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A tragic incident occurred on the night of Friday, July 18 to Saturday, July 19, 2025, in N’Dali, northern Benin. A family man, identified by the initials K.Y., was fatally shot by a security officer stationed at a health center. According to Fraternité as reported by The New Tribune, the man did not survive his […]
A young man, presenting himself as a slam poet and writer, appeared this Monday before the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET). He is being prosecuted for alleged electronic harassment and internet fraud after the distribution of intimate videos of a young woman. At the opening of the trial, the accused […]
A burglary that occurred on Friday, July 18, 2025, in the locality of Hêvié Houinmin led to the arrest of two individuals and the initiation of a broad investigation. On that day, criminals forced the door of a laborer’s home to steal various household appliances and personal belongings. Informed of the events, the victim reported […]
At the Bembèrèkè Military Training Center, 1785 young Beninese, including 109 girls, were officially presented to the flag this Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Under the presidency of the Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Alassane Séidou, and in the presence of high military and civil authorities, the flag presentation ceremony for the 2023 class […]
An employee of a fuel distribution company appeared in court, accused of embezzling over 7,000 liters of Diesel and Gasoline, equating to over 6 million FCFA. At the bar, he admitted to part of the facts by citing months of unpaid wages and a phone breakdown as justification. A manager of an oil company based […]
An eight-year sentence of criminal imprisonment and a fine of ten million CFA francs: that’s the punishment handed down to a police officer found guilty of diversion of public funds and money laundering. The verdict was made on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, by the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET), in […]
A man appeared on Monday, July 21, 2025, in front of the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) for a banking fraud case. He is accused of exploiting a vulnerability in the mobile app of BGFI Bank to improperly withdraw 12 million CFA francs. On Monday, July 21, 2025, the courtroom […]
À travers le programme exclusif baptisé « Celtiis Open Day Médias », la Société béninoise d’infrastructures numériques (SBIN) a convié les professionnels des médias à une immersion totale dans son univers technologique le jeudi 17 juillet 2025. L’objectif est de leur faire découvrir les infrastructures stratégiques, l’envers du décor, échanger sans filtre avec les équipes […]
In a much-anticipated appearance this Sunday, July 20, 2025, on ESAE TV, Jean-Baptiste Elias, President of the Steering Committee (Copil) for the electoral file audit, responded point by point to accusations leveled against him by Michel Alokpo, reporter of the same committee. A firm-toned intervention, with supporting documents, from what he calls a clarification against […]
The Beninese Electric Power Company (SBEE) is embarking on a new phase in its history. On Friday, July 18, 2025, a transition ceremony was held at the headquarters’ conference room in Cotonou, presided over the handover of responsibilities between outgoing General Manager, André-Marie Kaczmarek, and his successor, Hippolyte Ebagnitchie. A solemn moment, filled with emotions […]
The Beninese government has responded to criticisms sparked by the arrest and extradition of journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè from Côte d’Ivoire. Invited this Sunday, July 20, 2025 on Canal 3 Benin’s channel, the executive spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, denied any illegal operation, referring to a procedure in accordance with inter-state cooperation standards. “You cannot say […]
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Luxembourg Embassy in Cotonou, the closing ceremony of the LuxAid Challenge Fund program honored seven Beninese startups with high social and environmental impact. This program of Luxembourg’s cooperation supports innovative entrepreneurial initiatives, aspiring to catalyze the digital and sustainable transformation of Benin. In a solemn and enthusiastic mood, […]
Vitalie Pirlog, former Moldovan Justice Minister, was extradited from the United Arab Emirates to France on Friday, July 18. Considered the mastermind of a corruption network aiming to erase Interpol red notices against international fugitives, he is now under formal investigation for a series of serious offenses by the French judiciary. Long portrayed as a […]
On Friday, July 18, 2025, the German government carried out the deportation of 81 Afghans who had been convicted by the judiciary, as part of a significant tightening of its immigration policy. This decision, driven by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, was denounced by the UN and NGOs, who worry about the safety of the deported individuals […]
President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, in his capacity as Minister of the Armed Forces, has signed a decision enacting the reform and dismissal of 559 Togolese soldiers for desertion. A decisive sweep in the ranks of the Togolese Armed Forces (FAT). On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé confirmed the dismissal of […]
The funeral program for Sonia Annick Agbantou, an iconic figure of the Beninese media, began this Thursday, July 17, 2025, with the arrival of her remains at Cotonou Airport. After a touching evening of prayers in Ouenlinda, the body now lies in the morgue of Porto-Novo, awaiting the continuation of the tributes scheduled for this […]
The Baccalaureate Office of Benin has announced the organization of a special session for candidates eligible for the BAC 2025 who could not participate in the optional, sports, or oral exams for exceptional reasons. According to a statement signed by Alphonse da Silva, the director of the Baccalaureate Office, this session is scheduled for Thursday, […]
The President of the National Assembly, Louis Vlavonou, is being strongly criticized by the deputies of the parliamentary group Les Démocrates. In a public statement on Thursday, July 17, 2025, the opposition members expressed their profound disapproval of how the ninth legislature is being conducted. In a statement read by deputy Edwige Tossa, the parliamentarians […]
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) held a significant hearing on Thursday, July 17, 2025, regarding a smuggling case on the Niger River. Two high-ranking military officers are involved: Jean-Léon Olatoundji, former Chief of Staff of the National Navy, and Gounou Bio Marigo, former head of the Karimama river brigade. […]
Having passed away in Dijon, France, on Monday, June 23, 2025 at the age of 39, the Beninese broadcaster Sonia Annick Agbantou was repatriated to Benin on the night of Thursday, July 17. Her remains were received at the Cardinal Bernardin Gantin Airport in Cotonou amidst much emotion, met by her loved ones and admirers. […]
