In Benin, political activist Julien Kandé Kansou has been remanded in custody following a hearing with the special prosecutor of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) on Thursday.
Kansou, a member of the main opposition party The Democrats, is facing charges of publishing false news and electronic harassment. His detention has sparked concern among opposition figures and civil society groups, who fear it signals a crackdown on dissent.
The case is drawing attention to the broader issue of digital freedoms and political expression in Benin, a country once praised for its democratic credentials.
