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The Constitutional Court confirmed on Thursday, November 13, 2025, the validity of the candidacies of the pairs Romuald Wadagni – Mariam Chabi Talata and Paul Hounkpè – Judicaël Rock Hounwanou for the presidential election on April 12, 2026. The decision (decision EP25-012) follows the mandatory medical examination as well as the assessment of the files […]
Lines are shifting on the Beninese political scene. The six MPs who resigned from the party Les Démocrates were received on Thursday, November 13, 2025, by Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, president of the Bloc Républicain (BR), and Joseph Djogbénou, president of the Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UP-R). The meeting, held at the BR headquarters in Cotonou, […]
The Godomey police station arrested, on November 12, 2025, an individual for stealing more than a hundred funeral plaques from the PK14 cemetery. Alerted by vigilant citizens, the police arrested an individual transporting a suspicious load on a pushcart. After inspection, officers discovered more than a hundred stolen funeral plaques that had been ripped off […]
A strategic meeting has been set for tonight between the President of the Republic and the 81 deputies of the presidential movement. It will be an opportunity to take stock of the constitutional reform file and align the positions of the elected officials ahead of next Friday’s plenary session, convened by the bureau of the […]
The Ivorian coupé-décalé artist Debordo Leekunfa was arrested in Abidjan after his notable appearance on the show Willy à Midi by Willy Dumbo on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. He is being prosecuted for defamation and breach of contract, following complaints filed by his colleague Kerozen and promoter Nama Bouaké. Bad news for Ivorian coupé-décalé artist […]
The idea of introducing a Senate in Benin continues to fuel political and academic debate. The project, presented as a way to strengthen territorial representation and improve the quality of legislative work, raises questions as much about its content as about its context. Political scientist Mathias Hounkpè recently spoke on the subject. According to him, […]
Ned Nwoko’s Moroccan wife, Laila Charani, accused Regina Daniels of having introduced her to drugs and of being a “bad influence” within the Nwoko household The soap opera surrounding Nigerian senator Ned Nwoko and his wives continues to make headlines. Laila Charani, the parliamentarian’s Moroccan wife, has leveled serious accusations against her co-wife, actress Regina […]
Nigerian senator Prince Ned Nwoko responded on Thursday, November 13, 2025, to rumors that he had married actress Regina Daniels when she was only 17. In a statement published on his official Facebook page, the politician says these allegations are “completely false and misleading,” citing documented evidence of his wife’s actual age. Senator Prince Ned […]
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has set the filing period for candidacy applications for the 2026 legislative elections. Political parties have a five-day period, from Saturday, November 15 to Wednesday, November 19, 2025, to submit their complete files. This step marks a decisive phase of the electoral process. Political parties are urged to strictly […]
The Beninese government has decided to reclassify the classified forests of Monts Kouffè and Wari Maro as a new national park. A feasibility study confirmed that this vast forest complex is “still well preserved” and that it has notable richness in both plant and animal species, justifying its upgrade to national park status. The government […]
The political climate in Senegal has noticeably tightened since November 11, 2025. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko are now openly clashing over control of the presidential coalition “Diomaye Président”, originally created to support Faye’s candidacy in the 2024 presidential election. The head of state decided to replace Aïssatou Mbodj, a […]
Officers from the 1st arrondissement police station in Bohicon arrested two motorcyclists at dawn on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the Dako intersection. The suspects were carrying a large quantity of Indian hemp hidden in sacks of maize. According to initial findings, the two men, riding Haojue and TVS motorcycles, were transporting the merchandise from […]
A man of Nigerien nationality appeared on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, before the first in flagrante delicto criminal chamber of the Cotonou Court of First Instance. He is being prosecuted for having, via a voice message broadcast on a WhatsApp group, uttered insults against the Beninese head of state, Patrice Talon. According to the evidence […]
The electoral process has reached a new stage in Benin. The National Agency for the Identification of Persons (Anip) officially handed over the Computerized Electoral List (LEI) to the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENA) on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The ceremony took place at the CENA headquarters, in the presence of President Sacca Lafia, Anip […]
Dominated by the Falconets, already crowned before the match, the young Beninese concluded the UFOA-B U20 Women’s Cup 2025 with a fourth defeat in as many games. Benin’s campaign at the UFOA-B U20 Women’s Cup 2025 ended this Wednesday, November 12, in Adjohoun with another disappointment. Facing Nigeria, already crowned champions before kick-off, the U20 […]
A tragedy occurred early on the morning of Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Godomey PK14, where the lifeless body of a woman was found. According to a security source present at the scene, no signs of physical violence were observed on the victim. The deceased, not yet formally identified, is said to be known by […]
The party Les Démocrates has decided to officially challenge the exclusion of its list from the 2026 municipal elections. Its spokesperson, Guy Mitokpè, announced on Wednesday the filing of an appeal with the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn the decision issued by the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA). At a press briefing held Tuesday in […]
Faced with the high influx observed since its opening, the Allada-Toffo-Zè zonal hospital will undergo major expansion works. The Council of Ministers approved contracting with a specialized firm to carry out the work needed to modernize the facility. This expansion aims to increase capacity from 65 to 150 beds and to equip the hospital with […]
The Government of Rupture met this Wednesday, 12 November 2025, in Council of Ministers. During this conclave, several decisions were taken. Below is the full report of the measures adopted. I- Regulatory measures. Establishment of the Monts Kouffè – Wari Maro National Park. The Government has defined a policy for conserving wooded natural areas in […]
Ahead of the 2026 legislative elections, the Union Progressiste Le Renouveau (UP-R) has affirmed its determination to keep all deputies from its current ranks on its candidate lists. This strategy, announced by the ruling party, signals a desire for continuity and stability within its parliamentary representation. According to Up-R officials quoted by Le Potentiel, priority […]
President Patrice Talon presided this Wednesday, 12 November 2025, over the weekly session of the Council of Ministers at the Palais de la Marina. During this government meeting, appointments were announced at the Ministry of Living Environment and Transport, responsible for Sustainable Development, as well as at the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines. At […]
Twenty years after its release, African Queen still defines 2Face’s career — a blessing, a burden, and a source of ongoing controversy. Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Face, reflected on the impact of his cult hit African Queen, which he considers the song that truly launched his career. The artist said that, despite […]
Meeting this Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the Beninese government made several major decisions as part of implementing its development action program. Among the measures taken this Wednesday, we note: Finally, several appointments were made, notably at the Ministry of Living Environment and Sustainable Development and at the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, as part […]
The party Les Démocrates (LD) has decided to go it alone for the 2026 legislative elections. No alliance, no parliamentary agreement, no compromise. In a political landscape where coalitions often become a matter of survival, Boni Yayi’s party is taking the risky bet of strategic solitude. This choice comes amid a climate of distrust between […]
