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On the night of Monday, June 30, 2025, in Malanville, armed individuals attacked a family, assaulted the parents, and kidnapped a 14-year-old boy, for whom a ransom of 20 million CFA francs was demanded, according to the complaint filed with the police. The night of June 30, 2025, was traumatic for a family living in […]
Actors in the agricultural and commercial sectors can now resume their export activities. The Beninese government lifted, as of June 23, 2025, the ban on the export of staple foods such as corn, cassava, gari, and cassava flour, in accordance with the current regulatory texts. This decision was made public through a press release signed […]
As part of the recruitment competition for 172 state officials for the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Labor and Public Service publicized on Monday, June 30, 2025, the provisional lists of validated and rejected applications. According to the official statement, these lists can be viewed online via the Ministry’s website (www.travail.gouv.bj) as […]
Christophe Djossou, promoter of Kingo News, has passed away, it was learned the morning of Tuesday, July 1st, 2025. The Beninese press is mourning again. Christophe Djossou, founder and promoter of the online media Kingo News, has passed away. The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025. “We have lost Christophe,” his wife confided, […]
The Beninese press is mourning the loss of one of their own once again. Christophe G. Djossou, a journalist, certified translator, and promoter of the online media Kingo News, passed away on the night of Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Abeokuta, Nigeria, from kidney failure. At 46 years old, he leaves behind a wife and […]
A joint operation conducted on Saturday, June 28, 2025, by the Sirarou police station, with the support of the N’dali and Ouénou police stations, led to the dismantling of several counterfeit drug sales points in a ghetto located behind the local butcher shop. The intervention, targeting three shops, resulted in the seizure of a significant […]
On Monday, June 30, 2025, the prosecutor of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (Criet) requested a prison sentence against the journalist and women’s rights activist Angela Kpeidja. She is being prosecuted in the “Psychopath Gate” case for electronic harassment against Stevy Wallace. On Monday, June 30, 2025, the Court for […]
In Benin, the Ministry of Secondary, Technical, and Vocational Training (Mestfp) has provided details on the treatment and payment process for overtime compensation in public establishments. In a letter addressed to the Department Directors, dated June 23, 2025, and signed by the General Secretary of the ministry, Cyrille Aïnamon, it is clearly established that only […]
The Special Prosecutor of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET), Mario Métonou, has taken a stand to reaffirm the commitment of the institution he leads to guarantee impartial and fair justice. In a statement given to Peace FM radio and relayed on social media, he made it a point to […]
Mohamed Traoré, former president of the Bar Association of Guinea and ex-member of the National Council of Transition (CNT), was abducted and violently assaulted on the night of June 20 to 21, 2025. The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) strongly condemns this act. According to information received, Mohamed Traoré was targeted due to his […]
A teacher has been sent to Abomey-Calavi civil prison on alleged charges of raping several of his underage female students. A teacher at a Public Primary School (EPP) in Porto-Novo, he is accused of raping minors under 13 years of age. Arraigned before the court of repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) on Thursday, […]
A tragedy occurred on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, on the Niger River, marking the border between Benin and Niger. A canoe, mainly carrying Nigerien nationals, capsized between the cities of Gaya (Niger) and Malanville (Benin), resulting in the death of thirteen people. Searches are still underway to find any potential missing persons. The exact number […]
The results of the baccalaureate session of June 2025 in Benin will be known in a week. According to the information relayed by Serge Nonvignon, a member of the communications unit of the presidency. According to his information, the first deliberation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The grading of the papers starts on […]
The former minister, Paulin Akponna, issued a statement on Friday, June 27, 2025, to publicly apologize to his predecessor, Samou Seïdou Adambi, the Head of State, Patrice Talon, and the Beninese Nation after comments made during a political event in Parakou caused controversy. In a statement made public on Friday, June 27, 2025, Kingnidé Paulin […]
A serious traffic accident involving a truck and several motorcyclists occurred this Friday, June 27, 2025, in the evening, at the IITA intersection, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi. According to the preliminary information from Bip Radio, the truck reportedly overturned while it was in transit. The truck, which was carrying a container, ended its journey […]
In Benin, the results of the CEP 2025 are already available online on the e-result platform. The Examination and Competition Board officially deliberated the Primary Studies Certificate (CEP) exam on Friday 27th June 2025. The Examination and Competition Board has also published success rates by department, allowing for a more refined assessment of performance at […]
The Examinations and Competitions Directorate officially deliberated the Elementary Certificate Examination (ECE) this Friday, June 27, 2025. According to the figures communicated, the national success rate reached 89.81%. In 2024, the national success rate stood at 89.67% . This year, Benin has recorded progress, although modest. This result reflects the combined efforts of pupils, teachers, […]
In Benin, the proclamation of the results of the Primary Studies Certificate (CEP) 2025 marks the beginning of the official publication of the school examination results for this session. The big day is set for Friday, June 27, 2025. As every year, candidates and parents are becoming impatient, eager to see the fruits of their […]
An operation carried out by law enforcement in the village of Fita, Kpingni district (Dassa-Zoumè municipality), resulted in the seizure of 34 kilograms of Indian hemp on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The intervention took place on a rural track, known for its isolation and proximity to certain informal transit zones. According to information from the […]
An operation by the Republican police resulted in the arrest of several individuals suspected of being involved in armed robberies in the commune of Kalalé, specifically in the districts of Dérassi, Bouca, and Dunkassa. The incidents occurred midweek, within the premises of the livestock market in Dérassi, a major commercial hub popular in the region. […]
