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After participating in the first Council of Ministers under Romuald Wadagni’s mandate, Aurélie Adam Soulé Zoumarou sent a message to Beninese media professionals. The Minister of Communication in charge of Media called on sector actors to commit and work, in a context marked by the return of a dedicated ministry, the expectations of professional organizations, […]
The Minister of Preschool and Primary Education, Armand Natta, urged the 286,995 candidates for the 2026 CEP to approach the exams with serenity, punctuality, and discipline. On the eve of the start of the exam, he also announced a special security arrangement around certain centers, particularly in the northern areas facing ongoing security pressure. The […]
The June 2026 session of the Primary Education Certificate (CEP) opens on Monday, June 1st, across the entire Beninese territory, marking the start of the national examination season. This year, 286,995 candidates are expected in 860 exam centers to try to obtain their first school diploma.Official statistics report 148,424 boys and 138,571 girls registered. Nearly […]
Seventeen teachers from the Abomey School District have been provisionally suspended from any activities related to the 2026 Primary School Certificate (CEP) after refusing to participate in the supervision and grading of the national mock exam. According to the school administration, this measure aims to prevent any blockages during the official session in June, while […]
A Nigerian Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been found guilty in Texas of sexually assaulting two women he was spiritually mentoring. At 57 years old, the former priest, already suspended since 2019, faces life in prison for the first-degree sexual assault charge against him. On Friday, May 29, 2024, Anthony Odiong, a 57-year-old Roman Catholic […]
The results of the CEPE 2026 in Côte d’Ivoire are expected this Monday, June 1, starting at 2 PM for 609,384 candidates. The announcement comes in a context of continuous improvement in the pass rate over the past four years, increasing from 64.76% in 2022 to 86.58% in 2025, with online consultation available on the […]
A high dignitary of the Thron Kpéto Déka deity has been sanctioned in Dassa-Zoumé. Accused of having a relationship with a married follower, he has been prohibited from exercising his duties and his convent has been closed until further notice by traditional and religious authorities. A dignitary of the Thron Kpéto Déka deity is facing […]
Seventeen minor children were intercepted by the Republican Police while traveling on a bus heading to Ivory Coast. The authorities immediately initiated protective measures and are calling on parents or guardians to reach out to the relevant services for their care. Beninese authorities intercepted seventeen minor children who were on a public transport bus heading […]
The town hall of Savè has made public the list of pre-selected candidates for the recruitment of four contractual agents under private law. The selected applicants are invited to an written examination scheduled for June 11, 2026. At the town hall of Savè, the recruitment process for four contractual agents under private law is underway. […]
The Ghanaian Parliament has adopted for the second time a law toughening the penalization of homosexual relations and sanctioning the “promotion” of LGBT+ activities. Already passed in 2024 but remained unsigned under Nana Akufo-Addo, the text must now be signed by President John Dramani Mahama, who has publicly supported this conservative stance. The Ghanaian Parliament […]
The First Instance Court of Porto-Novo delivered its verdict on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in a case of crop theft. A man in his thirties was heavily sanctioned by the justice system for illegally taking bunches of palm nuts from the plantations of his own employer. The alleged facts took place on a Sunday. Taking […]
A serious fire broke out on the night of Friday, May 29, 2026, in the Ayétèdjou neighborhood, located in the municipality of Pobè. The disaster completely destroyed a property as well as significant stocks of palm oil cans (red oil) that were stored on the premises. The presence of this flammable product intensified the blaze. […]
The House of Media “Thomas Mègnassan” has been revitalized and is ready to become the hub of Beninese journalism once again. After several months of rehabilitation work, the renovated premises were officially reopened on Friday, May 29, 2026. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was presided over by the president of the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication […]
The Beninese government made a strong gesture of remembrance and reconciliation by granting nationality certificates to 22 Afro-descendants on May 22, 2026, during a ceremony organized by the Ministry of Justice and Legislation. Presided over by Justice Minister Yvon Détchénou, the ceremony took place in the presence of several authorities, including the Mayor of Ouidah, […]
On the occasion of the Tabaski celebration, held this Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the President of the Republic Romuald Wadagni sent his wishes to the Muslim community of Benin. In a message posted on his Facebook page, he expressed hope that this celebration would be “a moment of grace, sharing, and reflection,” reminding everyone of […]
The restructuring continues within the Defense and security forces of Benin. Several high-ranking officials, including the general police inspector Pamphile Zomahoun, former head of intelligence services and recently a diplomat, have just been placed on mandatory retirement. The Beninese government is continuing to reorganize its Defense and security forces. According to Canal 3 Benin, a […]
Niger has announced a record seizure of 268 kg of cocaine in Zinder, during an operation targeting a transnational network connecting West Africa to the Sahelo-Saharan corridors towards Libya. Eight Nigerien nationals have been arrested, while investigators are searching for the presumed head of the network, who is already the subject of an international arrest […]
The Walô Dance Center hosted, on May 23 and 24, 2026, two sold-out performances of the show Ce qu’il en coûte by Amour Aïou. Between acclaimed performances, artist testimonials, and audience engagement, the event confirms the rise of the comedian on the Beninese stage. The Walô Dance Center welcomed the show Ce qu’il en coûte […]
The Walô Dance Center hosted the first performance of the show Ce qu’il en coûte by Amour Aïou on Saturday, May 23, 2026, to a full house. Amid laughter, artist testimonials, and public enthusiasm, the evening confirmed the rise of the comedian on the Beninese scene. The Walô Dance Center was filled with laughter and […]
On May 22, 2026, Claudy Siar experienced a highly symbolic moment in Ouidah by officially discovering his Beninese roots within the Zossoungbo lineage. Through a ceremony blending memory, vodoun spirituality, and national recognition, the former Guadeloupean RFI presenter is part of the movement of return for Afro-descendants encouraged by the new Beninese nationality law. He […]
