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Benin: artist accused of fraud by former mistress appears before the Criet

The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) heard a case on Thursday, March 13, 2025, involving online fraud allegations against...
Society
Jean Luc Amegah
Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: 305 hostages freed during security forces’ offensive

Burkina Faso’s Defense and Security Forces recently carried out an operation in Solenzo, in the Boucle du Mouhoun region (West), to rescue 305 individuals...
Society
Romuald ANGORA
Benin

Parakou: man accidentally shot

An unusual incident occurred on Saturday night in Parakou. A hunter from the Tourou neighborhood in the city’s first district accidentally discharged his homemade...
Society
Jean Luc Amegah
Benin

Extortion: police officer arrested following social media report

In response to a wave of outrage on social media, Benin’s Republican Police acted swiftly after two videos surfaced implicating one of its officers...
Society
Jean Luc Amegah
Benin

Kpomassè fraud case: former SE granted provisional release on bail

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) granted provisional release on bail to Dieudonné Aloukoutou,...
Society
Jean Luc Amegah
Benin

Land Affairs Tribunal: Extension to Kpomassè Municipality

Kpomassè has officially been designated as one of the qualified municipalities to host the Special Land Affairs Court. The National Assembly recently approved an amendment...
Society
Aya N'goran
Benin

Benin: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Declared a Public Holiday, Non-working, and Paid

Due to the celebration of Labor Day, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, has been declared a public holiday, non-working and paid day across the entire...
Society
Henriette DUPONT
Benin

American Contribution: Four Tanker Trucks Donated to Benin

On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Benin received four fuel transport trucks as a generous donation from the United States. Benin has benefited from the support...
Society
Henriette DUPONT
Benin

Benin-Republican Police: List of 170 Promoted Officers

Here is the complete list of one hundred and seventy (170) officers of the Benin Republican Police recently promoted to the rank of Police...
Society
Henriette DUPONT
Benin

Helmet Wearing Regulation on Roads: The Set Fine Reduced to 5,000 (5000) CFA Francs

The fine for not wearing a helmet has now been reduced by the Minister of Interior and Public Security. It has been lowered from...
Society
Henriette DUPONT

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