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The Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is expected this Tuesday in Bamako. This is his first diplomatic visit in two capacities: as the head of state of Senegal and as the current president of ECOWAS, a responsibility assigned to him by his peers during the summit in Freetown on July 19th. This meeting with the […]
The journalist from Canal 3 Benin, Thanguy Agoï, is taking the lead of the 10th mandate of the Observatory of Deontology and Ethics in the Media (Odem). His election took place this Monday, July 27, 2026, during the installation ceremony held at the Maison des Médias in Cotonou. He succeeds an outgoing team whose management […]
The debates in the case involving a lieutenant colonel of the Beninese Armed Forces, prosecuted for “apology of a crime against state security,” will continue at the start of the judicial session. During the last hearing held on Monday, July 20, 2026, the Court for the repression of economic crimes and terrorism (CRIET) postponed the […]
An operation carried out on Saturday, July 25, 2026, by the Republican Police at the Tangbo market, located in the Adjan district, led to the dismantling of a network selling prohibited pharmaceutical products. Based on information regarding illicit drug trafficking, the police raid resulted in the arrest of two women aged 39 and 46, accused […]
Gathered in Cotonou until July 31, ECOWAS parliamentarians, government members, experts, and private sector representatives are working on ways to make micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) the real drivers of regional value chains. Facing ongoing challenges such as access to financing, informality, and barriers to intra-community trade, the participants will try to identify concrete […]
In an official statement made public this Monday, July 27, 2026, in Cotonou, the Director General of the Republican Police, Inspector General of Police of the second class Brice K. ALLOWANOU, took a stand to firmly denounce acts of deviance and corruption observed within the law enforcement forces. He reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to exemplary […]
As part of the preparations for the celebration of the 66th anniversary of Benin’s accession to international sovereignty, the General Directorate of the Republican Police has released a statement informing about restrictive traffic measures on several major routes in Cotonou. The affected areas include: the sections of the Pêches road, the Marina boulevard, and Clozel […]
The Parakou town hall officially launched the works to convert the site of the old Guèma market into a modern bus station on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This development project is part of the municipality’s policy aimed at reorganizing road transport, modernizing urban infrastructure, and redeveloping public spaces in the city. Abandoned after gradually losing […]
Chad notified on July 27, 2026, its decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC). N’Djamena justifies this choice by an unsatisfactory record and denounces international justice marked by “selectivity” in handling cases. The Chadian government announced on Monday, July 27, its withdrawal from the International Criminal […]
The decision was made by the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET). The former chief of the 12th district of Cotonou, Samuel Akindès, received a sentence of 5 years in prison. At the end of the deliberations, the special court went beyond the requests of the public prosecutor by sentencing the […]
The diplomatic and economic relations between Benin and Nigeria are taking a new step forward. This Friday afternoon, the Beninese Minister of State for Economy and Finance, Romuald Wadagni, welcomed the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, in Cotonou, during an official visit leading a significant delegation of high-ranking Nigerian dignitaries. […]
Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially announces the creation of his party “Kiiraay, The Republican Patriots” during a founding assembly in Dakar The Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye has taken a decisive step in the national political landscape by officially launching his own political party titled “Kiiraay, The Republican Patriots” this Saturday, July 25, 2026. The event […]
On the occasion of the third anniversary of the establishment of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP), the Nigerien head of state, General Abdourahamane Tiani, addressed the issue of reopening the land border with Benin. Facing the expectations of the people, the leader was cautious, stating that it was necessary first […]
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 […]
The International Budget Partnership officially launched its regional office for French-speaking Africa on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Based in Dakar, the new structure will operate in eleven countries to enhance budget transparency, citizen participation, and accountability in public resource management. The International Budget Partnership (IBP) is strengthening its presence in Africa with the establishment of […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing the most serious institutional crisis in its history. Meeting in an extraordinary session at the United Nations headquarters in New York, the States parties to the Rome Statute have removed Prosecutor Karim Khan from office. This historic decision comes after allegations of assaults and sexual harassment made by […]
The Institute of Artisans of Justice and Peace (IAJP) gathered on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Cotonou, religious leaders, political actors, and several guests for a social conference focused on the theme: “Rule of Law and Political Alternation in Africa: A True Challenge for Stability and Development.” The event was led by the metropolitan archbishop […]
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 […]
As part of strengthening defense capabilities and securing maritime spaces, the European Union officially handed over an interceptor to the Benin Navy on Friday, July 24. The official handover ceremony took place at the naval base in Cotonou in the presence of several Beninese military officials and institutional partners. Funded through the European Peace Facility, […]
