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The government of President Patrice Talon held its weekly Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. During this government conclave, the following decisions were taken : I- Communications Contracting for the construction of four multi-village potable water supply systems in the departments of Zou, Ouémé and Plateau. The works to be built are intended […]
As part of monitoring the electoral timeline, the Constitutional Court and the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) held, on Friday, September 26, a joint working session in the Court’s courtroom for judicial hearings. This meeting, the second in less than a year, marks a decisive step in preparing the general elections scheduled for January and […]
On September 26, at the podium of the United Nations General Assembly, the Malian Prime Minister denounced what he considers to be Ukraine’s involvement in insecurity in the Sahel. In a forceful speech, Abdoulaye Maïga drew a direct link between the war in Eastern Europe and the expansion of terrorism in West Africa. He recalled […]
Lionel Zinsou, former Prime Minister of Benin, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Sèmè City Foundation, according to a government decree dated September 24, 2025. He sits as a “qualified person”, recognized for his expertise in business and corporate governance. The Sèmè City Foundation, established at the Council of Ministers on September […]
With “Wait For U”, her collaboration with Future and Drake, Nigerian singer Tems reaches a historic milestone and establishes herself as the best-selling African female artist in the U.S. market. Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, has just achieved a historic feat by becoming the first African artist to sell more than 10 million copies […]
On September 30, 2025, the Ministers of Justice and Interior, Yvon Détchénou and Alassane Séidou, officially launched the Automated Fingerprint and Palmprint Identification System (AFIS) at the headquarters of the Republican Police. This initiative marks an important step forward in strengthening the country’s security apparatus and criminal justice system. The system makes it possible to […]
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, recently visited the city of Ouidah to assess the progress of major ongoing tourism projects. This field visit allowed the head of state to verify the progress of projects listed in the Government Action Program, notably those aimed at strengthening the city’s historical and cultural appeal. Among the […]
On September 30, 2025, in Cotonou, the president of the Haute Autorité de l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication (HAAC), Édouard Cocou Loko, opened the institution’s second ordinary session of the year. He took the opportunity to clarify sensitive issues related to media regulation, particularly in the context of the 2026 presidential election, as well as […]
Starting October 1, 2025, a large-scale operation will be launched by the Republican Police to enforce the ban on vehicles with opaque or tinted front windows. The Minister of the Interior, supported by the National Agency for Land Transport (ANATT), reminded that this measure is based on Decree No. 2017-546 of November 22, 2017, already […]
Sunday, September 28, 2025, Nigerian authorities, in collaboration with Interpol, apprehended in Idi Iroko, Ogun State, a Beninese national named Sunday Kotin, who was wanted for various cross-border crimes. The charges against him include armed banditry, drug trafficking, smuggling of weapons and ammunition, and cattle theft. Fleeing Beninese justice, he took refuge on Nigerian territory […]
The Constitutional Court of Benin is in mourning again. Bernard Degboe, a former councillor of the country’s highest constitutional court, died the weekend of September 27–28, 2025. Aged 74, he leaves behind a long career in Benin’s judicial sector. Born around 1951 in Djègbadji, in the commune of Ouidah, Bernard Degboe was trained as a […]
South Africa’s ambassador to France, Emmanuel Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa, was found dead on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in Paris, after having disappeared the day before. French authorities have opened an investigation into the death, recorded at the foot of a Parisian hotel, while initial observations indicate a fall from a high floor. Mthethwa’s disappearance had […]
The Beninese Agency for Food Safety (ABSSA) has decided, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, to immediately suspend sales and to request the recall of batches of infant products from the Bledine range, following a consumer alert. Among the affected references are the “Bledine vanilla” growth powder in 400 g boxes and the Bledine biscuit for […]
The president of the Les Démocrates party, Boni Yayi, received a delegation from the Nouvelle Force Nationale (NFN) on Saturday, September 27, 2025; it was led by its president, Dr. Léandre Avognon. Au cours de cette rencontre, Dr. Avognon a exprimé sa vision pour les élections présidentielles de 2026, soulignant l’importance d’un processus électoral transparent […]
The European Union officially launched, on Tuesday 30 September 2025 in Cotonou, the EU-Benin Youth Council, a space for dialogue between young people and European institutions. The event, marked by the closing of the digital campaign “Au-delà des Échos”, highlighted Brussels’ willingness to listen to and support Beninese youth in their civic and social engagement. […]
Lorient’s coach reacted to the 0-2 defeat against Paris FC on Friday in Ligue 1. And Olivier Pantaloni was far from lenient with his players. A poor result for Lorient FC on Friday in Ligue 1. Away at Paris FC for the opening match of the 7th matchday of the season, the Lorient side were […]
Benin faces Rwanda and Nigeria this month as part of the 9th and 10th matchdays of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Cheetahs’ squad for this double meeting has been announced. Benin’s squad:
Nigeria unveiled on Friday its list of 23 players selected for the 9th and 10th matchdays of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, against Lesotho and Benin. Among the goalkeepers, the experienced Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa) occupies the number one spot, flanked by Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania) and Adeleye Adebayo […]
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles got back into the U20 World Cup by beating Saudi Arabia 3-2 after a nail-biting match. A win snatched in stoppage time that keeps them in the running for qualification. The Flying Eagles revived their U20 World Cup campaign after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia on Friday. Nasiru Salihu quickly […]
South Africa’s national coach, Hugo Broos, has unveiled the list of players selected for the matches against Zimbabwe and Rwanda this month, as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Rwanda list for the October camp has been released. Bafana Bafana face Zimbabwe and Rwanda on October 10 and 14. Two decisive meetings counting […]
Algeria’s squad for the October camp has been announced. Luca Zidane, the son of Zinedine Zidane, is part of the group. Algeria has two African fixtures in October. The Fennecs will face Somalia (October 9) and Uganda (October 14) as part of the 9th and 10th matchdays of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. For these […]
The Les Démocrates Party (LD) will hold its National Council on October 11, 2025 to officially designate the ticket that will represent it in the 2026 presidential election. The announcement was made this Thursday, October 2, by Dossou Guy Mitokpe. The Les Démocrates Party has set the date to name its ticket. This political meeting, […]
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the Kpassakanmè public primary school, in the commune of Lalo (southern Benin), hosted the official launch ceremony for the school kit distribution campaign for the 2025-2026 academic year. Led by the Ministry of Nursery and Primary Education (MEMP), this initiative aims to strengthen access to education and improve children’s learning conditions […]
The book titled “Renaître ensemble” by LD deputy Kamel Ouassagari was released on the Beninese book market on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the Institut Chants d’oiseaux de Cotonou. It took place in the presence of several political figures, including Daniel Edah, the event’s sponsor. LD deputy Kamel Ouassagari officially presented his book “Renaître ensemble” […]
