The Director-General of the National Agency for Market Management (ANaGeM), Eunice Kiniffo, announced a name change for two major market hubs in the country. According to her, the Mathieu Kérékou commercial hub will bear the name Tokpa Yoyo, while the Akassato agro-food hub is renamed Tokpa Daho. This decision is part of ANaGeM’s ongoing drive […]

As part of the reorganization of responsibilities within the Benin Armed Forces, a new command decision was issued in April. Pascal Tigri, the fugitive lieutenant colonel currently sought by an international arrest warrant, has been officially replaced as head of the National Guard Special Forces Group. The appointment, formalized by an internal decision of the […]

From the White House, Donald Trump reaffirmed that no agreement would be possible with Tehran without Tehran’s total abandonment of its nuclear ambitions, while praising Washington’s pressure strategy. Donald Trump hardened his tone toward Iran, stating that no durable agreement could be reached as long as Tehran refused to renounce any nuclear ambitions. From the […]

Between March and December 2025, French authorities highlighted a concerning situation in the country’s schools: 525 students were found in possession of a knife hidden in their bag, during checks conducted around and near schools and middle schools. These figures come from the joint checks carried out by the Ministry of National Education and the […]

A scientific study conducted in Benin reveals striking figures about women’s sexual health, a reality that has long been under-documented in the country. Results show that almost all women in relationships suffer from pain or sexual difficulties, a situation that challenges health professionals, political actors, and civil society organizations. The survey, published in the Public […]

The Beninese government has taken an important step in organizing the cultural sector. During a meeting of the Council of Ministers, it adopted a decree establishing a legal, social, and economic status for the benefit of artists and cultural professionals. This decision aims to fill a gap long highlighted by sector stakeholders. Despite investments made […]

The Constitutional Court this Thursday looked into the challenge to the election of deputy Michel Sodjinou, elected in the 19ᵉ electoral district. The hearing was opened at 10:00, under the presidency of Dorothé Sossa.At the outset of the proceedings, the president of the Constitutional Court noted the absence of both the author of the appeal, […]