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Beninese professor Justin Lewis Denakpo has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine of France. This distinction celebrates the journey of a recognized gynecologist-obstetrician and marks a renewed acknowledgment for Beninese medicine on the international scene. The National Academy of Medicine of France, a leading scientific institution, was founded over two centuries ago. It […]
Benin condemned the attack that took place this Thursday, June 18, 2026, near the Diori-Hamani international airport in Niamey. According to the Nigerien Ministry of Defense, eleven soldiers, two civilians, and 22 attackers were killed in this assault repelled by Nigerien forces. Benin condemned the attacks that occurred this Thursday, June 18, 2026, near the […]
The Beninese government has officially reacted following the attacks that occurred this morning near Diori-Hamani International Airport in Niamey. In a statement, Cotonou strongly condemned the armed attack carried out against Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey. Beninese diplomacy denounces an unacceptable aggression targeting a highly strategic civilian infrastructure and deliberately endangering the security of […]
At the end of May 2026, the Senegalese political scene was marked by a significant reshuffling at the top of the state. The dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye ended a political sequence built around a duo that had long been presented as inseparable. The appointment of Ousmane Sonko to […]
The hearing of the former minister and president of the party Restaurer l’Espoir, Candide Armand-Marie Azannaï, before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) concluded this Thursday, June 18, 2026, in the late afternoon. After an eight-hour face-to-face meeting with the investigating judge that started at 9 am, the political figure […]
The legal saga surrounding the leadership of the Democratic Party will hit a new standstill. Seized on appeal, the competent court has decided to postpone the examination of the case until October 15, 2026, thereby extending the uncertainty surrounding the governance of the main opposition party. This postponement occurs as part of the procedure initiated […]
The appeal trial in the case of the internal crisis of the party Les Démocrates was held on June 18, 2026, before the competent jurisdiction. At the end of the hearing, the court decided to postpone the case until October 15, 2026, without examining the substance. The appeal trial concerning the internal crisis of the […]
The Abomey-Calavi town hall has announced a posting operation for the plans and directories of the subdivisions in the districts of Golo-Djigbé, Ouèdo, Hêvié, and Togba for a period of 30 days, from June 15 to July 24, 2026. The municipality of Abomey-Calavi has launched a posting operation for the directories and status plans in […]
Detained for 66 days at Kgosi Mampuru prison in South Africa, Kemi Seba shared a testimony about his prison life. The Pan-African activist speaks especially about the cold, the overcrowding of cells, and hygiene conditions that he finds difficult. Kemi Seba has broken his silence. In a message published this Thursday from Kgosi Mampuru prison […]
The incarceration of the president of the Urgences Panafricaniste NGO, Kemi Séba, continues. His request for bail has been rejected by the Pretoria court. The South African justice system has rejected the bail application made on behalf of the three co-defendants involved in the case with activist Kemi Seba. During the hearing held on Thursday, […]
Heavy gunfire and loud explosions were heard on the night of Wednesday, June 17 to Thursday, June 18, 2026, around the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The incident caused considerable alarm in several neighborhoods of the city before a gradual return to calm in the early morning. According to local […]
Air France will permanently close its local representation in Bamako on June 30, 2026, nearly three years after suspending its flights to Mali. This decision marks a new step in the retreat of French presence in the country against a backdrop of diplomatic tensions. Air France announced the permanent closure of its local representation in […]
Ivorian striker Elye Wahi will miss the highly anticipated match against Germany at the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry into Canada. The Ivorian Football Federation cites a lack of administrative permissions, while the player, named in an investigation in France over match-fixing suspicions, remains presumed innocent. Ivorian striker Elye Wahi will miss the […]
The government has made public the final lists of candidates authorized to participate in the recruitment competitions for 50 judicial auditors and 50 student court clerks. The written tests are scheduled for June 20 and 21, 2026. Candidates for the recruitment competition of 50 judicial auditors and 50 student court clerks for the Ministry of […]
A violent fire broke out during the night of June 17 to 18, 2026, at the China Mall in Koumassi, Abidjan, before spreading to the nearby Fer Ivoire company. Military firefighters were mobilized to control the blaze, the causes of which remain unknown. A major fire broke out on the night of Wednesday, June 17 […]
The deputies will meet on Friday, June 19, 2026, to review the emergency procedure for the draft supplementary finance law for the year 2026, as well as a proposal concerning the Mediator of the Republic. The National Assembly will hold a plenary session this Friday, June 19, 2026, dedicated to examining two issues deemed priorities. […]
As the mandate of the Republic Mediator, Pascal Essou, comes to an end, political behind-the-scenes are already buzzing around his succession. Many were the candidates eyeing this strategic position of regulation between citizens and public administration. However, a surprise reform currently under consideration at the Governors’ Palace in Porto-Novo could put an end to all […]
Former official of the Les Démocrates party, Guy Dossou Mitokpè stands by his repositioning within the presidential movement. Invited on Bip Radio, the former deputy rejected accusations of opportunism, stating that he reassessed his political position out of conviction and not to gain immediate advantages. Guy Dossou Mitokpè does not want his joining the presidential […]
Victorious against Panama thanks to a goal scored in the final seconds, the Black Stars have perfectly kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaign. But for coach Carlos Queiroz, the real test now comes with a clash against England, where sacrifice and mental strength will be essential. Despite the valuable victory over Panama (1-0), Carlos […]
Beaten by France in their opener at the 2026 World Cup, Senegal missed a chance to start strong in the competition. After the match, Kalidou Koulibaly provided a clear analysis of the Lions’ performance, filled with regrets, frustration, and a call for remobilization ahead of the next match against Norway. Senegal hoped to kick off […]
After defying the official line of the Democrats party to support Romuald Wadagni before the presidential election, several former opposition leaders now find themselves without a visible role in the new power structure. Neither in the government, nor among the ministerial advisers, nor in the initial strategic appointments, these late campaign supporters see their political […]
Deprived of the 2026 World Cup following the elimination of the Super Eagles during the qualifiers, Victor Osimhen expressed his regret over Nigeria missing out on the global event. The Galatasaray forward nonetheless calls for learning from this failure to bounce back. Victor Osimhen did not hide his disappointment at seeing Nigeria absent from the […]
A brutal disappearance has caused shock within the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Abomey-Calavi this Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The lifeless body of a man in his fifties was found on the grounds of this research center. According to information reported by the site 24 Heures au Bénin, the victim was a familiar […]
Heavy gunfire and strong explosions were heard during the night of June 17 to 18, 2026, around Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey. Nigerien authorities assure that the situation is under control, but no official toll or details about the origin of the incident have yet been communicated. Heavy gunfire and strong explosions were heard […]
