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The Catholic Church of Benin announced the death of Msgr Barthélémy Adoukonou, which occurred during the night of October 26–27, 2025. The prelate’s burial will take place on November 3, 2025, in the new chapel of the Grand Seminary of Djimè, in Abomey. The details of the funeral program are as follows. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, […]
Arrested on October 22 in a land-related case, Pastor Edgard Guidibi was placed in detention after being presented, on Tuesday October 28, to the special prosecutor at the Special Court for Land Affairs (CSAF). After spending a week in custody at the criminal brigade, he was ultimately jailed at the end of his hearing. According […]
Benin’s economic capital on Monday hosted the 6th edition of the Climate Chance Africa Summit, a major gathering of non-state climate actors. Under the theme “Renewable energy, adaptation and biodiversity: challenges and perspectives,” the event puts Benin in the spotlight as a key player in ecological transitions in Africa. Organized jointly by Cotonou City Hall […]
Beninese prelate Éric Soviguidi will be ordained archbishop on November 15, 2025, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Cotonou, the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) announced over the weekend. Originally from the Diocese of Abomey (Benin), born in March 1971 and ordained a priest in October 1998, Msgr. Soviguidi is currently the apostolic […]
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) examined, this Monday, a suspected online fraud case. The defendant, according to information from Bip Radio, is accused of having extorted nearly 20 million CFA francs from an acquaintance, under the guise of deliverance prayers. The events date back to 1 November 2024, All […]
Benin has achieved an outstanding performance in agriculture, ranking as the top country in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Benin has broken through in agriculture within the ECOWAS area, taking first place regionally and fifth on the continent, according to the results of the 5th Biennial Review of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture […]
A major reorganization of Nigeria’s military hierarchy was announced this weekend by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, against a tense backdrop in which rumors of a coup attempt have resurfaced. The reshuffle affects the very top of the military: the Chief of the Defence Staff, as well as the heads of the army, the navy and […]
The Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) announced on Monday, 27 October 2025, the passing of Monsignor Barthélémy Adoukonou, former Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Culture at the Vatican. The prelate passed away during the night from Sunday, 26 to Monday, 27 October 2025, at CNHU-Hubert Koutoukou Maga in Cotonou, according to an official statement […]
A young man is being prosecuted before the CRIET for accusing his uncle, a retired colonel, of wanting to stage a coup d’État against President Patrice Talon. According to the case file, the retired colonel had paid significant sums — 125,000 F CFA, then 250,000 F CFA, then 300,000 F CFA — to his nephew […]
The National Assembly of Benin will hold the solemn opening ceremony of its second ordinary session of the year on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Palace of the Governors in Porto-Novo. The announcement was made in a communiqué signed by the institution’s president, Louis Gbehounou Vlavonou, and relayed by the General […]
The Tribunal d’Abomey-Calavi held a new hearing on Wednesday in the defamation case between former ministers Samou Seidou Adambi and Paulin Akponna. Once again, the substance of the case could not be examined. The case has been adjourned to another hearing. Both protagonists were notably absent from the dock, represented by their respective lawyers. After […]
Gathered on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Azalaï Hotel in Cotonou, representatives of the Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) member states, with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), held a workshop on how to transform foreign direct investment (FDI) into a driver of decent job […]
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was released this Monday, 10 November 2025, after three weeks spent at the prison de la Santé in Paris. The Paris Court of Appeal granted his request for release while placing him under judicial supervision, as part of his appeal trial over the alleged covert financing of his 2007 presidential […]
The Dada Gbèzè artist was sentenced to 12 months in prison, with an order for immediate detention, for defamation against Juliette Gbaguidi, also known as Beauté Ronde. The singer affectionately nicknamed “Zèguèzougou” from Aklamkpa and several co-defendants are accused of defaming cultural promoter Juliette Gbaguidi, known by the pseudonym Beauté Ronde. The Cotonou Court of […]
The High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) issued a warning to Life TV columnist Isabelle Vovor after remarks deemed offensive made during the “Petit Poteau Politique” program on November 4, 2025. On November 4, 2025, during the “Petit Poteau Politique” program broadcast on Life TV, a columnist made remarks considered inappropriate toward her guest, Mr. […]
The Public Prosecutor at the Abidjan Court of First Instance announced, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, the opening of a judicial inquiry against Damana Adia, aka “Pickass”, 2nd Vice‑President of the Strategic and Political Council of the African Peoples’ Party–Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI). The associate of former president Laurent Gbagbo is being prosecuted on several counts, […]
The Tribunal de première instance de Calavi examined on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, a case of motorcycle theft involving a tenant. Despite the presence of surveillance footage, the judge found the evidence insufficient to rule. A young tenant, charged with motorcycle theft, appeared for acts that occurred in one of the neighborhoods of the commune […]
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr Patrice TALON, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. The following decisions were made : I- Regulatory measures. I-1. Transmission to the National Assembly, for examination and vote, of the draft law establishing the Forests and Wildlife Code […]
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, 05 November 2025, under the presidency of Mr. Patrice TALON, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. Here are the main decisions: REGULATORY MEASURES Submission to the National Assembly, for review and vote, of the draft law establishing the Forests and Wildlife Code in the […]
The 10th Regional Forum on Electricity Regulation of CEDEAO opened this Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Cotonou, under the theme “Energy cooperation in West Africa: current dynamics and prospects for strengthening integration”. The meeting, which brings together experts, decision-makers and technical partners, aims to strengthen regional energy cooperation for a sustainable and balanced integration of […]
