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Elected on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as the president of the very first Senate of the Republic of Benin, former head of state Patrice Talon delivered his first speech before the senators gathered at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo. He called for making the institution a “family” united around consensus and responsibility. Two months […]
Former President of the Republic, Patrice Talon was elected, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as the head of the Beninese Senate. This much-anticipated election marks his return to a major institutional role, just over two months after handing over power to Romuald Wadagni. Patrice Talon is the first president of the Senate of Benin. The […]
Designated this Thursday, August 6, 2026, to lead the very first term of the Beninese Senate for the period 2026-2031, Patrice Talon delivered his inauguration speech. Expressing his gratitude to his peers for the trust placed in the entire elected bureau and his deputy rapporteur, the new president praised the atmosphere of understanding that prevailed […]
Three commentators from the media outlet Feeñal Digital, close to the Pastef party, will appear in front of Senegalese justice on Wednesday for insulting the head of state and making statements contrary to public morals. Lamignou Darou, Oustaz Thiep, and Ndiaye Touba are being prosecuted following the dissemination of a video on TikTok in which […]
The Supreme Court of Mali on Tuesday rejected the appeal filed by the lawyers of university professor and anti-corruption activist Clément Dembélé. Detained since November 2023, he remains incarcerated after being accused of making death threats against the junta leader, General Assimi Goïta. Clément Dembélé learned of the decision from the Bamako detention center, where […]
Forty-three civil society organizations from Togo and Africa have sent an open letter to the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to commend its decision on the constitutional reform adopted in Togo in 2024. They are calling for sanctions against Lomé, arguing that this reform constitutes an unconstitutional change […]
The Ghanaian president John Dramani Mahama has been on a state visit to Jamaica since Sunday, August 2, aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries. Accra and Kingston have expressed their joint support for the recognition and redress of the consequences of the transatlantic slavery. Ghana raised this issue before the United Nations in […]
The Beninese Senate now has its first Bureau. Meeting this Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Porto-Novo, the senators elected the officials responsible for leading the new chamber of Parliament. The Senate of Benin has officially set up its first Bureau. This election, held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Porto-Novo, marks a new step in […]
Real Madrid is continuing its offensive in the transfer market with the arrival of Yan Diomandé. The promising 19-year-old Ivorian winger has signed until 2033 in a deal estimated at 120 million euros, confirming the Madrid strategy of betting on the greatest talents of tomorrow. Real Madrid continues to invest in the future. The Spanish […]
At the conclusion of the election of the members of the Senate Bureau, the positions of responsibility were assigned as follows:President: Prof. Théodore HoloVice-president: Antoine Idji-KolawoléRapporteur: Charles Assika Toko
The work dedicated to the election of the first bureau of the Senate began this Wednesday in Porto Novo with a minute of silence and reflection. According to Élisabeth Pognon, the oldest member in the second position of the institution, this moment aimed to invite each senator to a moment of introspection before the selection […]
The group stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is coming to an end, and the first verdicts have been announced. Seven teams have already exited the competition, while the last ticket to the quarter-finals will be contested this Thursday during the final matches of group D. The group stage of the 2026 […]
The National Center for Digital Investigation (CNIN) is sounding the alarm over a rise in attempts to take control of WhatsApp accounts in Benin. In a statement posted on its official page, the institution warns citizens about fraudulent schemes based on social engineering and phishing. Cybercriminals are using tricks to encourage their victims to share […]
The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education officially launched on Monday, August 3, 2026, the online retrieval phase of the Primary School Certificate (CEP) score reports for the June 2026 session. From now on, parents and candidates no longer need to travel physically to the offices of the Directorate of Examinations and Competitions (DEC). According […]
The Yan Diomande saga is coming to an end. After several weeks of negotiations, Real Madrid and RB Leipzig are said to have reached a full agreement for the transfer of the Ivorian international, who is set to become the most expensive player in the history of the Madrid club. The conclusion seems imminent. Yan […]
Already eliminated after two defeats in the group stage, Egypt wants to end its Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 on a positive note. Before facing Nigeria, the reigning African champion, captain Mahira Ali called on her teammates to play without inhibition and to demonstrate the progress of Egyptian women’s football. The captain of Egypt, […]
The University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) takes a decisive step in modernizing its administrative services. Through an information note published on Friday, July 31, 2026, the vice-rector in charge of Academic Affairs, Professor Tahirou Djara, officially announced the commissioning and full operational status of the digital platform ACTIA (https://actia.sigan-uac.bj). This platform, according to information from Banouto, […]
Research conducted at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco highlights the potential of microalgae in the production of biostimulants, biofertilizers, and biocontrol products. For Benin, these solutions could help restore cotton soils, enhance plant resilience to climate variability, and gradually reduce dependence on chemical inputs. However, their deployment would require trials adapted to national agricultural […]
In front of the press this Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, addressed the institutional agenda marked by the installation of the first mandate of the Senate. While the parliamentarians of this second chamber meet in a plenary session to designate their limited office, the executive wanted to provide clarifications on […]
The third session of the Consultative Assembly of the National Education Council (CNE) opened this Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Cotonou. Scheduled to take place over three days, from August 5 to 7, the proceedings bring together 69 members of this consultative body, accompanied by government representatives, lawmakers, and key players in the Beninese education […]
The Vodun Days 2027 will take place from January 2 to 9 in the historic city of Ouidah, marking the transition of the event from three to seven days of celebration. In response to questions raised by this extension, the government spokesperson, Wilfried Houngbédji, provided clarifications during a meeting with the media on Wednesday, August […]
The government members did not meet this first Wednesday of August for the ordinary council of ministers. The absence of this institutional meeting, which has become monthly under President Romuald Wadagni, is due to the government’s departure on leave. This summer break marks a pause in the ministerial agenda after a period of intense activity […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is preparing for an introduction on the Nigerian Exchange with the goal of raising about $5 billion. The operation could be completed in October 2026, following the publication of a prospectus expected in September, pending approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria. The Dangote refinery could conduct one […]
The National Economic Council of Nigeria approved, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the refinancing of Project Gazelle, an important financing mechanism backed by future crude oil sales. The operation is intended to reorganize the repayment conditions of this debt, without specifying its amount, duration, or the new volumes of crude oil involved. Nigeria has initiated […]
