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Since the publication of decree n°2025-197 of April 23, 2025 concerning the standard statutes of public institutions of technical and vocational education and training, reactions have not diminished in the educational field. Among the most critical voices, that of the unionist Anselme Coovi Amoussou stands out for his thorough and uncompromising analysis. In a forum, […]
The Republican Police announced, this Monday, the dismantling of a network of three alleged thieves operating in the district of Godomey, municipality of Abomey-Calavi. The operation began during a routine control conducted by the officers of the Godomey police station. One of the suspected individuals, intercepted in the Womey neighborhood as he attempted to flee […]
Municipal agents involved in a case of embezzlement at the Parakou city hall have been presented to the Public Prosecutor. The legal procedure follows an internal audit commissioned by the city hall’s executive secretary, Hyacinthe Elégbédé. The latter immediately suspended the implicated agents and forwarded the case to the appropriate authorities. Embezzlement revealed by a […]
After the written and physical tests, the candidates for the Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP), June 2025 session, will soon know their fate. The dates for deliberation and results announcement are now known. In Benin, deliberation is scheduled for Friday, June 27, 2025. The official announcement of the results will take place on Saturday, June […]
Three people lost their lives in a fire that broke out on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Mowodani, a locality in the municipality of Adja-Ouèrè in the Plateau department, when a truck carrying smuggled gas caught fire around 4 a.m. The disaster, caused by a tire burst, ignited the vehicle, resulting in human losses and […]
A violent fire broke out on the afternoon of Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Hêvié Allassankomey, a district of the Abomey-Calavi Municipality, completely destroying a house being used as a warehouse. The illegal storage of adulterated gasoline, commonly known as “Kpayo”, is the cause of a violent fire in Abomey Calavi. No loss of life […]
Candidates who participated in the casting sessions on April 23 and 24, 2025, organized for the selection of cultural supervisors in the municipalities of Porto-Novo, Abomey-Calavi, and Parakou, can now check the official results. In a statement dated June 19, 2025, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Arts invites the candidates to check the results […]
An internal audit conducted at the Parakou city hall has revealed major irregularities in the management of revenue from taxes on bus loading operations. In total, more than 7.5 million CFA francs were not returned, of which 5 million to date remain unaccounted for, according to a record dated May 27, 2025, consulted by La […]
In Benin, the 271,890 candidates who participated in the Primary Education Certificate (CEP) will soon know their fate. According to the officials from the Examinations and Competitions Directorate, as quoted by Canal 3 Benin TV channel, the deliberations will take place on Friday, June 27, 2025, and the official announcement of the results at the […]
The Beninese government, through the ministries responsible for preschool, primary, secondary, technical, and professional training, has made public the academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. The calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year is already available. This calendar, established by an interministerial order dated June 19, 2025, will apply in all public and private educational […]
An attack of rare intensity mourned the Nigerian armed forces this Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Banibangou, a locality located in the west of Niger, about 250 kilometers from Niamey, near the border with Mali. According to a statement from the Nigerien Ministry of Defense, 34 soldiers were killed and 14 others injured during an […]
The secondary education sub-sector in Benin is taking a significant turn. In April 2025, President Patrice Talon signed a decree defining the standard statuses of public secondary, technical, and vocational education institutions. This text establishes the general rules governing the creation, missions, organization, and functioning of these institutions. It introduces a clear categorization of educational […]
The town of Toucountouna, in the northwest of Benin, was the scene of a new armed attack on the night of Wednesday, June 18th to Thursday, June 19th, 2025. Unidentified armed individuals, suspected of belonging to a terrorist organization, targeted the temporary police station set up in the premises of the Kouarfa district. According to […]
In anticipation of the communal and municipal elections scheduled for 2026 in Benin, the opposition party Les Démocrates enters a critical phase of its preparation. Through an official announcement, the political formation informs of the opening of the candidacy submission period, set from June 18 to July 22, 2025. Members wishing to put themselves forward […]
A tragedy unfolded on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Adamè Houèglo, a locality in the Mougnon district, within the municipality of Djidja. A man, about 70 years old, was found dead at the bottom of a cistern. A well-known farmer in his community, the septuagenarian appears to have fallen into the cistern, which is normally […]
For several weeks now, the population of the village of Déna, located in the first arrondissement of Djougou (Donga department), has been living under the constant threat of three wandering elephants. These animals, escaped from their natural habitat, roam around the area, causing significant material damage and increasing concern among the residents. The pachyderms, sometimes […]
The Benin government takes a new step in the “Reinvent the lakeland city of Ganvié” project with the launch of the phase to create prototypes of modern homes on the water. The traditional structures of Ganvié, emblematic of the lakeland culture, face increasingly critical challenges: fragile roofs, dilapidated structures, risk of collapse, and growing vulnerability […]
A former intern of a mutual fund is currently being tried by the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). He is accused of embezzling nearly 53 million CFA francs through 44 falsified checks, according to revelations reported by Banouto media. The accused, who appeared on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, before the […]
A young gardener found himself in the dock at the Cotonou Court of First Instance on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, for a case of cash theft at a lawyer’s home. Hired about a year ago, the defendant worked as a gardener at the lawyer’s home. He admitted to stealing 350,000 CFA francs. When confronted, he […]
A 42-year-old hairdresser has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, with 5 years to be served without parole, by the Parakou court for sexual offenses against minors. According to the narrative of events by the National Women’s Institute, the accused lured his victims in order to sexually abuse them. The case traces back to […]
