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The unlimited Internet packages at 5,000 and 10,000 FCFA have disappeared from the offers currently provided by MTN Benin and Moov Africa Benin. Subscribers now have to pay at least 15,100 FCFA to benefit from a monthly plan that allows browsing after the main data volume is exhausted. This development has sparked a new wave […]
At the end of a one-week work mission in Cotonou for a decentralized meeting of the joint commission of the ECOWAS Parliament, the Member of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire, Koné Gnangadjomon, expressed his views on the economic prospects of Benin and the dynamism of its development model. On the sidelines of discussions focused […]
The Management of the Office du Baccalauréat has made public the excellence ranking of candidates who achieved the mention “Very Good” for the June 2026 session. This edition stands out for its remarkable performances, particularly in technical and scientific fields. The national podium (Top 3) Best performers by department Littoral Atlantique Ouémé Plateau Borgou Mono […]
The Office of the Baccalaureate has published the list of candidates who achieved an average of 16 out of 20 or higher during the June 2026 session. In total, 681 new graduates earned the “Very Good” mention. The national ranking is led by the G2 series, which occupies the top three spots. Benin has 681 […]
Candidates for the Primary School Certificate, June 2026 session, can now consult their report cards online. This digitalization allows parents and learners to access detailed results without having to go to the schools or the departmental education services. The report cards for the Primary School Certificate (CEP), session 2026, are now available online in Benin. […]
The Republican Police ended the actions of a suspect specialized in stealing two-wheeled vehicles at the livestock market. Having come specifically from Parakou to operate on market day, a time marked by a large influx of customers and merchants, the individual targeted vehicles parked on the site to commit his crime. Infiltrating the livestock market, […]
The Supreme Court of Benin has been seized with 35 appeals related to the process of appointing village and city quarter chiefs. These challenges arise after the distribution, by the Autonomous National Electoral Commission, of the localities in which the Progressive Union for Renewal and the Republican Bloc are authorized to select the new local […]
Road users and residents of Avenue Clozel, between the Air Afrique intersection and the Ganhi bridge, will need to adjust their routes starting Thursday, August 6, 2026. In a press release published on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Road Infrastructure and Land Development Company (SIRAT SA), the delegated contracting authority, announces the launch of the […]
A fire ravaged a large part of Bazary Kely, during the night from Sunday, August 2 to Monday, August 3, in Tamatave, also known as Toamasina, on the east coast of Madagascar. The disaster resulted in one death and left several thousand traders without their goods and tools for work. The Malagasy authorities announced the […]
In Kenya, nearly 355 women die for every 100,000 live births, according to data from the World Health Organization. The country also records about 30,400 stillbirths each year, figures that illustrate the extent of the challenges facing the healthcare system. The Kenyan Ministry of Health and the Beginnings Fund have signed a financial agreement of […]
The Central African Republic is facing a cholera outbreak that has already affected 720 people and caused 46 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health. Officially declared on June 26, the outbreak continues to raise concerns despite assurances from the authorities, who claim that the situation remains under control. The disease is straining a healthcare […]
In response to reports of demands for money during contradictory boundary demarcation operations, the Cotonou municipality has reminded that signing the minutes is a free act. It urges the residents to refuse any payment requests and to report those responsible for these practices. The Cotonou municipality raises its concerns against fraudulent practices observed during contradictory […]
From Nairobi to Lagos, a new generation of cybercriminals is now relying on AI tools accessible to the general public. This evolution allows inexperienced actors to produce credible messages, automate their operations, and multiply their victims, according to alerts relayed by Interpol. Artificial intelligence is no longer just a secondary tool for cybercriminals active in […]
The Mauritian Minister delegated to the Arts and Culture, Véronique Leu-Govind, left the government on Monday, August 3, three days after the arrest of her husband in an alleged cannabis trafficking case between Reunion and Mauritius. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam explained that this decision was made by mutual agreement due to the perceptions raised by […]
The extension of Vodun Days to an entire week (from January 2 to 9, 2027) is part of the new tourism strategy aimed at valuing cultural heritage and optimizing the profitability of infrastructures. Regarding the public holiday regime, Beninese legislation (law of July 30, 2024, establishing the National Holiday of Traditional Religions on the second […]
The Beninese government has taken a new step in operationalizing the National Laboratory for Quality Control of Health Products, Water, and Food (LNCQPSEA). Officialized by decree n°2026-415, the members of the board of directors of this control mechanism, appointed during the council of ministers on July 1st, have been installed, marking the effective start of […]
Since the end of July 2026, the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa has been experiencing the most significant wave of migratory arrivals ever recorded at its border. Starting from July 30, between 50,000 and 70,000 people, mostly young Moroccans and teenagers, crossed the border in just a few hours, swimming around the breakwater […]
Islamic finance continues to gain ground in the West African Economic and Monetary Union, supported by licenses issued by the Central Bank of West African States. The number of institutions authorized to operate in this sector rose from two in 2018 to 21 by the end of 2025, according to the BCEAO’s 2025 annual report. […]
The illegal crossing of migrants from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has resulted in at least 11 deaths, according to the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior. Dozens of people are also reported missing, according to the Moroccan Association for Human Rights, which is trying to assist families in locating their loved ones. For […]
Forty-five fighters from the Rapid Support Forces defected and joined Omdurman on Sunday, where they were welcomed by Sudanese army units. This new surrender illustrates the intensification of departures within the paramilitaries, who have been engaged in a war against the army since April 2023. The group was led by three military leaders from North […]
