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A tragedy occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, September 14 in Sodohomé, in the commune of Bohicon. Two young apprentice drivers lost their lives after a tire they were trying to re-inflate exploded, reports Bip Radio. According to the testimony of the head of the Vèhou neighborhood, Basile Alignonon, relayed by the same media outlet, […]
Three bodies of suspected terrorists were discovered on Sunday, September 14, in the bush between Nassiconzi and Dangazzi, in the commune of Kalalé. According to Bip Radio, this discovery is believed to be linked to the response by the Beninese armed forces after the attack on the Kalalé central police station, which occurred at dawn […]
The Ministry of Nursery and Primary Education (MEMP) announces the opening of a registration list for holders of the CAP, the CEAP (primary teaching option), and the baccalaureate who wish to teach in primary schools. The operation will take place in all Departmental Directorates of Nursery and Primary Education (DDEMP) from Tuesday, September 16 to […]
The party led by former minister Paul Hounkpè is in advanced talks with two political movements about their joining. On Saturday, September 13, 2025, a delegation of the “cauris”, led by the party’s national executive secretary, met with the leaders of the “Réseau des gagnants” and the “Mouvement 412”. The latter expressed their willingness to […]
Government spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji reacted on Friday to the perception of a lack of investment in higher education, notably at the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC). Speaking to media professionals, he said that large-scale reforms are being prepared and that they will profoundly transform Benin’s university landscape. Asked about the supposed absence of visible reforms […]
The president of the Commission Électorale Nationale Autonome (CENA), Sacca Lafia, on Friday in Cotonou gave a progress update on the ongoing electoral process ahead of the 2026 general elections, following the phase for collecting endorsement forms. Accompanied by his adviser Ibrahim Izou-Deen and the rapporteur Laurentine Adossou Davo, he announced that all 109 deputies […]
With the 2026 general elections approaching, the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) of Benin is preparing to launch a digital platform dedicated to issuing the tax clearance certificate, a document that is now essential for any candidate. The required tax clearance must cover the three years preceding the submission of candidacy. To meet this obligation, […]
A tragedy is rocking the municipality of Dogbo. On the morning of Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the lifeless body of a man in his forties was pulled from the waters of Lake Togbadji in Agbédranfo, a village in the Ayomi district. According to collected testimonies, it was local residents who made the grim discovery before […]
U.S. authorities announced the arrest of a suspect in the investigation into the shooting that claimed the life of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. According to NBC News, citing multiple law enforcement sources, the man taken into custody is Tyler Robinson, 21, from Utah. Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in the neck on Tuesday while he […]
Former president of the Parti Social Démocrate (PSD) and vice president of the Conseil économique et social (CES), Emmanuel Golou will be buried on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The announcement was confirmed by his family and close associates. Emmanuel Golou died on September 2 at the Centre national hospitalier et universitaire Hubert Maga de Cotonou, […]
The trial of two alleged cybercriminals began last Tuesday at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). The defendants are accused of internet fraud. One presents himself as a “king of Dahomey,” the other owns several foreign SIM cards. The prosecution argues that the first suspect, who declares himself a bokonon […]
On the occasion of the 2025-2026 school and university year, the Minister of State for the Economy and Finance, Romuald Wadagni, sent a strong message to Beninese learners. In a letter made public, he urges students to cultivate perseverance and to approach this new year with discipline, confidence and determination. For Romuald Wadagni, each new […]
Benin adopts a law on the entry, stay, residence and exit of foreigners President Patrice Talon promulgated on July 2, 2025 a new law governing the entry, stay, residence and exit of foreigners on Beninese territory. Passed by the National Assembly on June 25, the legislation aims to more strictly regulate immigration conditions and the […]
On the occasion of the celebration of International Identity Day, the National Agency for the Identification of Persons (ANIP) is launching a special free-of-charge campaign on several essential services. From September 13 to 16, citizens will be able to receive services free of charge at the Single Social Protection Desks (GUPS), as well as at […]
Police forces have put an end to the activities of a motorcycle theft and fencing ring in the Adjan district, Zè commune. The operation, carried out on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, resulted in the arrest of a man identified as the alleged leader of the group.0 Facing a surge in motorcycle thefts, local residents filed […]
In Benin, the Republican Police on Thursday arrested eighteen individuals for relieving themselves in public places. The operation, led by the precinct of the 5th arrondissement, covered several major thoroughfares of the economic capital, notably Boulevard des Armées, Avenue Steinmetz and the paved road of the Charles Guillot public primary school in Zongo. The initiative […]
Parakou: worker unrest on Sinohydro paving sites In Parakou, the asphalt paving project sites have once again entered a turbulent period. On the morning of Thursday, September 11, 2025, workers from the Chinese company Sinohydro, mostly formwork carpenters, ironworkers and laborers, took to the streets to denounce several months of unpaid wages. Gathered in front […]
The Beninese government is actively pursuing its social housing policy with the imminent launch of the second phase of the construction project in Ouèdo, in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi. Some 1,666 new homes will soon be built on lots 10 and 11 of the large site dedicated to this ambitious real estate program. Supported by […]
On the night of Tuesday, September 9 to Wednesday, September 10, officers from the Godomey police station arrested a woman suspected of being involved in several motorcycle thefts, following a poisoning attempt that was narrowly foiled by the victim. The events began when Mr. W., a neighborhood resident, was approached by a couple who, under […]
During the night of Tuesday, September 9 to Wednesday, September 10, 2025, a large-scale security operation was carried out in Kpébié, a neighborhood located in the First Arrondissement of Parakou. The operation, led by the Departmental Director of the Republican Police (DDPR) of Borgou, aimed to improve security in this area known to be sensitive. […]
