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The government has made a new appointment in the education sector. Meeting in a Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the executive appointed Fulbert Allognissodé as Director of Examinations and Competitions. This appointment comes amid a restructuring of the system responsible for managing school examinations and competitions in Benin. Fulbert Allognissodé thus takes […]
Laurent Tossou is making his return to the forefront of the Beninese energy sector. The former director general of the Benin Electricity Company, who was previously the president of the Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority of ECOWAS, has been appointed to head the Benin Electricity Production Company. The appointment of Laurent Tossou as director general of […]
A change has been announced within the municipal council of Zagnanado. Perpétue Kossouho, a municipal councilor from the Banamè district under the banner of the Republican Bloc, has submitted her resignation to Mayor Damasse Akpoyété. In a correspondence dated June 22, 2026, the councilor cites personal and professional reasons to justify her departure. The letter […]
The elected representative of the Banamè district, Raphaële Perpétue Kossouoh Houinato, has resigned from the municipal council of Zagnanado. In an official correspondence dated June 22, 2026, recorded the following day by municipal services under number 952, the councilor formally submitted her resignation. While the elected official cites simply “personal and professional” reasons, her departure […]
New progress in the installation process of the Senate in Benin. The government has finalized the list of the first personalities to sit as ex officio members in this new institution, including former presidents of the Republic, former presidents of the National Assembly, and former presidents of the Constitutional Court. The process of setting up […]
In Benin, the government held the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Marina Palace. Several decisions were made during this session.
The Ministry of Living Environment and Transport has granted an extension to Beninese civil engineers to register with the National Order of Civil Engineers of Benin. The concerned professionals now have 30 days to complete this online formalities. The Beninese government continues to set up the National Order of Civil Engineers of Benin. In a […]
The National Agency for Land and Property (ANDF) has warned the public about a fraudulent website that impersonates its identity to offer land sales and land subscriptions. The institution calls for vigilance and reminds that its online services are only accessible through its official website. The National Agency for Land and Property (ANDF) has issued […]
As the celebration of the 66th anniversary of Benin’s independence approaches, the General Directorate of the Republican Police has announced a temporary traffic adjustment on the Boulevard de la Marina, at the height of the Esplanade de l’Amazone. Users are invited to follow the detour routes that have been established. The General Directorate of the […]
The National Center for Digital Investigation (CNIN) warns the public about a new method of fraud on social media, particularly Facebook. Cybercriminals are impersonating members of the Beninese diaspora to extort money from their victims under the pretext of customs fees. According to the alert from CNIN, the scammer uses the scenario of a Beninese […]
The Benin Prison Agency organized a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Akpro-Missérété civil prison, for 171 inmates. The graduates received their certificates of achievement for the Certificate of Qualification for Trades (CQM), October 2025 session. Out of the 173 candidates presented from eleven penitentiary institutions across the country, 171 were declared […]
The official results of the Certificate of Primary Studies (BEPC), June 2026 session, will be announced this Friday, July 3, 2026. This announcement will end the wait for the candidates who took the written exams from June 8 to 10 across the entire national territory. To consult the results, candidates will need to go to […]
The Court of Suppression of Economic Offences and Terrorism examined, on Monday, June 29, 2026, the case of a man presented as a veterinary assistant. He is being prosecuted for forgery and use of forgery and money laundering. According to Banouto, the defendant was arrested at the end of February 2026 during a raid at […]
The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, received in audience this Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Marina Palace, the Chadian Minister of State, Tahir Hamid Nguilin. The emissary was carrying a special message from the President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. This diplomatic meeting is part of the preparations for the […]
After 43 years of service, Air Force General Bertin Bada has officially left the ranks of the Benin army. A solemn ceremony took place this Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Cotonou Air Base to mark this event.Military honors, a salute to the flag, and a review of the troops punctuated the farewell of the […]
The heavy rains recorded in recent hours have caused significant flooding on several roadways in Abomey-Calavi, leading to serious disruptions in traffic. In response to this situation, the government has deployed teams on the ground, defined a detour route, and urged users to exercise caution to facilitate a gradual return to normalcy. The heavy rains […]
In Kétou, motorcycle taxi drivers will soon have to operate in uniform. The municipality is launching an enrollment operation for this reform, presented as a means to enhance safety, improve driver identification, and better organize urban transport. In a statement signed on June 29, 2026, the mayor of Kétou, Titilola Angélique Adegnika, announced that wearing […]
Beninese political actor Bertin Koovi has initiated a dual legal procedure against political activist Habib Ahandessi. He accuses him of making threats, issuing defamatory statements, and calling for violence against him during a live broadcast on TikTok. On Monday, June 29, 2026, Beninese political actor Bertin Koovi announced the filing of a complaint with the […]
The Bembèrèkè district police made a significant drug seizure on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Six jute bags filled with Indian hemp were discovered in a brushy area near the village of Pédarou. According to information from police sources, this operation follows several days of surveillance of a trafficking network operating in the municipality. Around 9 […]
The Benin Electricity Utility Company (SBEE) informs the residents of Cotonou about temporary disruptions in the electricity supply this Thursday, July 2, 2026. The neighborhoods of Yagbé, Avotrou, Tchaounkpamè, and their surroundings, located in the 1st district of Cotonou, will be affected. Outages are expected between 10 AM and 3 PM. According to a statement […]
