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Côte d’Ivoire has reacted to the latest accusations from the Burkinabé president, who accuses it of colluding with armed groups to weaken Ouagadougou. Through its spokesman, Abidjan flatly rejects these allegations and is asking for proof. For several months, Captain Ibrahim Traoré has maintained that Côte d’Ivoire serves as a rear base for the jihadist […]
Le sélectionneur national de Madagascar, Corentin Martins, a dévoilé sa liste des joueurs retenus pour les matchs face au Mali et les Comores en octobre prochain, comptant pour les éliminatoires de la Coupe du monde 2026. Madagascar retrouve les pelouses en octobre prochain. Les Barea affronteront les Comores et le Mali, les 8 et 12 […]
FIFA docked South Africa three points for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho, a sanction that propels Benin to the top of Group C in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A “logical” decision praised by Gernot Rohr, who nonetheless regretted that it came “far too late”. Benin coach Gernot Rohr called FIFA’s decision to dock […]
At the U20 World Cup in Chile, African teams had a tough start: Egypt, South Africa and Nigeria were defeated, leaving only Morocco to save face with a prestigious win over Spain. The kickoff of the U20 World Cup in Chile was difficult for the African representatives. Of the four nations involved, only Morocco managed […]
Burna Boy tops Spotify’s 2025 Afrobeats artists ranking, ahead of Rema and Wizkid, while Davido is absent from the top 5. Spotify has revealed its 2025 ranking of top Afrobeats artists, dominated by Nigerian talent. Burna Boy takes first place, closely followed by Rema and Wizkid. Ayra Starr, a new recruit for Asake and Roc […]
The debate over the tax clearance certificate continues to animate the Beninese political scene. Invited on Thursday, September 18 to Tado FM, Guy Dossou Mitokpè, national communications secretary of the party Les Démocrates, was critical despite the recent adjustment made by the Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI). The day before his appearance, a delegation from […]
The government has renewed the leadership of Benin’s public universities. The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, announced strategic appointments for the Teaching and Research Units (UFR) within Benin’s universities. Below are all the appointments announced this Wednesday: University of Abomey-Calavi Faculty of Health Sciences • Dean: Josué Avakoudjo • Vice‑Dean, Pharmacy: Mèdessou Y. Habib […]
Discover the matches on the schedule this Tuesday, part of the UFOA B U17 Cup 2025 semi-finals. The U17 UFOA B tournament semi-finals kick off this Tuesday with two promising fixtures at the Charles-Konan-Banny Stadium. At 3:00 PM GMT, Ivory Coast, top of Group A, will face Burkina Faso, its runner-up. In the evening, at […]
Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina announced on Monday, September 29, 2025, the dissolution of his government, following a wave of popular protests marked by violence that left at least 22 dead and more than 100 injured, according to the United Nations. This decision comes after several days of protests led mainly by young people, who denounced […]
In an interview broadcast on September 29, 2025 on the H5 Motivation podcast, former Senegalese President Macky Sall mentioned the possibility of running for the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Although he has not officially announced his candidacy, he specified that this move would depend on the support of member states, particularly African […]
Since Monday, September 29, 2025, a delegation from the National Assembly of Benin has been on a study visit in Paris. This mission is part of the Parliamentary Cooperation Support Project (PACOP), led by Expertise France, an agency of the AFD group. The objective is to draw on the French experience in monitoring and evaluating […]
The opposition party Les Démocrates has made public the criteria and documents required for any candidacy for its nominations ahead of the next 2026 general elections. Les Démocrates has launched a transparent procedure to choose its candidate duo for the 2026 presidential elections. Through an official document, the political organization chaired by Boni Yayi specifies […]
Nigeria began its 2025 U20 World Cup campaign with a defeat (0-1) against Norway. Meanwhile, South Africa lost to France (1-2). In their opening match in Group F of the 2025 U20 World Cup, Nigeria went down (0-1) to Norway. The Flying Eagles, despite dominating the play, paid for their lack of attacking efficiency. An […]
On Monday, September 29, 2025, Daniel Edah, a declared candidate for the 2026 presidential election and a recent member of the party Les Démocrates, publicly denounced what he sees as an attempt to manipulate and tarnish his image. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, he says he was contacted on September 7 by […]
From Saturday, September 27 to Monday, September 29, 2025, the Godomey district police station carried out a large-scale operation that led to the arrest of thirty (30) individuals involved in various offenses, notably thefts of motorcycles, air conditioners, mobile phones, computers and even possession of a firearm. This action is part of the Police républicaine’s […]
Peter Mutharika was elected president of Malawi after winning a majority of the votes in last week’s elections. The electoral commission announced that the former head of state had received 56.8% of the vote, thus confirming his victory over incumbent president Lazarus Chakwera, who acknowledged his defeat even before the official results were declared. Five […]
Benin is continuing its policy of international openness by strengthening bilateral cooperation with several countries through visa-exemption agreements. The government has recently concluded agreements with the United Arab Emirates, Chad, Kenya, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and Antigua and Barbuda, thereby offering Beninese citizens the opportunity to travel to these countries without […]
Following the legislative vote on September 27, the Union démocratique des bâtisseurs (UDB), a party recently founded by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, is in the lead according to the partial results made public. The Minister of the Interior, Hermann Immongault, read the results last night polling station by polling station. He said that three […]
South Africa has reacted to the sanction imposed on it by FIFA for fielding an ineligible player in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. And SAFA announced it will file a formal appeal with FIFA’s Appeals Committee. South Africa has no intention of capitulating without a fight. Sanctioned by FIFA, which deducted three points for fielding […]
The Angolan Football Federation announced the appointment of Patrice Beaumelle as head of the Palancas Negras. It’s official. Patrice Beaumelle is the new national coach of Angola. The French coach has signed a two-year contract to lead the Palancas Negras. The announcement was made this Monday by the Angolan Football Federation in a post on […]
FIFA docked South Africa three points and three goals for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A decision that propels Benin to the top of Group C. FIFA confirmed on Monday the deduction of three points from South Africa as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The […]
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido said he had considered ending his career before the success of With You with Omah Lay, a track that gave him “a new lease on life” after more than ten years on stage. Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido revealed that he had seriously considered putting an end to his music career shortly […]
Nigerian producer Don Jazzy, head of Mavin Records, admitted on a podcast that his musical success was built at the cost of his married life, which he says he “lost along the way”. An icon of the Nigerian music industry and founder of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy opened up about the sacrifices tied to his […]
Benin’s poultry sector reform takes a new step forward with the oversight mechanism of the Société de Développement des Fermes Avicoles S.A. (SDFA). Through decree no. 2025-539, President Patrice Talon appointed the statutory auditors of the Société de Développement des Fermes Avicoles S.A. (SDFA), a public instrument launched to modernize a sector considered crucial for […]
