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Amid broad successes, a string of draws, and valuable away wins, the 15th matchday of the 2025-2026 season confirmed the league’s strong competitiveness. The 15th day of Benin’s Ligue 1 delivered its verdict this weekend, with a series of matches generally tight and low-scoring. On Saturday, Loto-Popo achieved the most notable performance by easily defeating […]
Ghana’s all-time top scorer, former forward Asamoah Gyan explains how fans’ expectations and the constant pressure fueled his consistency and effectiveness for the national team. The former emblematic forward of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan, has spoken about the mindset that shaped his exploits in Ghana’s kit and fed his exceptional longevity at the highest […]
Images of Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye brandishing the continental trophy with his wives Marie Khone and Absa Faye marked the national celebrations, blending football, tradition, and collective pride after the victory of the Lions of Teranga. Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye drew strong reaction on social media by celebrating Senegal’s victory at the Africa […]
The former Reds midfielder, Didi Hamann, believes that a separation, potentially toward the Saudi Pro League, could be beneficial for both Mohamed Salah and Liverpool, now facing a situation deemed too distracting at Anfield. The former Liverpool midfielder, Didi Hamann, has urged Mohamed Salah to consider a move to the Saudi Pro League during the […]
For the first time, Benin will be represented at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, with skier Nathan Tchibozo as the sole athlete and flag-bearer of a highly symbolic participation. Benin’s sport is poised to reach a historic milestone. For the first time in its history, Benin will be represented at the Winter Olympic Games, […]
The special public prosecutor’s office at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) requested, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, a sentence of eight years in prison for at least five people involved in the case of human bones found behind the Hubert Koutoukou Maga National University Hospital Center (CNHU-HKM), reports Libre […]
Despite being eliminated in the round of 16 by Egypt, the Cheetahs leave CAN 2025 with recognized progress and the stated desire to aim higher in the future, says the Beninese government. Eliminated in the Round of 16 of CAN 2025 after their defeat to Egypt (3-1), the Benin Cheetahs leave the competition with a […]
Benin is in mourning following the announcement of the death, this Friday, January 23, 2026, of General Théophile N’dah, former Director General of the National Police and former Minister of the Interior, Security and Territorial Administration. He died at his home, leaving behind the imprint of a career closely linked to reforms and to the […]
The former Ghanaian striker, Asamoah Gyan, has spoken about his memorable spell at Sunderland, emblematic of the culmination of his lifelong ambition to always compete at the highest level of English football. The former Ghanaian international striker Asamoah Gyan has spoken about his spell in the Premier League, which he describes as the culmination of […]
The day after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, marred by incidents between Morocco and Senegal, King Mohamed VI called for calm and unity, reminding that the tournament’s success goes beyond the tensions and belongs to all of Africa. The day after a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final marked by incidents at the […]
Benin successfully carried out an international fundraising of $850 million on January 22, 2026, marked by the inaugural issue of a $500 million sovereign Sukuk. A historic operation, the first of its kind for an African state, which demonstrates the country’s growing attractiveness to international investors and its strategy to diversify financing. Benin announced on […]
Ghana’s Black Stars will head to Europe at the end of March for a prestige international friendly against Austria, before taking on Germany as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana’s Black Stars will travel to Europe in March to play a prestige international friendly against Austria, as part of their […]
The Italian club Napoli has targeted Nigerian international Ademola Lookman for the winter transfer window, but will have to face competition from Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. According to Daily Post, Ademola Lookman is on Napoli’s shortlist for the winter transfer window. According to information from Fichajes, Napoli’s executives want to finalize the arrival of the Nigerian […]
Very criticized after his outburst during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Pape Thiaw has finally broken his silence. On social media, the Senegal coach justified his behavior during the clash against Morocco (1-0) and apologized to the football world. Highly anticipated after the tense scenes that marked the final of the […]
Back on the continental scene, the Beninese national team suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of the Atlas Lions (28-52) on Wednesday, in their opening match of the tournament. The wake-up call was brutal for the Handball Cheetahs. For their big return to the Africa Cup of Nations, the Beninese were ruthlessly dominated by […]
The CAF disciplinary panel handed down suspensions and hefty fines to the Algerian national team and its federation following the incidents that occurred after the match against Nigeria in Marrakech. The Confederation of African Football struck hard. Gathered to decide on the incidents that marred the match between Algeria and Nigeria, played on 10 January […]
The Haute Autorité de l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication (HAAC) has firmly reminded, in a public statement released recently, that only media outlets with a recognized legal existence may benefit from public advertising contracts, institutional communication, or partnerships funded with public funds. According to the media regulator, the legality of a press outlet is assessed […]
Gathered this Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the members of President Patrice Talon’s government have taken several decisions. Below are the main points to note. 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗗𝗨 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗜𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗨 𝟮𝟭 𝗝𝗔𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 MAJOR DECISIONS OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF JANUARY 21, 2026 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 -Approval of the nomenclature of arts and culture […]
In a context marked by persistent security challenges on Benin’s northern borders, the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) continue their community outreach efforts in the Atacora Department. In Porga, a campaign of free medical care concluded on Friday, January 16, 2026, initiated by the civil-military actions cell of the MIRADOR operation. Led under the coordination […]
Having arrived in August 2025, the Nigerian coach Usman Abdallah was dismissed by the USCN Cavaliers after only six months, amid disappointing league results. The Benin-based club USCN Cavaliers has ended its collaboration with its Nigerian coach Usman Abdallah, according to reports by the Daily Post. Having arrived in August 2025, the 45-year-old coach had […]
On the day after the continental crown against Morocco, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye celebrated the Teranga Lions by announcing a wave of financial and land rewards for the entire Senegalese delegation. Dakar didn’t sleep. After Senegal’s historic victory over Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, the capital awoke to the rhythm of […]
Following the legislative elections held on January 11, 2026, Benin’s National Assembly will be renewed in a matter of weeks. The 10th legislature will be installed in a political context marked by strong institutional expectations and multiple challenges. The election, which gave a clear majority to the parties backing the current government, assigns this parliament […]
A fire broke out in the afternoon on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the Borgou Departmental University Hospital Center (CHUD-Borgou) in Parakou. The incident affected one of the establishment’s buildings, causing significant material damage.According to information reported by Le Matinal, the fire broke out around 4 p.m., sparking great concern among the healthcare staff, patients, […]
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) has officially launched the recruitment process for electoral agents ahead of the presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026 in Benin. According to the statement released by the body responsible for organizing the election, this call for applications is part of the preparatory phase of the electoral process. The […]
