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On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) granted provisional release on bail to Dieudonné Aloukoutou, former Executive Secretary of the Kpomassè town hall. He is being prosecuted for abuse of office in a suspected fraud case related to the awarding of a public contract for the […]

Kpomassè has officially been designated as one of the qualified municipalities to host the Special Land Affairs Court. The National Assembly recently approved an amendment to existing legislation that establishes a special court for land disputes. The decision was made during the plenary session on Tuesday, April 30th. With this amendment, the municipality of Kpomassè […]

Due to the celebration of Labor Day, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, has been declared a public holiday, non-working and paid day across the entire national territory of Benin. The announcement was made through a statement from the Minister of Labor and Public Service.

On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Benin received four fuel transport trucks as a generous donation from the United States. Benin has benefited from the support of the United States through a significant donation of four trucks specially equipped for fuel transport. This batch includes two trucks with a capacity of 40,000 liters intended for aircraft […]

Here is the complete list of one hundred and seventy (170) officers of the Benin Republican Police recently promoted to the rank of Police Brigadiers. Officers of the Benin Republican Police were promoted to the rank of Brigadier through a joint ministerial order signed on April 23, 2024, in application of the provisions of Article […]

The fine for not wearing a helmet has now been reduced by the Minister of Interior and Public Security. It has been lowered from 10,000 CFA to 5,000 CFA. The Benin government announced a reduction in the fine for not wearing a helmet. The announcement was made public on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, through a […]

A national census of deceased individuals who were registered in RAVIP will soon be launched. This was announced through an official statement signed by the Director General of ANIP. The operation, initiated by the National Agency for the Identification of Persons (ANIP), will involve the collection and recording of deaths of those who had participated […]

The tragedy that struck on Lake Nokoué last Sunday has worsened as two additional bodies were discovered, bringing the total number of fatalities to eight. On the afternoon of Sunday, April 21, 2024, a boat carrying twelve passengers lost control and capsized during its journey from the Kpankpan neighborhood in Cotonou to the village of […]

The newly established government in Senegal is pressing for the return of state property, including vehicles and official residences, previously used by members of former President Macky Sall’s cabinet. As part of the transition of power, former government members are required to forfeit the privileges associated with their previous positions. Among the requirements, they must […]

In recent days, social media has been rocked by a troubling resurgence of misconduct among officials responsible for enforcing traffic laws. These acts, contrary to the fundamental values and principles, have sullied the public image of the police institution and have provoked strong reactions within the higher ranks. Before the start of enforcement, official communications […]

Cameroonian President Paul Biya has made a significant gesture towards the pilgrims of his country for the Hajj 2024. He has granted them a subsidy. Paul Biya, the President of Cameroon, has brought relief to the pilgrims of the 2024 Hajj edition. He has awarded a subsidy to the participants of Hajj 2024. The news […]

The owner of the Restaurant Placali Abouré recently shared her journey as a culinary entrepreneur and the secrets to her financial success. In a Facebook post, Véronique Vonan Ahoussi, the founder of the VEVO group, unveiled how she became a millionaire starting with an initial investment of XOF 29,700. She claims to have realized her […]

On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, the Toffo police station witnessed an unexpected twist. The director of the Colli Agbamè preschool, who was arrested the day before in a fraud case along with two other individuals, was released the following day, Wednesday, April 10, according to information reported by Bip FM. It appears, from the words […]

Journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse, who was arrested on March 28, 2024, for publishing an article concerning the death of an associate of Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé, has been released on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, according to reports from his lawyer to the AFP. Mewenemesse faced seven (07) charges including: “concocting and disseminating false news” with the […]

Burkina Faso announced on Monday a temporary suspension of wheat flour imports across the entire national territory. The Ministry of Industrial Development, Commerce, Crafts, and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises announced, through an official statement dated April 8, 2024, a significant measure affecting economic actors in Burkina Faso. This announcement pertains to an immediate and temporary […]

The day of Wednesday, April 10, 2024, has been declared a public holiday, non-working and paid across the entire territory of Benin, in celebration of the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The information was made public through a communiqué from the Minister of Labor and Public Service.

The nation of Benin is mourning the loss of General Moumouni Zankaro, who passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. Benin’s military is in mourning following the announcement of the death of General Moumouni Zankaro on Monday, April 8, 2024. According to reports broadcast by Bip FM radio, he died at his home, although the […]