AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPrison Conditions: Amnesty International Benin is urging an independent investigation after five inmates died at Cotonou’s detention centre on October 17. The group also called for action on overcrowding and poor living conditions. Fraud Case: Prosecutors at CRIET are seeking seven years in prison for a former neighbourhood chief and two years for two MTN agents over an alleged 25.44 million CFA-franc fake customs auction scheme. Media Sector: A national press conference has been announced to address media companies’ financial viability, working conditions and public influence. Fuel Supply: Government spokesperson Wilfried Houngbédji says reserves can cover three to six months, while recent queues reflect more motorists turning to formal stations. Economic Outlook: The IMF projects Benin’s economy will grow 7% in 2026, placing it among Sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest-growing economies. Public Safety: Forest officials warn residents near Agouna in Djidja to avoid a solitary wild buffalo and report sightings. Drug Seizure: Police dismantled a clandestine depot in Djougou, seizing 243.4kg of counterfeit pharmaceutical products and arresting two suspects.
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