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The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) announced this Saturday, January 17, the turnout for the legislative elections held on January 11, 2026. According to data from the National Autonomous Electoral Commission, 36.73% of voters cast their ballots in the legislative elections held last Sunday. A figure that confirms a moderate mobilization of Benin’s electorate for […]
The provisional results of Uganda’s presidential election place Yoweri Museveni well ahead in the vote, according to figures released by the National Electoral Authority (INE) overnight January 5–6, 2026. With more than 76% of valid votes, the incumbent president is in a strong position to win a seventh consecutive term. The tally covers results from […]
Hardly had the ballots closed, and even though the Autonomous National Electoral Commission had not yet released the first official figures, the judicial battle has intruded into the electoral process. Seized of five appeals filed by local leaders of parties within the presidential fold, the Supreme Court of Benin has ruled. All were declared inadmissible. […]
The Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses (CRIET) has requested acquittal with the benefit of the doubt in favor of the influencer known by the pseudonym Flapacha. The young man had been detained after the diffusion on social networks of a video in which he claimed to have been kidnapped. This publication […]
A customs-control operation conducted by the customs authorities in Sèmè‑Podji ended in tragedy, with one dead and several injured, Libre‑Express reports. The incident occurred recently during a routine operation aimed at combating fraud and cross-border trafficking.According to early information, customs officers carried out a series of routine checks that quickly degenerated into clashes. Local sources […]
The Senegalese president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, declared “paid holiday” on Monday to celebrate the Teranga Lions’ crowning, CAN 2025 champions after their 1-0 victory over Morocco on Sunday night. As the Teranga Lions’ leading supporter, Bassirou Diomaye Faye also celebrated the crowning of his ambassadors, winners of their second Africa Cup of Nations title after […]
The Confederation of African Football (« CAF ») condemns the unacceptable behavior of certain players and officials during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on Sunday evening. The match was delayed by nearly 20 minutes due to disturbances in the stands, when some Senegalese supporters attempted […]
Gianni Infantino has firmly denounced the excesses involving Senegalese players and staff members, calling on CAF to impose exemplary sanctions to preserve the spirit and values of football. FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacted strongly to the incidents that occurred during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, involving certain Senegalese players and members of the […]
The failed Panenka by the Moroccan forward, Brahim Diaz, at the very end of the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal continues to draw reactions from the African football world, with several former stars pointing to a decisive misjudgment in a key moment. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, won by Senegal over Morocco (1-0 […]
Winners of the tournament after their victory over Morocco, the Teranga Lions walk away with 10 million dollars, a historic prize announced by the Confederation of African Football. Financial prizes awarded to the best teams of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been officially announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Crowned Africa […]
On connait désormais les résultats de l’election législative du 11 janvier 2026. Selon les résultats provisoires proclamés par Sacca Lafia, président de la Cena, seuls les partis UPR et BR ont pu levé des sièges. La Commission électorale nationale autonome (CENA) a rendu publics les résultats provisoires de l’élection législative du 11 janvier 2026, précisant […]
Despite a non-negligible national score, the Les Démocrates (LD) party finds itself excluded from the distribution of seats in the National Assembly, in strict application of the Electoral Code. Provisional results of the legislative elections of January 11, 2026, released by the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA), show an electoral body of 7,834,608 registered, for […]
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission announces the proclamation of the major trends from the latest elections for this Saturday, January 17, 2026. The major trends of the joint elections held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, are announced for this Saturday. According to sources close to CENA, only the trends concerning the legislative elections are expected […]
In a long Instagram post, Ayo Labinjoh refuted Davido’s statements, questioned the reliability of the DNA tests mentioned by the singer, and called for an independent examination to establish the truth. Ayo Labinjoh, the mother of Aanu Adeleke, the teenager at the heart of the controversy surrounding a paternity test request targeting the Nigerian singer […]
On the eve of the 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat, the Lions of Teranga have appealed to CAF to denounce conditions they deem unfair, notably regarding training venues and ticket allocation. Senegal officially conveyed several grievances to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the eve of the Africa Cup of […]
Suspended for unsporting behavior after the semi-final against Senegal, Marwan Attia and Salah Mohsen will miss the third-place match, a blow for the Pharaohs ahead of facing the Super Eagles of Nigeria this Saturday in the AFCON 2025 third-place playoff. Egypt will have to do without Marwan Attia and Salah Mohsen for the placement match […]
The Afrobeats star, Davido, has refuted allegations that he is the father of a teenage girl who recently requested a DNA test to confirm paternity. The Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, alias Davido, has ended the speculation surrounding a teenage girl who was demanding a DNA test to confirm paternity. The singer stated that he […]
After the elimination in the semi-final against Morocco, Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey promises that the Super Eagles will fight to the end to clinch third place against Egypt. Calvin Bassey has revisited the Super Eagles’ elimination in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against the Atlas Lions of Morocco, while stating that Nigeria will […]
Determined to finish the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on a positive note after their semifinal defeat, Egypt approaches the third-place match against Nigeria with the clear ambition of stepping onto the podium, said their coach Hossam Hassan on Friday in a pre-match press conference. Egypt’s coach, Hossam Hassan, displayed his players’ determination to go […]
Struck by a hamstring injury during Benin’s match against Egypt in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Beninese forward Tosin Aiyegun of FC Lorient will be unavailable for three to four weeks, a setback confirmed by his coach Olivier Pantaloni. Setback for Tosin Aiyegun. The Beninese international forward for FC Lorient will have to observe […]
Ghana’s former football icon, Asamoah Gyan, has stressed the crucial importance of the Africa Cup of Nations for African players, while calling for a rethink of its schedule, perceived as penalizing for European clubs. As a Ghanaian football icon, Asamoah Gyan did not miss the chance to remind people of the symbolic and sporting weight […]
Five days after the legislative and municipal elections on January 11, 2026, neither the voting trends nor the provisional results have been communicated. The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), responsible for organizing the elections, was expected to publish the first major trends from the ballot boxes as early as Wednesday, January 14. This date, initially […]
The president of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, was awarded the African Peace Prize 2026, a distinction that underscores his role in stabilizing and resolving conflicts across the continent. The award of this prize comes in a regional context marked by persistent security challenges, notably in the Sahel and Central Africa, where peace remains a […]
The Société de Gestion Durable des Services (SGDS) of Benin has announced the start of distributing waste-collection invoices in five municipalities across the country, effective January 19, 2026. This move marks an important milestone in rolling out the new waste collection and billing system, aimed at strengthening sustainable management of urban services. According to the […]
