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The Albarika neighborhood, in the first district of Parakou, was shaken this Thursday, July 10, 2025, by a heart-wrenching tragedy. A barely two-year-old child tragically lost his life after accidentally falling into an unsecured well. According to initial eyewitness accounts collected on the spot by Fraternity, the little boy was playing alone in the yard […]
The officers of the Paouignan district police station, in the municipality of Dassa-Zoumè, have arrested a man who has been actively sought for over a year for a crime of rare cruelty. According to police authorities, the suspect allegedly used a romantic relationship as bait to carry out his macabre plan. The events date back […]
On the night of Thursday, July 10, 2025, four individuals were apprehended by officers of the Republican Police while they were lurking around graves in the central cemetery of Parakou. According to information relayed by Fraternité FM, the suspects, all from the surrounding neighborhoods, were caught red-handed in the act of digging up human remains. […]
In response to the increasingly precarious situation of Vehicle for Hire (VTC) drivers, Advisor Minister Jacques Ayadji has called a tripartite meeting with the GoZem and Yango platforms, and the representatives of the drivers. The purpose of this meeting, according to the authorities, is to lay the groundwork for a more equitable and sustainable legal […]
Two young men, being prosecuted for extortion in a kidnapping case, appeared this Thursday, July 10, 2025, before the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET). They are accused of kidnapping a child of about 12 years and demanding a ransom for his release. According to the facts presented at the hearing, […]
Following the proclamation of the results of the first deliberation on July 9, 2025, the authorities of Benin have published the distribution of eligible candidates for the Physical Education and Sports (PES) tests and the elective ones. These evaluations will take place between July 12 and 15 throughout the national territory. In accordance with the […]
A serious accident occurred late this afternoon on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in Kouhounnou, near the General Mathieu Kérékou Stadium. Three painters fell from the second floor of a building under renovation after being electrocuted by an electric cable, resulting in the death of one of them. The scene caused distress in the Kouhounnou district […]
After the announcement of the results of the first deliberation, candidates eligible for the 2025 Baccalaureate exams are expected for the optional and Physical Education and Sports tests. The Ministry of Higher Education has published the detailed schedule for these evaluations scheduled between July 12 and 15. Things are accelerating for the candidates eligible for […]
The National Assembly adopted, this Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in a plenary session in Porto-Novo, two major legislative texts. These are law no.2025-18 amending and supplementing law no.2022-09 relating to the Constitutional Court, and law no.2025-19 on associations and foundations in the Republic of Benin. The session was chaired by the president of the National […]
In an effort to combat the trafficking of illegal pharmaceuticals, the Republican Police made a significant seizure in Mèdédjonou. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, members of the Border Police Station (BPS) in the area intercepted a shipment of 435 kilograms of counterfeit medicines, following an operation directly supervised by the commissioner. The operation was launched […]
The Baccalaureate 2025 results in Benin are now accessible. The Baccalaureate Office released the results of the unique session of June 2025 online on Wednesday, July 9. You can check them with just a few clicks on the E-Result platform. The 2025 Baccalaureate results are finally here. After days of waiting and suspense, candidates can […]
The Baccalaureate results for 2025 in Benin were announced on Wednesday, July 9th, with a national success rate of 73.02%. Here are the details of the success rates by series: Series Present Admitted Rate A1 1529 1203 78.68% A2 17547 13154 74.96% B 15119 12285 81.25% C 2740 2268 82.77% D 30606 22328 72.95% E […]
The results of the single session Baccalaureate of June 2025 were officially proclaimed on Wednesday, July 9th by the Baccalaureate Office. The national success rate this year stands at 73.02%, a figure that is already sparking commentary and comparisons with previous editions. After several days of correction, the first deliberation of the Bac 2025 has […]
About a week after the tragic death of Tolah Élise, killed by artist Molare’s vehicle in Abidjan, her partner spoke about the victim’s final hours. In a moving testimony to RTI, he recounts the announcement of the tragedy, the medical care given, and the efforts made to try and save the woman he loved. The […]
The proclamation of the Baccalaureate exam results in Benin follows a distinct and rigorous process, different from that of the CEP or BEPC. It is based on several well-defined stages that follow one after another. As a reminder, the results of the Baccalaureate exam for the June 2025 session will be available in the afternoon […]
A suspected motorcycle thief was apprehended by the republican police in Parakou after stealing a bike in unusual circumstances in Natitingou. According to an official statement, the events unfolded on Tuesday, July 8. The accused allegedly approached his victim offering a cell phone for sale. Interested but lacking cash, the young man agreed to take […]
A woman pretending to be a relative of Claudine Prudencio, the President of the National Rally (RN) party, was taken into custody on the night of July 8, 2025. She was brought before the public prosecutor at the Cotonou court of first instance. According to initial information, the woman in question is part of a […]
The recruitment competition for 100 clerks organized in Benin for the year 2024 continues to provoke reactions. Two citizens, Léopold Hountondji and Abou-Wahab Oké, have brought an unconstitutionality appeal against the organization of said competition, questioning the compliance of one of the tests proposed to the candidates. Their main grievance pertains to the introduction of […]
The recent increase in fees applied to Mobile Money transactions continues to cause waves within the Beninese political class. On Friday, July 4, 2025, Joël Godonou, representative of the 16th electoral district and vice-president of the parliamentary group Les Démocrates, formally questioned the government. Objective: to obtain explanations on what he qualifies as an “abusive […]
The Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) held a hearing on Monday as part of the trial of Achille Chaou. He is being prosecuted for internet fraud and complicity in false certification, according to the charges brought by the special prosecutor. Presented at the bar, Achille Chaou, who is portrayed as […]
