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Belgium and Senegal meet this Wednesday at Lumen Field in Seattle for a Round of 16 match in the 2026 World Cup. The Red Devils, full of confidence, face the Teranga Lions without their goalkeeper Édouard Mendy. Discover the official line-ups of both teams. Belgium and Senegal clash this Wednesday evening at Lumen Field in […]
Meeting in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the government has finalized the list of personalities appointed to sit in the Beninese Senate, this new parliamentary institution resulting from the constitutional revision of November 2025. This decision concerns not only the ex officio members of the Senate, meaning the personalities who must […]
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, held a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, where several appointments were made within the Senate. In addition to the ex officio members, the following have been designated to sit: High-ranking individuals designated by the President of the Republic who have held command of the Defense and […]
The Beninese government has decided to lighten the burden on traders operating in the urban and regional markets of the Tokpa Yôyô and Tokpa Daho commercial hubs. The measure was announced following the Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.According to government communication, this involves a reduction in fees applicable to commercial […]
Olusegun Obasanjo received documentation in Abeokuta regarding the Asaba massacre, one of the darkest and long-hidden episodes of the Biafra war. The former Nigerian president took this opportunity to warn that several seeds of the 1967-1970 civil war still exist in Nigeria, calling for the preservation of memory to avoid a new tragedy. ABEOKUTA – […]
Meeting in Council of Ministers this Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the president of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, carried out a series of appointments within several institutions of the Republic and ministerial departments. These appointments notably concern the Presidency of the Republic, the Senate, the Economic and Social Council, as well as several ministries.
Just a few days before the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Argentina, Cape Verde’s president José Maria Neves expresses total confidence. Despite the Albiceleste’s status as favorites, he believes the Blue Sharks have what it takes to create one of the biggest surprises of the tournament. Cape Verde is about to […]
On June 29, the National Assembly of Senegal, presided over by Ousmane Sonko, took a decisive step by adopting the constitutional revision bill. While this text, which will be submitted to a referendum, was presented as a pillar of transparency and balance of power, the heated debates in the plenary session revealed deep fissures within […]
The government has made a new appointment in the education sector. Meeting in a Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the executive appointed Fulbert Allognissodé as Director of Examinations and Competitions. This appointment comes amid a restructuring of the system responsible for managing school examinations and competitions in Benin. Fulbert Allognissodé thus takes […]
Laurent Tossou is making his return to the forefront of the Beninese energy sector. The former director general of the Benin Electricity Company, who was previously the president of the Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority of ECOWAS, has been appointed to head the Benin Electricity Production Company. The appointment of Laurent Tossou as director general of […]
A change has been announced within the municipal council of Zagnanado. Perpétue Kossouho, a municipal councilor from the Banamè district under the banner of the Republican Bloc, has submitted her resignation to Mayor Damasse Akpoyété. In a correspondence dated June 22, 2026, the councilor cites personal and professional reasons to justify her departure. The letter […]
The elected representative of the Banamè district, Raphaële Perpétue Kossouoh Houinato, has resigned from the municipal council of Zagnanado. In an official correspondence dated June 22, 2026, recorded the following day by municipal services under number 952, the councilor formally submitted her resignation. While the elected official cites simply “personal and professional” reasons, her departure […]
New progress in the installation process of the Senate in Benin. The government has finalized the list of the first personalities to sit as ex officio members in this new institution, including former presidents of the Republic, former presidents of the National Assembly, and former presidents of the Constitutional Court. The process of setting up […]
For their round of 16 match in the 2026 World Cup against Belgium, Senegal will have to manage without Édouard Mendy, who is injured in the knee. Pape Thiaw confirmed the absence of his starting goalkeeper and announced the starting position for Mory Diaw. Senegal will have to do without their usual last line of […]
The Ministry of Living Environment and Transport has granted an extension to Beninese civil engineers to register with the National Order of Civil Engineers of Benin. The concerned professionals now have 30 days to complete this online formalities. The Beninese government continues to set up the National Order of Civil Engineers of Benin. In a […]
The National Agency for Land and Property (ANDF) has warned the public about a fraudulent website that impersonates its identity to offer land sales and land subscriptions. The institution calls for vigilance and reminds that its online services are only accessible through its official website. The National Agency for Land and Property (ANDF) has issued […]
As the celebration of the 66th anniversary of Benin’s independence approaches, the General Directorate of the Republican Police has announced a temporary traffic adjustment on the Boulevard de la Marina, at the height of the Esplanade de l’Amazone. Users are invited to follow the detour routes that have been established. The General Directorate of the […]
The Beninese international Tessilimi Olatoundji continues his career in Central Europe. FK Dukla Praha has officially announced the arrival of the 21-year-old winger, who is leaving the Finnish league to take on a new challenge in the Czech Republic. FK Dukla Praha has secured its new attacking recruit. The Czech club announced on Tuesday the […]
The National Center for Digital Investigation (CNIN) warns the public about a new method of fraud on social media, particularly Facebook. Cybercriminals are impersonating members of the Beninese diaspora to extort money from their victims under the pretext of customs fees. According to the alert from CNIN, the scammer uses the scenario of a Beninese […]
The Benin Prison Agency organized a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Akpro-Missérété civil prison, for 171 inmates. The graduates received their certificates of achievement for the Certificate of Qualification for Trades (CQM), October 2025 session. Out of the 173 candidates presented from eleven penitentiary institutions across the country, 171 were declared […]
The official results of the Certificate of Primary Studies (BEPC), June 2026 session, will be announced this Friday, July 3, 2026. This announcement will end the wait for the candidates who took the written exams from June 8 to 10 across the entire national territory. To consult the results, candidates will need to go to […]
The Court of Suppression of Economic Offences and Terrorism examined, on Monday, June 29, 2026, the case of a man presented as a veterinary assistant. He is being prosecuted for forgery and use of forgery and money laundering. According to Banouto, the defendant was arrested at the end of February 2026 during a raid at […]
The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, received in audience this Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Marina Palace, the Chadian Minister of State, Tahir Hamid Nguilin. The emissary was carrying a special message from the President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. This diplomatic meeting is part of the preparations for the […]
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 […]
