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The legal saga of Julien Kandé Kansou continues. The political activist, known for his critical stances on social media, will have to wait longer before learning his fate. His trial, originally scheduled this week before the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (CRIET), has been postponed to January 27, 2026. Charged with […]
Here is the full schedule of matches for the second qualifying round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The winners from this round will qualify for the final tournament. The 2026 Women’s AFCON qualifiers resume this week with the second qualifying round matches. Seeking a first appearance in the final tournament, Benin take […]
Here are this week’s matches, part of the second matchday of the group stage of the U17 Women’s World Cup. Several big clashes are on the bill. The U17 Women’s World Cup continues this week with the second matchday fixtures. Routed in their opener by Brazil, Morocco will try to bounce back against Italy. A […]
The Ivory Coast national team coach, Reynald Pedros, has called up a 23-player squad for the second qualifying round of the 2026 Women’s AFCON. The 2026 Women’s AFCON qualifiers are in the spotlight this week with the first-leg matches of the second round. Also vying for a place in the final tournament, Ivory Coast will […]
See the results of the matches played this weekend, counting toward the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Coton FC held San Pédro to a 1-1 draw while Zamalek thrashed Somali side Dekedda FC (6-0). All first-leg results Al Ittihad Tripoli (LBY) 0-0 Al Masry (Egy)OC Safi (Mar) 2-0 […]
Discover the results of the matches played this weekend, counting for the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. The CAF Champions League was in the spotlight this weekend with the matches of the second preliminary round first legs. At least 14 matches were played across Africa. Away in Tunisia, […]
Nigeria missed its U-17 Women’s World Cup opener, losing 4-1 to Canada despite many missed opportunities. Nigeria failed to get off to a good start at the 2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup, going down 4-1 to Canada on Friday. Coach Bankole Olowookere blamed his players’ numerous missed chances for the heavy defeat. The Canadians opened […]
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage spoke candidly about her view of marriage, admitting she would be willing to become a second wife if love came along. Nigerian star Tiwa Savage opened up candidly about her love life and her view on marriage. A guest on the American podcast Air Service, the 44-year-old singer revealed that at […]
In a statement made public on Sunday, October 19, 2025, the Collectif des avocats du parti Les Démocrates denounces a judicial decision it considers tainted by “programmed and synchronized connivance” between the Commission électorale nationale autonome (CENA), the judiciary and the authorities in power. The lawyers believe that the procedure concerning the nominative sponsorship form […]
The Constitutional Court is holding a decisive hearing this Monday, October 20, 2025, on the appeal filed by the party Les Démocrates in the controversy over MP Michel Sodjinou’s endorsement form. The hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the seat of the high court. At the origin of this procedure is an order issued […]
At the Council of Ministers, the Beninese government decided to carry out four Multi-Village Drinking Water Supply Systems (SAEPmV). This project, which reflects the executive’s determination to provide communities with drinking water, has been entrusted to a company according to LaMarinabj. President Patrice Talon has made universal access to drinking water a pillar of social […]
The Godomey district police station (Atlantique department) carried out, from October 6 to 12, 2025, a large “crackdown” operation against crime. The toll is particularly heavy: 31 people arrested, five crime hotspots dismantled, as well as significant seizures of drugs and stolen goods. Among the most notable cases was an extraordinary scam. A cattleman was […]
On the night of Sunday, October 12, 2025, the residence of the president of the Front Populaire Ivoirien (FPI), Pascal Affi N’guessan, was temporarily surrounded by security forces. In an audio recording broadcast by Franck Bi Ballo Zoro, the former prime minister spoke about the incident. “I am at home, at the residence. The blockade, […]
Qualified with his team for the 2026 World Cup playoffs, Pierre Aubameyang is already looking ahead to the clash with Nigeria. And the Panthers’ captain promises to give everything to deliver Gabon its first-ever World Cup qualification. The captain of Gabon’s Panthers, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, laid out his ambitions ahead of the African playoff semi-final for […]
Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma said he was confident ahead of facing Nigeria in the African playoff semi-final for the 2026 World Cup, scheduled for November in Morocco. Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma expressed confidence ahead of the showdown with Nigeria in the African playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, scheduled from November 13 to 16 in […]
Order No. 254/AUD-PD/2025 issued on October 13, 2025 by the President of the Court of First Instance of Cotonou has already attracted a lot of attention. Gilles Badet, former Secretary-General of the Constitutional Court, has given his technical opinion on the matter. In his analysis, he believes that by stating that “sponsorship belongs to the […]
Following the media statement by lawyer Renaud Agbodjo, who spoke of the disappearance of his comrade and denounced manipulation by the CENA, MP Michel Sodjinou has stepped forward to, in his view, “set the record straight” and point to the “real maneuvers” behind the crisis within the party Les Démocrates. In a forceful statement, he […]
In an address to the people this Saturday, October 18, Me Renaud Agbodjo, candidate of the party Les Démocrates for the 2026 presidential election, sounded the alarm over what he calls an “attempt to exclude” his political formation from the presidential process of April 12, 2026. At the heart of this crisis is the unexplained […]
Discover the matches scheduled for this Saturday across African pitches, as part of the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The CAF Confederation Cup continues this weekend with the first-leg matches of the second preliminary round. Benin’s runners-up, Coton FC, face San Pédro in Côte d’Ivoire. A perilous trip […]
The South African Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, sparked a heated controversy by saying he did not want Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The South African Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, created controversy by publicly stating he did not want Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. His […]
The Constitutional Court held a special plenary hearing on Friday, 17 October 2025, dedicated to the swearing-in of the panel of three sworn physicians, in accordance with decision EP 25-001 of 3 October 2025 and the new Article 44 of the Beninese Constitution. These experts will be tasked with assessing the physical and mental well-being […]
Three years after Captain Ibrahim Traoré came to power, Burkina Faso continues its quest for military autonomy and stability. In a recent interview, the Burkinabè president spoke about the initial difficulties he faced upon taking office: an army insufficiently prepared, both logistically and in terms of personnel. He also denounced external influences that he considers […]
The Beninese government firmly responded on Friday, October 17, 2025, to allegations from the party Les Démocrates, which accused it of manipulating MP Michel Sodjinou in the dispute over his endorsement form. According to government spokesman Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, the crisis is primarily internal to the party. He rejected the idea that the State is […]
Ugandan captain Khalid Aucho shows his confidence ahead of AFCON 2025, despite a tough group that includes Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania. Uganda’s national team captain, Khalid Aucho, has shown his team’s determination ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, scheduled to take place in Morocco from December 21. Drawn into a particularly strong group […]
