Benin, which recorded its first episode of extremist violence only in 2019, is among the countries on the continent increasingly affected by terrorism; since 2019, the number of attacks has grown year by year

Over 500 bottles of suspected counterfeit alcoholic beverages were seized in Lokossa, Mono department; a shopkeeper suspected of selling counterfeit products was taken into custody according to information released by the Republican Police

280 kilograms of counterfeit pharmaceutical products were seized in a house in Kandévié Amoussa, in the 4th arrondissement of Porto-Novo; the police operation took place following information indicating illegal drug sales activity

Closed since 2023, the Benin-Niger border could reopen in the coming weeks; a committee of experts has been working on the modalities for the resumption of a vital trade route between the Gulf of Guinea and the Sahel

A hurricane Struck southeastern Benin; the mayor of Ouinhi toured the hardest-hit villages to assess the damage and offer support; winds left roofs torn off and damaged infrastructure and authorities reassured school year will end as scheduled