West Africa

The Court of Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) has once again reviewed the case of TikTok influencer Florence Kingbo on Tuesday, July 7. The psychiatric assessment requested by the justice system has been carried out, but its report is not yet available. The case has been postponed to October 13, 2026. The judicial […]

The municipality of Lalo has officially filled the vacancy within its local executive. On Monday, July 6, 2026, the prefect of the Couffo department, Christophe Megbedji, officially installed advisor Georges Ekpè, a member of the Bloc Républicain (BR) party, in the position of second deputy mayor. This installation puts an end to several months of […]

After the appointment of the members of the new term of the Economic and Social Council (CES), attention now turns to the choice of the future president of the institution. Although no official decision has been announced yet, several sources mention the name of Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, former Minister of State, as a frontrunner to […]

In an official statement published by its Communication Directorate on July 6, 2026, the political party Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UP-R) expressed its great satisfaction regarding the recent flagship social measures adopted by the government of President Romuald Wadagni. The political formation led by Joseph Djogbénou sees these decisions as a faithful and progressive translation […]

The rivalry between Wizkid and Burna Boy has taken a fresh turn following a notable statement from the Starboy singer during Afro Nation Portugal. By mentioning his position as the last artist to take the stage, Wizkid reignited the debate over each artist’s place in the afrobeats hierarchy. The rivalry between Wizkid and Burna Boy […]

An individual prosecuted before the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) is facing heavy requisitions for impersonating a member of the Republican Police. Accused of extorting large sums of money from several people, the defendant saw the public prosecutor request a sentence of five years in prison, three of which are […]

The Court of Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) examined, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, the case of two individuals charged with alleged acts of kidnapping. Among the accused is the ex-fiancé of a 22-year-old woman, a zemidjan driver, along with one of his associates. They are accused of having held the victim against […]

As part of the ongoing improvement of the quality and reliability of its distribution network, the Benin Electricity Company (SBEE) is carrying out significant technical maintenance work this Tuesday, July 7, 2026. These large-scale interventions, although necessary to enhance the continuity of the public energy service, will result in power outages and temporary disruptions in […]

Vandalism of electrical infrastructure is taking worrying proportions in Benin, compromising the continuity of energy supply for thousands of households. Through the targeted theft of transformers, cables, and other key equipment, malicious individuals are severely disrupting economic activities and hindering major investments aimed at improving access to electricity. For the Beninese Electricity Company (Sbee), these […]

The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, visited Nouakchott, in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the invitation of his counterpart Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. During their meeting, the two heads of state reviewed the state of bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed their strong desire to give it […]

The adoption of the constitutional reform project by the National Assembly of Senegal on June 29 opens a new political chapter. Shortly after, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced that the text would be subject to a popular referendum, although he did not specify the date for this consultation. The examination of this constitutional reform took […]

The correctional chamber of the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) rendered its verdict on Monday, July 6, 2026, in the case concerning journalist Angéla Kpeidja. Found guilty of harassment through electronic communication, she was sentenced to 12 months in prison, along with a fine of two million CFA francs. This […]

Announced two years ago, the reconstruction of the Djonou bridge in Abomey-Calavi has still not started. In response to questions raised by this delay, the government has assured that the project has been scaled up after its integration into an urban mobility program funded by the World Bank. A revision that, according to the authorities, […]

The crackdown on the marketing of the pesticide SNIPER 1000 EC DDVP is intensifying across Benin. Just two days after the government decision mandating its immediate withdrawal from the market took effect, a large operation conducted on July 3, 2026, managed to seize 85 bottles of this toxic product in the municipalities of Abomey and […]

The resignation of Louis Vlavonou, former president of the National Assembly for the 8th and 9th legislatures, leads to a rearrangement within the hemicycle. By choosing to resign from his position as deputy to take his rightful seat in the Senate, Louis Vlavonou passes his place to his direct substitute. Thus, François Olawalé Silibi, a […]

The composition of the first mandate of the Senate continues to spark reactions in Benin. Criticized for including several personalities who have already held high positions in the government, the government stands by its decision. According to its spokesperson, the experience gathered by these former officials is an asset for the new chamber of Parliament. […]

The news is not good for Samuel Akindes Adékambi, former head of the 12th district of Cotonou, who appeared this Monday, July 6, 2026, before the Court of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). During the hearing this Monday, the public prosecutor requested a severe sentence against the defendant. The hearing began late in the morning […]

A big turning point is happening in the political career of Louis Vlavonou. The former president of the National Assembly has officially chosen to sit in the newly established upper chamber of Parliament, the Senate. This choice marks the beginning of a new chapter for this key figure in Benin’s political life. To strictly adhere […]

Louis Vlavonou has officially resigned from his position as a deputy. This decision paves the way for his entry into the Senate, where the former president of the National Assembly will serve as a member by right, in accordance with the provisions of the revised Constitution. A new chapter opens in Louis Vlavonou’s political journey. […]

One month after the launch of the historic free emergency care measure in Benin’s public hospitals, it’s time for the first assessment. Invited to the sets of Bénin TV and Canal 3, the government’s spokesperson, Wilfried Houngbédji, shared results that the executive finds particularly encouraging. Behind the numbers lies a true transformation of access to […]

Carlos Queiroz has officially stepped down as the coach of Ghana after the Black Stars were eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Colombia (1-0). The Portuguese coach, who was brought in for a four-month interim period, reflected with pride and high standards, while calling for further development of Ghanaian […]