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New judicial twist in the case concerning Achille Chaou, a collaborator and close associate of the political figure Boni Ouorou. While he had been acquitted in the first instance, the accused saw his fate change before the appellate court, which found him guilty and sentenced him to seven years in prison. The case had sparked […]

The Commercial Court of Cotonou sentenced the carrier Marcellin Dossa to pay 10 million FCFA to Serge Oké for the unpaid balance of a cargo of petroleum products. However, the supplier must pay two million FCFA to his debtor for immobilizing his truck without a court order. The Commercial Court of Cotonou issued a dual […]

The Beninese academic and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nassirou Bako-Arifari, has reached a new milestone on the regional diplomatic scene. He has been officially appointed as the Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with a mandate extending from 2026 to 2030. This statutory appointment, […]

The Commercial Court of Cotonou rejected the request to postpone the auction of a property seized by Bank of Africa Benin as part of the recovery of a debt exceeding 977 million FCFA from the company ALGOAW SA. Arguments related to a proposal for an amicable settlement, the value of the property, and its familial […]

The Commercial Court of Cotonou ordered the Société générale du commerce, de l’industrie, du transport et de travaux (GCITT SA) to deliver, within one month, three homes reserved by members of the Ligan family. The company must first correct the identified defects, failing which it will incur a penalty of 200,000 FCFA for each day […]

The Commercial Court of Cotonou has ordered NSIA Assurances SA to pay 483,763,801 FCFA to the company Dépannage Les Experts Bénin SARL. The insurance company, which contested the payment injunction order as well as the amount of the debt, was dismissed from all its claims. The Commercial Court of Cotonou has ruled on the dispute […]

Senegal officially supports the candidacy of former president Macky Sall for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. In a statement issued on July 20, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye called on the government and Senegal’s diplomatic network to mobilize to defend this candidacy. This decision has already sparked mixed reactions in the country. Senegalese […]

The Republican Police continues its hunt against crime hotspots in the Donga department. A large-scale joint operation, carried out on Friday, July 17, 2026, successfully eradicated three ghettos for the consumption and trafficking of banned products in the commune of Djougou. The intervention was directly coordinated by the Central Commissioner of Djougou. It mobilized officers […]

A new major financial envelope will support agricultural development in Benin. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the International Bank for Industry and Commerce (IBIC) have formalized an agreement providing for the injection of 100 million euros (around 114 million dollars) into the national economy. This partnership is directly part of the Global Gateway strategy […]

The excitement of a cultural event turned into tragedy this Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Houawé Wangnassa, a neighborhood in the Bohicon municipality. A young man in his twenties, an apprentice mason by trade, lost his life following the sudden collapse of a masonry structure during a traditional Egungun performance. According to details reported by […]

The United Kingdom has a new Prime Minister. Moments after the official resignation of Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, Andy Burnham was tasked by King Charles III on Monday, July 20, 2026, to form a government. The former mayor of Greater Manchester succeeds a leader who spent two years at Downing Street […]

Out of order for several months, many traffic lights in Cotonou, particularly the one at the Mènontin intersection, continue to disrupt traffic. In an interview with Bip Radio, Mayor Luc Sètondji Atrokpo explained the reasons for this delay and announced that the replacement work will start soon.

The Republican Police has intensified its public health efforts in the Atacora department. On July 17 and 18, 2026, law enforcement conducted a series of targeted operations in Péhunco, leading to the seizure of 296 kg of smuggled pharmaceutical products as well as numerous prohibited items. These interventions are part of a rigorous approach aimed […]

A operation carried out by the police station in the Tchaourou district has put an end to a drug trafficking scheme being organized in the heart of a residential area in the Borgou department. A man in his forties, accused of turning his own home into a ghetto, has been arrested and placed in police […]

Career military man, former Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces and ex-Minister of the Armed Forces of Senegal, Air Force General Birame Diop has been appointed to head the ECOWAS Commission. He will officially take office on September 1, 2026, in Abuja, with the mission of leading the organization’s actions in a regional […]

The Constitutional Court of Benin completed a five-day seminar on Friday, July 17, in Agoué, focused on evaluating the presidential election of April 12, 2026. During this meeting, the members of the High Court reviewed the entire electoral process to identify strengths, challenges faced, and necessary improvements for upcoming elections.The closing ceremony was presided over […]

The time has come for the collection of report cards for candidates who participated in the Baccalaureate exams, June 2026 session. The distribution operation officially begins this Monday, July 20, and will continue on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 8:00 am sharp. To facilitate the process and limit unnecessary travel for users, the ministry authorities […]

Gathered this Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Freetown, Sierra Leone, the heads of state and government of ECOWAS have elected Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the organization’s new chairperson. He succeeds Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, who had held this position since June 22, 2025. The President of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou […]