Africa

On the occasion of the UPR’s political kickoff for 2026, its president, Joseph Djogbénou, delivered a no-nonsense message to the party’s mayors. After stressing punctuality, internal discipline, and strict adherence to political orientations, he refocused his intervention on a concrete topic: the state of the town halls. According to Joseph Djogbénou, the town halls run […]

The Ministry of Preschool and Primary Education has announced a reorganization of school districts across the country. This move aims to adapt the management of schools and human resources to the current realities of the education system. The new structure takes into account demographic and geographic changes to ensure better educational supervision and a more […]

A Nigerian national was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for his central role in an international fraud involving online scams and professional email hacking, causing nearly $4 million in losses. Leslie Mba, a 40-year-old Nigerian national, was sentenced to 19 years of federal prison in the United States for his involvement in a […]

Semenyo, the match-winner against Leeds, confirms his rapid integration into the English champions’ squad, to the point of impressing Pep Guardiola in the title race. The Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, praised Antoine Semenyo’s immediate impact since his arrival at the English champions. Signed in January from AFC Bournemouth, the Ghanaian international quickly established himself […]

The 18th matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1 tightened the title race, with SOBEMAP FC still in the lead but under direct threat from Buffles and Coton FC, both victorious. The 18th matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1, the first round of the return phase, confirmed the championship’s density. At the top, SOBEMAP FC remains in command, […]

The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) has published the official schedule for the presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026, thereby launching the active phase of the electoral process. According to this timetable, the first-round campaign will open on March 27 and will end on April 10 at midnight. More than seven million voters are […]

Two individuals allegedly involved in sheep and motorcycle thefts, who had previously escaped while in police custody, were arrested again by the Republican Police in Bohicon. The events occurred during the night of Friday, February 27 to Saturday, February 28, 2026, under the leadership of agents from the Avogbanna arrondissement police station. According to information, […]

The National Center for Digital Investigations carried out, over the weekend, one of its most significant operations against cybercrime. Following a coordinated and simultaneous operation at several sites across Benin, 56 people suspected of cyber-fraud activities were arrested. The operation unfolded synchronously in several localities, illustrating the gradual strengthening of the national framework for fighting […]

With less than two months to the 2026 presidential elections, the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) has entered the active phase of its preparations. It has just launched a large-scale inventory operation of electoral equipment across the entire country.This mission, which began on February 25, will continue until March 2, 2026, and mobilizes teams deployed […]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced its intention to activate its Standby Force (Standby Force) to address the growing security challenges posed by terrorism in the subregion. The decision, taken at a meeting of heads of state and government, concerns the deployment of a contingent of around 2,000 soldiers according to Africaho […]

An important operation carried out by security forces in Sékandji led to the arrest of 15 people implicated in a drug trafficking case. Launched on the basis of precise information, this operation aimed to dismantle a network for distributing and trafficking illicit drugs in the town and surrounding areas. The suspects were apprehended during various […]

On the occasion of the February 2026 FIFA window, Benin’s Amazones are set to play two prestigious friendly matches in Abidjan against Ivory Coast and Kenya. The list of players called up for these fixtures has been released. The Benin women’s national team will take advantage of the February window to fine-tune its preparation with […]

The striker who scored against Juventus, Victor Osimhen, has brought his total to 16 goals in the Champions League, surpassing his idol Didier Drogba in the ranking of Africa’s top scorers in the competition. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has now scored more UEFA Champions League goals than his childhood idol, Didier Drogba. On Wednesday night, […]

As part of the investigations into the attempted coup that occurred on December 7, 2025, the Beninese authorities have issued a wanted notice targeting several individuals believed to be involved in the operation. As part of the ongoing investigation into the failed coup on Sunday, December 7, 2025, a wanted notice has been issued against […]

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone welcomed a delegation from the Saudi Development Fund as part of a working visit with strong strategic significance. Led by Abdulrahman Alharbi, the mission was part of a dynamic exploration of new investment opportunities in Benin. The discussions mainly centered on two flagship projects, expected to […]

The citizen accused of having cast multiple votes in the joint elections held on January 11, 2026 appeared before the Aplahoué Court. Following his appearance before the competent court, the activist implicated in the electoral fraud case in Atomey in the commune of Aplahoué was placed under a detention order. He is now incarcerated awaiting […]

In Benin, a woman was intercepted at the Sèmè-Kraké border post as she tried to cross the Benin-Nigerian border with drugs hidden under a fake pregnancy belly. According to reports, the discovery was made during a routine security check carried out by the security services. Several packages of prohibited goods were found concealed on the […]

The Benin national team coach, Gernot Rohr, justified the choices of Guinea and Palestine for the Leopards’ friendlies during the March 2026 international break. Two opponents with opposite profiles aimed at best preparing for the upcoming official fixtures. As the March international window approaches, Gernot Rohr wanted to clear up any ambiguity about the choice […]

After guiding Nigeria to third place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Eric Chelle now sets out his ambitions: to win the Africa Cup of Nations and, in the long term, aim for the World Cup with the Super Eagles. Eric Chelle, the head coach of the Nigeria national football team, is straightforward about […]

Four officers on duty at the Centre national hospitalier universitaire (CNHU) have been arrested by law enforcement authorities over their alleged involvement in extortion, according to Africaho. According to available information, these officers are suspected of having demanded undue payments from patients or their companions, outside of the usual medical procedures. These practices, if proven, […]

The Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UP-R) party has made a decision to strictly regulate the management of municipal cabinets in the municipalities where it holds the majority. According to an internal party communiqué, new mayors from the UP-R are not authorized to appoint members to their municipal cabinets at this time. The measure, made public […]