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In Senegal, the Pastef party’s deputy, Guy Marius Sagna, believes that withdrawing his party from the government would constitute a major political mistake. In an interview given to a media outlet, he spoke about the tensions that have arisen between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, calling on the two leaders to […]
At the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts, the transition took place under the sign of assessment and continuity. On the occasion of the handover ceremony, the outgoing minister Jean-Michel Abimbola looked back on the main achievements recorded during his time at the head of the department before formally handing over his responsibilities to his […]
The resignation of Thomas Boni Yayi from the presidency of the party Les Démocrates continues to cause a stir within the political formation. Convened in an emergency meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the party’s top leaders decided to open discussions with the former head of state in order to better understand his decision and […]
A position of the Beninese armed forces was attacked in the afternoon of Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in the village of Kofouno, located in the commune of Karimama, in the far north of Benin. According to information relayed on the social network X by the specialized sites Sahel Alerte and Menastream and reported by Fraternité […]
A major change is looming at the helm of the Democratic Party, which will henceforth operate without its charismatic leader. The sudden withdrawal of former President Thomas Boni Yayi will not be without impact on the future of this opposition party to the ‘rupture’ regime. So that the transition proceeds without unsettling the party’s foundation, […]
A cashier is facing justice for fraudulent withdrawals estimated at 15 million CFA francs. According to Africaho, the accused is being charged with having committed irregular withdrawals at the establishment where she worked. These operations are said to have been carried out over a given period, affecting the service’s financial resources.The case has been brought […]
In Abomey-Calavi, in the Houédo-Gligbè neighborhood, two men suspected of stealing jeans narrowly escaped lynching by an angry crowd, according to Banouto. The incident occurred when these individuals were caught in the act while attempting to steal jeans in this locality. Alerted, residents quickly converged on the scene, expressing their anger and threatening to take […]
In Senegal, political tensions at the top of the state between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko are taking an increasingly marked turn, foreshadowing a political succession battle well before the 2029 presidential deadline. The climate has cooled markedly between the two leaders, though they come from the same political formation, Pastef […]
Benin officially handed over the presidency of the International Conference of the Great Chancelleries of Francophone Countries, marking the end of a term unanimously appreciated by the participating delegations. This transition occurred at the conclusion of the twelfth conference of this cooperation framework, held from February 23 to 27, 2026 in Cotonou, and devoted to […]
The National Agency for Domain and Foncier (ANDF) informs the public of the availability of a large volume of land titles ready to be collected across the entire national territory. In a press release issued to the public and signed by its Director General, the ANDF states that these land titles, issued to their applicants, […]
During a chat with Nigerian singer Tems, Arsenal FC winger Bukayo Saka surprised internet users by revealing that he didn’t know the global superstar Céline Dion, triggering a sequence that quickly went viral. Arsenal FC winger Bukayo Saka surprised many internet users by admitting that he didn’t know the famous Canadian singer Céline Dion and […]
This March, Canal+ Bénin is rolling out a promotional campaign dubbed “royal month”, featuring a set-top box at a reduced price, free installation for new subscribers, and 15 days of access to all channels for customers who re-subscribe. Canal+ Bénin presented this Thursday to the press a series of promotional offers aimed at strengthening its […]
After Walid Regragui’s departure, rumors were circulating about the arrival of Andrés Iniesta as Morocco’s technical director, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says no deal has been signed yet. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has taken steps to clarify the rumors surrounding a possible arrival of Barcelona legend Andrés Iniesta to the Moroccan national team. This […]
The Nigerian striker Omorinsola Babajide strongly criticized the decision by the Confederation of African Football to postpone the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco. The Super Falcons’ top scorer called the situation “shameful” as the teams were already in full preparation. The Super Falcons forward, Omorinsola Babajide, did not hide her frustration after […]
By validating the final list of teams taking part in the playoff tournament, FIFA has definitively ended the hopes of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026, in favor of DR Congo. FIFA has definitively extinguished the last hopes of the Super Eagles to compete in the 2026 World […]
As International Women’s Day approaches, Missérété welcomed this Wednesday a women’s gala match bringing together 1XBET Bénin, the Benin Football Federation, and many women in sport around a common goal: to promote the emancipation and leadership of women through the values of football. As International Women’s Day approaches, Missérété vibrated this Wednesday to the rhythm […]
Beaten in the first half, the Nigerian women’s team reacted with authority by dominating Cameroon (3-1) in Yaoundé to level the two-leg friendly series. The Nigerian women’s team reacted perfectly by dominating Cameroon (3-1), Tuesday evening at the Yaoundé Military Stadium, in their second friendly match. Beaten 1-0 in the first leg played on Saturday, […]
A headless body was discovered along the interstate, in the municipality of Tchaourou, according to Le Matinal. A macabre discovery was made on Monday, March 2, 2026, by passersby who immediately alerted the local authorities. The body, which lay headless near the highway, provoked a strong reaction among locals. The exact circumstances of this act […]
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on February 27, 2026 an equity stake of €6.5 million in the capital of the Saviu II fund from its headquarters in Abidjan. This decision marks a major milestone for Francophone West Africa’s technology ecosystems, with Benin identified among the priority markets for this […]
An operation carried out by officers of the Republican Police led to the arrest of 38 people in the locality of Pahou, in the Atlantique Department, according to Africaho. The operation took place at locations identified as gathering points, where some individuals were engaged in activities deemed to be contrary to public order. Among those […]
Two officers of the Republican Police appear before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism for alleged acts of corruption and influence peddling. They are accused of having facilitated the release of a person arrested for drug trafficking, in exchange for the payment of 500,000 CFA francs.The events date back to an […]
The GSR party officially announced its withdrawal from the Framework for Consultation of the Political Opposition, marking a new fracture within Benin’s opposition. The political party, led by Antoine Guédou Vissetogbé, directly points the finger at the Les Démocrates party, which it accuses of repeated breaches of the common rules. In a public statement, the […]
Benin participated in the 44th meeting of the ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff Committee, dedicated to peace, security and stability issues in the subregion. This meeting brought together the top military officials of the member countries, with the goal of examining the current security challenges and refining regional cooperation strategies. Benin, represented within this assembly, […]
In Gbèdjromèdé in the 6th arrondissement of Cotonou, elements of the Republican Police carried out an operation that resulted in the apprehension of a suspected thief, as well as the arrest of a receiver and the seizure of several items. The intervention of the security forces followed intelligence indicating attempted thefts in this locality. Alerted, […]
