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Opposed to the creation of the Senate during the constitutional revision, former president Boni Yayi is now set to sit in the new institution. According to the vice president of the party Les Démocrates, Eugène Azatassou, this change in position is explained by the Senate’s now constitutional nature and the status of the former head […]
The Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed Ousmane Diagne as a member and president of the Constitutional Council. The magistrate replaces the late Mamadou Badio Camara at the head of this central institution in the democratic and electoral functioning of Senegal. The decision was officialized by decree n°2026-1318 on July 13, 2026. According to […]
The National Assembly adopted, on Monday, July 13, 2026, law No. 2026-15 concerning the environment. The text, voted unanimously by the deputies present and represented, modernizes the Beninese legal framework regarding environmental protection and significantly toughens penalties against offenders. Benin is establishing a new legal framework to better regulate environmental protection. In a plenary session, […]
In Senegal, the President of the National Assembly Ousmane Sonko has threatened to bring down the government with motions of censure, “as many times as necessary,” accusing the executive of drifting away from the Pastef project. While in Touba on Sunday, July 12, for the inauguration of the Pastef headquarters, President of the National Assembly […]
In Benin, seven primary school teachers are at risk of being dismissed for irregular absence from their posts. Their cases were reviewed last week by the joint administrative commission of the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education, which must now propose sanctions to the overseeing minister. Seven primary school teachers are under scrutiny from the […]
In Katsina State, in northern Nigeria, a young woman has died following a conflict with her family regarding her choice of partner, according to several local sources. The exact circumstances of the tragedy have not yet been established by the authorities. A tragedy occurred in the Yankara community, located in the Faskari Local Government Area […]
Following a robbery committed on Monday, July 5, at the Houdegbe building, the Agbanou police station carried out a successful operation on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the municipality of Allada, bringing an end to the gang of criminals’ escape. This targeted operation resulted in the arrest of five key members of the network, who […]
Initially scheduled to be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, before the Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET), the trial of police commissioner Delcoz Kindjanhoundé has finally been postponed to August 17th. This postponement was made at the express request of his lawyer, Master Julien Togbadja. Landry Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé, a […]
The Cana barracks served as the setting for the solemn flag presentation ceremony of the officer-cadets of the 19th promotion of the National School of Officers (ENO). Presided over by the Chief of General Staff, Army General Fructueux Gbaguidi, this event marks a decisive turning point in the journey of these young men and women, […]
The Economic and Terrorism Offenses Court (CRIET) sentenced Me Magloire Yansunnu to seven years in prison and a fine of 28 million CFA francs on Monday, July 13, 2026. The lawyer was prosecuted in a case concerning the management of funds belonging to one of his former clients.The case originated from a dispute arising after […]
The National Assembly of Benin unanimously adopted, on Friday, July 10, 2026, the amendment to Article 94 of the law creating the national orders of Benin. This bill, brought forward by the Vice President of the Republic and Chancellor of the national order, aims for a technical and aesthetic reorganization of the Order of Artisan […]
Samuel Eto’o believes that Kylian Mbappé has already well earned his status as a legend of French football. The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation also questions the reasons that, in his view, still prevent some from fully recognizing the historical significance of the French striker. At 27, Kylian Mbappé continues to break records while […]
The Republican Police is maintaining pressure against urban crime. Law enforcement conducted two major security operations on July 8 and 9, 2026, respectively in Sakété and Porto-Novo. These coordinated interventions were successful, leading to the arrest of three suspected criminals, the recovery of a stolen motorcycle, and the seizure of a significant quantity of items […]
The Ministry of Labor and Public Service has made public the results of the recruitment competition for 50 justice auditors and 50 trainee clerks for the Ministry of Justice and Legislation. The lists of admitted candidates are now available online. Candidates for the recruitment competition of justice auditors and trainee clerks can now check the […]
Just a few days before the official installation of the Beninese Senate, Professor Théodore Holo clarified how he intends to carry out his mandate within the new upper chamber. The former president of the Constitutional Court stated that he wants to contribute to peace, national unity, political stability, and the deepening of democracy. The future […]
Gathered in a plenary session on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, the deputies of the National Assembly adopted four major items on the agenda, focusing on deep institutional, administrative, and financial reforms for the country. The first significant decision concerns the amendment of the organic law on the Economic […]
Togo is on the path to creating a Deposit and Consignment Fund. Meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Lomé, the Council of Ministers adopted a bill concerning the creation, missions, organization, and functioning of this future public institution. The bill was examined and adopted under the presidency of Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the […]
The Nigerian government has increased the monthly minimum salary for soldiers to 100,000 naira, up from 49,000 naira previously. The announcement was made by the Minister of Defense, Christopher Musa, who acknowledges that the resources allocated to the military remain insufficient. Nigerian soldiers now receive a monthly minimum salary of 100,000 naira, which is approximately […]
In response to the legitimate concerns raised by the announcement of the temporary suspension of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), the initiator of the reform is taking a firm stance to calm minds. Deputy Augustin Ahouanvoébla, who presents this text on behalf of the parliamentary majority, calls on public opinion and political actors to […]
The Senegalese government has decided to suspend, for a month, the issuance of Food Import Declarations for rice. This measure aims to facilitate the sale of local rice stocks, estimated at 37,000 tons, and to support a sector facing significant marketing difficulties. Senegal is temporarily tightening its rice import policy. Meeting on Wednesday, July 8, […]
The U17 Amazons’ journey ended in the third and final round of the U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers for 2026. Defeated 5-3 by Nigeria on Saturday in Lomé, the Beninese leave the competition with a cumulative score of 8-6, despite a courageous performance. Benin will have to wait a little longer to see a final […]
The South African football community is struck by a tragedy. Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams has passed away at the age of 25, just weeks after participating in the 2026 World Cup. The South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) has confirmed the player’s passing. South African football is in mourning following the death of Jayden […]
While West African mediation is still struggling to produce concrete results, Cotonou and Niamey are continuing discussions about reopening their shared border. Among the conditions mentioned by the Nigerien authorities is the issue of foreign military presence on Beninese territory, a sensitive topic that is now central to the diplomatic balance of President Romuald Wadagni. […]
One year after his controversial arrest in Abidjan and his opaque transfer to Cotonou, the Beninese journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè remains detained without trial in the civil prison of Ouidah. Caught in a neglected refugee status, suspicions of illegal exfiltration, challenged defense rights, and the referral of the ECOWAS Court of Justice by RSF, his […]
