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Nearly a year after his arrest in Côte d’Ivoire and subsequent transfer to Benin, Beninese journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè remains detained at the civil prison of Ouidah. One of his relatives, quoted by L’Alternative, is concerned about his detention conditions and mentions a regime marked by severe restrictions. Director of the online media Olofofo.info, Hugues […]
The President of the Republic of Benin, H.E. Mr. Romuald Wadagni, will undertake a state visit to Nouakchott, in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, this Monday, July 6, 2026. This official trip follows the honor invitation from his Mauritanian counterpart, H.E. Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, according to a statement from the presidency of […]
The diplomatic relations between Benin and Angola are taking a new turn. The two countries held their very first session of bilateral diplomatic and political consultations on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Cotonou. This high-level meeting was co-chaired by the Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Corinne Amori Brunet, and her Angolan counterpart, the Minister of […]
The Gbodjè Nassara district was the scene of a terrible tragedy this Sunday, July 5, 2026, around 8 a.m. According to information from Bip Radio, a retired chief warrant officer lost his life, killed by his own son within the family home. Alerted to the situation, members of the Republican Police immediately went to the […]
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is accelerating the structuring of his own political camp. According to the Senegalese press, the President of the Republic has entrusted Aminata Touré with the mission of leading the creation of his future political party. The former Prime Minister would thus take the lead of a task force responsible for defining the […]
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced the creation of his own political party during a meeting with mayors at the Presidential Palace, marking his distancing from Pastef, the party that brought him to power alongside his long-time ally Ousmane Sonko. Meeting on Friday with several dozen mayors from various local governments, the head of state […]
At least 28 people were killed in a rebel attack on the town of Am-Dafock in northeastern Central African Republic, according to local sources. While the government claims to have regained control of the town, reports indicate ongoing incursions from the Sudanese border in an area where MINUSCA has also come under attack. A coalition […]
Benin: in the face of flood risks, the government calls for vigilance and civic responsibility In a press release dated July 4, 2026, in Cotonou, the Ministry of Interior and Public Security sounds the alarm over the heavy rains affecting the national territory. Weather forecasts indicate a continuation of the adverse weather conditions in the […]
A Nigerian, Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, will appear on July 27, 2026, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on eight charges for allegedly creating a fake government agency, forging presidential appointment letters, and operating for over a year from an office within the Federal Secretariat Complex, according to a statement from the Presidency released on […]
The Vitrine Bénin Humour collective launched this Friday the fourth edition of its flagship festival, “A Night to Forget.” With digital professionalization, an open stage, and prestigious headliners, the event is asserting itself as the beating heart of Beninese humor. This is a meeting that, in just a few years, has transformed from a bold […]
The trial of the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case saw a new twist on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Cotonou First Instance Court. After a hearing marked by the much-anticipated testimony of former National Police Director General, Louis Philippe Houndégnon, the court decided to postpone the case until July 8 for the reading of documents […]
Nigeria aims to strengthen its military cooperation with Benin and Niger in response to the expansion of terrorist groups in the sub-region. The announcement was made by the Nigerian Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, as authorities in Abuja express concern over the advance of armed fighters toward the northwest of the country. According […]
The Office of the Baccalaureate has announced the launch of the written exams for the 2026 replacement session. The selected candidates will take their exams starting on July 13 at CEG Sainte-Rita in Cotonou, the only center chosen for this session. The Office of the Baccalaureate made public, on Friday, July 3, 2026, a statement […]
The Congolese government adopted a revised finance bill for the fiscal year 2026. Meeting in the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, June 30 in Oyo, under the presidency of Denis Sassou-N’Guesso, the executive approved a budgetary collective that raises the State’s revenue and expenditure forecasts. In this new project, the budgetary expenditures are set at […]
The elements of the 13th arrondissement police station in Cotonou carried out a successful operation on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in the Godomey Magasin neighborhood. This targeted raid by law enforcement resulted in the complete dismantling of a business specializing in the illegal sale of prohibited products. According to data gathered by the police, the […]
After the announcement of the eligibility results for the BEPC 2026, the concerned candidates are expected for the Physical Education and Sports (EPS) exams. These will take place on Monday, July 6, and Tuesday, July 7, 2026, starting at 7 AM, in the various selected centers. The evaluation process for the Brevet d’études du premier […]
Louis Philippe Houndégnon mentions a robbery plan of the public treasury as a motive for the disappearance of the former official from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Pierre Urbain Dangnivo. The trial regarding Pierre Urbain Dangnivo’s disappearance continues this Friday, July 3, 2026, with new revelations during the testimony of the former Director General […]
Since the publication of the first list of de jure members of the Senate, the absence of Louis G. Vlavonou has raised many questions among the public. As a former president of the National Assembly, he does meet, at first glance, one of the fundamental criteria set out in the revised Constitution of 2025, which […]
The trial of the disappearance of former official of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Pierre Urbain Dangnivo, resumed on Friday, July 3, 2026. The trial related to the mysterious disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo resumed on Friday, July 3, 2026, before the Beninese judiciary, marked by a sensational testimony. Called to the stand, the […]
The results of the First Cycle Certificate, June 2026 session (BEPC 2026), are now known. Nationally, the pass rate is 64.14%, down by 13.11 points compared to the 2025 session, which recorded a pass rate of 77.25%. They can now be consulted online via the eRésultats platform. The Ministry of Secondary Education and Technical Training […]
