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Two years after bringing Bassirou Diomaye Faye to power, the phrase “Sonko is Diomaye” now belongs to the past. The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko from the Prime Minister’s office on May 22, 2026, marked the break between the two former struggle companions and opened a new political chapter in Senegal. The night of March 14, […]
A family tragedy occurred on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Namoutchaga, in the Cobly municipality. A 26-year-old farmer is suspected of fatally assaulting his 16-month-old son and seriously injuring his wife before being taken into custody under police supervision. A family drama shook the village of Namoutchaga on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in the Datori […]
Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed Abdoul Madjib Guèye as the head of the Court of Auditors of Senegal. A career financial magistrate, he has been with the institution since 1999, taking control of a strategic jurisdiction in a context marked by revelations about undisclosed debt and strong expectations for transparency in public finances. The Senegalese […]
A shooting that occurred in a hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, resulted in one death and one injury near the hotel where the Ivorian national team is staying during the 2026 World Cup. The Ivorian Football Federation assures that the Elephants have not been affected and are continuing their preparation in a secure environment. A shooting […]
An accident shook the village of Gbétagbo, in the Akassato district, on Friday, June 12, 2026. A man and a woman fell into a septic tank after the collapse of a toilet slab. The events, as reported, took place at the end of last weekend and involved the whole neighborhood. It all started when the […]
On the eve of their debut against Panama, Ghana learned that they would have to do without Thomas Partey. The midfielder’s appeal against a visa refusal was dismissed by Canadian courts, a significant blow for the Black Stars as the World Cup begins. Ghana will have to cope without Thomas Partey for their first match […]
The city of Cotonou is becoming the nerve center of discussions on the effectiveness of West African justice. From Wednesday, June 17 to Friday, June 19, 2026, the economic capital of Benin will host the second meeting of the National Competent Authorities (NCAs), a major institutional event organized by the ECOWAS Court of Justice. This […]
The Commercial Court of Cotonou has sentenced Edgard Guidibi to pay over 55 million FCFA to Finadev SA in a case of an outstanding financial loan. The judicial liability of the former technical advisor to the Presidency of the Republic, Edgard Guidibi, is significantly increasing. Already placed under detention since October 2025 by the Special […]
The International Hospital Centre of Calavi (CHIC) has launched a new call for applications to strengthen its teams. Six positions are to be filled in various fields, ranging from health to logistics, including accounting and management of international operations. The International Hospital Centre of Calavi (CHIC) has announced the opening of recruitment for six positions […]
Benin and Niger are taking a new step in the process of normalizing their relations. In a joint statement released on June 16, 2026, the two governments announced that the experts tasked with examining the conditions for reopening the border completed a first cycle of work that was deemed satisfactory. A joint report is expected […]
Prestigious poster for the Blues’ debut at the 2026 World Cup. France challenges Senegal in a highly anticipated clash in Group I, featuring an ambitious Tricolore team and the Lions of Teranga backed by an experienced attacking trio. Discover the official lineups of both teams. The 2026 World Cup continues this Tuesday with the much-anticipated […]
Four individuals were arrested in Bohicon following an alleged attempt to bribe a magistrate from the Abomey Court of First Instance. The suspects reportedly offered a large sum of money to influence the outcome of a legal case. The Republican Police arrested four people involved in an attempted bribery of a sitting magistrate at the […]
Just a few days before a decisive match in Group A, FIFA has appointed American Tori Penso to referee the encounter between the Czech Republic and South Africa. She will be joined by her compatriots Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt, making it a completely American officiating trio. FIFA has unveiled the identity of the officiating […]
Since Thursday, June 11, 2026, the Football World Cup has been in full swing in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. While this global event generates massive enthusiasm among soccer fans, it also sharpens the appetite of cybercriminals and ill-intentioned individuals ready to exploit the popular fervor. In the face of this growing threat, the […]
Presented to the judicial authorities after her police custody, a wife who faked her abduction to extort 7 million from her husband faces heavy prison sentences. According to the facts as presented at the trial and reported by Banouto, the young woman explained that she secretly took 7 million from her husband’s safe, a merchant […]
Appointed head of the National Lottery of Benin SA, Marius Adanzounon officially took office this Tuesday, June 16, in Cotonou. He succeeds Gaston Zossou, who leaves the general management after a decade marked notably by the transformation of the company and its introduction to the BRVM. The National Lottery of Benin SA opens a new […]
He supported the ruling party’s candidate, was suspended from his own party, and then dismissed by the courts. Many believed Éric Houndété had played and lost. However, here he is reigniting the battle before the Court of Appeal in Cotonou, with a hearing set for June 18, 2026. Why is he so persistent? What does […]
The special court of the CRIET has requested a 24-month prison sentence, including four years of hard labor, against a former commander of the French special forces who is being prosecuted in a case involving counterfeit Beninese driving licenses. The defendant, who denies the charges and claims to be merely an intermediary, is appearing alongside […]
In Togo, statements attributed to retired military personnel have sparked a heated controversy. Made around the anniversary of Faure Gnassingbé, celebrated on June 6, these comments, marked by a strong personal loyalty to the Prime Minister, have reignited the debate on the republican neutrality of the defense and security forces, even when it concerns former […]
The trial of police officer Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé is entering its final stretch. After a new hearing on Monday, June 15, 2026, the judges decided to put the matter under deliberation. The final verdict will be delivered on Monday, July 13. As a reminder, this police officer, who was in charge of the Abomey-Calavi police […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken a major legislative step toward a potential constitutional revision. On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Senate unanimously adopted the bill that sets out the procedures for organizing a referendum, with the vote of 89 senators present out of the 109 in the upper chamber. This green light […]
The political news from Benin could experience a significant turning point within the newly established upper chamber of Parliament. Despite having categorically refused and made a solemn declaration last November, the former President of the Republic, Dr. Boni Yayi, seems finally prepared to change his mind and take a seat during the first term of […]
The Court for the Suppression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) continues its cleansing policy within the public security forces. The special jurisdiction has rendered its verdict in a case of corruption and complicity in drug trafficking involving several officials from the Republican Police. At the end of the deliberations, the Court imposed heavy prison […]
Benin has launched its preparation for the final round of qualifiers for the U17 Women’s World Cup. Gathered in Missérété, the Young Amazons are fine-tuning their teamwork ahead of their double confrontation against Nigeria’s Flamingos, with a World Cup qualification in sight. The Young Amazons of Benin have officially begun their preparation for their decisive […]
