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In the coming days, the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) will officially leave its current premises at Ganhi to move into a brand new headquarters located next to the Benin Broadcasting and Television Corporation (SRTB). The building, fully refurbished, was formerly the site of the Institute for Social, Economic, and Civic Training (INFOSEC), and has […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko surprised many on Thursday, August 1, by announcing the implementation of specific taxation for influencers, vloggers, and other content creators. The measure, included in the “Jubbanti Koom” economic and social recovery plan, aims to broaden the tax base of a sector that has largely remained off the radar. A new tax […]
Less than a month after leaving the Progressive Union Renewal (UPR) to join The Democrats, Suzanne Élise Tama, head of the central district of Banikoara, was ousted from her position on Monday, August 4, 2025. Suzanne Élise Tama, head of the central district of Banikoara since 2020 and influential local political figure, was ejected from […]
The activist and influencer Nazih Marwan Al-Azzi, better known as “Nazih” on social media, has been arrested in Lebanon by the country’s General Security Directorate. 25 years old, this young Gabonese man of Lebanese origin is at the heart of an explosive case that is currently rocking Gabon. According to Gabonese security sources quoted by […]
The High Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (HCPC) has reached a critical milestone in the investigation opened following accusations of public fund embezzlement within the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines. After a month of investigations in the town of Parakou, the investigation report was officially handed over on July 31, 2025 to Jacques […]
The government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, has responded to the heart-wrenching letter from young Mira, 10 years old, who is pleading for presidential clemency for her incarcerated parents. While he acknowledges the emotional impact of the message, the government remains firm on respect for judicial procedures. The voice of little Goudjo Mira was not lost […]
Isabelle Tevoedjrè, born Ekoué, the widow of Professor Albert Tevoedjrè, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 95, at the CHUD-OP in Porto-Novo. A discreet but spiritually committed figure, she had retired to prayer after the death of her husband in 2019. Her name was Isabelle Tevoedjrè, born Ekoué, but she […]
This Friday, August 1, 2025, marking the 65th anniversary of independence, the death in Europe of Nestor Dako, former Minister of Justice and a major political figure under the Boni Yayi regime, was announced. Benin is in mourning. While the country was vibrating to the rhythm of the August 1 celebrations, the news fell like […]
A targeted operation by the police station of the 13th district in the city of Cotonou led, on Tuesday, July 29, to the arrest of six young criminals who specialize in stealing water meters from the National Water Company of Benin (SONEB). The operation, which is part of a strict response to the recurring complaints […]
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 […]
