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A miller appeared before the court of first instance in Abomey-Calavi, charged with willful violence against a minor under 15 years old. The alleged acts against the defendant took place within his own mill, a space where the young victim had gone to have grains ground for his family. According to the evidence presented at […]
On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour, celebrated this Friday, June 12, 2026, the government of Benin, through the delegated minister in charge of Budget and Public Service, strongly reaffirmed its commitment to protect the most vulnerable. Through an official statement, the Beninese executive calls for a concerted mobilization of all sectors […]
A major operation conducted on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, by the national gendarmerie led to the dismantling of a highly structured money counterfeiting network in Douala. This operation resulted in the discovery of a genuine underground currency factory hidden in the third district of the economic capital, as well as the arrest of five suspects, […]
The Secretary General of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Benin, Kassa Mampo, did not provide an informed reading of the structure of the first government of President Romuald Wadagni by asserting the marginalization of workers. In response to the concerns expressed by some organizations that view the absence of a ministry explicitly dedicated to […]
The services of the Benin Customs have dealt a significant blow to illicit trafficking in the Borgou department. An operation carried out on the Parakou–N’Dali route led to the interception of a large shipment of prohibited substances and ammunition. Conducted under the supervision of Rodrigue Alofa, a Customs colonel, the intervention resulted in the seizure […]
Before the Court of Abomey-Calavi, a former student of the higher education institution Le Faucon is on trial for alleged embezzlement of tuition fees and forgery of documents. The institution estimates its losses at over 24 million CFA francs. A case involving several students and concerning tens of millions of CFA francs captured the attention […]
The Autonomous Port of Cotonou welcomed, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the inaugural stop of the cruise ship Oceania Regatta. With 575 passengers on board and 389 crew members, this arrival marks a significant step in the gradual integration of Benin into the major routes of international maritime tourism. Belonging to Oceania Cruises, the ship, […]
Niger has adopted a new penal code that criminalizes same-sex relations for the first time, with penalties of up to twenty years in prison for certain offenses related to same-sex associations or marriages. This reform, enacted under military authorities, represents a significant tightening in a regional context where several West African countries have recently strengthened […]
Following a real estate seizure procedure initiated by a local bank, a building in Akpakpa will be sold at public auction on June 22, 2026, in front of the Commercial Court of Cotonou. This operation takes place as part of the recovery of an unpaid debt. On Monday, June 22, 2026, at precisely 11 a.m., […]
Two demolition operations carried out in early June 2026 in Abidjan have reignited the controversy over evictions in the Ivorian economic capital. In Vridi 3, the Autonomous District invokes urban sanitation and risk prevention. In Koumassi, a private operation conducted in the name of Alloui Brou Jacques triggered a strong reaction from the public prosecutor, […]
Burkina Faso wants to make entrepreneurship a mandatory discipline in both bachelor’s and master’s degree programs starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. This reform, part of the presidential initiative for quality education for all, aims to better prepare students for self-employment in a country where the labor market remains dominated by the informal sector. Burkina […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The Ministry of Nursery and Primary Education opened, on Monday, June 8, 2026, in Porto-Novo, the national meetings dedicated to reviewing transfer requests for the 2026-2027 school year. A total of 1,093 files have been submitted for the consideration of the commission tasked with examining the various requests. These meetings are taking place in the […]
