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The entrance exam for the 6th grade at the Prytanée Militaire de Bembèrèkè (PMB) and at the Lycée Militaire de Jeunes Filles (LMJF) in Natitingou will take place this Thursday, July 23, 2026. The announcement was made public through an official communiqué from the General Staff of the Beninese Armed Forces, dated July 16, 2026. […]
A man was arrested by the Republican Police forces on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in the Ladji Farani neighborhood of Parakou. He is suspected of illegally extracting sand from drainage ditches to sell it. According to information reported by Fraternité, four individuals were caught removing sand along a public road, a practice that degrades local […]
Students admitted to the 2026 Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP) and ranked among the top 50 in each department are expected on July 23 for the entrance exam to the Bembèrèkè Military Prytanée and the Military High School for Girls. The announcement was made by the Chief of Staff of the Beninese Armed Forces. Candidates […]
Judge, academic, and specialist in public finance, the Beninese Désiré Henri Aïhou joins the ECOWAS Court of Justice. Appointed during the summit in Freetown, he will serve for four years within the institution responsible for upholding community law in West Africa. Benin has a new representative in the institutions of the Economic Community of West […]
At just 14 years old, Akobi Banouin Lauren Ruth achieves the best national performance in the Brevet d’études du premier cycle (BEPC), June 2026 session. A student at the Général Mathieu Kérékou Military High School for Girls in Natitingou, she tops the ranking with an exceptional average of 19.25 out of 20. The face of […]
The Beninese Damien Mama has taken on new responsibilities within the United Nations. He has been appointed Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Resident Coordinator, and Humanitarian Coordinator. This high-level position gives him a central role in the political, humanitarian, and development actions of the UN in the […]
The members of the Senate are convened on July 25 by the oldest member, President Nicéphore Soglo. According to information from Bip Radio reported by L’Investigateur, the establishment of the new high parliamentary chamber is entering its decisive phase. The members of the Senate are therefore convened for a preparatory meeting on Friday, July 25, […]
Road safety is once again at the forefront of concerns in Cotonou following a serious accident that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The collision took place at the “Acca et Fils” intersection, a route with high traffic density that is regularly criticized for its danger. According to eyewitness testimonies collected on […]
A tragedy occurred in the commune of Abomey-Calavi, specifically in the Glo-Djigbé district. A 24-year-old woman was found dead at her home, a presumed victim of suicide. According to testimonies gathered by Peace FM and reported by Africaho, the tragedy happened shortly after the deceased confessed to her partner about her infidelity. Following this revelation, […]
Nighttime insecurity has struck again in the Koburu neighborhood. On the night of Monday, July 20, 2026, around 9 PM, a young apprentice hairstylist was the target of a snatch theft near the Dépôt market in Parakou while she was returning home after her workday. According to reports from Fraternité FM, the victim was approached […]
The ECOWAS continues to pursue its project of a single currency. Meeting in summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone, the heads of state and government reaffirmed their commitment to launch the ECO in 2027. However, only countries meeting the convergence criteria will participate in the first phase of its circulation. The Economic Community of West African […]
Several Togolese political and civic organizations are calling on the authorities to clarify the alleged presence of foreign military and paramilitary personnel in the country. They are particularly questioning their numbers, missions, place in the chain of command, and their possible participation in operations conducted in northern Togo. The alleged presence of foreign military forces […]
Guinea has officially initiated a process with France to recover several manuscripts and objects taken during the colonial conquest. Among the claimed items is the Quran of Almamy Samory Touré, a major figure in the resistance against French occupation in West Africa. Guinea joins other African countries engaged in the recovery of their cultural heritage […]
The actors in the Beninese education system gathered in Cotonou for the annual seminar to prepare for the 2026-2027 school and university year. The proceedings were opened on Monday, July 20, 2026, by the president of the National Council of Education (CNE), Professor Noël Ahonagnon Gbaguidi, in the presence of government members, including the Minister […]
In preparation for the 2026 edition of the Gaani festival, significant organizational measures and infrastructure development are being implemented to offer a celebration of unprecedented scale. The Imperial Court of Nikki has officially unveiled the schedule of ritual celebrations. The festivities of Donkonrou, marking the traditional New Year, will take place from June 23 to […]
In Cameroon, the management at the top of the state is increasingly causing tensions within the political class. In the face of the prolonged absence of President Paul Biya, who has been away from the public scene and the national territory for several weeks (over 40 days), voices from the opposition and civil society are […]
As part of its ongoing maintenance and infrastructure improvement program, the Benin Electricity Company (SBEE) is conducting technical work across the national territory. Temporary power outages and disruptions are expected on Wednesday, July 22, and Thursday, July 23, 2026, in several localities across the country. The technical interventions will mainly take place from 10 a.m. […]
A new distribution network for smuggled pharmaceutical products has been dismantled in the Beninese capital. Officers from the 5th arrondissement police station in Porto-Novo carried out a successful raid in the Djlado neighborhood, leading to the seizure of nearly 40 kilograms of illicit products and the arrest of a minor. The operation was triggered following […]
The appeals chamber of the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) has definitively ruled on the case between the public prosecutor’s office and a motorcycle taxi driver prosecuted for sexual abuse of a 10-year-old girl. In its hearing on May 20, 2026, the special court fully confirmed the sentence pronounced in […]
The customs administrations of Benin and Nigeria are taking a decisive step in securing their shared borders. Following a strategic meeting held in the ECOWAS conference room at the Sèmè-Kraké border post, the two countries have officially agreed to pool their expertise and operationalize the “GEOCONTROL” mechanism. Initiated under the auspices of the World Customs […]
