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The President of the Republic of Benin, H.E. Mr. Romuald Wadagni, will undertake a state visit to Nouakchott, in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, this Monday, July 6, 2026. This official trip follows the honor invitation from his Mauritanian counterpart, H.E. Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, according to a statement from the presidency of […]
The diplomatic relations between Benin and Angola are taking a new turn. The two countries held their very first session of bilateral diplomatic and political consultations on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Cotonou. This high-level meeting was co-chaired by the Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Corinne Amori Brunet, and her Angolan counterpart, the Minister of […]
The Gbodjè Nassara district was the scene of a terrible tragedy this Sunday, July 5, 2026, around 8 a.m. According to information from Bip Radio, a retired chief warrant officer lost his life, killed by his own son within the family home. Alerted to the situation, members of the Republican Police immediately went to the […]
The African Football Confederation has officially launched the call for applications to host the Africa Cups of Nations in 2028, 2032, and 2036. The 54 member federations are now invited to submit their bids as part of a process overseen by the CAF and its technical partners. The African Football Confederation (CAF) has opened the […]
Beaten 3-2 by the Flamingos in Ikenne during the first leg of the third round of qualifiers, the U17 Amazons from Benin delivered a courageous performance. Thanks to their ability to respond to Nigerian attacks, they still have a chance before the return match scheduled for July 11 in Lomé. The U17 Amazons lost to […]
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is accelerating the structuring of his own political camp. According to the Senegalese press, the President of the Republic has entrusted Aminata Touré with the mission of leading the creation of his future political party. The former Prime Minister would thus take the lead of a task force responsible for defining the […]
At least 28 people were killed in a rebel attack on the town of Am-Dafock in northeastern Central African Republic, according to local sources. While the government claims to have regained control of the town, reports indicate ongoing incursions from the Sudanese border in an area where MINUSCA has also come under attack. A coalition […]
Former Ghanaian international Asamoah Gyan expressed his disappointment after Ghana’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup, pointing to the lack of intensity shown by the Black Stars. Defeated 1-0 by Colombia in their round of 16 match on Saturday morning, the Ghanaians leave the competition after a mixed performance. They started their tournament with a […]
Pushed to their limits by Cape Verde, the Argentinian world champions had to work hard to secure their qualification (3-2). Despite the elimination, the Blue Sharks leave with honors and praise from numerous football figures. Cape Verde’s journey ended in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, but the image left by the […]
Benin: in the face of flood risks, the government calls for vigilance and civic responsibility In a press release dated July 4, 2026, in Cotonou, the Ministry of Interior and Public Security sounds the alarm over the heavy rains affecting the national territory. Weather forecasts indicate a continuation of the adverse weather conditions in the […]
With victories for Argentina against Cape Verde (3-2) and Colombia against Ghana (1-0), we now know the 16 teams qualified for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. The knockout stage bracket for the 2026 World Cup is now complete. Following the last round of 16 matches played this Friday, the eight matchups for […]
A Nigerian, Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, will appear on July 27, 2026, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on eight charges for allegedly creating a fake government agency, forging presidential appointment letters, and operating for over a year from an office within the Federal Secretariat Complex, according to a statement from the Presidency released on […]
The Vitrine Bénin Humour collective launched this Friday the fourth edition of its flagship festival, “A Night to Forget.” With digital professionalization, an open stage, and prestigious headliners, the event is asserting itself as the beating heart of Beninese humor. This is a meeting that, in just a few years, has transformed from a bold […]
Nigeria aims to strengthen its military cooperation with Benin and Niger in response to the expansion of terrorist groups in the sub-region. The announcement was made by the Nigerian Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, as authorities in Abuja express concern over the advance of armed fighters toward the northwest of the country. According […]
The Office of the Baccalaureate has announced the launch of the written exams for the 2026 replacement session. The selected candidates will take their exams starting on July 13 at CEG Sainte-Rita in Cotonou, the only center chosen for this session. The Office of the Baccalaureate made public, on Friday, July 3, 2026, a statement […]
Just a few hours before the round of 16 match against Argentina, Cape Verde’s president José Maria Neves expressed total confidence in the Blue Sharks. Convincing that his team can compete with the world champions, he calls on his players to continue their journey with the same mindset that has brought them to the knockout […]
The Congolese government adopted a revised finance bill for the fiscal year 2026. Meeting in the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, June 30 in Oyo, under the presidency of Denis Sassou-N’Guesso, the executive approved a budgetary collective that raises the State’s revenue and expenditure forecasts. In this new project, the budgetary expenditures are set at […]
The elements of the 13th arrondissement police station in Cotonou carried out a successful operation on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in the Godomey Magasin neighborhood. This targeted raid by law enforcement resulted in the complete dismantling of a business specializing in the illegal sale of prohibited products. According to data gathered by the police, the […]
After the announcement of the eligibility results for the BEPC 2026, the concerned candidates are expected for the Physical Education and Sports (EPS) exams. These will take place on Monday, July 6, and Tuesday, July 7, 2026, starting at 7 AM, in the various selected centers. The evaluation process for the Brevet d’études du premier […]
Louis Philippe Houndégnon mentions a robbery plan of the public treasury as a motive for the disappearance of the former official from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Pierre Urbain Dangnivo. The trial regarding Pierre Urbain Dangnivo’s disappearance continues this Friday, July 3, 2026, with new revelations during the testimony of the former Director General […]
The Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup concludes this Friday with three matches on the agenda. Between seemingly imbalanced matchups and close contests, the final tickets for the knockout stage will be at stake on a decisive day. The 2026 World Cup is entering its decisive phase. This Friday, the final matches of […]
The trial of the disappearance of former official of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Pierre Urbain Dangnivo, resumed on Friday, July 3, 2026. The trial related to the mysterious disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo resumed on Friday, July 3, 2026, before the Beninese judiciary, marked by a sensational testimony. Called to the stand, the […]
The trial of the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case took a new turn on Friday, July 3, 2026, in the Court of First Instance in Cotonou. Called to testify, the former director general of the National Police, Louis Philippe Houndégnon, stated that “it is Isidore Akon who killed Pierre Urbain Dangnivo,” while specifying that this information […]
The results of the brevet of primary study (BEPC), June 2026 session, reveal performance gaps among the twelve departments of Benin. While Atacora stands out with the highest pass rate (79.10%), Ouémé comes in last with 56.12%. Nationally, the eligibility rate is 64.14%. The departmental statistics of the brevet of primary study (BEPC), June 2026 […]
