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The Constitutional Court of Benin has stated that the final results of the legislative and municipal elections on January 11, 2026 will be proclaimed within 72 hours following the publication of trends by the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA). According to the high court, this timeline aligns with the electoral norms in force and aims […]
The requalification works on the esplanade of the Cotonou Congress Palace have started, less than a month after the decision taken by the Council of Ministers. On site, the machinery is at work and the first transformations are visible, demonstrating the authorities’ determination to accelerate the pace of urban development projects. The objective of these […]
A dead body was discovered on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in the Albarika neighborhood of Parakou, specifically in front of Park A. According to initial information, the victim is a young man around twenty years old. The body was found in front of a shop, wearing a jersey of Benin’s national team. No identification was […]
Since 2021, the National Institute of Women (INF) has recorded 8,006 complaints related to gender-based violence, of which 998 led to court decisions, according to Le Matinal in a report by the institute released recently. These figures, compiled over several years, reflect the magnitude of physical, psychological, economic, and sexual violence suffered by women across […]
Relations between Benin and India are taking a new step forward. Appointed in October 2025, His Excellency Abhishek Singh, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Republic of Benin, officially began his mission on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He presented the copies of his letters of credence to the Minister of […]
A Republican Police officer appeared on Monday, January 12, 2026, before the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (CRIET). The police officer is charged with breach of trust after a Mobile Money operation whose payment was not honored. The case stems from a complaint filed by a female manager of an electronic […]
In Malanville, in the Alibori department, a significant quantity of cannabis hidden in a rice truck was seized by security forces. The operation, carried out as part of the fight against drug trafficking, led to the discovery of 502 packets of cannabis, carefully concealed among imported sacks of rice.According to initial findings of the investigation, […]
The residents of Gnémasson, a locality situated between the communes of Ouassa-Péhunco and Kérou in the Atacora department, were woken from their sleep in the morning of this Wednesday, January 14, 2026, by bursts of gunfire. According to local sources reported by Fraternité fm, unidentified armed individuals targeted the Gnémasson arrondissement police station, which they […]
Targeted by strong criticism after the Morocco–Nigeria semi-final, the Ghanaian referee, Daniel Nii Laryea, stands by his decisions and says he won’t let the controversy affect him. The Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea displayed total calm in the face of the criticisms aimed at his performance after Nigeria were eliminated by Morocco on penalties (0-0, […]
Eliminated in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal on penalties by Morocco, Victor Osimhen strongly criticized the performance of the Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea, while praising the courage and commitment of the Super Eagles. The Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, didn’t mince his words about Daniel Nii Laryea’s officiating during the Africa Cup […]
The question of the extradition of former Burkinabe president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is resurfacing in the public debate. Following another attempt to destabilize attributed to the former head of state, the current president of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, spoke out to clarify the position of the Burkinabe authorities. During an interview broadcast on national […]
The draw for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, held this Thursday in Rabat, drew up balanced and promising groups, with several high-profile matchups from the group stage. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations officially took shape this Thursday in Rabat, following the draw organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). In […]
Convinced that the Super Eagles still have one last chance to make an impact, Odion Ighalo believes that the third-place match against the Pharaohs is the ideal opportunity for Nigeria to redeem itself and finish AFCON on a positive note. Odion Ighalo, former Nigerian international who notably played for Manchester United, expressed confidence about the […]
The Benin Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation warns operators of “Wifi Zone” operating without legal authorization. In accordance with the 2018 Digital Code, these public internet service providers have until January 31, 2026 to come into compliance, under penalty of administrative and criminal sanctions. In a press release published in Cotonou on January […]
After the elimination of the Super Eagles in the semifinal against Morocco, Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle refused to look beyond the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, stating he would stay fully focused on the third-place match against Egypt. The Super Eagles’ coach, Eric Chelle, has kept the speculation about his future at the helm […]
With five goals since the start of the tournament, Brahim Diaz leads Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen and stands as the competition’s top scorer on the eve of the final showdown. The Moroccan winger Brahim Díaz currently leads the Africa Cup of Nations top scorers. The Real Madrid player has five goals, which puts him […]
Found guilty of breaches of sportsmanship and misconduct after the quarterfinal loss to Morocco, the president of Fécafoot, Samuel Eto’o, was handed a four-match suspension and a $20,000 fine. The Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) sanctioned Samuel Eto’o following the incidents that occurred during the CAN 2025 quarter-final between Morocco and […]
Originally expected this Wednesday, the publication of the major trends of the legislative elections in Benin has been postponed to this Thursday by the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA). In the background, the strict application of the eligibility rules for seats, based on thresholds per constituency and the electoral quotient mechanism. CENA had planned to […]
Sadio Mané reacted to Senegal’s qualification for the final of AFCON 2025, their 1-0 win over Egypt this Wednesday evening. And the captain of the Teranga Lions said that his side were rewarded by the patience they showed throughout the match. “From the start, we understood that we had to be patient until the end. […]
Nigeria and Morocco face off this Wednesday evening (9 p.m. GMT+1) in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The official lineups for both teams have been released. Victor Osimhen and Achraf Hakimi are in the starting XI. Nigeria’s official starting XI: Nwabali; Bruno, Bassey, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel; Ndidi, Onyeka, Iwobi; Lookman, Osimhen, Akor […]
With a goal from Sadio Mané, Senegal beat Egypt (1-0) this Wednesday in the semi-final of AFCON 2025. A precious victory for the Teranga Lions that seals their ticket to the final. Senegal will play in the AFCON 2025 final. The Teranga Lions booked their place for the final after their victory over Egypt this […]
Egypt face Senegal this Wednesday (6:00 PM GMT+1) in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The official lineups for both teams have been released. Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah are starters. Senegal XI MENDY — DIATTA — KOULIBALY — NIAKHATE — DIOUF — I. GUEYE — P. GUEYE — DIARRA — NDIAYE […]
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinal between Senegal and Egypt, scheduled for this Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Ibn-Batouta Stadium in Tangier, is shaping up to be one of the high points of recent African football. Beyond a mere place in the final, this duel rekindles an intense rivalry nourished by the 2021 […]
In Benin, the results of the legislative and municipal elections held last Sunday are expected in the coming hours. According to the Constitutional Court, their proclamation will take place no later than Thursday. This unprecedented double ballot took place in a particular security context, only a month after a coup attempt. Yet, this situation did […]
