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The Beninese journalist Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè, who was arrested in Abidjan and extradited to Benin, is scheduled to appear this Monday, July 14, 2025, before the judge for detention and liberties at the Court for Economic and Terrorism Offences (Criet). The founder of the online media Olofofo Infos, Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè, is to be presented […]
This Sunday, the Republican Police intervened at the open-air museum in Parakou to end a festive gathering organized without prior authorization. The event, which attracted a large crowd mainly composed of young people, was stopped by the decision of the Chief Commissioner himself, present at the site. According to the information gathered, this action follows […]
The journalist and web-activist Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè is expected this Monday, July 14, 2025, before the special prosecutor of the Court for the repression of economic crimes and terrorism (CRIET) according to a source from Banouto. This appearance should clarify the charges against him, in the presence of his lawyers. According to sources close to […]
The Ministry of Kindergarten and Primary Education has taken disciplinary action against a primary school principal in Savè, in the Collines department. The individual in question, as reported by Africaho, was relieved of his duties for “inappropriate behavior”, according to an official statement published on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and recorded on June 18 at […]
The Togolese capital, Lomé, plunged into extreme tension on June 26, 2025. Prompted by actors from the diaspora, bloggers, artists, and journalists, the city experienced unprecedented protest movements, to which the regime opposed a massive security response. Behind the scenes, a total internet blackout was imposed by the authorities in an attempt to hinder mobilization. […]
On June 30th, 2025, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the former General Director of the National Agency for Financial Investigation (ANIF) and an influential figure in the regime, appeared before the Malabo court for the opening of his trial. Arrested in September 2024, he is being pursued for embezzlement of public funds, illicit enrichment, and abuse of […]
The iconic figure of coupé-décalé, Ivorian artist Molaré, was involved in a serious traffic accident this Tuesday, while he was riding in a three-wheeled vehicle in a bustling district of Abidjan. The incident also involved a passerby, who was directly hit by one of the vehicle’s rear tires. Initial observations suggest that the vehicle lost […]
In a statement released this Monday, Daniel Edah, a declared candidate for the 2026 presidential election, praised the adoption of the strategic vision “Benin 2060”, while strongly calling on the entire political class to avoid letting this new development horizon suffer the same fate as “Benin 2025 Alafia”. Reflecting on the history of strategic planning […]
In Togo, the success of the reforms initiated by Patrice Talon in Benin fuels the frustration and anger of a Togolese youth lacking prospects. In Lomé, the contrast with the Beninese dynamism feeds a sense of injustice and gives rise to a question echoed by the Togolese street which disturbs the power: “If Benin could […]
At the conclusion of the ministerial meeting of the member countries of the SWEDD+ project in Cotonou this Friday, July 4, 2025, Benin was elected to chair the Regional Steering Committee (CRP) for the coming year. Madame Véronique Tognifodé, Minister of Social Affairs and Microfinance, thus takes the lead of this regional body, succeeding Burkina […]
The results of the first deliberation of the 2025 baccalaureate will be known this Wednesday, July 9. Candidates, parents and teachers are eagerly waiting as the supplementary exams are being prepared for the eligible candidates. The countdown has begun for the 79,588 candidates, including 35,667 girls and 43,921 boys, registered for the June 2025 baccalaureate […]
In recent years, Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè has emerged as one of the most critical and engaged voices in the Beninese media landscape. As a citizen journalist, human rights defender, and whistleblower, he has made his mark with his investigations and daring stances, to the point of suffering exile for the past 07 years and currently […]
The 2025 session of the Baccalaureate examination officially started this Monday, June 16, at 8:00 am, at the Lycée Mathieu Bouké examination center in Parakou, located in the Borgou department. The opening ceremony was conducted under the supervision of the departmental team, consisting of professors Alassane Biga and Moctar Adamou. The head of the exam […]
Just hours ahead of the start of the written examinations for the 2025 baccalauréat, the Minister of Higher Education addressed candidates and all stakeholders in education. In a message to the nation on Sunday, June 15, Éléonore Yayi Ladékan, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, announced that 79,588 candidates are enrolled this year, […]
In a clear effort to make the cities of Benin more beautiful, greener, and more livable, the Beninese government officially launched the first phase of the “Greening Benin’s Cities” project on Friday. Driven by the Ministry of Living Environment and Sustainable Development, this initiative reflects an ecological and aesthetic ambition aimed at transforming the urban […]
The leading political party in Benin in terms of elected officials is going through turbulent times. An internal crisis threatens not only its cohesion, but also its legal and political existence. At the heart of the storm is the political party of Me Adrien Houngbédji, strongly expressing its discomfort within the union formed by the […]
The Ministry of Labor and Public Service announced on Friday, June 13, 2025, an exceptional extension of the deadline for submitting applications for the recruitment competition of 172 agents for the Ministry of Economy and Finance. According to the official statement, candidates who were initially unable to complete their applications can still do so between […]
A road tragedy has plunged the town of Adjohoun into mourning this Thursday, June 12, 2025. On the Sissèkpa road, notoriously known for its danger, a ten-wheel truck, belonging to a public works company, violently collided with a Haojue 115 motorcycle, causing the death of three people. According to early reports by Le Béninois Libéré, […]
The commune of Matéri, in the Atacora department, is experiencing a worrying social crisis: alcoholism is dangerously gaining ground among young people. The mayor, Robert Kassa Wimbo, visibly alarmed by the situation, has made a pressing call for urgent intervention to safeguard the future of the youth in his jurisdiction. Speaking on Canal 3 Bénin, […]
Two individuals were sentenced to seven years in prison by the Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) on Thursday, June 12, 2025. They were prosecuted for aggravated theft of electrical cables belonging to the Société béninoise d’énergie électrique (SBEE), in the town of Adjarra, reported Banouto. According to the accusation, the […]
