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Detained since December 2025 at the Akpro-Missérété correctional facility, former minister Candide Armand-Marie Azannaï breaks his silence. In a statement to the Nation, the president of the Restoration of Hope party says he wants to alert national and international public opinion about his detention conditions, as well as what he presents as threats to his […]
The case of the former official of the Ministry of Finance, Urbain Dangnivo, resumed on Friday, June 26, 2026, before a postponement was announced. The court announced, on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 1:36 PM, the postponement of the trial regarding the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo to Friday, July 3, 2026. This postponement comes […]
The resumption hearing of the trial related to the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo is set for this Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Court of First Instance in Cotonou. Barely having reopened the debates, the defense made a major strategic request that could significantly change the dynamics of this sixteen-year-old case. It is the […]
The national pass rate for the Primary Education Certificate (CEP) 2026 is now known. Following this, the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education has also released the performance recorded in the twelve departments of Benin. The Primary Education Certificate (CEP), June 2026 session, recorded a national pass rate of 90.17%. This year, 286,995 candidates, including […]
The results of the Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP), June 2026 session, are now available. Nationally, the pass rate stands at 90.17%, showing a slight increase compared to 2025 when it was 89.81%. The Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education published, this Friday, the results of the Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP), June 2026 session. […]
The lanterns have dimmed on the deliberations of the June 2026 session of the Primary Studies Certificate (CEP). The official figures released by the Directorate of Examinations and Competitions (DEC) reveal an exceptional overall performance: the national pass rate stands at 90.17%. This performance marks a significant improvement compared to previous sessions and confirms the […]
To facilitate citizens’ access to emergency, assistance, and general interest services, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and the Post (ARCEP Benin) has released a comprehensive update of its short numbering plan. This official directory centralizes and quickly identifies direct access lines to key republican institutions, health services, and national security forces. Here is the […]
The liberation of public spaces is entering its active phase along the Benin coast, but not without prior consultation. As part of the operation to liberate the Northern perimeter of the Fishing Route, scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, the prefect of the Littoral department, Gilbert Déou Malè, accompanied by a delegation from the Cotonou […]
With the official announcement of the results of the Primary School Certificate (CEP), June 2026 session, the government platform eRESULTS is the quickest way to know if a candidate has passed, without having to go to the examination centers. Here is the step-by-step process to carry out your search in a few clicks: Step 1: […]
The day of truth has arrived for the 286,995 candidates for the Primary School Certificate (CEP), June 2026 session. According to the forecasts from the examination and competitions directorate, the national deliberation and the official proclamation of results will begin this Friday, June 26, at 10:30 AM. While the traditional display will still be maintained […]
Burkina Faso now requires prior authorization from any student wishing to pursue their studies abroad, even if they are self-funding their education. Presented as a measure for monitoring educational paths and professional integration, this decision by the Traoré government marks an unprecedented tightening of control over student mobility. The Burkinabè Council of Ministers on June […]
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has described the Togolese constitutional reform of 2024 as a “unconstitutional change of government,” arguing that it has allowed for the circumvention of presidential term limits. While the ruling does not directly challenge the new Constitution, it provides the Togolese opposition with a significant legal and political argument against Faure […]
The Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education (MEMP) has just slammed its fist on the table regarding the clandestine collection of funds related to the management of the EducMaster platform. Through official correspondence N° 176/MEMP/SGM/DRAF/ASS/S dated Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the ministerial authority orders the immediate reimbursement of amounts improperly collected from parents of students. […]
The Military Training Center of Bèmbèrèkè pulsed with the rhythm of a solemn ceremony on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Nearly 900 recruits from the Republican Police and the Water and Forest Corps officially joined the ranks. Before an audience of high authorities, emotional family members, and friends, the 895 recruits from the classes of 2024 […]
Gathered in a plenary session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the deputies of the 10th legislature examined and adopted, in a second deliberation, Law No. 2025-01 concerning the organization of the practice in private client care of medical and paramedical health professions in the Republic of Benin. This text, significantly revised, brings more clarity and […]
No sign of a way out yet for the TikToker Barnabé Azongnidé, who has been arrested and placed in preventive detention in a fraud case. On Thursday, June 25, 2026, the correctional chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) decided to postpone its deliberation in the case of TikToker […]
The municipality of Tchaourou is shaken by a macabre affair that has sparked strong emotions and widespread outrage among the population. A young man has been arrested by the local police station, suspected of being involved in the desecration of a grave at the Muslim cemetery of Gbéyèkèrou. The case, according to information from Fraternité […]
The city hall of Parakou is tightening sanctions against the wandering of animals in the city. In a statement made public on June 19, 2026, Mayor Zul-Kifly Zakarié reminded that any animal found roaming on public roads will be taken to the pound, and its owner will have to pay a fine before any restitution. […]
Seven first-year students from the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management at the University of Parakou experienced fainting spells during a class session. According to David Djigbé, president of the National Union of Students of the University of Parakou, speaking to the media outlet Daabaaru, the causes of these fainting episodes remain unclear. An unusual […]
The Beninese government is intensifying its efforts to eradicate the phenomenon of children outside the educational system. The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Natta, officially launched on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Parakou, the departmental workshops for promoting the Strategy for Strengthening Educational Alternatives (SRAE) for the period 2026-2030. This new ministerial roadmap […]
