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A young gardener found himself in the dock at the Cotonou Court of First Instance on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, for a case of cash theft at a lawyer’s home. Hired about a year ago, the defendant worked as a gardener at the lawyer’s home. He admitted to stealing 350,000 CFA francs. When confronted, he […]
A 42-year-old hairdresser has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, with 5 years to be served without parole, by the Parakou court for sexual offenses against minors. According to the narrative of events by the National Women’s Institute, the accused lured his victims in order to sexually abuse them. The case traces back to […]
After a year of operating free of charge, the modern markets of Cotonou will enter a new phase starting from July 2025. Traders established in these infrastructures will now have to pay a daily fee of 600 CFA francs. The announcement was made by Eunice Loisel wife Kinnifo, director of the National Agency for Market […]
New legal troubles for the former OB26 movement coordinator. Already sanctioned in January 2025 for incitement to rebellion, Hosée Houngnibo, known for his outspoken support for businessman Olivier Boko, is once again facing justice. This time he is appearing before the Court of Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET), for slanderous denunciation and electronic […]
The district chief of Sonsoro, in the municipality of Kandi, is currently hospitalized at the zone hospital, after being violently attacked on Friday, June 13, 2025, in his farm located at Woyorgou Bansou, a locality under his jurisdiction. The information was relayed by Fraternité FM and confirmed by the local media Alibori.bj. According to the […]
The Beninese government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has launched an awareness campaign titled “Everything Starts with a Good Beginning”. This initiative aims to promote best practices in international mobility among Beninese citizens. The information was reported by Peace FM radio. Indeed, every year, a large number of Beninese encounter difficulties abroad, particularly visa […]
The Republican Police announced this Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the seizure of 43 packets of narcotics in Besse, in the Collines department. The operation, carried out by the Besse district police station, is part of ongoing efforts to fight against the trafficking of psychotropic substances. Based on deemed reliable information, a patrol team positioned at […]
A couple involved in a large-scale bank fraud case is being prosecuted for embezzling several hundred million CFA francs from the accounts of a financial institution in the country. At the heart of this scandal, a bank employee, seen as the mastermind of the operation, is now on the run. The main defendant allegedly set […]
Benin has kicked off the fifth edition of its national fruit tree planting campaign. The 2025 edition plans to plant over 1,600 hectares of mangoes and citrus fruits across the country. The ceremony was held on a specially prepared agricultural estate in Siraru. For this occasion, three hectares were prepared: two for mangoes and one […]
The Republican Police continues its relentless fight against the illicit trafficking of psychotropic products. On the night of Friday, June 13, 2025, around 11 p.m., a targeted operation conducted at a bus terminal in Cotonou by elements of the 5th district police station allowed for the interception of a significant batch of psychotropic products concealed […]
In Djakotomey, in the Couffo department, two individuals posing as motorcycle taxi drivers, commonly called Zémidjan, were apprehended by the police after a failed robbery. The two individuals were betrayed by a forgotten mobile phone left behind at the scene of their crime. The events took place on the night of June 5, 2025, around […]
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 […]
