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The issuance of presidential decrees aims to demonstrate that Paul Biya is still in office, while his prolonged absence from Cameroon raises questions about a potential vacancy in power. Since June 7, 2026, the head of state has been outside the country without any public appearance or direct speech. On August 3, several presidential acts […]
The African Development Bank has approved funding of 20 billion CFA francs, which is about 35.15 million USD, aimed at strengthening public finance management in Senegal. The announcement was made on Monday, August 3, by the institution in a statement. This funding is intended to improve the collection of state revenues. It also aims to […]
The trial for the murder of Martinez Zogo continued on Monday in Yaoundé with the testimony of Colonel Jean-Pierre Otolou, who conducted the initial investigations. The former radio host had been found dead near Soa, on the outskirts of the Cameroonian capital, in January 2023. According to this investigator, the most compromising exchanges between Justin […]
Gabon has raised a total of 920 million dollars in international markets, far exceeding its initial target of 750 million dollars. This operation comes as the country faces budget tensions and still high borrowing costs. The Gabonese authorities present this fundraising as a sign of renewed investor confidence in the country. Analyst Cédrick Jiongo, a […]
The unlimited Internet packages at 5,000 and 10,000 FCFA have disappeared from the offers currently provided by MTN Benin and Moov Africa Benin. Subscribers now have to pay at least 15,100 FCFA to benefit from a monthly plan that allows browsing after the main data volume is exhausted. This development has sparked a new wave […]
At the end of a one-week work mission in Cotonou for a decentralized meeting of the joint commission of the ECOWAS Parliament, the Member of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire, Koné Gnangadjomon, expressed his views on the economic prospects of Benin and the dynamism of its development model. On the sidelines of discussions focused […]
The Management of the Office du Baccalauréat has made public the excellence ranking of candidates who achieved the mention “Very Good” for the June 2026 session. This edition stands out for its remarkable performances, particularly in technical and scientific fields. The national podium (Top 3) Best performers by department Littoral Atlantique Ouémé Plateau Borgou Mono […]
The Office of the Baccalaureate has published the list of candidates who achieved an average of 16 out of 20 or higher during the June 2026 session. In total, 681 new graduates earned the “Very Good” mention. The national ranking is led by the G2 series, which occupies the top three spots. Benin has 681 […]
Candidates for the Primary School Certificate, June 2026 session, can now consult their report cards online. This digitalization allows parents and learners to access detailed results without having to go to the schools or the departmental education services. The report cards for the Primary School Certificate (CEP), session 2026, are now available online in Benin. […]
Eleven years after leading Ivory Coast to the continental title, Hervé Renard is back on the Elephants’ bench. The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) officially announced on Tuesday the appointment of the French coach as head coach of the national A team, with the mission of continuing the positive performance trend of Ivorian football. Ivory Coast […]
The Republican Police ended the actions of a suspect specialized in stealing two-wheeled vehicles at the livestock market. Having come specifically from Parakou to operate on market day, a time marked by a large influx of customers and merchants, the individual targeted vehicles parked on the site to commit his crime. Infiltrating the livestock market, […]
The Supreme Court of Benin has been seized with 35 appeals related to the process of appointing village and city quarter chiefs. These challenges arise after the distribution, by the Autonomous National Electoral Commission, of the localities in which the Progressive Union for Renewal and the Republican Bloc are authorized to select the new local […]
Road users and residents of Avenue Clozel, between the Air Afrique intersection and the Ganhi bridge, will need to adjust their routes starting Thursday, August 6, 2026. In a press release published on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Road Infrastructure and Land Development Company (SIRAT SA), the delegated contracting authority, announces the launch of the […]
A fire ravaged a large part of Bazary Kely, during the night from Sunday, August 2 to Monday, August 3, in Tamatave, also known as Toamasina, on the east coast of Madagascar. The disaster resulted in one death and left several thousand traders without their goods and tools for work. The Malagasy authorities announced the […]
In Kenya, nearly 355 women die for every 100,000 live births, according to data from the World Health Organization. The country also records about 30,400 stillbirths each year, figures that illustrate the extent of the challenges facing the healthcare system. The Kenyan Ministry of Health and the Beginnings Fund have signed a financial agreement of […]
The Central African Republic is facing a cholera outbreak that has already affected 720 people and caused 46 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health. Officially declared on June 26, the outbreak continues to raise concerns despite assurances from the authorities, who claim that the situation remains under control. The disease is straining a healthcare […]
The conflict between brothers Peter and Jude Okoye, historic members of the Nigerian group P-Square, is taking a new turn. In a series of videos, singer Mr P accuses his former manager of threatening him during a dispute related to the management of the group’s assets. The family conflict surrounding the Nigerian group P-Square continues […]
In response to reports of demands for money during contradictory boundary demarcation operations, the Cotonou municipality has reminded that signing the minutes is a free act. It urges the residents to refuse any payment requests and to report those responsible for these practices. The Cotonou municipality raises its concerns against fraudulent practices observed during contradictory […]
The Mauritian Minister delegated to the Arts and Culture, Véronique Leu-Govind, left the government on Monday, August 3, three days after the arrest of her husband in an alleged cannabis trafficking case between Reunion and Mauritius. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam explained that this decision was made by mutual agreement due to the perceptions raised by […]
The extension of Vodun Days to an entire week (from January 2 to 9, 2027) is part of the new tourism strategy aimed at valuing cultural heritage and optimizing the profitability of infrastructures. Regarding the public holiday regime, Beninese legislation (law of July 30, 2024, establishing the National Holiday of Traditional Religions on the second […]
The Beninese government has taken a new step in operationalizing the National Laboratory for Quality Control of Health Products, Water, and Food (LNCQPSEA). Officialized by decree n°2026-415, the members of the board of directors of this control mechanism, appointed during the council of ministers on July 1st, have been installed, marking the effective start of […]
Since the end of July 2026, the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa has been experiencing the most significant wave of migratory arrivals ever recorded at its border. Starting from July 30, between 50,000 and 70,000 people, mostly young Moroccans and teenagers, crossed the border in just a few hours, swimming around the breakwater […]
The illegal crossing of migrants from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has resulted in at least 11 deaths, according to the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior. Dozens of people are also reported missing, according to the Moroccan Association for Human Rights, which is trying to assist families in locating their loved ones. For […]
Forty-five fighters from the Rapid Support Forces defected and joined Omdurman on Sunday, where they were welcomed by Sudanese army units. This new surrender illustrates the intensification of departures within the paramilitaries, who have been engaged in a war against the army since April 2023. The group was led by three military leaders from North […]
