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The top-performing departments in the 2025 Baccalaureate in Benin are now known. The published ranking reveals a clear national progression, the result of structural reforms in the education system. Atlantique, Couffo, and Mono dominate the rankings. Leading the pack, Atlantique boasts an impressive success rate of 78.13%, closely followed by Couffo (77.95%) and Mono (76.00%). […]

Benin is preparing to celebrate the 65th anniversary of its independence with an impressive military deployment. According to the army spokesperson, 40 platoons composed of 127 members each will march down Marina Boulevard on August 1, 2025, totaling 5080 mobilized soldiers. A few days before Benin’s 65th commemoration of national and international sovereignty, the main […]

Following the announcement of the BAC 2025 results, the Directorate of Exams and Competitions revealed on Friday, July 25, 2025, the top candidates by department and by series. Find below in the attachments the list of the top BAC 2025 laureates by series.

The Abomey-Calavi court pronounced its verdict this Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in a case of breach of trust involving three former employees of a construction company. The company’s chief storekeeper and two of his co-defendants were found guilty of fraudulent subtraction and illegal resale of materials owned by their employer. The events date back to […]

The Ministry of Higher Education has unveiled the results of the June 2025 Baccalaureate session. At the top of this brilliant class, Ford Kossi Germain Tohouénou stands out with a record average score of 18.66 out of 20. Out of all the candidates who took the tests, 21 had an average score of 18 or […]

will officially recognize the State of Palestine in September, announced Emmanuel Macron. A decision described as a “moral victory” by some, “reckless” by the United States, and “historic” by Saudi Arabia, against the backdrop of the war in Gaza and diplomatic failure in Doha. Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday evening that France will recognize […]

The president of the Republic promulgated, on July 22, 2025, the law n°2025-19 governing associations and foundations in the Republic of Benin. This legislative text completely overhauls the legal framework of these entities, detailing the procedures for their creation, operation, rights, obligations, and control. The law n°2025-19, adopted by the National Assembly on July 9, […]

An inmate from the civil prison of Akpro-Missérété appeared this Thursday, July 24, 2025, before the Penal Chamber of the Court of Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET), following an escape attempt thwarted by security forces. The events date back to a visit in detention. The inmate is believed to have taken advantage of […]

The High Authority of Audiovisual and Communication (Haac) announces the start of an inspection visit of online media technical installations. This operation targets internet sites providing audiovisual communication and written press services to the public. According to an official announcement dated July 23, 2025, the pre-selected promoters for this stage were informed by the institution’s […]

The Ministry of Justice and Legislation of Benin formally denied, this Thursday July 24, 2025, persistent rumors circulated on social networks about a supposed suspension of the issuance of nationality certificates throughout the national territory. In an official communiqué referenced N°0210/MJL/DC/S-DC, the ministry asserts that no suspension measures have been taken concerning this essential document […]

Professor Abou Bakari Imorou has been appointed as the president of the Beninese Human Rights Commission (CBDH), following the establishment of the new office on Monday, July 21, 2025. A lecturer-researcher at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Abomey-Calavi, he specializes in socio-anthropology of health. Alongside the new president, six […]

A young man’s wedding plans, a member of an evangelical church, were abruptly interrupted by a scam which led him to the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET). According to the elements presented by the public prosecutor, the individual in question allegedly fraudulently received money belonging to his ex-guardian by posing […]

The High Authority for Broadcast and Communication (HAAC) has, by decision No. 25-048 of 22 July 2025, ordered the “Tokpa” radio station to immediately cease broadcasting any advertising content related to the promotion of pharmaceutical products, pharmacopoeia, medications, and other health products. The order also pertains to programs promoting non-traditional medical practices, especially those originating […]

Since the beginning of July 2025, several localities in South Benin, notably the coastal strip, are experiencing an unusual wave of cool weather, with temperatures below the seasonal norms. Meteo Benin warns of a phenomenon caused by monsoon winds and calls for vigilance, especially for vulnerable populations. An unusual cold wave has settled over southern […]

Starting August 1, 2025, Beninese soldiers will wear a new uniform in response to a clothing reform, desired by the high military command. On the occasion of the national holiday, the Beninese Armed Forces (Fab) will adopt a modernized fatigues, designed for today’s operational realities. Dubbed “digitalized ripstop fatigues”, this uniform embodies the desire for […]

Two weeks after the controversial arrest of Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè in Abidjan, Ivory Coast authorities have finally released their version of the events. At a press briefing held on Wednesday, July 23, the Minister of Communication and spokesperson for the Ivorian government, Amadou Coulibaly, provided clarifications about what human rights defense organizations are calling “kidnapping”. […]

Anger is once again growing among the Aspiring Teacher Students (ATS). Gathered at the Cotonou Labor Exchange, representatives from three main platforms engaged in their struggle, namely the National Crucible of Aspiring Teacher Students (NCATS), the Platform for Defense and Solidarity of Secondary ATS (PDSS-SN) and the “Negotiate Your Cause Aspiring Student” (NYCAS) platform, held […]

Who will represent the Ivory Coast at the 74th edition of the Miss Universe pageant scheduled for November 2025 in Thailand? It will be Olivia Yacé, former Miss Ivory Coast 2021 and tourism ambassador, appointed by the COMICI in place of Fatima Koné, the current reigning Miss. It’s not Fatima Koné, Miss Ivory Coast 2025, […]