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In a bold move to tighten security along its borders, Beninese customs officials have intercepted nearly half a ton of explosives smuggled from Togo. This high-stakes operation is part of a sweeping national crackdown aimed at dismantling organized crime networks and securing the country’s frontiers against rising security threats. Precision operation in Sonahoulou intercepts dangerous cargo The dramatic seizure unfolded along the Sonahoulou-Djougou corridor, a critical transit route where customs agents had set up a targeted inspection point in Anoum. Under the command of First-Class Inspector Parfait Laurent Mekoun, the…

Digital transformation drives Côte d’Ivoire’s 4% leap in global ICT ranking The Ivorian economy is undergoing a digital renaissance, with the country securing a 4% advance in the latest ITU’s ICT Development Index (IDI) 2026. This progress reflects a determined push toward digital infrastructure and market adoption, elevating the nation’s score from 69.5 in 2025 to 72 points in 2026. The gains align with the country’s broader development agenda, particularly the National Development Plan (PND) and the National Digital Strategy, both prioritizing digitalization and telecom modernization as key drivers of…

Ecouter l’article Au premier trimestre 2026, la production d’électricité s’est effondrée de 13,2 % par rapport au trimestre précédent, et de 20,1 % sur un an. Ce constat alarmant, dressé noir sur blanc dans la dernière Note de Conjoncture Sectorielle de la Direction générale de l’économie et de la politique fiscale (DGEPF), met en lumière une fragilité systémique que les usagers ne connaissent que trop bien. Derrière les statistiques, le document pointe du doigt de « nombreuses avaries » venues paralyser l’outil de production. La cause principale ? Une «…

The Republic of Bénin has taken a decisive step toward institutional modernization with the official launch of the permanent committee for the National Commission on Legal Reform. This groundbreaking initiative, led by President Romuald Wadagni, aims to revitalize the nation’s legal framework, positioning it as a catalyst for socio-economic growth and enhanced global competitiveness. Institutional milestone set at the Palais de la Marina On July 28, 2026, in the distinguished surroundings of the Ambassadors’ Hall at the Palais de la Marina, President Wadagni presided over the formal installation of the…

Pétrole : Shell ouvre une nouvelle frontière en Méditerranée avec sa découverte au large de l’EgypteAlors que l’Égypte cherche à renforcer ses capacités énergétiques et à attirer davantage d’investissements dans l’amont pétrolier, la Méditerranée occidentale apparaît comme une nouvelle frontière d’exploration, après des décennies dominées par les bassins orientaux.La Tribune Afrique By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Cotonou hosts historic meeting between President Wadagni and Africa’s top industrialist In a landmark event on July 28, 2026, Bénin’s Head of State, Romuald Wadagni, welcomed Nigeria’s wealthiest businessman, Aliko Dangote, for a high-level audience at the Palais de la Marina in Cotonou. The meeting marked a pivotal moment in Bénin’s economic strategy, focusing on deepening bilateral cooperation, attracting major investments, and unlocking new growth opportunities through a strengthened partnership with Africa’s industrial giant. A meeting of strategic significance The corridors of power in Cotonou buzzed with anticipation as the…