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An inter-institutional inspection tour carried out this Friday, July 25, in Abomey-Calavi, in the Atlantic department, resulted in the temporary closure of several sand quarries and the summons of many construction site owners in violation to the town hall. The information was made public on the official Facebook page of the town hall. The operation […]

A drama occurred this Friday, July 24, in Gbangbango, a village located in the Goumori district, in the Banikoara municipality. The lifeless body of a man estimated to be around fifty years old was discovered near the central storage facility for phytosanitary products in the area, reported Fraternité FM. According to the initial information gathered […]

In order to guide new high school graduates in their transition to higher education, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is organizing a national information and awareness campaign from July 30 to August 5, 2026. This initiative aims to support the successful candidates of the June 2026 baccalaureate in making informed choices about […]

New development in front of the Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) regarding the judicial case involving Steve Wotto. During his appearance at the hearing, the defendant made an impression by adopting a particularly vehement posture and a threatening tone towards the court. During the proceedings, Steve Wotto’s aggressive attitude and […]

To meet the growing demand for electricity and address the obsolescence of certain infrastructures, the Beninese Electricity Company (SBEE) is implementing a massive investment plan estimated at over 19 billion FCFA. Supported by the Government Action Program (PAG), this major initiative aims to restructure, expand, and rehabilitate the medium and low voltage distribution network across […]

Following the publication of the results of the Certificate of Primary Education (BEPC 2026), the Directorate of Examinations and Competitions (DEC) of the Ministry of Secondary Education has released the list of the top three candidates from each department. Signed by the Director of Examinations and Competitions, Dr. Kuessi Fulbert Allognissode, this official ranking highlights […]

Dangnivo Case: Anselme Amoussou denounces the verdict and criticizes a trial disconnected from the truth ​Sixteen years after the mysterious disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo, a senior official at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the judicial outcome of this case continues to provoke strong indignation. Reacting to the outcome of the trial, the Secretary […]

The National Agency for Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control (ANM) carried out a surprise operation in several localities in the Ouémé and Plateau departments. This operation is part of its royal mission to verify the compliance of the weights displayed on pre-packaged consumer products. Overall Satisfactory Results During this mission, ANM agents inspected about thirty […]

For nearly three years, the closure of the land border with Benin has disrupted Niger’s trade exchanges. While the country has found alternative solutions to secure its supply, these have come at a cost. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), this situation has resulted in a shortfall of 117 billion CFA francs for Niger’s […]

A page has turned at the headquarters of the Economic and Social Council (CES). After sixteen months of a dynamic presidency focused on citizen listening, Conrad Gbaguidi has officially passed the torch to his successor, former State Minister Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, elected by his peers to lead the 8th term of the high institution. In […]

A cleverly orchestrated drug trafficking attempt was thwarted this Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Parakou. Officers from the 3rd district police station of the city seized 226 blocks of Indian hemp, hidden under a load of oranges in a public transport vehicle. The police intervention followed the exploitation of precise intelligence. Alerted, the law enforcement […]

As the next academic year approaches, the National Education Council (CNE) has gathered key players in the education system during its preparatory annual seminar. At the heart of the discussions: the continuous improvement of teaching quality and addressing the deficits in teaching staff across the entire national territory. Among the major proposals arising from this […]

Major disruptions in the electrical power supply are affecting 11 out of 12 departments in Benin this Thursday, July 23, 2026. In a statement released on Tuesday, July 21, the Benin Electric Power Company (SBEE) urges its subscribers to make necessary arrangements due to scheduled maintenance work on the national grid. ​Only the department of […]

The Regional Service for Fraud Intervention and Combat (Srlcf) Mono-Couffo has dealt a heavy blow to the trafficking of illicit products. On the night of Sunday, July 19, 2026, customs officers intercepted a vehicle transporting 1,400 kg of smuggled pharmaceuticals, carefully packed into 41 parcels. This operation followed specific intelligence exploited by customs. Under the […]

The Court of First Instance of Cotonou issued its verdict on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in the Dangnivo case. At the end of the hearings, Codjo Cossi Alofa was sentenced to 30 years of hard labor, while Donatien Amoussou was acquitted due to doubt. This decision concludes several weeks of hearings dedicated to one of […]

The Abomey-Calavi Court of First Instance examined, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the case of two inmates from the detention center, both charged with alleged attempted escape. At the end of the discussions, the court ordered the release for one of the defendants due to doubt and referred the case for the second. The first […]

The Office of the Baccalaureate announced, this Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the results of the best candidates for the June 2026 baccalaureate exam. The G2 series tops the ranking with the first place nationally. Moreover, at the pinnacle of national success, the technological series G2 excels by occupying the entire national podium: Departmental Rankings of […]

The baccalaureate 2026 has its first in Benin. With an average of 18.80 out of 20, Egbogbe Frederico Rayan Seton tops the national ranking established by the Office of the Baccalaureate. This performance sets him apart among more than 77,000 candidates. The best candidate for the 2026 baccalaureate is now known. According to the ranking […]