start of this state affair, the trial related to the mysterious disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo is set to experience a major new turning point. According to sources close to the case, the hearings are scheduled […]
As of July 1, 2026, any event organized in the public spaces of the municipality of Parakou must obtain prior authorization under penalty of sanctions. The Parakou municipal office has announced new provisions for organizing sports, cultural, and recreational events in the municipality. Through a radio communiqué dated June 22, 2026, Mayor Zul-Kifly Zakarié informed […]
The municipality of Abomey-Calavi is considering the construction of a pedestrian bridge in front of the main entrance of the University of Abomey-Calavi. The announcement was made by Mayor Nathanaël Koty, who mentioned that this is a measure aimed at enhancing the safety of students, university staff, and the many users who cross this heavily […]
The Joint Administrative Commission of the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education heard five teachers on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Porto-Novo. The teachers are being pursued for irregular absences from their posts, a fault that is liable to disciplinary sanctions. Five teachers, Public Law Contract Agents of the State (ACDPE), appeared on Tuesday, June […]
The suspense will end very soon for the tens of thousands of Beninese schoolchildren who participated in the primary school leaving exam. Candidates for the Certificate of Primary Education (CEP), unique session of June 2026, will find out their fate this Friday, June 26, 2026. According to the official calendar set by the educational authorities, […]
The chamber of offenses related to the gender of individuals at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) demonstrated exemplary firmness during its foraine session held in Parakou. Out of the five cases listed for this special hearing, the court issued four heavy prison sentences, confirming the application of a zero-tolerance […]
The President of the National Assembly, Professor Joseph Djogbénou, convened his parliamentary colleagues this Wednesday at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo. Several matters of varying importance, including the draft law amending the Mediator of the Republic, will be examined by the deputies. Another highlight of this plenary session will undoubtedly be the budgetary orientation […]
The Republican Police remains vigilant against the scourge of counterfeit drug sales. In the night from Saturday, June 20 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, law enforcement dealt another blow to the distribution networks of counterfeit pharmaceuticals by arresting a motorcycle taxi driver in the municipality of Grand-Popo. The operation, carried out by members of the […]
The second hearing of the trial of TikToker Steve Wotto led to memorable outbursts on Monday, June 22, 2026, in front of the correctional chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET). Charged with glorifying crimes against state security, electronic harassment, and inciting hatred and violence, the defendant faced pressing […]
The Beninese educational system is about to undergo a profound structural transformation. The government launched a strategic reflection workshop on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou, scheduled to last five days, focused on creating the very first national Curriculum Orientation Framework. This initiative aims to design a unique reference document that will now define the […]
The process of recognizing Beninese nationality for Afro-descendants could see a new development. Claudy Siar, who recently became a Beninese citizen and was appointed a special advisor to the presidency, announced the end of the systematic requirement for DNA testing for those wishing to obtain Beninese nationality through recognition. The special advisor to President Romuald […]
The Republican Police is maintaining pressure on the distribution networks of illegal products in the economic capital. The officers of the 13th arrondissement police station in Cotonou successfully conducted a targeted operation on the evening of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The raid, planned within a compound located in the Petit Château neighborhood in Agla, resulted […]
The municipality of Parakou has been struck by a painful loss. Municipal councilor Tadjou Dine Imorou Boukari passed away this Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou. This sudden disappearance has caused a strong emotional reaction within the local community, the municipal council, and the sports world, where the deceased was a vital and committed figure […]
The written exams for the Baccalauréat, June 2026 session, concluded last Thursday, June 18, across the entire national territory. After this first phase of composition, attention now turns to the secretariats and correction centers. Candidates will have to wait a few weeks before finding out their results, following a rigorously established publication schedule. According to […]
The Ministry of Living Environment and Transportation announced the dismantling of temporary structures installed in the area of the Fish Road. The affected occupants are encouraged to remove their installations themselves before the intervention of the teams responsible for the operation. The Beninese government is moving to a new stage in the development of the […]
The Court for the Suppression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses (CRIET) examined on Monday, June 22, 2026, a case related to the foiled coup d’état in December 2025. A lieutenant colonel of the Beninese Armed Forces (FAB) appeared before the judges of the Court for the Suppression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses this Monday. Detained […]
