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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 […]
Candidates for the 2026 Baccalauréat in Côte d’Ivoire will find out their fate on Monday, July 6. The national announcement of results is expected to start at 2 PM, following a session that mobilized over 329,000 candidates across the territory. The wait is entering its final stretch for BAC 2026 candidates in Côte d’Ivoire. After […]
The U17 Cheetahs of Benin are entering a new phase of their preparation for the UFOA-B qualifiers for the U17 AFCON 2026. Interim coach Frédéric Hounkponou has called up a group of 29 players for an intensive training camp at the Missérété Excellence Centre from June 29 to July 5. With only a few months […]
Cape Verde, Senegal, and Ghana have secured their qualification for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. They join Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, and Ivory Coast among the African representatives qualified for the knockout phase. Seven of the ten African teams participating in the 2026 World Cup have now confirmed their qualification for the […]
Burkina Faso has announced the immediate severance of its diplomatic relations with France, a first since its independence in 1960. This decision, justified by Ouagadougou in the name of national sovereignty and non-interference, marks the collapse of a bilateral relationship that has already been severely degraded since the rise to power of Captain Ibrahim Traoré. […]
Impressed by the performance of Côte d’Ivoire, Zlatan Ibrahimović believes that the Elephants have what it takes to challenge the favorites during the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. The former Swedish international sees the Ivorian team as one of the squads to watch closely. The former glory of Swedish football, Zlatan Ibrahimović, thinks […]
Detained since December 2025 at the Akpro-Missérété correctional facility, former minister Candide Armand-Marie Azannaï breaks his silence. In a statement to the Nation, the president of the Restoration of Hope party says he wants to alert national and international public opinion about his detention conditions, as well as what he presents as threats to his […]
The case of the former official of the Ministry of Finance, Urbain Dangnivo, resumed on Friday, June 26, 2026, before a postponement was announced. The court announced, on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 1:36 PM, the postponement of the trial regarding the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo to Friday, July 3, 2026. This postponement comes […]
The resumption hearing of the trial related to the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo is set for this Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Court of First Instance in Cotonou. Barely having reopened the debates, the defense made a major strategic request that could significantly change the dynamics of this sixteen-year-old case. It is the […]
The national pass rate for the Primary Education Certificate (CEP) 2026 is now known. Following this, the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education has also released the performance recorded in the twelve departments of Benin. The Primary Education Certificate (CEP), June 2026 session, recorded a national pass rate of 90.17%. This year, 286,995 candidates, including […]
The results of the Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP), June 2026 session, are now available. Nationally, the pass rate stands at 90.17%, showing a slight increase compared to 2025 when it was 89.81%. The Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education published, this Friday, the results of the Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP), June 2026 session. […]
