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Two officers of the Republican Police appear before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism for alleged acts of corruption and influence peddling. They are accused of having facilitated the release of a person arrested for drug trafficking, in exchange for the payment of 500,000 CFA francs.The events date back to an […]
In Gbèdjromèdé in the 6th arrondissement of Cotonou, elements of the Republican Police carried out an operation that resulted in the apprehension of a suspected thief, as well as the arrest of a receiver and the seizure of several items. The intervention of the security forces followed intelligence indicating attempted thefts in this locality. Alerted, […]
In Benin, the Court for Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (CRIET) on Monday, March 2, 2026, requested prison terms against several people prosecuted for electricity theft, including an owner and two agents of the Société béninoise d’énergie électrique (SBEE), Banouto reported. According to evidence presented at the hearing, these defendants are accused of having […]
The Ministry of Preschool and Primary Education has announced a reorganization of school districts across the country. This move aims to adapt the management of schools and human resources to the current realities of the education system. The new structure takes into account demographic and geographic changes to ensure better educational supervision and a more […]
Two individuals allegedly involved in sheep and motorcycle thefts, who had previously escaped while in police custody, were arrested again by the Republican Police in Bohicon. The events occurred during the night of Friday, February 27 to Saturday, February 28, 2026, under the leadership of agents from the Avogbanna arrondissement police station. According to information, […]
The National Center for Digital Investigations carried out, over the weekend, one of its most significant operations against cybercrime. Following a coordinated and simultaneous operation at several sites across Benin, 56 people suspected of cyber-fraud activities were arrested. The operation unfolded synchronously in several localities, illustrating the gradual strengthening of the national framework for fighting […]
The death of an 18-year-old student, which occurred in the morning of February 25, 2026 in Zinvié, in the Abomey-Calavi municipality, deeply shocked the community. The girl, who was in the second year of secondary school at the Zinvié General Education College, was found dead at her home, according to corroborating information from police and […]
An important operation carried out by security forces in Sékandji led to the arrest of 15 people implicated in a drug trafficking case. Launched on the basis of precise information, this operation aimed to dismantle a network for distributing and trafficking illicit drugs in the town and surrounding areas. The suspects were apprehended during various […]
As part of the investigations into the attempted coup that occurred on December 7, 2025, the Beninese authorities have issued a wanted notice targeting several individuals believed to be involved in the operation. As part of the ongoing investigation into the failed coup on Sunday, December 7, 2025, a wanted notice has been issued against […]
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone welcomed a delegation from the Saudi Development Fund as part of a working visit with strong strategic significance. Led by Abdulrahman Alharbi, the mission was part of a dynamic exploration of new investment opportunities in Benin. The discussions mainly centered on two flagship projects, expected to […]
The citizen accused of having cast multiple votes in the joint elections held on January 11, 2026 appeared before the Aplahoué Court. Following his appearance before the competent court, the activist implicated in the electoral fraud case in Atomey in the commune of Aplahoué was placed under a detention order. He is now incarcerated awaiting […]
In Benin, a woman was intercepted at the Sèmè-Kraké border post as she tried to cross the Benin-Nigerian border with drugs hidden under a fake pregnancy belly. According to reports, the discovery was made during a routine security check carried out by the security services. Several packages of prohibited goods were found concealed on the […]
Four officers on duty at the Centre national hospitalier universitaire (CNHU) have been arrested by law enforcement authorities over their alleged involvement in extortion, according to Africaho. According to available information, these officers are suspected of having demanded undue payments from patients or their companions, outside of the usual medical procedures. These practices, if proven, […]
A tragedy occurred on Wednesday, February 26, 2026 in the Gbèdjromèdé neighbourhood of Cotonou. A man was fatally stabbed following a violent altercation with an individual described as his opponent. According to information reported by Bip Radio, the victim is said to have crossed paths in the street with the person with whom he had […]
The chamber responsible for adjudicating sex-based offenses at the CRIET held out-of-town hearings at the Parakou court on February 23 and 25, 2026. Several convictions were issued in cases of sexual violence. On February 23, ten cases were heard, including two for sexual harassment involving teachers and eight for sexual assaults on girls under thirteen. […]
The seventh term of the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) opened on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, its first ordinary session of the year 2026. The regulatory authority opened the said ordinary session for 2026, with a clear message: guiding media actors toward a culture of responsibility and internal regulation that, in due course, […]
The Parakou Court of Appeal has a new president. Thomas Mahougnon Dassi officially took office at the head of this court on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, during a solemn hearing presided by Victor Dassi Adossou, president of the Supreme Court of Benin. The ceremony took place in the presence of judges, members of the judiciary, […]
The High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) has taken precautionary measures against Radio Maranatha following the broadcast of a program deemed to violate media ethics standards. According to the decision issued on February 23, 2026 by HAAC president Édouard Loko, the program titled “Testimony, what did he do to you?” is banned until further […]
A tragedy has deeply shaken the residents of Tchonvi Gbakpodji, a locality in the commune of Sèmè-Podji, this Monday, February 23, 2026. An infant under one year old was found dead in a room, according to concordant testimonies gathered on the scene. According to the initial information available, the child would have been left alone […]
The Society for Road Infrastructure and Territorial Development (SIRAT SA) announced the start of rehabilitation works on the segment Carrefour Unafrica–Carrefour Cheminot, starting Thursday, February 26, 2026. This information appears in a note published recently by the company’s general management. These operations are part of the Cotonou Access Roads and Crossings Rehabilitation Program (ATC), aimed […]
