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An occurrence as disturbing as it is inexplicable has taken place in the courtyard of the Public Primary School (EPP) Group D of Grand-Popo, in the Mono department. In broad daylight, a tree described as “alive and soft” suddenly caught fire, with no apparent source of the flame could be identified. According to testimonies gathered […]
A leading figure of the African diaspora and passionate advocate for Black cultures, Claudy Siar is currently staying in Benin as part of the celebrations marking the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary. As a special guest of President Patrice Talon, he took a seat in the presidential stand to attend the official parade held this Friday […]
A baker was prosecuted on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Abomey-Calavi court for selling bread deemed hazardous to public health and for threatening a control officer on duty. He is also accused of flouting an administrative closure order. At the stand this July 31, 2025, a baker from Calavi-Kpota was heard for putting unfit […]
The National Agency for Personal Identification (ANIP) officially launched the voter center transfer operation this Wednesday in Cotonou. The announcement was made by the Director General of ANIP, Aristide Adjinacou Gnahoui, during a presentation of the mobile application “ANIP BJ” to political parties and civil society organizations. According to the schedule communicated, citizens have from […]
A well-known figure in both the Beninese judiciary and political sphere, Nestor Dako passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. The news was reported by the newspaper Le Potentiel, which stated that the death occurred in Europe. A career magistrate, Nestor Dako held high positions under the presidency of Boni Yayi. He served notably as […]
The General Directorate of Customs of Benin has launched a direct competition for the recruitment of 120 customs clerks and 10 customs control students for the year 2024. Registration is taking place online from July 31 to August 13, 2025, through the official dedicated platform. The General Directorate of Customs (DGD) announced, through notice referenced […]
A tragic road accident grieved several families on the night of Wednesday, July 30, around 11 PM, on the road leading to Badekparou. A taxi carrying gasoline cans violently hit motorcycle passengers, causing the death of three people instantly and severely injuring a fourth. According to eyewitnesses at the scene, the taxi driver was driving […]
The death of a Rosca (Rotating Savings and Credit Association) group’s promoter continues to cause judicial turbulence. Unable to recover their funds after the disappearance of the main manager, the group members turned to the courts, leading to the arrest of two close collaborators of the deceased. The total damage is estimated at 7 million […]
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) examined, this Tuesday, July 29, a case of cyber-harassment involving a young man accused of having shared his ex-girlfriend’s intimate files on social media. On the stand, the defendant admitted to the facts, sparking outrage from the prosecution and fierce determination from the victim, […]
At the Council of Ministers meeting this Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the Beninese government has announced the hiring of a technical control office for the construction project of the Vêdoko intersection in Cotonou. The long-awaited project of the Vêdoko intersection is taking shape. After several months of procedures, the process of selecting the companies called […]
A shocking incident rattled the Fiyegnon Houta neighborhood, in the 12th arrondissement of Cotonou, where a young 25-year-old woman was found dead, buried in an unfinished construction site. The main suspect, a guard of Burkinabé nationality, was apprehended after attempting to flee. The tragedy took place on the night of July 18-19, 2025. The alarm […]
The Development Agency for Arts and Culture (ADAC) raises the alarm against malicious individuals posing as its representatives or those of the Ministry of Culture, attempting to extort money from artists. In a statement dated July 30, 2025, signed by its General Director William Codjo, the ADAC informs that it is regularly alerted about attempts […]
The journalist Christophe Gbemiga Djossou, promoter of Kingo News, who died on July 1, 2025, at the age of 45, will be laid to rest following two major ceremonies held in Cotonou. The funeral for journalist Christophe Gbemiga Djossou will take place on August 8 and 9, 2025 in Cotonou. In tribute to the departed […]
The owner of the collapsed building a few days ago at Togbin Fandji was presented to the prosecutor’s office this Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and placed in pre-trial detention. The owner of the building under construction, whose collapse on July 23 caused the tragic death of a young apprentice mason, was presented to the prosecutor […]
In honor of Benin’s national day, the Ministry of Labor and Public Service announced that Friday, August 1, 2025, will be a public holiday, non-working and paid. The Beninese government, through the Ministry of Labor and Public Service, has officially declared the day of Friday, August 1, 2025, as a public holiday, non-working, and paid, […]
The Beninese authorities are stepping up the fight against illegal constructions in the Greater Nokoué area. A joint brigade, made up of the Republican Police, the Ministry of Living Environment and Transport responsible for Sustainable Development and the Municipalities, has been deployed to ensure strict adherence to regulations regarding urban planning and building permits. This […]
The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, presided over by the Head of State Patrice Talon, approved the granting of a scholarship to two Beninese students admitted to the Polytechnic School of Paris. In the Council of Ministers this Wednesday, the Beninese government validated the full coverage of the training for two young […]
In connection with the development of the Fidjrossè beach, Marie Stella-Adounko section (12.5 km), SIRAT SA strictly prohibits parking on gutters and sidewalks. The aim is to ensure pedestrian safety and protect the ongoing infrastructure projects. The Society of Road Infrastructure and Territorial Development (SIRAT SA) appeals to the users of the Route des Pêches […]
Two Beninese workers were sentenced this Tuesday, July 29, 2025, to one year in prison, including six months custodial, for keeping a mobile money transfer of 1,100,000 FCFA received by mistake. Despite the sender’s reminders, the brothers refused to return the sum, resulting in their arrest one year later. It is an unusual case that […]
Starting from January 1, 2026, the postage rates for mail and packages will experience a new average increase of 7.4%, according to an announcement from La Poste on Monday, July 28, 2025. This increase, driven by the need to guarantee the quality and longevity of the universal postal service, comes in a context of continuous […]
