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Benin revises its schedule for the March FIFA dates, with a new opponent and a notable absence in its ranks. Initially slated to face Palestine and Guinea, the Leopards will ultimately have to adjust their preparation. The Palestinian team, prevented from traveling due to the security situation in the Middle East, has been replaced by […]
In response to persistent accusations alleging a supposed plot hatched by Benin with France to destabilize its neighbors, notably Niger, the Chief of the General Staff of the Benin Armed Forces, General Fructueux Gbaguidi, sought to clear up any ambiguity. Speaking on Bip Radio, the head of the Benin army firmly rejected suspicions of military […]
In a little over a month, the electoral court has cleared the entire backlog arising from the municipal elections of January 11, 2026. An unprecedented achievement that stabilizes the local political scene, while reviving the debate on the timetable for installing the elected officials. The judicial marathon following the municipal elections of January 11, 2026 […]
Ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, Ademola Lookman is already looking ahead to a high-intensity duel against FC Barcelona. The tension is mounting as the quarterfinals approach. Having qualified after a spectacular two-legged tie against Tottenham, Atlético Madrid are set to face FC Barcelona for a place in the semifinals. Having already defeated the […]
Stripped of its title on a forfeit in favor of Morocco, Senegal strongly contests the decision of the Confederation of African Football and refuses to return the trophy. Tension has escalated around the AFCON 2025 final. While the Confederation of African Football decided to award the match as a loss to Senegal, the Senegalese team […]
In Abomey-Calavi, the mayor Nathanaël Koty visited the special prosecutor of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (Criet) on Friday, March 13, 2026, as part of an effort to strengthen cooperation between the municipality and specialized jurisdictions to address land issues. The hearing brought together several municipal officials and the special […]
A unit of the Benin Armed Forces escorted, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, a convoy of Nigerien military equipment bound for Niger, at the request of Niamey’s authorities, despite recent diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The convoy, deemed strategic by Nigerien officials, departed from Cotonou and transited through Lomé under Beninese escort. This marks […]
An outbreak of unrest broke out in the night of Monday, March 16, 2026 in Manigri, a locality in the Bassila commune, in the Donga department. Clashes pitted residents against security forces, according to information reported by Radio Fraternité FM. The provisional toll reports one death and several injuries. At the origin of the violence […]
The suspension of hospital internships observed in recent days by health science students in Benin has been lifted. This decision comes after a meeting on March 16, 2026, between the head of state, Patrice Talon, and health professionals in training.After the talks, the students decided to resume their hospital activities, thus ending the protest movement […]
The Benin government is launching a reform in the payment of pensions for retirees affiliated with the National Social Security Fund and the National Retirement Fund of Benin. Starting in March 2026, the affected beneficiaries will now receive a single monthly payment, instead of the two distinct payments previously in effect.This measure ends the dual […]
The former spokesperson for the opposition’s coordination framework, Antoine Guedou Vissétogbé, has offered his analysis of the reasons behind the failure of this political initiative intended to unite the opposition forces against the ruling power. According to him, several internal dysfunctions gradually weakened the coalition. He cites, in particular, a lack of regular strategic meetings, […]
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, received in Cotonou on Monday, March 16, 2026, health professionals in training as part of discussions on the suspension of hospital internships. This meeting comes after the authorities’ decision to temporarily suspend the clinical internships of health sciences students in several hospital centers across the country, a measure […]
Benin is stepping up the pace. By a ministerial decree signed on March 11, 2026, Romuald Wadagni, the Minister of State in charge of the Economy and Finance, has deeply restructured the mechanism responsible for monitoring the application of the rules for the awarding and execution of public contracts. The decree No. 542/MEF/DC/DNCMP/SP/031 SGG26 formalizes […]
Just a few weeks before the presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026, a notable political defection has been recorded in Benin’s political landscape. Sacca Fikara, a senior member of the opposition party Les Démocrates, has officially joined the list of supporters backing Romuald Wadagni, the candidate of the ruling camp for the presidential election. […]
The Senegalese forward, Sadio Mané, reacted strongly after the title was withdrawn from Senegal in favor of Morocco, pointing to abuses that, in his view, threaten the integrity of African football. The Senegalese forward, Sadio Mané, spoke out after CAF’s controversial decision regarding AFCON 2025. On Tuesday, the continental body ruled by withdrawing Senegal’s title […]
Less than three months before the 2026 World Cup, Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé has unveiled a list of 25 players to face South Korea and Scotland this month. Two friendly matches as part of the March international window. At 85 days from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Emerse Faé is refining […]
The Nigeria head coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled the list of players selected for the upcoming international break. The Super Eagles will face Iran and Jordan during this summer break. The Nigeria national team head coach, Éric Chelle, has unveiled a list of 23 players for the upcoming friendly matches against Iran and Jordan. Among […]
The former Reds legend, Steve Nicol, refuses to make his former club an obvious favorite against Galatasaray and highlights the potential impact of Victor Osimhen ahead of the decisive showdown at Anfield. Former Liverpool legend, Steve Nicol, tempers the optimism around the Reds ahead of their European clash with Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League. […]
Challenging the loss of its title as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations champions on a ruling in Morocco’s favor, the Senegalese Football Federation has decided to take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The CAN 2025 saga takes another twist. The day after CAF’s appeals panel decided to award the victory […]
Initially defeated in the final of AFCON 2025, the Atlas Lions of Morocco reclaim the title following a decision by CAF’s Appeals Panel, which handed Senegal a defeat by forfeit. A complete reversal of the situation on the African stage. Beaten at the end of a tense final against Senegal, Morocco was ultimately named the […]
With the draw held this Tuesday, we now know the first-round draw of the Benin Cup 2026. Several big clashes are on the schedule. The Benin Football Federation kicked off the Benin Cup 2026. The national body held the draw for the first round this Tuesday at the headquarters of the Professional Football League in […]
The Benin national team coach, Gernot Rohr, has named 25 players for the March friendlies against Palestine and Guinea, with the aim of fine-tuning his squad. In the run-up to the March 2026 FIFA Day starting next week, Gernot Rohr unveiled a list of 25 players. The Leopards will face Palestine on March 27 and […]
À moins de deux semaines de ses matchs amicaux face au Togo et au Bénin, le sélectionneur national de la Guinée, Paulo Duarte, a dévoilé une liste de 25 joueurs. Serhou Guirassy, Ilaix Moriba ou encore Yakhouba Gnagna Barry figurent dans ce groupe du Sily National, déterminé à peaufiner ses automatismes avant les prochaines échéances. […]
The 20th matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 delivered its verdict this weekend. Coton FC defeated Ayéma FC (2-0) and took the lead in the standings, while Buffles FC and ASVO FC stumbled, reigniting the title race and the battle to avoid relegation. The 20th matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 season 2025-2026 offered an […]
