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The Abomey-Calavi Court of First Instance examined, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the case of two inmates from the detention center, both charged with alleged attempted escape. At the end of the discussions, the court ordered the release for one of the defendants due to doubt and referred the case for the second. The first […]
The Office of the Baccalaureate announced, this Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the results of the best candidates for the June 2026 baccalaureate exam. The G2 series tops the ranking with the first place nationally. Moreover, at the pinnacle of national success, the technological series G2 excels by occupying the entire national podium: Departmental Rankings of […]
The baccalaureate 2026 has its first in Benin. With an average of 18.80 out of 20, Egbogbe Frederico Rayan Seton tops the national ranking established by the Office of the Baccalaureate. This performance sets him apart among more than 77,000 candidates. The best candidate for the 2026 baccalaureate is now known. According to the ranking […]
Baccalauréat 2026 in Benin: Here is the ranking of the 20 best candidates The Office of the Baccalauréat has unveiled the ranking of the top candidates for the Baccalauréat exam, single session of June 2026. With an exceptional average of 18.80/20, Egbogbé Frederico Rayan Seton, a student in the G2 series at the Catholic College […]
The trial related to the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo resumes this morning at the First Class Court of First Instance in Cotonou. This new hearing is part of a legal case that is nearly sixteen years old and continues to attract significant public attention. The hearing follows several postponements aimed at allowing the submission […]
The Benin and the Kingdom of Morocco took a new step in strengthening their bilateral relations during the seventh session of the Joint Cooperation Commission, held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Cotonou. The discussions led to significant announcements regarding education, mobility, trade, and culture, finalized by the signing of 14 cooperation agreements. Scholarships and […]
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sèdami Mèdégan Fagla, has officially announced the opening of registrations for paid training programs in several public technical and vocational education institutions. The announcement was made through a press release dated July 16, 2026. This opportunity is aimed at learners wishing to pursue a course in Technical […]
The entrance exam for the 6th grade at the Prytanée Militaire de Bembèrèkè (PMB) and at the Lycée Militaire de Jeunes Filles (LMJF) in Natitingou will take place this Thursday, July 23, 2026. The announcement was made public through an official communiqué from the General Staff of the Beninese Armed Forces, dated July 16, 2026. […]
A man was arrested by the Republican Police forces on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in the Ladji Farani neighborhood of Parakou. He is suspected of illegally extracting sand from drainage ditches to sell it. According to information reported by Fraternité, four individuals were caught removing sand along a public road, a practice that degrades local […]
Students admitted to the 2026 Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP) and ranked among the top 50 in each department are expected on July 23 for the entrance exam to the Bembèrèkè Military Prytanée and the Military High School for Girls. The announcement was made by the Chief of Staff of the Beninese Armed Forces. Candidates […]
Judge, academic, and specialist in public finance, the Beninese Désiré Henri Aïhou joins the ECOWAS Court of Justice. Appointed during the summit in Freetown, he will serve for four years within the institution responsible for upholding community law in West Africa. Benin has a new representative in the institutions of the Economic Community of West […]
At just 14 years old, Akobi Banouin Lauren Ruth achieves the best national performance in the Brevet d’études du premier cycle (BEPC), June 2026 session. A student at the Général Mathieu Kérékou Military High School for Girls in Natitingou, she tops the ranking with an exceptional average of 19.25 out of 20. The face of […]
Road safety is once again at the forefront of concerns in Cotonou following a serious accident that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The collision took place at the “Acca et Fils” intersection, a route with high traffic density that is regularly criticized for its danger. According to eyewitness testimonies collected on […]
A tragedy occurred in the commune of Abomey-Calavi, specifically in the Glo-Djigbé district. A 24-year-old woman was found dead at her home, a presumed victim of suicide. According to testimonies gathered by Peace FM and reported by Africaho, the tragedy happened shortly after the deceased confessed to her partner about her infidelity. Following this revelation, […]
Nighttime insecurity has struck again in the Koburu neighborhood. On the night of Monday, July 20, 2026, around 9 PM, a young apprentice hairstylist was the target of a snatch theft near the Dépôt market in Parakou while she was returning home after her workday. According to reports from Fraternité FM, the victim was approached […]
The ECOWAS continues to pursue its project of a single currency. Meeting in summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone, the heads of state and government reaffirmed their commitment to launch the ECO in 2027. However, only countries meeting the convergence criteria will participate in the first phase of its circulation. The Economic Community of West African […]
The actors in the Beninese education system gathered in Cotonou for the annual seminar to prepare for the 2026-2027 school and university year. The proceedings were opened on Monday, July 20, 2026, by the president of the National Council of Education (CNE), Professor Noël Ahonagnon Gbaguidi, in the presence of government members, including the Minister […]
In preparation for the 2026 edition of the Gaani festival, significant organizational measures and infrastructure development are being implemented to offer a celebration of unprecedented scale. The Imperial Court of Nikki has officially unveiled the schedule of ritual celebrations. The festivities of Donkonrou, marking the traditional New Year, will take place from June 23 to […]
As part of its ongoing maintenance and infrastructure improvement program, the Benin Electricity Company (SBEE) is conducting technical work across the national territory. Temporary power outages and disruptions are expected on Wednesday, July 22, and Thursday, July 23, 2026, in several localities across the country. The technical interventions will mainly take place from 10 a.m. […]
A new distribution network for smuggled pharmaceutical products has been dismantled in the Beninese capital. Officers from the 5th arrondissement police station in Porto-Novo carried out a successful raid in the Djlado neighborhood, leading to the seizure of nearly 40 kilograms of illicit products and the arrest of a minor. The operation was triggered following […]
