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A few minutes after the Constitutional Court’s decision to declare itself “incompetent as it stands” on the appeals relating to the sponsorship of the presidential duo of the party Les Démocrates, the government spokesman, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, reacted live on TikTok Live. In his statement, the Deputy Secretary General of the government sought to clarify […]
Benin’s political scene is stirring again, following a decision that sounds like the end of the road for the party Les Démocrates. By declaring itself incompetent to hear the appeal filed by Boni Yayi’s formation, the Constitutional Court has just closed, at least temporarily, the chapter on hopes of a return to the presidential race. […]
The Tribunal d’Abomey-Calavi held a new hearing on Wednesday in the defamation case between former ministers Samou Seidou Adambi and Paulin Akponna. Once again, the substance of the case could not be examined. The case has been adjourned to another hearing. Both protagonists were notably absent from the dock, represented by their respective lawyers. After […]
The party Les Démocrates (LD) isn’t giving up. Excluded from the 2026 presidential race by the provisional list published by CENA, the opposition party is announcing new appeals, this time against that list. According to information gathered, the party leadership led by Thomas Boni Yayi plans to pursue every legal avenue to challenge its exclusion […]
The day after a controversial decision by the Constitutional Court in the sponsorship case involving MP Michel Sodjinou, the president of the party Les Démocrates and former head of state, Dr. Thomas Boni Yayi, announced a high-level meeting with President Patrice Talon, scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2025. In a statement released Thursday evening, Boni […]
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) made public on Thursday, October 23, 2025, the provisional results of its review of candidacy files for the presidential election scheduled for 2026. On the announced list, several duos were provisionally accepted, while others were rejected due to non-compliant files. Among the disqualified candidates are notably the duo Renaud […]
This Thursday, October 23, 2025, the Constitutional Court opened the hearing on the appeal filed by the party Les Démocrates against the annulment of deputy Michel Sodjinou’s sponsorship. After the parties’ initial submissions, the High Court decided to adjourn the hearing until 4 p.m. for the presentation of the report. This much-anticipated hearing should allow […]
In Benin, all eyes are on the Constitutional Court this Thursday, October 23, 2025, where the plenary hearing opens on the litigation between MP Michel Sodjinou and the party Les Démocrates, engaged in a legal battle with high political stakes. Originally scheduled for Monday, October 20, the hearing had been postponed at the request of […]
The Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) launched, on Wednesday 22 October 2025, a strong appeal to the political class and all citizens. Through the final communiqué of its plenary session held in Porto-Novo, the Beninese bishops are urging the organization of general elections “free, transparent and inclusive,” in a climate of peace and responsibility. Meeting […]
Gathered on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Azalaï Hotel in Cotonou, representatives of the Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) member states, with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), held a workshop on how to transform foreign direct investment (FDI) into a driver of decent job […]
L’Ouganda a décroché son billet pour les seizièmes de finale de la Coupe du monde U17 2025 après sa victoire face à la France (1-0) ce mardi. L’Ouganda disputera également le second tour de la Coupe du monde U17 2025 qui se déroule au Qatar. Les cranes cadets ont décroché leur billet pour les seizièmes […]
In a video posted on Instagram, Nigerian actress Regina Daniels told her truth about the reasons for her union with Senator Ned Nwoko. She says she acted out of love, not greed, and begs people online to stop insulting her mother, Rita Daniels, who has been accused of encouraging the marriage. After weeks of controversy […]
In a social media post, Nigerian actress Regina Daniels attacked her husband, businessman Ned Nwoko, whom she accuses of manipulation and lying. The former Nollywood star says they were never legally married and asks to be left alone. The war of words between Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko has taken an even more brutal turn. […]
Benin suffered a third consecutive defeat after their 0-2 loss to Ghana on Monday, in the group stage of the UFOA B U20 Women’s Cup 2025. Benin’s U20 Amazons are still not finding their footing in this second edition of the UFOA B Cup. On Monday, November 10, at the Adjohoun multipurpose stadium, the players […]
The famous Nigerian actress Régina Daniels made disturbing revelations on social media. She accuses her husband, senator and businessman Ned Nwoko, of domestic violence, marital rape and false imprisonment. In a long, distressing post, Régina Daniels said she is living a “marital ordeal” with her husband Ned Nwoko. The 25-year-old actress, known for her roles […]
Nigerian actress Regina Daniels reacted strongly to the drug-use accusations leveled against her by her husband, billionaire and senator Ned Nwoko. In a post that went viral, the star says her husband is trying to manipulate her and divert attention from the real problem in their relationship. Things have broken down between Regina Daniels and […]
Content creator Alain Kenneth won the title of “TikToker of the Year Benin 2025” at the Àràwò Ambassadeur Awards 2025 gala this Saturday, November 8, 2025. Alain Kenneth was crowned best TikToker of the year in Benin at the Àràwò Awards 2025. The event, organized by Oressan Entertainment at the Pavillon du Lac, brought together […]
Young Malian influencer Mariam Cissé, followed by nearly 95,000 followers on TikTok, was cold-bloodedly executed by suspected jihadists on Friday, November 7, 2025, in Tonka, in the Timbuktu region. The young woman was known for her videos supporting the Malian army and celebrating her hometown. Mariam Cissé, a young TikToker in her twenties from northern […]
The 7th matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1, played over the weekend of 8 and 9 November 2025, once again lived up to expectations, with closely contested fixtures and a top of the table that remains tightly packed. SOBEMAP FC, the surprising leaders of the championship, were held to a draw (1-1) by Damissa but keep […]
One of the two people arrested in connection with a case of forged proxies intended to obtain tax clearance certificates was placed in custody on Friday, November 7, 2025. Presented to the special prosecutor of the CRIET, the suspect is being prosecuted for forgery, use of forged documents and electoral fraud. The case of forged […]
The Dada Gbèzè artist was sentenced to 12 months in prison, with an order for immediate detention, for defamation against Juliette Gbaguidi, also known as Beauté Ronde. The singer affectionately nicknamed “Zèguèzougou” from Aklamkpa and several co-defendants are accused of defaming cultural promoter Juliette Gbaguidi, known by the pseudonym Beauté Ronde. The Cotonou Court of […]
Touched during the league at the end of October and operated on in early November, Cédric Hountondji will miss AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Another blow for the Beninese defender, already absent from the 2019 edition, and a significant loss for the Cheetahs as the big continental event approaches. Less than two months before the kick-off […]
For their debut in the 2025 UFOA-B U20 Women’s Cup, Benin’s Amazons fell to the Ghanaian title-holders. Beaten 2-0 in Adjohoun, Abdoulaye Ouzérou’s players will need to quickly pull themselves together before facing Nigeria in their second match. The U20 Amazons’ campaign in the 2025 UFOA-B Cup began with a setback. Facing Ghana’s Black Princesses, […]
The Canal Olympia cinema in Wologuèdè hosted, this Thursday, the highly anticipated preview of season 2 of Apparence, the Beninese series that has won the hearts of African audiences. Amid applause, laughter and emotion, viewers were able to discover the first two episodes of this new season. Nearly a year after the resounding success of […]
