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The evening of Thursday, July 24, 2025 was marked by intense panic in the Wansirou district, in Parakou. Around 9 p.m., detonations followed by thick smoke alerted the local residents: a fire had just broken out behind the building of the transport company ATT, in a clandestine fuel depot. “We just had time to get […]
As part of the “Peregrine Falcon 2025” operation, the Republican Police arrested 260 suspected individuals across the entire territory of Benin. Ghettoes were dismantled, and weapons, psychotropics, and fraudulent fuel were seized, according to the senior police commissioner Éric Orou Yérima. The Republic of Benin has launched a large-scale offensive against crime hotspots across the […]
In a new attempted scam targeting Beninese citizens, a false communique allegedly signed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance is currently circulating on WhatsApp and other social networks. It announces the opening of so-called cryptocurrency investment sessions by the Beninese government. The document, dated July 26, 2025, uses the name and signature of State […]
At just 18 years old, Germain Ford Tohouenou became the top of the class in the 2025 Baccalaureate in Benin. In an exclusive interview, the young prodigy reveals the keys to his success and unveils his futuristic ambitions in robotics and automation. Discipline, method, and a clear vision. These are the ingredients that allowed Germain […]
Following the serious traffic accident that occurred on Saturday, July 26, 2025 in Dassa-Zoumè, the President of the National Assembly of Benin, Louis Vlavonou, expressed his deep sadness. With great emotion, the President of the National Assembly of Benin, Louis Vlavonou, responded to the tragedy that occurred in Dassa-Zoumè, where a traffic accident resulted in […]
Nimata Aminou, head of the Kétou-Centre district and active member of the fourth mandate, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a sudden ailment following a local political event. Just moments before the tragedy, Nimata Aminou was participating in a cocktail event offered by the youth of the communal section of the Union Progressiste […]
In Benin, several secondary schools have achieved the feat of a 100% success rate in the 2025 baccalaureate exam. More than 70 schools have reached perfection in the BAC 2025, with all their candidates admitted. This remarkable performance was praised by the Baccalaureate Office, which published the complete list of these institutions, along with the […]
A tragic accident occurred on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the Dassa 2 district of Benin, on the road linking Glazoué to Dassa-Zoumè. Several deaths and serious injuries were reported following a head-on collision between two vehicles. The tragedy occurred at the Moumoudji turn, a section of the main road linking Glazoué to Dassa-Zoumè. According […]
In Benin, six private general education institutions reported a zero success rate in the 2025 Baccalaureate exam, despite a national rate of 73.02%. While the June 2025 Baccalaureate session in Benin is praised for its overall performances, a darker reality strikes at the door of six private institutions that have not registered any successful candidates. […]
A plumbing apprentice accuses his colleague of stealing an amount of 5 million CFA francs intended for a construction project. The case, brought before the court, has been postponed to July 31, 2025, to hear the defendant’s parents, pointed out as the source of some of the money. Two plumbing apprentices, sharing the same room […]
The top-performing departments in the 2025 Baccalaureate in Benin are now known. The published ranking reveals a clear national progression, the result of structural reforms in the education system. Atlantique, Couffo, and Mono dominate the rankings. Leading the pack, Atlantique boasts an impressive success rate of 78.13%, closely followed by Couffo (77.95%) and Mono (76.00%). […]
Benin is preparing to celebrate the 65th anniversary of its independence with an impressive military deployment. According to the army spokesperson, 40 platoons composed of 127 members each will march down Marina Boulevard on August 1, 2025, totaling 5080 mobilized soldiers. A few days before Benin’s 65th commemoration of national and international sovereignty, the main […]
Suite à la proclamation des résultats du BAC 2025, la Direction des examens et concours a dévoilé ce vendredi 25 juillet 2025 les meilleurs candidats par département et par série. Retrouvez ci dessous en pièces jointe la liste des meilleurs lauréats au BAC 2025 par série.
The Abomey-Calavi court pronounced its verdict this Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in a case of breach of trust involving three former employees of a construction company. The company’s chief storekeeper and two of his co-defendants were found guilty of fraudulent subtraction and illegal resale of materials owned by their employer. The events date back to […]
The Ministry of Higher Education has unveiled the results of the June 2025 Baccalaureate session. At the top of this brilliant class, Ford Kossi Germain Tohouénou stands out with a record average score of 18.66 out of 20. Out of all the candidates who took the tests, 21 had an average score of 18 or […]
will officially recognize the State of Palestine in September, announced Emmanuel Macron. A decision described as a “moral victory” by some, “reckless” by the United States, and “historic” by Saudi Arabia, against the backdrop of the war in Gaza and diplomatic failure in Doha. Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday evening that France will recognize […]
The president of the Republic promulgated, on July 22, 2025, the law n°2025-19 governing associations and foundations in the Republic of Benin. This legislative text completely overhauls the legal framework of these entities, detailing the procedures for their creation, operation, rights, obligations, and control. The law n°2025-19, adopted by the National Assembly on July 9, […]
An inmate from the civil prison of Akpro-Missérété appeared this Thursday, July 24, 2025, before the Penal Chamber of the Court of Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET), following an escape attempt thwarted by security forces. The events date back to a visit in detention. The inmate is believed to have taken advantage of […]
The High Authority of Audiovisual and Communication (Haac) announces the start of an inspection visit of online media technical installations. This operation targets internet sites providing audiovisual communication and written press services to the public. According to an official announcement dated July 23, 2025, the pre-selected promoters for this stage were informed by the institution’s […]
The Ministry of Justice and Legislation of Benin formally denied, this Thursday July 24, 2025, persistent rumors circulated on social networks about a supposed suspension of the issuance of nationality certificates throughout the national territory. In an official communiqué referenced N°0210/MJL/DC/S-DC, the ministry asserts that no suspension measures have been taken concerning this essential document […]
