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After 43 years of service, Air Force General Bertin Bada has officially left the ranks of the Benin army. A solemn ceremony took place this Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Cotonou Air Base to mark this event.Military honors, a salute to the flag, and a review of the troops punctuated the farewell of the […]
The Ivory Coast takes on Norway this Tuesday in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The official line-ups have been announced. The Ivory Coast is facing Norway this Tuesday at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, as part of the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The […]
The heavy rains recorded in recent hours have caused significant flooding on several roadways in Abomey-Calavi, leading to serious disruptions in traffic. In response to this situation, the government has deployed teams on the ground, defined a detour route, and urged users to exercise caution to facilitate a gradual return to normalcy. The heavy rains […]
Beninese political actor Bertin Koovi has initiated a dual legal procedure against political activist Habib Ahandessi. He accuses him of making threats, issuing defamatory statements, and calling for violence against him during a live broadcast on TikTok. On Monday, June 29, 2026, Beninese political actor Bertin Koovi announced the filing of a complaint with the […]
The Bembèrèkè district police made a significant drug seizure on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Six jute bags filled with Indian hemp were discovered in a brushy area near the village of Pédarou. According to information from police sources, this operation follows several days of surveillance of a trafficking network operating in the municipality. Around 9 […]
The Benin Electricity Utility Company (SBEE) informs the residents of Cotonou about temporary disruptions in the electricity supply this Thursday, July 2, 2026. The neighborhoods of Yagbé, Avotrou, Tchaounkpamè, and their surroundings, located in the 1st district of Cotonou, will be affected. Outages are expected between 10 AM and 3 PM. According to a statement […]
After the defeat against Croatia in their last group stage match, Carlos Queiroz intends to address the weaknesses of the Black Stars before their round of 16 match in the 2026 World Cup against Colombia. The coach of Ghana, Carlos Queiroz, assured that his team would learn from their defeat to Croatia in order to […]
Invited as an expert to the annual session of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Special Prosecutor Mario Mètonou represented Benin in Brussels on Friday, June 26, 2026, during a high-level panel dedicated to combating drug trafficking. A notable participation that showcases Benin’s expertise in judicial cooperation and the fight against organized crime.In front of the […]
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, is taking institutional initiative by engaging in a deep reorganization of the Beninese public administration, marked by the abolition of several strategic agencies inherited from the previous regime of Patrice Talon. This wave of dissolutions, which heavily impacts the culture and tourism sectors, is part of a broader […]
The Economic and Terrorism Offenses Court (CRIET) delivered its verdict this Monday, June 29, 2026, in the case involving the public prosecutor and a money transfer shop owner, presented as a close associate of activist Kemi Seba. The special court imposed a strict prison sentence on the accused after reclassifying the serious charges initially against […]
The examination of the bill for the revision of the Constitution turned into an incident this Monday, June 29, 2026, at the National Assembly of Senegal. A heated altercation occurred between opposition deputy Abdou Mbow and the majority before he was removed by parliamentary security forces. The examination of the bill for the revision of […]
As part of its ongoing fight against urban insecurity, the Republican Police launched a large-scale operation on Monday, June 29, 2026, near the lakeside shore, located east of the Mahulé market in the 7th arrondissement of Cotonou. This crackdown, orchestrated by officers from the local police station, resulted in the dismantling of an illicit trafficking […]
Qualified for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Ghana’s Black Stars approach their duel against Colombia with ambition. Former international Jonathan Mensah expressed confidence in his country’s chances in this knockout match. The former Ghanaian international defender Jonathan Mensah has shown resolute optimism as the round of 16 matchup against Colombia approaches, […]
Invited on Sunday, June 28, 2026, to the Canal 3 Bénin set during the show Zone Franche, Professor François Adebayo Abiola shed light on the ongoing work at the National Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters of Benin (ANSALB). Central to his intervention was an ambitious and sensitive program: the scientific rewriting of Benin’s history, […]
The Office of the Baccalaureate of Benin has embarked on a crucial stage of the evaluation process for the Baccalaureate, single session of June 2026. According to the schedules, the correction work for the papers officially starts this Monday, June 29, across the entire national territory and will continue until Saturday, July 4. A key […]
Asked on the sidelines of the BET Awards about a possible relationship with Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, Nigerian singer Tems assured that she does not see the male celebrities from her country as potential partners, but rather as family members. Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name Tems, revealed why she does not […]
A mysterious drama is shaking the community of the Hêvié district in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, where the lifeless body of a man was discovered on Saturday, June 27, 2026, within a convent dedicated to the deity Egun-gun. In light of the unclear circumstances surrounding this death, law enforcement and judicial authorities have immediately launched […]
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, a team from the Malanville border police intercepted ten minors at the Niger River. The convoy was heading toward the city of Gaya, Niger. According to information provided by police sources, the victims of this network are mostly schoolchildren aged between 6 and 15 years. At the time of their […]
In Senegal, the constitutional reform led by Pastef opens up much more than a legal debate. Behind the announced overhaul of institutions lies a power struggle between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko, former allies who have become rival poles within the same regime. With a weakened presidency, a conquering Parliament, and the horizon of […]
Nigerian Tobi Amusan won the women’s 100m hurdles at the Diamond League in Paris on Sunday. On the track at the Charléty Stadium, the world record holder finished her race in 12.28 seconds, ahead of Americans Grace Stark and Alaysha Johnson. Tobi Amusan is confirming her good momentum on the international circuit. Competing on Sunday […]
In Gard, the construction site of a property attributed to Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya raises questions. In Les Mages, access to building permits related to the property is facing restrictions citing the security of the head of state, reigniting the debate on the transparency of urban planning documents. In Gard, the construction site of a […]
Six years after the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo, the case continues to haunt Benin’s public life. Born in a climate of high political tension under the regime of Boni Yayi, relaunched several times without ever knowing its conclusion, it returns once again to the courts as Benin enters a new institutional phase marked by […]
Burkina Faso announced, on Friday, June 26, 2026, the immediate rupture of its diplomatic relations with France. This decision, presented by Ouagadougou as an act of sovereignty, confirms the deep deterioration of relations between the two countries and now aligns Burkina Faso with the position of Mali and Niger within the AES. Burkina Faso announced […]
In Benin, the authorities are sounding the alarm on the consumption of drugs and dangerous substances. On the occasion of World Drug Day, celebrated in Nikki, the government highlighted the strong presence of cannabis in reported usages, as well as the growing concern over counterfeit medications sold outside pharmaceutical circuits. In Benin, cannabis remains the […]
