Africa

During a livestream with Davrel, Davido revealed that he was putting his musical career on hold for an indefinite period. The Afrobeats star says he wants to take a step back, while ensuring that his influence remains intact in the Nigerian music industry. The Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has announced that he plans to step […]

As a guest on a recent livestream, Davido assured that a potential political career would not put an end to his artistic activity. The Nigerian Afrobeats star, however, acknowledged having distanced himself from his former political ambitions, citing the difficulties faced by several celebrities involved in the public sphere. The Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has […]

The mayor of Glazoué has taken a firm decision to strengthen road safety in his municipality. In an official note, he instructed law enforcement to step up inspections and to systematically sanction motorcyclists who ride without a helmet. This measure follows the observation of a generalized laxity in complying with this obligation, which is essential […]

In Benin, the processing times for issuing the No. 3 bulletin of the criminal record are experiencing an unusual lengthening. In a statement published on April 29, 2026, the National Center for the Criminal Record (CNCJ) reports increased pressure on its services, following an exceptional rise in the number of requests registered in recent weeks. […]

In an interview given to RTN and broadcast by Wadata Radio Niamey, Niger’s Minister of State in charge of the Interior, Toumba Mamadou, spoke about the state of relations between Niger and Benin, a few days after Romuald Wadagni’s election to succeed Patrice Talon. Questioned about the future of bilateral cooperation after Patrice Talon’s departure, […]

Benin takes an important step in strengthening its health surveillance capabilities with the establishment of a national reference laboratory dedicated to analyzing drinking-water quality and medicines. This laboratory, whose creation responds to the needs expressed by health authorities, is designed to optimize the surveillance mechanisms for products essential to public health. It will enable advanced […]

The president of the Union of Media Professionals media of Benin (UPMB), Hervé Prudence Hessou, called on Sunday, May 3 to strengthen guarantees of press freedom in Benin and to improve journalists’ working conditions, during the ceremony organized at the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. […]

Beaten at home, Coton FC sees its lead at the top narrow after the 27th matchday of the Benin Football Championship. Behind, AS SOBEMAP and its pursuers take advantage of the leader’s misstep to close the gap, while the battle to avoid relegation intensifies. The 27th matchday of the Benin Football Championship reshuffled the tables […]

The Confederation of African Football has announced the date of the draw for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Divided into twelve groups, 48 national teams, including Benin, will compete for the 24 qualifying spots for the final tournament scheduled in East Africa. The countdown has begun for the qualifiers for the next Africa Cup of Nations. […]

From her beginnings in R&B to her successful shift toward Afrobeats, Tiwa Savage recounts a delicate artistic transition, shaped by the decisive influence of Don Jazzy, who helped redefine the contours of her career. For a long time associated with R&B sounds, Tiwa Savage has unveiled a major turning point in her career: her switch […]

The Bamako military prosecutor’s office announced on Saturday the opening of an investigation into several Malian soldiers and a political figure suspected of complicity with jihadist groups during the coordinated attacks on April 25, 2026, in the country, according to a statement seen by local press. These attacks, carried out against several positions of the […]

Over a route of around 732 km in five stages, bringing together nearly a hundred riders from about fourteen countries, Latvian Kristians Belohvosciks (Team Bike Aid, Germany) won the general classification of the 21st Benin International Cycling Tour 2026. Behind the yellow jersey, the Beninese riders posted more consistent performances than in the past, with […]

The Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offences (CRIET) sought on April 30 twelve months’ imprisonment and a 5 million FCFA fine against a Beninese agronomist prosecuted for a Facebook post calling for the coming to power of a leader comparable to Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The defendant, held […]

The Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye granted on Saturday evening, May 2, a long interview to the national press, his first major media appearance since April 2025, during which he clarified his relationship with his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and defended the country’s economic management without an agreement with the International Monetary Fund. The interview, […]

Regarding Salah’s departure from Liverpool, Mohamed Salah revealed that a private exchange with Steven Gerrard weighed on his decision to stay until the end of the season, before leaving Anfield on a free transfer this summer. At Liverpool, the end of a cycle is becoming clearer for Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian striker has lifted the […]

À la faveur d’un partenariat culturel entre la Belgique et le Bénin, le centre culturel Le Solfège Bénin a bénéficié ce vendredi 1er mai 2026 d’un don d’instruments de musique. Une initiative qui dépasse le simple geste symbolique et s’inscrit dans une ambition plus large : structurer l’apprentissage musical et élargir l’accès à la pratique […]

During a concert in Australia, Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, fell on stage, and the incident quickly spread across social media. Between mockery and nostalgia for the P-Square era, it has sparked many reactions. Paul Okoye, former member of the Nigerian duo P-Square, was the victim of an unexpected fall in the middle of […]

In an interview, the Senegalese-American singer states that his life was simpler with multiple partners. A statement that comes a few months after his longtime wife separated from him. Akon, a leading figure in the Senegalese-American music scene, delivered a blunt statement about his private life in an interview with The Shade Room. The 53-year-old […]

After the draw between Atlético Madrid and Arsenal, Teko Modise criticized Ademola Lookman’s wasteful finishing, guilty of a huge miss. The Nigerian striker will have the chance to redeem himself on the return at the Emirates Stadium. Teko Modise was not lenient with Ademola Lookman after the 1-1 draw between Atlético Madrid and Arsenal FC […]

On a lively stage between N’Dali and Tchaourou, the Tour of Benin has once again smiled on Algeria. Assal Nadji proved the fastest in the final sprint, at the end of a day that was lively and contested from start to finish. The 21st edition of the Benin International Cycling Tour continued its show this […]

Tom Saintfiet has officially announced his departure from the Malian national team, a few months after the Africa Cup of Nations. As the federation launches a call for applications, the name of Fousseni Diawara already stands out as a credible option. End of the road for Tom Saintfiet at the helm of Mali’s national team. […]