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Dangnivo Trial: Hearing Firmly Adjourned to Wednesday, July 22, 2026 for Defense Pleas A new twist in the trial related to the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case before the Cotonou Court of First Instance. While the hearing had initially been suspended and then scheduled for this Thursday, July 16, 2026, the court has ultimately pronounced a […]
Benin: conclusion of the first ordinary session of the tenth legislature under the sign of results The first ordinary session of the first legislative term of the National Assembly of Benin officially ended on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. This conclusion marks the end of three months of intensive work carried out by the deputies of […]
The two main defendants in the case of the deadly fire that occurred in January 2025 in Ayélawadjè, in the 3rd arrondissement of Cotonou, appeared this Wednesday before the Court of First Instance in Cotonou. As a reminder, this tragedy claimed the lives of nine people and left several others injured. According to information reported […]
Three young men suspected of cybercrime activities were arrested by law enforcement on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, around 6 PM in the Dogoudo neighborhood of Allada. During the search, the police seized a significant amount of communication equipment, counterfeit banknotes, and items with esoteric connotations. The operation was launched following specific intelligence indicating a suspicious […]
Members of the Finance and Exchanges Committee of the National Assembly, along with their colleagues from other technical committees, have been participating since Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Bohicon in a workshop to analyze the execution report of the State budget for the first quarter of 2026. This meeting is organized by the Unit for […]
The central commissioner of Parakou led a targeted control operation in the 3rd district of the city on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 14, 2026. This raid, conducted not far from the Al-Houda intersection, resulted in the apprehension of three individuals and the seizure of illicit medical products. During this intervention, the law enforcement discovered […]
Chad will open its borders to citizens of African countries without a visa requirement starting January 1, 2027. The announcement was made by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno during the opening of the African Water Forum in N’Djamena this Wednesday. Chad has decided to abolish entry visas for all African citizens starting January 1, 2027. […]
The Court of First Instance of Cotonou has postponed the trial related to the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case to Thursday, July 16, 2026. This upcoming hearing will be devoted to the defense’s pleadings and the replies from the various parties. This postponement comes just hours after the suspension requested by the defense lawyers. They had […]
The police station of the 1st district of Porto-Novo apprehended a man who had been wanted for several months in connection with an alleged fraud case. The accused is accused of extracting large sums of money from numerous people by promising them financial loans and discounted driving permits. The suspect, who had been under investigation […]
Special advisor to the Nigerien authorities and holder of a diplomatic passport from Niger, Kémi Séba has been detained in South Africa for three months. While Benin is demanding his extradition, the restraint observed by Niamey contrasts with the closeness previously shown to the pan-Africanist activist. This discretion raises questions about the evolution of their […]
The trial linked to the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case has taken a new turn this Wednesday, July 15, 2026, before the Court of First Instance of Cotonou. Just after the public prosecutor’s requisitions requesting the Court to keep Alofa in custody and to sentence him to 30 years of criminal imprisonment, the defense lawyers requested […]
The trial regarding the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo reached a decisive stage on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, before the Court of First Instance of Cotonou. During its closing statements, the public prosecutor requested a sentence of 30 years of hard labor and a fine of 150 million CFA francs against the main accused, Codjo […]
The public prosecutor presented, this Wednesday, July 15, its recommendations in the case of the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo. The prosecutor requested a sentence of 30 years of criminal imprisonment against the main accused, Codjo Alofa, as well as the restitution of the victim’s remains to his family. The trial for the Pierre Urbain […]
The trial concerning the case of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo continues before the First Instance Court of Cotonou, marked this Wednesday, July 15, 2026, by the phase of public prosecutor’s requisitions. During his speech, the Republic prosecutor at the Court of Cotonou, Olushègun Tidjani Serpos, spoke about the charges against Donatien Amoussou, who is presumed to […]
Benin will participate in the festivities marking the 66th anniversary of the independence of Côte d’Ivoire. Elements of the Beninese Armed Forces will parade in Yopougon alongside military delegations from three other countries. Benin is among the invited countries to participate in the official parade of the 66th Independence Day celebration of Côte d’Ivoire, scheduled […]
The Court of Repression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses (CRIET) focused on the case of a man prosecuted for “apology for a crime against state security” on Monday, July 13, 2026. The public prosecutor requested a two-year prison sentence and a fine of 500,000 CFA francs against the accused. The origin of this case dates […]
Logistics and customs clearance stakeholders in Benin need to quickly review their practices. Starting from Saturday, August 1, 2026, new strict documentary requirements will govern the removal of used goods at the Port of Cotonou. This measure, formalized by a circular note dated July 6, 2026, and signed by the Customs Receiver of Cotonou-Port, Issa […]
A great catch for the Beninese law enforcement in the north. Officials from the Tchikandou border police station have neutralized a suspected counterfeit money trafficker after an intense chase. In total, 84 counterfeit 10,000 FCFA notes, representing a face value of 840,000 FCFA, have been removed from circulation. The case began on Friday, July 10, […]
Confronted with the terrorist hydra threatening the stability of the sub-region, the Beninese Armed Forces and the Burkinabè army are stepping up their efforts. Since Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the two armies have launched a large-scale joint military operation in Koualou, a highly strategic border locality located in the north, at the edge of the […]
The Dangote refinery has started pricing its products for the Nigerian market in dollars. The reason: the insufficient crude obtained under the “naira for crude” mechanism, which forces the group to import part of its supplies. This is a development to closely monitor across West Africa. The Dangote refinery no longer sets its exit prices […]
