Benin: Candide Azannaï expected at CRIET today, says his son

Author: Armel TOGNONPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Benin

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Benin: Candide Azannaï expected at CRIET today, says his son

Beninese opposition figure Candide Azannaï, former deputy minister of Defense, will be presented this Thursday, June 18, 2026, to the investigating judge of the CRIET, six months after his pretrial detention. His son Aaron Azannaï announced it on Facebook. He is charged with conspiracy against state authority and direct incitement to rebellion in the investigation of the foiled coup attempt of December 7, 2025.

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