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A shocking incident rattled the Fiyegnon Houta neighborhood, in the 12th arrondissement of Cotonou, where a young 25-year-old woman was found dead, buried in an unfinished construction site. The main suspect, a guard of Burkinabé nationality, was apprehended after attempting to flee. The tragedy took place on the night of July 18-19, 2025. The alarm […]

The Development Agency for Arts and Culture (ADAC) raises the alarm against malicious individuals posing as its representatives or those of the Ministry of Culture, attempting to extort money from artists. In a statement dated July 30, 2025, signed by its General Director William Codjo, the ADAC informs that it is regularly alerted about attempts […]

The journalist Christophe Gbemiga Djossou, promoter of Kingo News, who died on July 1, 2025, at the age of 45, will be laid to rest following two major ceremonies held in Cotonou. The funeral for journalist Christophe Gbemiga Djossou will take place on August 8 and 9, 2025 in Cotonou. In tribute to the departed […]

The owner of the collapsed building a few days ago at Togbin Fandji was presented to the prosecutor’s office this Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and placed in pre-trial detention. The owner of the building under construction, whose collapse on July 23 caused the tragic death of a young apprentice mason, was presented to the prosecutor […]

In honor of Benin’s national day, the Ministry of Labor and Public Service announced that Friday, August 1, 2025, will be a public holiday, non-working and paid. The Beninese government, through the Ministry of Labor and Public Service, has officially declared the day of Friday, August 1, 2025, as a public holiday, non-working, and paid, […]

The Beninese authorities are stepping up the fight against illegal constructions in the Greater Nokoué area. A joint brigade, made up of the Republican Police, the Ministry of Living Environment and Transport responsible for Sustainable Development and the Municipalities, has been deployed to ensure strict adherence to regulations regarding urban planning and building permits. This […]

As part of strengthening diplomatic relations between Benin and Serbia, a significant meeting was held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Cotonou between the foreign ministers of the two countries. On an official visit to Benin, the head of Serbian diplomacy, Marko Djurić, was welcomed by his Beninese counterpart, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, for a series […]

The Parakou City Council officially installed Mr. Djibril Bio Nourou Dine as a council member this Tuesday. He succeeds the late Romain Batcho, whose death left a vacant seat in the city’s deliberative body. The ceremony took place at the start of the third regular session of the year 2025, in the presence of council […]

The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, presided over by the Head of State Patrice Talon, approved the granting of a scholarship to two Beninese students admitted to the Polytechnic School of Paris. In the Council of Ministers this Wednesday, the Beninese government validated the full coverage of the training for two young […]

The Beninese tourism sector continues its transformation with the announcement of the upcoming construction of two major hotel and beach complexes in Akpakpa, in the municipality of Cotonou. This initiative is part of the national strategy for enhancing the beach potential and tourist attractiveness of the coastline. During the Council of Ministers, it was decided […]

In connection with the development of the Fidjrossè beach, Marie Stella-Adounko section (12.5 km), SIRAT SA strictly prohibits parking on gutters and sidewalks. The aim is to ensure pedestrian safety and protect the ongoing infrastructure projects. The Society of Road Infrastructure and Territorial Development (SIRAT SA) appeals to the users of the Route des Pêches […]

The breakup government met this Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in a council of ministers actively attended by the Head of State, President Patrice Talon. During this government conclave, several decisions were made by the executive. Below is the complete summary of the points discussed during this council of ministers. Complete report of the council of […]

The council of ministers met on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The following decisions were made.

Two Beninese workers were sentenced this Tuesday, July 29, 2025, to one year in prison, including six months custodial, for keeping a mobile money transfer of 1,100,000 FCFA received by mistake. Despite the sender’s reminders, the brothers refused to return the sum, resulting in their arrest one year later. It is an unusual case that […]

Starting from January 1, 2026, the postage rates for mail and packages will experience a new average increase of 7.4%, according to an announcement from La Poste on Monday, July 28, 2025. This increase, driven by the need to guarantee the quality and longevity of the universal postal service, comes in a context of continuous […]

The occupancy rates for stalls in modern urban markets are now officially known. The National Market Management Agency (ANaGeM) has made public the list of fees to be paid by the various trades installed in these commercial infrastructures, both in Cotonou and in several cities in the interior of the country. In the markets of […]

Two influential figures of the Moele Benin party, Alain Jean-Claude Migan and Éric Adandozan, have officially left the political group, thus confirming their break with an organization they long served. Former Departmental Coordinator of Atlantique, Alain Jean-Claude Migan also held the roles of second counselor at the National Political Bureau and active member of the […]

Fred Adriano Houénou, a member of the Political Bureau of the Republican Bloc, has officially submitted his nomination request for the 2026 presidential election. He aims to represent a change in continuity, with a Republican vision focused on social justice, proximity, and national solidarity. Fred Adriano Houénou wants to carry the voice of the Republican […]