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The Beninese activist Julien Kandé Kansou, a member of the communication cell of the opposition party Les Démocrates, regained his freedom on Saturday after receiving a presidential pardon granted by the head of state Romuald Wadagni, on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the country’s independence. At 34 years old, a writer and student, […]
On the occasion of the national holiday on August 1st, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, granted a presidential pardon to Julien Kandé Kansou. The writer and activist of the opposition party Les Démocrates, who was sentenced in April 2026 to two years in prison, has thus regained his freedom after several months of […]
On the eve of the celebration of the 66th anniversary of Benin’s independence, Kamel Ouassagari reflected on the journey since 1960. Without ignoring the challenges faced, the member of the party Les Démocrates believes that the country must draw on its experience to continue its development and adapt to the challenges of its time. At […]
The African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund plans to support the implementation of the Cotonou Plan 2026-2033. Its president, Nguéto Tiraïna Yambaye, discussed with the mayor of the city the mobilization of resources and the guarantee of loans necessary for financing municipal projects. The African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund (FAGACE) expresses its willingness to […]
The decentralized meeting of the joint commission of the ECOWAS Parliament dedicated to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) concluded on Friday, July 31, 2026, in Cotonou, after five days of work. As a member of the West African institution, Kamel Ouassagari expressed satisfaction with the meeting’s outcomes. While praising the strong mobilization of parliamentarians, […]
The Abomey-Calavi court took up a case of breach of trust and theft involving a rented vehicle on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Following this first appearance with the complainant present, the case was adjourned until October 7, 2026, for further proceedings. According to the victim’s testimony reported by Bip Radio, the accused had entered into […]
As part of the fourth cycle of special operations to secure the national territory, law enforcement carried out a targeted raid in the municipality of Lokossa. A team from the Ouèdèmè district police station, supported by the Lokossa police station and elements of the PSI, arrested a trader suspected of illicit trafficking at the central […]
A violent fire devastated a snack bar located at the entrance of the Titirou market in Parakou on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Although there were no reported human casualties, the incident raises serious concerns and questions among local residents. At the scene of the tragedy, the situation is dire. All equipment, furniture, […]
During the fourth day of their offsite meeting in Benin, members of the mixed commission of the ECOWAS Parliament visited the field on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The aim of this approach was to engage directly with the women at the modern PK3 market in Cotonou. Central to the discussions were customs hassles, the free […]
The dissolution of the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA), formalized by the law of July 14, 2026, is entering its operational phase. Through a decree issued on July 22, 2026, President Romuald Wadagni has officially framed the closure of accounts and the management of the assets of the dissolved institution. To successfully carry out this […]
The Abomey-Calavi court examined, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, a case of violence and threats involving a young man accused of assaulting a street food vendor and several of her customers. At the end of the proceedings, the defendant was sentenced to 12 months in prison, including three months in a cell, along with a […]
The tranquility of the Tissèrou neighborhood, located in the municipality of Pèrèrè, was disrupted on the evening of Sunday, July 26, 2026, by gunfire. The incident, caused by young traditional hunters, resulted in four injuries and raised serious concerns among local residents. The shots rang out around 8:30 PM. In response to the situation, the […]
On the occasion of the visit by West African parliamentarians to the premises of Les Fruits Tillou this Wednesday, the general director, Bertille Guèdègbé Marcos, called on ECOWAS member states to draw inspiration from best international practices to strengthen the competitiveness of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). During the visit of deputies from the […]
The Benin Broadcasting and Television Company (SRTB) is experiencing a leadership change with the appointment of Sinatou Saka as the new General Director. This information has been confirmed by several reliable sources within the public enterprise. The new General Director officially took office on Monday, July 27, 2026. She succeeds Koundé Ogoutchina, who had been […]
The Beninese government is organizing a direct recruitment competition for 135 civil servants for the Directorate General of Water, Forests, and Hunting. According to the official statement from the Director General, the needs are distributed as follows: 95 forest rangers 25 inspectors 15 conservators Access Conditions for the Competition The competition is open to candidates […]
An inter-ministerial decree signed on July 28, 2026, sets out the organization of the 2026-2027 school year in all public and private establishments for nursery, primary, secondary general, and technical education. This calendar outlines the key stages of the year, from the pre-back-to-school period to the summer holidays. According to this calendar, the school pre-back-to-school […]
Gathered in Cotonou for a decentralized meeting of the ECOWAS Parliament’s joint committee, lawmakers, experts, and private sector stakeholders are working on ways to transform micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) into true engines of growth and regional integration. Financing, digital innovation, standardization, certification, and the free movement of goods are at the heart of […]
The police officers from the 1st district of Porto-Novo have put an end to the activities of a network specialized in burglaries and motorcycle thefts operating in Porto-Novo and its surroundings. According to information from Le Matinal, the operation began on Thursday, July 23, 2026, following the arrest of a first suspected member of the […]
The Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs (Daaf) of the Allada municipality, Solange Sèhouèto, has been suspended from her duties until further notice. This measure was formalized by the Executive Secretary of the municipality, Christophe Aholou, through decision No. 2026-032/14/C-al/Se/Sac signed on July 20, 2026. This administrative sanction follows a series of internal disciplinary procedures. […]
The journalist from Canal 3 Benin, Thanguy Agoï, is taking the lead of the 10th mandate of the Observatory of Deontology and Ethics in the Media (Odem). His election took place this Monday, July 27, 2026, during the installation ceremony held at the Maison des Médias in Cotonou. He succeeds an outgoing team whose management […]
