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After several weeks of waiting, candidates for the Primary School Certificate (CEP) session 2026 will know their results this Friday. The deliberation is scheduled for 10:30 AM for the 286,995 students who took the exam across the country. The candidates for the Primary School Certificate (CEP) session 2026 will soon know their fate. The deliberation […]
Beninese deputies will meet this Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Palace of Governors in Porto-Novo for a plenary session dedicated to several major topics. These include the budget orientation debate, the review of a modification of the law on the Mediator of the Republic, and the appointment of parliamentary representatives in various institutions. The […]
The Republican Police remains vigilant against the scourge of counterfeit drug sales. In the night from Saturday, June 20 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, law enforcement dealt another blow to the distribution networks of counterfeit pharmaceuticals by arresting a motorcycle taxi driver in the municipality of Grand-Popo. The operation, carried out by members of the […]
Beaten by Norway (3-2), Senegal finds itself in serious difficulty in the race for qualification for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. Scoring twice, Ismaïla Sarr nonetheless calls for mobilization ahead of the crucial final match against Iraq. The Senegalese winger, Ismaïla Sarr, expressed his frustration after the loss suffered by the Lions […]
The break between the countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and certain international institutions has reached a new level. Niger has officially notified its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a decision made public by the institution in The Hague on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The written notification, formally received by the […]
Two months after a resignation that caught even his closest collaborators off guard, Paul Hounkpè remains an enigma within the FCBE. While rumors persist about a possible institutional positioning that may have motivated his departure, the party’s leadership is trying to deny it while admitting they do not understand the true reasons behind his resignation. […]
The second hearing of the trial of TikToker Steve Wotto led to memorable outbursts on Monday, June 22, 2026, in front of the correctional chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET). Charged with glorifying crimes against state security, electronic harassment, and inciting hatred and violence, the defendant faced pressing […]
Beaten in their first two outings, Senegal and Iraq are playing for survival in the competition. Their direct confrontation, scheduled in Toronto, will determine which of the two will remain in the hunt for a possible qualification among the best third-placed teams. Senegal and Iraq have not yet said goodbye to the 2026 World Cup, […]
The Beninese educational system is about to undergo a profound structural transformation. The government launched a strategic reflection workshop on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou, scheduled to last five days, focused on creating the very first national Curriculum Orientation Framework. This initiative aims to design a unique reference document that will now define the […]
The coach of Tunisia, Hervé Renard, confirmed that he will leave his post at the end of the 2026 World Cup. Arrived for a short-term mission, the French technician sees his future already sealed, as the Eagles of Carthage were eliminated in the group stage. The coach of Tunisia, Hervé Renard, confirmed that he would […]
France, Norway, Argentina, Mexico, Germany, and the United States have already secured their qualification for the Round of 16. All have two wins in two matches and a total of six points before the final day of the group stage. In contrast, four nations are already guaranteed to exit the competition after the group stage. […]
The process of recognizing Beninese nationality for Afro-descendants could see a new development. Claudy Siar, who recently became a Beninese citizen and was appointed a special advisor to the presidency, announced the end of the systematic requirement for DNA testing for those wishing to obtain Beninese nationality through recognition. The special advisor to President Romuald […]
The Republican Police is maintaining pressure on the distribution networks of illegal products in the economic capital. The officers of the 13th arrondissement police station in Cotonou successfully conducted a targeted operation on the evening of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The raid, planned within a compound located in the Petit Château neighborhood in Agla, resulted […]
The lines are moving in the diplomatic crisis that has paralyzed the Cotonou-Niamey axis for nearly three years. After staying in Benin from June 20 to 21 as part of the second round of bilateral negotiations, the Nigerien national expert committee was received this Monday, June 22, 2026, by Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine. […]
The municipality of Parakou has been struck by a painful loss. Municipal councilor Tadjou Dine Imorou Boukari passed away this Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou. This sudden disappearance has caused a strong emotional reaction within the local community, the municipal council, and the sports world, where the deceased was a vital and committed figure […]
Senegal is having a World Cup 2026 start that is far from expectations. After losing to France in their opening match and then being overturned by Norway in a spectacular game, the Lions of Teranga have yet to score a single point in Group I. Before their last match against Iraq on June 26 in […]
The National Order of Physicians of Benin has officially changed leadership. The ceremony for the handover between the outgoing president, Dr. Abou Adegbindin, and the incoming president, Dr. Kamel Lafia Boro, took place on the evening of Monday, June 22, 2026, in the presence of numerous practitioners as well as former and new members of […]
INStaD has finalized the rebasing of the national accounts of Benin with 2023 as the new reference year, replacing the 2015 base. This statistical operation re-evaluates the 2023 GDP at 14,020.2 billion CFA Francs, representing an increase of 25.2%, reflecting a better consideration of the recent transformations of the Beninese economy. The National Institute of […]
The written exams for the Baccalauréat, June 2026 session, concluded last Thursday, June 18, across the entire national territory. After this first phase of composition, attention now turns to the secretariats and correction centers. Candidates will have to wait a few weeks before finding out their results, following a rigorously established publication schedule. According to […]
The Ministry of Living Environment and Transportation announced the dismantling of temporary structures installed in the area of the Fish Road. The affected occupants are encouraged to remove their installations themselves before the intervention of the teams responsible for the operation. The Beninese government is moving to a new stage in the development of the […]
Burkina Faso has expressed its dissatisfaction to the European Union following an intervention by European MP Christophe Gomart regarding the political and security situation in the country. The ambassador of the European Union to Ouagadougou was received on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Burkina Faso Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the head of diplomacy, […]
Excluded from the World Cup with Nigeria, William Troost-Ekong praised the Bafana Bafana’s journey during the qualifiers. The former captain of the Super Eagles believes that South Africa fully deserved its qualification thanks to its consistency throughout the campaign. The former captain of the Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong, acknowledged that South Africa fully deserved its […]
El Malick Ndiaye has been elected the first vice-president of the Senegalese National Assembly after stepping down from the presidency to allow Ousmane Sonko to take the lead of the institution. This return to the top of the parliamentary bureau comes amid an internal reshuffle within Pastef, following a political break between Sonko and President […]
The Beninese Football Federation announced the cancellation of the organization of the Benin Cup for the end of the 2025-2026 season. The decision, motivated by organizational reasons and the desire to optimize the sports calendar, was made public in a statement signed on June 22, 2026, by the Secretary General of the FBF, Claude Paqui. […]
