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Senegal won the U17 AFCON 2026 on Tuesday night in Rabat, dominating Tanzania in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Already heroic in the semi-final, goalkeeper Assane Sarr was once again decisive in the crucial session, giving the Lionceaux de la Téranga their second continental title in the category after the one in 2023. […]
Ousmane Sonko has intensified his tone against the new Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. During a press conference, the leader of Pastef accused the government of trying to destabilize his party, while stating that he would not censor the government, despite its overwhelming majority in the National Assembly. Ousmane […]
Ousmane Sonko described the Senegalese political situation as “cohabitation” on Tuesday after the formation of Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo’s government without Pastef. While calling for dialogue with Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the president of the National Assembly assured that his party would not censure the executive, despite its overwhelming majority in Parliament. Ousmane Sonko, president of […]
On a friendship and work visit to Ouagadougou on June 2, 2026, the President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, held a working session at the presidential palace of Koulouba with his Burkinabé counterpart, Ibrahim Traoré. This high-level meeting is part of a dynamic to revive and revitalize bilateral relations between the two countries.According […]
In a post shared on social media, Ivy Ifeoma denied accusations that she married Paul Okoye for his money. Rudeboy’s wife believes that women should prioritize their own financial success rather than viewing marriage to a wealthy man as a life goal. Ivy Ifeoma, the wife of Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, better known as Rudeboy, […]
Already coveted by several European heavyweights, Victor Osimhen is now attracting interest from Chelsea. However, Galatasaray intends to defend their Nigerian striker fiercely, valuing him at 150 million euros. The battle for Victor Osimhen is taking on a new dimension. According to Soccernet, Chelsea has entered the race for the Nigerian forward, currently playing for […]
The Republican Police have just put an end to the illegal activities of a network trafficking in counterfeit pharmaceutical products in the Donga department. Police officers from the central police station in Bassila conducted a successful operation on Monday, June 1, 2026, dismantling a clandestine storage site for pharmaceutical products located in an isolated hamlet. […]
At the end of the official visit on June 2, 2026, in Niamey by the Beninese president Romuald Wadagni, Benin and Niger issued a joint communiqué marking a significant step in strengthening their diplomatic relations. In this resolution, both heads of state reaffirm their common desire to consolidate cooperation between Cotonou and Niamey in several […]
The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, has extended an official invitation to his Nigerien counterpart for a state visit to Cotonou. According to a joint statement released in Niamey on May 2, 2026, the Head of State of Niger has accepted this invitation with gratitude.The date of this visit will be determined […]
Romuald Wadagni and Abdourahamane Tiani have taken a first step towards normalization between Benin and Niger. Following their meeting in Niamey, the two leaders announced the creation of a committee of experts tasked with preparing, within fifteen days, the conditions for a possible reopening of the common border, which has been closed since August 2023. […]
The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, arrived on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Ouagadougou as part of a visit of friendship and work to Burkina Faso. Upon his arrival at the international airport of Ouagadougou, the Beninese head of state was welcomed by the President of Faso, Ibrahim Traoré. The official ceremony […]
In Senegal, the formation of the new government by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô opens a new political chapter. While Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party refused to participate in the executive, five of its members chose to stay. A decision that could cost them dearly as the party congress approaches. The Senegalese political landscape […]
The criminal court of Abidjan sentenced the influencer Apoutchou National to three years in prison and his associate Lionel PCS to five years on Tuesday in a money laundering case arising from a viral video showing bundles of cash. Both men also received a fine of 264 million CFA francs each, while their lawyers still […]
One month after the Ibadan Declaration, the Nigerian opposition is already struggling to maintain its plan for a single candidate in the 2027 presidential election. The departures of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to the Nigeria Democratic Congress weaken the anti-Tinubu coalition and revive the divisions that had already benefited the APC during the 2023 […]
General Abdourahamane Tiani is expected in Ankara from June 3 to 5, 2026, for an official visit with Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The main focus of this trip is to strengthen the security partnership between Niger and Turkey, now centered on drones, military training, and the fight against terrorism in a strategically reconfiguring Sahel. General Abdourahamane […]
Washington is preparing to significantly reduce its visa issuance framework in Africa. According to the Associated Press, only 20 American embassies and consulates will retain full processing capacity, a decision that could complicate procedures for nationals from many African countries, including Benin, in the context of the immigration crackdown by the Trump administration. The U.S. […]
Pursued for abuse of functions in the case regarding the construction of the Eya center in Fidjrossè Akogbato, Samuel Akindès, former chief of the 12th arrondissement of Cotonou, contested on Monday before the CRIET any monetization of the project’s validation. He acknowledges having received 3 million FCFA but claims it was a personal political support […]
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, is on an official friendship and work visit to the Republic of Niger and Burkina Faso on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. This information was made public through an official statement from the Presidency of the Republic, dated in Cotonou.According to the document, the Beninese head of state is […]
The President of the Republic is undertaking a large-scale reform of the national intelligence system. The Directorate of Liaison and Documentation Services (DSLD) is changing its status and is now becoming the General Directorate of Services (DGS), marking a new step in the modernization of Benin’s security architecture. This change in denomination is not merely […]
The President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, is giving a boost to the country’s foreign policy by embarking on his very first official diplomatic tour. On Monday, June 1, 2026, the President of the Republic flew to Nigeria, the first stop of a regionally significant journey. He was received by his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu. The […]
The National Center for Digital Investigations (CNIN) is sounding the alarm regarding the abusive use of artificial intelligence to alter, create, or disseminate a person’s image without their consent. In a recently launched awareness campaign, the institution reminds that these practices constitute a serious violation of image rights and expose their perpetrators to heavy penalties […]
In Nigeria, the security crisis now affects schools in the southwest. In Oyo State, the Nigerian Union of Teachers has launched an indefinite strike following the abduction of dozens of students and teachers by armed men, described by the army as jihadists linked to Boko Haram. The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) declared an indefinite […]
For her first official outing since her appointment, the Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Corinne Amori Brunet, chose Seoul. On the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Ministerial Meeting 2026, she spoke with her South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun about five areas of cooperation, aiming to breathe new life into the partnership between Benin and South Korea. […]
The authorities in Niamey have initiated the eviction of around 26,000 people living on the airport land of the capital, citing national security reasons following the January attack on Base Aérienne 101. The operation affects four neighborhoods built on a land title assigned to ASECNA since 1953, but residents are protesting the lack of relocation […]
