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In Benin, failing to attend a technical inspection appointment within 30 days leads to the loss of fees already paid and obliges the motorist to restart the procedure. The National Road Safety Centre also specifies that the follow-up inspection must be carried out within 48 hours of notification of the repairs, according to La Nouvelle Tribune.
Source: La Nouvelle Tribune
Benin’s Republican Police seized 1,714.56 kilograms of cannabis and detained five people in Savè, Collines Department. The operation also recovered three firearms and a motorcycle from a plantation of more than three hectares, according to Beninwebtv citing L’Investigateur and Le Potentiel.
Source: Beninwebtv
Applicants for contract teaching jobs in Benin must update their family data by 16 October 2026 and physically confirm their identity by 9 November. The procedures, which are free, are required for applications to be examined, according to a ministerial statement dated 8 October.
Source: Beninwebtv
Benin began the UFOA-B qualifying tournament for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations with a 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou. The Guépards will face Ghana on 13 October before ending the group stage against Togo, according to Beninwebtv.
Source: Beninwebtv
At the opening of the Parakou Court of Appeal’s 2026-2027 judicial year, Benin’s Justice Minister Yvon Détchénou urged magistrates and court clerks to reduce processing times while respecting litigants’ rights. The ceremony took place on 8 October 2026, according to 24haubenin.
Source: 24haubenin
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