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A tragedy occurred on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, on the Niger River, marking the border between Benin and Niger. A canoe, mainly carrying Nigerien nationals, capsized between the cities of Gaya (Niger) and Malanville (Benin), resulting in the death of thirteen people. Searches are still underway to find any potential missing persons. The exact number […]
The results of the baccalaureate session of June 2025 in Benin will be known in a week. According to the information relayed by Serge Nonvignon, a member of the communications unit of the presidency. According to his information, the first deliberation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The grading of the papers starts on […]
The former minister, Paulin Akponna, issued a statement on Friday, June 27, 2025, to publicly apologize to his predecessor, Samou Seïdou Adambi, the Head of State, Patrice Talon, and the Beninese Nation after comments made during a political event in Parakou caused controversy. In a statement made public on Friday, June 27, 2025, Kingnidé Paulin […]
A serious traffic accident involving a truck and several motorcyclists occurred this Friday, June 27, 2025, in the evening, at the IITA intersection, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi. According to the preliminary information from Bip Radio, the truck reportedly overturned while it was in transit. The truck, which was carrying a container, ended its journey […]
In Benin, the results of the CEP 2025 are already available online on the e-result platform. The Examination and Competition Board officially deliberated the Primary Studies Certificate (CEP) exam on Friday 27th June 2025. The Examination and Competition Board has also published success rates by department, allowing for a more refined assessment of performance at […]
The Examinations and Competitions Directorate officially deliberated the Elementary Certificate Examination (ECE) this Friday, June 27, 2025. According to the figures communicated, the national success rate reached 89.81%. In 2024, the national success rate stood at 89.67% . This year, Benin has recorded progress, although modest. This result reflects the combined efforts of pupils, teachers, […]
In Benin, the proclamation of the results of the Primary Studies Certificate (CEP) 2025 marks the beginning of the official publication of the school examination results for this session. The big day is set for Friday, June 27, 2025. As every year, candidates and parents are becoming impatient, eager to see the fruits of their […]
An operation carried out by law enforcement in the village of Fita, Kpingni district (Dassa-Zoumè municipality), resulted in the seizure of 34 kilograms of Indian hemp on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The intervention took place on a rural track, known for its isolation and proximity to certain informal transit zones. According to information from the […]
An operation by the Republican police resulted in the arrest of several individuals suspected of being involved in armed robberies in the commune of Kalalé, specifically in the districts of Dérassi, Bouca, and Dunkassa. The incidents occurred midweek, within the premises of the livestock market in Dérassi, a major commercial hub popular in the region. […]
The results of the Primary School Certificate (CEP) 2025 in Benin will be available online for all candidates this Friday, June 27, 2025. The initial deliberations of the national end-of-year exams will be made public this Friday. The CEP, which involves several thousands of students spread across the national territory, is the first exam whose […]
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has just granted financial support of 30 billion CFA francs to the Republic of Benin for the funding of the second phase of a high school construction and equipment project. The announcement was made at the end of the 146th regular session of its Board of Directors, held on […]
The High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) is raising its voice. As part of its mission to monitor compliance with media legislation, the regulatory institution issued warnings this Thursday, against eight promoters of sound broadcasting stations, for failure to meet contract obligations. Assembled in a plenary session under the 7th mandate, the HAAC adopted […]
Sentenced on June 2, 2025, to two years in prison and fined two million CFA francs, Beninese cyber-activist Steve Amoussou might be facing legal proceedings again. The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET), which passed this sentence, now sees the file reopened due to an appeal lodged by both parties. According […]
The Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (Criet) has requested a sentence of seven years’ imprisonment against a former contract worker of the Post of Benin, charged with abuse of office. The hearing, which was recently held before the special jurisdiction, allowed the examination of the allegations against the ex-employee, pursued in […]
The Court of First Instance in Cotonou opened a hearing on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, concerning the disappearance of ten million CFA francs during a money transport operation to a bank based in Abomey-Calavi. Four agents from a company specializing in secure money transport are being prosecuted in this case, which still has unclear aspects. […]
A chilling yet miraculous scene unfolded in Adohounsa, a village in the commune of Zè, in the Atlantic Department. On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, a baby was found alive at the bottom of a toilet, nearly 10 meters underground. The child, a little girl, had been abandoned under atrocious conditions. According to information reported by […]
After the written exams of the Junior High School Certificate (BEPC), which took place from June 10 to 12, 2025 across the entire national territory, it is now time for the correction of the papers. On Wednesday, June 25, the Minister of Secondary Education, Véronique Tognifodé, went to CEG Sainte Rita in Cotonou, an examination […]
The Beninese government has made a decision regarding coastal development. By presidential decree dated April 16, 2026, the state strictly prohibits any construction with precarious materials on the coast extending from “Marie Stella Residences” in Cotonou to the “Gate of No Return” in Ouidah. This measure specifically concerns dwellings or businesses built from coconut branches, […]
The Supreme Court of Benin is bolstering its staff. Three new members officially took office on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, within the highest administrative jurisdiction. These are Cosme Ahoyo and Éric Déwèdi, appointed as counselors, as well as Bernardin Hounyovi, installed in the role of Attorney General. The three high magistrates had been appointed during […]
The circumstances surrounding the death of Sonia Agbantou, a life coach, presenter, and rising figure in Benin’s digital media, has now been revealed. The autopsy results, made public on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, confirm that the former presenter died of natural causes in Dijon, France, on the morning of Monday, June 23. The announcement was […]
