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The National Assembly of Benin unanimously adopted, on Friday, July 10, 2026, the amendment to Article 94 of the law creating the national orders of Benin. This bill, brought forward by the Vice President of the Republic and Chancellor of the national order, aims for a technical and aesthetic reorganization of the Order of Artisan […]

Samuel Eto’o believes that Kylian Mbappé has already well earned his status as a legend of French football. The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation also questions the reasons that, in his view, still prevent some from fully recognizing the historical significance of the French striker. At 27, Kylian Mbappé continues to break records while […]

The Republican Police is maintaining pressure against urban crime. Law enforcement conducted two major security operations on July 8 and 9, 2026, respectively in Sakété and Porto-Novo. These coordinated interventions were successful, leading to the arrest of three suspected criminals, the recovery of a stolen motorcycle, and the seizure of a significant quantity of items […]

The Ministry of Labor and Public Service has made public the results of the recruitment competition for 50 justice auditors and 50 trainee clerks for the Ministry of Justice and Legislation. The lists of admitted candidates are now available online. Candidates for the recruitment competition of justice auditors and trainee clerks can now check the […]

Just a few days before the official installation of the Beninese Senate, Professor Théodore Holo clarified how he intends to carry out his mandate within the new upper chamber. The former president of the Constitutional Court stated that he wants to contribute to peace, national unity, political stability, and the deepening of democracy. The future […]

Gathered in a plenary session on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, the deputies of the National Assembly adopted four major items on the agenda, focusing on deep institutional, administrative, and financial reforms for the country. The first significant decision concerns the amendment of the organic law on the Economic […]

Togo is on the path to creating a Deposit and Consignment Fund. Meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Lomé, the Council of Ministers adopted a bill concerning the creation, missions, organization, and functioning of this future public institution. The bill was examined and adopted under the presidency of Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the […]

The Nigerian government has increased the monthly minimum salary for soldiers to 100,000 naira, up from 49,000 naira previously. The announcement was made by the Minister of Defense, Christopher Musa, who acknowledges that the resources allocated to the military remain insufficient. Nigerian soldiers now receive a monthly minimum salary of 100,000 naira, which is approximately […]

In response to the legitimate concerns raised by the announcement of the temporary suspension of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), the initiator of the reform is taking a firm stance to calm minds. Deputy Augustin Ahouanvoébla, who presents this text on behalf of the parliamentary majority, calls on public opinion and political actors to […]

The Senegalese government has decided to suspend, for a month, the issuance of Food Import Declarations for rice. This measure aims to facilitate the sale of local rice stocks, estimated at 37,000 tons, and to support a sector facing significant marketing difficulties. Senegal is temporarily tightening its rice import policy. Meeting on Wednesday, July 8, […]

The U17 Amazons’ journey ended in the third and final round of the U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers for 2026. Defeated 5-3 by Nigeria on Saturday in Lomé, the Beninese leave the competition with a cumulative score of 8-6, despite a courageous performance. Benin will have to wait a little longer to see a final […]

The South African football community is struck by a tragedy. Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams has passed away at the age of 25, just weeks after participating in the 2026 World Cup. The South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) has confirmed the player’s passing. South African football is in mourning following the death of Jayden […]

While West African mediation is still struggling to produce concrete results, Cotonou and Niamey are continuing discussions about reopening their shared border. Among the conditions mentioned by the Nigerien authorities is the issue of foreign military presence on Beninese territory, a sensitive topic that is now central to the diplomatic balance of President Romuald Wadagni. […]

One year after his controversial arrest in Abidjan and his opaque transfer to Cotonou, the Beninese journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè remains detained without trial in the civil prison of Ouidah. Caught in a neglected refugee status, suspicions of illegal exfiltration, challenged defense rights, and the referral of the ECOWAS Court of Justice by RSF, his […]

The second edition of the PIGIER Entrepreneurship Challenge (PECH) delivered its verdict this Friday, July 10, 2026, in Cotonou. After several months of training, coaching, and selection, six projects led by students were honored, with GOGAZ by Amoussou Rostique taking the lead, a digital solution dedicated to modernizing the distribution of domestic gas. The grand […]

The Beninese deputies adopted, on Friday, July 10, 2026, a law that repeals the provisions of the Electoral Code relating to the Autonomous National Electoral Commission. The measure results in a temporary abolition of the institution, pending a reflection on its restructuring. The Autonomous National Electoral Commission is entering a transition phase. Meeting in plenary […]

The Beninese National Assembly adopted, on Friday, July 10, a law temporarily abolishing the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (Céna). This decision is motivated by the absence of electoral deadlines until 2031, following the alignment of political terms to seven years. No political elections to organize before 2031, but a term that is about to end […]

One year after the arrest of Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè in Côte d’Ivoire and his transfer to Benin, the mobilization around the Beninese journalist remains strong. Fifty West African journalists are calling on the Beninese authorities to release him, in a context where Reporters Without Borders continues to denounce arbitrary detention and a serious violation of […]

Thirteen newly accredited ambassadors to Benin were received on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Marina Palace by the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni. This ceremony marks their official assumption of office with the Beninese authorities. Diplomacy is at the heart of the presidential agenda this Friday in Cotonou. The head of state is […]

François Silibi officially joined the National Assembly on Friday, July 10, 2026. He succeeds Louis Vlavonou, who left his seat as a deputy after entering the Senate as a member by right, due to his previous role as President of the National Assembly. The installation ceremony for the new deputy took place following the plenary […]

The Benin Trade Union Confederation (CSTB) is calling on the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, to review the composition of the new Economic and Social Council (CES). In an open letter dated July 8, 2026, the trade union organization denounces the absence of representatives for salaried workers within this consultative institution.According to the CSTB, […]