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Pascal Todjinou, former general secretary of the General Confederation of Workers of Benin, reacted to the first steps of President Romuald Wadagni at the head of the state. In an interview with journalist Samuel Houndjo, the former union leader praised the first social decisions made by the head of state, while distancing himself from the […]
In a statement released this Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE) party expressed its satisfaction with the first decisions of President Romuald Wadagni. The political formation particularly praised his diplomatic offensive in the sub-region and the initial social measures initiated by his government. The Force Cauris for an Emerging […]
By multiplying visits to Niamey, Ouagadougou, Bamako, and Bissau in the first weeks of his term, Romuald Wadagni introduces a clear shift in Beninese diplomacy. Far from the confrontational stance seen under Patrice Talon, the new president places Cotonou in a dialogue position with the West African military regimes, in the name of economic, security, […]
The appeals chamber of the Court for the repression of economic crimes and terrorism has issued its ruling in the banking fraud case involving former deputy Désiré Vodonou and businessman Wilfried Ayatodé. The court confirmed the majority of the sentences pronounced in the first instance.In its decision, the Court sentenced Wilfried Ayatodé to 20 years […]
The Court of Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) reviewed, during the hearing on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the case of a young content creator facing charges involving his minor daughter, aged four, shared on social media. According to the details presented by the Court, the accused allegedly recorded and shared a video in […]
The UN Security Council is concerned about the deterioration of civil and political rights in Central Africa, amid ongoing armed conflicts and humanitarian pressure related to the war in Sudan. Presenting the semi-annual report of UNOCA, Martha Pobee raised alarm about the massive influx of refugees to Chad, the violence in the Lake Chad basin, […]
Laurent Dhossou Zomaï has officially taken office as the prefect of Zou on Wednesday, June 10, in Abomey, after a week of administrative and judicial blockage. His installation comes after the Supreme Court annulled the sanction from the ARMP that excluded him from public procurement for five years, based on a procedural defect. Laurent Dhossou […]
A presumed case of violence against women is actively engaging social services and security forces in Benin’s economic capital. The events took place on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Agla, specifically in the Ahogbohouè neighborhood located in the 13th arrondissement of Cotonou. According to information reported by Banouto, the head of the Unique Social Promotion […]
Thanks to the ePASS platform, Beninese citizens living abroad can now renew their passport online in about thirty minutes, without having to travel or make an appointment. Beninese people in the diaspora now have a new solution for renewing their passport without having to travel. The government has set up the ePASS service, a digital […]
Eight public primary school teachers have been appearing since June 9 before the Administrative Parity Commission of the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education. Accused of prolonged absences, professional misconduct, or alleged incompetence, they face various disciplinary sanctions that could lead to their removal. Summoned before the Administrative Parity Commission (CAP) of the Ministry of […]
The elements of the central police station of Porto-Novo conducted a major operation on Monday, June 8, 2026, leading to the arrest of three individuals. The network was headed by a main suspect who had been operating in secrecy for nearly a decade under the guise of a delivery activity. The operation was triggered by […]
The Beninese legal landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. The historic boldness that characterized the Constitutional Court of Benin, established by the Constitution of December 11, 1990, is facing significant legislative reorientation. For more than three decades, the constitutional judge had developed and deepened its prerogatives well beyond the limits initially set by the texts. […]
The Supreme Court of Justice of Benin is reaching a new level in its quest for operational excellence. In the context of modernization that has been underway since the beginning of the eighth term, the institution is actively working to enhance its institutional and judicial efficiency. Committed to the continuous improvement of its working methods […]
Relief and devotion are evident on the faces at Cotonou International Airport. After spending a few weeks in Saudi Arabia, the Beninese Muslim faithful have started to set foot on national soil. The very first pilgrims were welcomed with deep emotion on Saturday, June 6, 2026, by their respective families, leading to scenes of warm […]
Romuald Wadagni was received in Bissau by General Horta Inta-A Na Man, head of the transition in Guinea-Bissau, as the final stop of a rapid regional tour. After Niamey, Ouagadougou, and Bamako, this visit confirms the will of the Beninese president to maintain dialogue with transitional regimes while repositioning Cotonou in the West African diplomatic […]
Romuald Wadagni and Assimi Goïta agreed to relaunch cooperation between Benin and Mali, through the upcoming holding of the Joint Commission for Cooperation. Received in Bamako as part of his regional tour, the Beninese president is pursuing his rapprochement with the countries of the AES, focusing on economic, security, and diplomatic issues. On June 9 […]
Laurent Zomaï is set to be installed this Wednesday, June 10, as the prefect of Zou, after several weeks of blockage caused by a sanction from the ARMP that has been ultimately annulled by the Supreme Court. The handover in Abomey is expected to conclude an administrative and judicial sequence that has been closely followed […]
Launched with great fanfare on March 28, 2025, by Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the Libreville 2 project was meant to mark Gabon’s entry into a new urban era. A new smart, modern, structured city, designed to ease congestion in the Gabonese capital and support the expansion of the Estuaire province. Nearly a year later, the […]
The regional diplomatic tour of the new Beninese head of state is actively continuing within the Sahel zone. The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, made a visit of friendship and work to Bamako, the Malian capital, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. This initiative is part of strengthening the axes of bilateral cooperation […]
Romuald Wadagni continues his diplomatic tour in West Africa with a second round of visits to Senegal, Mali, and Guinea-Bissau. Welcomed in Dakar by Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the Beninese president confirms his intention to reposition Cotonou as a player in regional dialogue, between ECOWAS, AES, and transitional countries. Beninese President Romuald Wadagni was received on […]
