Police arrest man in Benin for suspected parricide and decapitation

In Benin, police in Cotonou have arrested a young man suspected of murdering and decapitating his father. The victim's body was discovered in a low-lying area in Dèkoungbé, while his head was later found hidden under a table in a bag within the family courtyard. Investigators noted the suspect had allegedly attempted to find a buyer for the victim's head.

In Madagascar, a man was killed by a mob at the Dango market in the Faratsiho district following unverified accusations of attempted child abduction. Local officials and the Movement for Difference and Autism Madagascar suggested the deceased may have had mental health issues. The incident highlights a growing trend of vigilante violence driven by rumors and fears regarding child disappearances in various regions of the country.