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A man suspected of being involved in the assassination of Congolese sports entrepreneur Vally Amisi was arrested on Sunday in Brazzaville, several months after the events. The authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo must now initiate the necessary steps for his transfer to Kinshasa. The announcement was made by the Congolese Ministry of Justice […]

With a few weeks to go before the school year starts on September 14, 2026, the Beninese government is ramping up its preparations to ensure a smooth resumption of classes. In this proactive approach aimed at avoiding delivery delays experienced in the past, a budget of 2.8 billion CFA francs has been allocated for the […]

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Corinne Amori Brunet, received on Monday, August 3, 2026, the formal copies of the letters of credence of the new diplomatic representatives from Canada and the United Arab Emirates. These meetings mark a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations and strategic cooperation between Benin and these two partner nations. Evelyne […]

After five days of work in Cotonou, the members of the joint committee of the ECOWAS Parliament adopted a series of recommendations aimed at strengthening the role of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in regional economic integration. The elected officials particularly called for more inclusive industrialization, better access to financing, and greater involvement of […]

The Republican Police promptly responded to a case of theft of a vehicle that occurred in the commune of Toffo. Alerted around 5 a.m. by a baker living in Houègbo about the theft of his Haojue 115 motorcycle, the local police officers immediately deployed a significant search operation on the ground. Thanks to the strategic […]

The celebration of the 66th anniversary of Benin’s independence in Abomey was marked by a strong communion between the prefect of Zou, Laurent Zomaï, and the crowned heads of the historic city. During the official ceremonies, cultural events, and the military parade, administrative authorities and guardians of tradition displayed their shared commitment to national memory […]

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has officially opened the competitive recruitment for the 2026 session for high school graduates to access public university schools and institutes. Initiated by Minister Sèdami Mèdégan Fagla, this process is aimed at newly graduated students wishing to join elite institutions such as INMeS, IFSIO, ENSPD, ENSTIC, ENEAM, […]

On the occasion of the celebration of the sixty-sixth anniversary of Benin’s independence, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, has decided to exercise the right of pardon granted to him by the Constitution by showing clemency to three hundred sixty-nine convicted individuals. This measure, which is the first of its kind since he took […]

The Beninese activist Julien Kandé Kansou, a member of the communication cell of the opposition party Les Démocrates, regained his freedom on Saturday after receiving a presidential pardon granted by the head of state Romuald Wadagni, on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the country’s independence. At 34 years old, a writer and student, […]

On the occasion of the national holiday on August 1st, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, granted a presidential pardon to Julien Kandé Kansou. The writer and activist of the opposition party Les Démocrates, who was sentenced in April 2026 to two years in prison, has thus regained his freedom after several months of […]

On the eve of the celebration of the 66th anniversary of Benin’s independence, Kamel Ouassagari reflected on the journey since 1960. Without ignoring the challenges faced, the member of the party Les Démocrates believes that the country must draw on its experience to continue its development and adapt to the challenges of its time. At […]

The African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund plans to support the implementation of the Cotonou Plan 2026-2033. Its president, Nguéto Tiraïna Yambaye, discussed with the mayor of the city the mobilization of resources and the guarantee of loans necessary for financing municipal projects. The African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund (FAGACE) expresses its willingness to […]

The decentralized meeting of the joint commission of the ECOWAS Parliament dedicated to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) concluded on Friday, July 31, 2026, in Cotonou, after five days of work. As a member of the West African institution, Kamel Ouassagari expressed satisfaction with the meeting’s outcomes. While praising the strong mobilization of parliamentarians, […]

The Abomey-Calavi court took up a case of breach of trust and theft involving a rented vehicle on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Following this first appearance with the complainant present, the case was adjourned until October 7, 2026, for further proceedings. According to the victim’s testimony reported by Bip Radio, the accused had entered into […]

As part of the fourth cycle of special operations to secure the national territory, law enforcement carried out a targeted raid in the municipality of Lokossa. A team from the Ouèdèmè district police station, supported by the Lokossa police station and elements of the PSI, arrested a trader suspected of illicit trafficking at the central […]

A violent fire devastated a snack bar located at the entrance of the Titirou market in Parakou on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Although there were no reported human casualties, the incident raises serious concerns and questions among local residents. At the scene of the tragedy, the situation is dire. All equipment, furniture, […]

During the fourth day of their offsite meeting in Benin, members of the mixed commission of the ECOWAS Parliament visited the field on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The aim of this approach was to engage directly with the women at the modern PK3 market in Cotonou. Central to the discussions were customs hassles, the free […]

The dissolution of the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA), formalized by the law of July 14, 2026, is entering its operational phase. Through a decree issued on July 22, 2026, President Romuald Wadagni has officially framed the closure of accounts and the management of the assets of the dissolved institution. To successfully carry out this […]