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In an atmosphere filled with emotion and pride, the Oak International School (OIS) celebrated its Class of 2026 graduation on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Françoise’s Garden event hall in Cotonou. In front of a large audience made up of parents, teachers, and personalities from the educational world, the new graduates turned an important […]
A 48-year-old teacher lost her life in a fire that occurred on the night of Friday, June 19 to Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Gagnoa, Ivory Coast. The tragedy took place at her home, located in the Barouhio neighborhood. According to information reported by the Ivorian press, the victim had sent her children on vacation […]
A student from the University of Parakou passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, after experiencing a health issue during a football match held as part of the Student Night 2026. The victim, Fabrice Adékoun, was a licensed student from the Faculty of Letters, Arts, and Human Sciences at the University of Parakou. He was […]
On the occasion of World Refugee Day, celebrated on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Natitingou, the United Nations praised the efforts of Benin in welcoming and protecting refugees and asylum seekers. The official ceremony, held at the Maison des jeunes in Natitingou, was presided over by the Minister of Interior and Public Security, Djibril Mama […]
The Bouaké prosecutor announced on Thursday, June 19, 2026, a new development in the investigation opened after the arrest of a man found in possession of a child’s body. According to the prosecutor, the number of presumed victims is now reported to be five, while a second suspect, described as a traditional healer, has been […]
In Parakou and Tchaourou, six fuel pumps have been sealed following an inspection conducted by the National Agency for Standardization, Metrology, and Quality Control (ANM). The checks revealed irregularities that could harm consumers. Six fuel distribution pumps are no longer in service in the Borgou department. The decision was made by the National Agency for […]
Alloui Brou Jacques, former deputy mayor of Koumassi, was arrested near Grand-Bassam after two weeks of searches related to the controversial demolitions in the Campement neighborhood. Wanted since the statement from the prosecutor of Abidjan-Plateau, he is being charged with allegations of willful destruction of property, disturbance of public order, and real estate fraud. Alloui […]
A armed robbery was committed this Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Adoboukomé, near the Grand Market of Lomé. According to initial testimonies, an individual riding a motorcycle opened fire on a private vehicle before taking a bag containing money. Two people wounded by gunfire were evacuated to the emergency services. An armed robbery was committed […]
Named Natasha, a small rubber doll intended to help “relieve stress” is at the center of a global controversy. In China, thousands of internet users film themselves hitting, twisting, or burning this black-skinned toy, turning it into an outlet for their urges, triggering a wave of outrage well beyond the country’s borders. Initially, Natasha is […]
The High Council of Communication of Burkina Faso has fined Canal+ International 50 million CFA francs for failing to provide free and automatic broadcasting of RTB’s public channels to its subscribers. The regulator accuses the French operator of not adhering to an agreement signed in 2025, amid heightened scrutiny of foreign media in Burkina Faso. […]
The commitment of Benin against organized crime was concretized by a major action on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Ahozon, in the municipality of Ouidah. The National Agency for the Recovery of Confiscated and Seized Assets (Anracs) carried out a public incineration of several shipments of narcotics and psychotropic substances seized on national territory. Among […]
The National Agency for Standardization, Metrology, and Quality Control (Anm) is intensifying its actions against fraudulent practices in the hydrocarbon distribution sector. As part of an unannounced control mission that began on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in the north of the country, the institution sealed six gas pumps in the municipalities of Tchaourou and Parakou. […]
The law enforcement agencies have put an end to the activities of a notorious cybercriminal operating in the Ouémé valley. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, officials from the Adjohoun police station arrested a 27-year-old man. A tiler by profession and residing in Abato, the suspect is being pursued for impersonation, cybercrime, and sextortion against several […]
Beninese professor Justin Lewis Denakpo has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine of France. This distinction celebrates the journey of a recognized gynecologist-obstetrician and marks a renewed acknowledgment for Beninese medicine on the international scene. The National Academy of Medicine of France, a leading scientific institution, was founded over two centuries ago. It […]
Canalbox accelerates its deployment in Benin with a new phase of expansion marked by its arrival in Abomey-Calavi and a promotional offer aimed at democratizing access to fiber. Through a strategy of progressive coverage and incentive pricing, the operator intends to strengthen its presence in homes while consolidating its network in the main urban areas […]
The incarceration of the president of the Urgences Panafricaniste NGO, Kemi Séba, continues. His request for bail has been rejected by the Pretoria court. The South African justice system has rejected the bail application made on behalf of the three co-defendants involved in the case with activist Kemi Seba. During the hearing held on Thursday, […]
The government has made public the final lists of candidates authorized to participate in the recruitment competitions for 50 judicial auditors and 50 student court clerks. The written tests are scheduled for June 20 and 21, 2026. Candidates for the recruitment competition of 50 judicial auditors and 50 student court clerks for the Ministry of […]
A violent fire broke out during the night of June 17 to 18, 2026, at the China Mall in Koumassi, Abidjan, before spreading to the nearby Fer Ivoire company. Military firefighters were mobilized to control the blaze, the causes of which remain unknown. A major fire broke out on the night of Wednesday, June 17 […]
A brutal disappearance has caused shock within the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Abomey-Calavi this Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The lifeless body of a man in his fifties was found on the grounds of this research center. According to information reported by the site 24 Heures au Bénin, the victim was a familiar […]
In an official statement, the prefect of the Plateau department, Kogbévi Délonix Djiméco, formally denied the rumors circulating for several days on social networks about the presence of unidentified armed groups in the region. Having been alerted multiple times to suspicious movements, the prefect immediately ordered thorough checks on the ground. The patrols and investigations […]
