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In response to a heated controversy sparked by the circulation of a document suggesting alleged public funding for Fally Ipupa’s concert, the Congolese Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage sought to set the record straight. In a statement dated 6 November 2025, Minister Yolande Elebe Ma Ndembo denies any financial involvement by the State and […]
Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroonian president Paul Biya, surprised social media by announcing she wants to become a mother through artificial insemination. Brenda Biya has once again made headlines. In a series of posts on her social networks, the daughter of the Cameroonian head of state revealed her desire to become a mother by artificial […]
The High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) issued a warning to Life TV columnist Isabelle Vovor after remarks deemed offensive made during the “Petit Poteau Politique” program on November 4, 2025. On November 4, 2025, during the “Petit Poteau Politique” program broadcast on Life TV, a columnist made remarks considered inappropriate toward her guest, Mr. […]
The Public Prosecutor at the Abidjan Court of First Instance announced, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, the opening of a judicial inquiry against Damana Adia, aka “Pickass”, 2nd Vice‑President of the Strategic and Political Council of the African Peoples’ Party–Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI). The associate of former president Laurent Gbagbo is being prosecuted on several counts, […]
Léopold Zinsou, candidat titulaire de l’Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UPR) dans l’arrondissement de Godomey pour les élections communales du 11 janvier 2026, est décédé ce jeudi 6 novembre 2025 des suites d’une crise, selon des sources proches de sa famille. Sad news for the Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UPR). Léopold Zinsou, the UPR’s main candidate […]
The renowned Nigerian imam Sheikh Ahmad Gumi predicted that a Muslim will one day lead the United States. This prediction comes after the historic election of Zohran Mamdani, New York’s first Muslim mayor. Nigerian imam Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, an influential figure on Nigeria’s religious and political scene, has once again sparked controversy on social media. […]
The Tribunal de première instance de Calavi examined on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, a case of motorcycle theft involving a tenant. Despite the presence of surveillance footage, the judge found the evidence insufficient to rule. A young tenant, charged with motorcycle theft, appeared for acts that occurred in one of the neighborhoods of the commune […]
Ahead of the November international break, Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, has called up an extended squad of 30 players. A list made up of the usual veterans and promising new faces. Benin is entering the final phase of its preparations for AFCON 2025, and Gernot Rohr has chosen to shake things up. The Franco-German coach […]
Nigerian actress Regina Daniels shared a message on Facebook in which she welcomes the reconciliation of her parents, who had long been estranged. A rapprochement she calls a “miracle” because it occurred during the prolonged detention of her brother and sister in Abuja. Two former sworn enemies reunited solely for their daughter’s happiness. That’s how […]
Alternate MP Chabi‑Barka Bekourou Nadjibh resigned from the party Les Démocrates on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Another blow for the opposition party Les Démocrates. The alternate MP for the 8th electoral constituency, Chabi-Barka Bekourou Nadjibh, announced his resignation with immediate effect. In an official letter addressed to the party president, the substitute lawmaker explains his […]
The Constitutional Court has given the green light to the Commission Électorale Nationale Autonome (CENA) to modify the timetable for the 2026 legislative elections. Following a special plenary hearing held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the high court approved the postponement of the candidate filing period, now scheduled for November 15 to 19. Benin’s electoral […]
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr Patrice TALON, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. The following decisions were made : I- Regulatory measures. I-1. Transmission to the National Assembly, for examination and vote, of the draft law establishing the Forests and Wildlife Code […]
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, 05 November 2025, under the presidency of Mr. Patrice TALON, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. Here are the main decisions: REGULATORY MEASURES Submission to the National Assembly, for review and vote, of the draft law establishing the Forests and Wildlife Code in the […]
During a media appearance on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, President Patrice Talon made revelations about Beninese politics. “…it’s something I never wanted to bring up in such detail, because I think, as President Yayi Boni himself says, that this kind of intrigue can be handled without the public discovering the inside story, details that, to […]
Nigerian actress Rita Daniels, Regina Daniels’ mother, broke her silence after two of her children were arrested by Senator Ned Nwoko, her daughter’s husband. She accuses the politician of ingratitude and emotional abuse. Regina Daniels’ mother reacted strongly to the arrest of two of her children — the actress’s older brother and sister — by […]
The CAF unveiled the full schedule for CAN 2025 this Tuesday. The African tournament will take place in Morocco, from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. We now know the official schedule for CAN 2025. The tournament’s full program was released this Tuesday by CAF on its official channels. The opening match will pit […]
Gernot Rohr firmly believes in Nigeria’s chances, which he sees dominating Gabon in the 2026 World Cup playoffs thanks to the quality and cohesion of its squad. Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, gave his prediction ahead of the Africa zone playoffs for the 2026 World Cup. For the German coach, Nigeria has every chance to beat […]
Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has publicly said that her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, ordered the arrest of her “big brother” and “big sister”, and is threatening that her “little sister” will in turn be detained, to force her to return to and undergo rehab. These arrests come amid a marital dispute that broke out after […]
In full preparation for the Coupe UFOA B U20 Dames 2025, the Beninese squad will play a friendly against AS JFA this Tuesday in Missérété. A few days before the kick-off of the Coupe UFOA B U20 Dames, the junior Amazons are actively fine-tuning their preparations. The Beninese side will face AS JFA (a top‑division […]
Beaten 3-0 by San Pedro at Kégué Stadium this Saturday, Coton FC sees its run end in the second preliminary round of the Confederation Cup. Despite a promising draw in the first leg, the Benin runner-up club didn’t manage to confirm at home. End of the road for Coton FC. The Benin runner-up was eliminated […]
Discover the matches scheduled this Saturday across Africa, counting toward the second leg of the second qualifying round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Stade Tunisien – OCS and Coton FC – San Pedro are among today’s fixtures. This Saturday’s schedule 1:00 PM Jwaneng Galaxy – Zesco United Royal Leopards FC – Maniema Union 1:30 PM […]
Nigeria won the first leg of the 2026 Women’s AFCON after their victory over Benin on Friday. The Super Falcons prevailed 2-0. Nigeria and Benin faced off on Friday in Lomé for the first leg of the second round of qualifying for the 2026 Women’s AFCON. In the end, the Super Falcons won 2-0. Dominant […]
Benin faces Nigeria this Friday in Lomé, in the first leg of the second qualifying round for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Follow the match live here. Watch the match via this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14WFpD8V91D/
Discover the matches scheduled for this Friday across Africa, counting for the first leg of the second qualifying round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The first leg of the second qualifying round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations concludes this Friday with five matches on the schedule. In Lomé, Benin […]
