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Dans la nuit du mardi 20 au mercredi 21 janvier 2026, le Centre National d’Investigations Numériques (CNIN) a procédé à une série d’interpellations dans la commune de Za‑Kpota, dans l’arrondissement d’Assanlin. Dans le cadre d’une opération ciblée de lutte contre la cybercriminalité, le Centre National d’Investigations Numériques (CNIN) a procédé à une série d’interpellations. Selon […]
Members of the 9th Legislature of the National Assembly of Benin are preparing to formally conclude their work on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the end of a plenary session scheduled to mark the end of their mandate. The parliamentary business resumed on Wednesday, January 28, with a heavy agenda, including the examination of several […]
The counting of the municipal and communal elections held on January 11, 2026 began on Monday, January 26, after a delay in centralizing the results. Electoral authorities now plan to publish the results by the end of the week. According to François Adébayo Abiola, a member of the Electoral Council of the Autonomous National Electoral […]
The Beninese political world is in mourning. Zakaria Yarou Kpinro, the first deputy mayor of the commune of Pèrèrè in the Borgou Department, died on Saturday, January 24, 2026, after a brief illness. The announcement was made public this Sunday by his party, the Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UP-R).The deceased was the UP-R’s candidate for […]
More than two weeks after the municipal and communal elections held on January 11, 2026, the official results of this local poll have still not been made public by the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA). A situation that raises questions and impatience within both the political class and the public.If the final results of the […]
The locality of Bio Sika, in the Biro arrondissement, commune of N’Dali, was the scene of a violent robbery in the night from Friday, January 23 to Saturday, January 24, 2026. The attack, which occurred around 2:00 a.m., targeted a merchant couple, leaving two seriously injured, according to information reported by Le Potentiel.The assailants burst […]
Following the January 2026 legislative elections, 32 women will enter Parliament, compared with 28 during the 9th legislature. This evolution confirms a dynamic set in motion since the introduction of measures promoting better inclusion of women in national political life. Although gender parity has not yet been achieved, the trend reflects a gradual widening of […]
The Framework for Consultation of Religious Confessions (CCCR) published a list of 14 criteria defining the desired profile for the future President of the Republic of Benin, in the context of the upcoming presidential election scheduled for April 2026. This body, bringing together leaders from various religious confessions, developed this portrait-robot as a contribution to […]
The day after the definitive proclamation of the results of the legislative elections of January 11, 2026, confirming the failure of the party Les Démocrates to enter the National Assembly, Daniel Edah, president of the movement Nous Le Ferons, reacted in a message addressed to the Beninese people, made public this Thursday, January 22. Taking […]
The Beninese government has given a positive assessment of the 2026 edition of the Vodun Days festival, praising the organization, participation, and cultural impact of this event, which was held recently in Ouidah. In a statement made on the margins of the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, January 21, the government spokesperson, Léandre Wilfried […]
An individual was arrested by the Republican Police in the commune of Kalalé after attempting to carry out a transaction with counterfeit money, authorities reported. The events took place in the evening of January 21, 2026 at the Dérassi market, where the suspect had presented himself with the intention of buying a Bajaj-brand motorcycle, estimated […]
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) on January 22, 2026 issued a public warning to the public regarding the circulation of fraudulent links allegedly related to the recruitment of electoral agents. The electoral institution notes that these messages do not come from its official services and are aimed at deceiving potential candidates. According to the […]
The Beninese authorities responsible for organizing the 2026 Hajj have officially announced the registration deadline for pilgrims wishing to undertake this major annual religious gathering. The decision was made as part of the logistical and administrative preparations for the trip to the holy sites in Saudi Arabia.According to the published schedule, the registration deadline is […]
The verdict of the January 11, 2026 legislative elections is not at all incidental for MOELE-BÉNIN. It marks, on the contrary, a turning point. For MOELE-BÉNIN and its president Jacques Ayadji, the central question is no longer the electoral strategy, but political survival.In an institutional landscape now locked by the tandem Union progressiste le Renouveau […]
The president of Niger, General Abdourahmane Tiani, has carried out a technical reshuffle of the government, mainly affecting the economic bloc, according to the news site Actuniger. Niger’s prime minister, Ali Lamine Zeine, keeps his post but hands over the Economy and Finance portfolio, which he had held since August 2023, to Mamane Laouali Abdou […]
Aware of a difficult season in La Liga as in the Champions League, the captain of Athletic Bilbao, Inaki Williams, made a point of delivering a unifying message, promising a united and determined team to fight until the end. The Ghanaian international Iñaki Williams, captain of Athletic Bilbao, acknowledged that the current season was proving […]
The Nigerian Afrobeat star, Davido, reacted strongly on social media to dismiss the accusations that he spent $50,000, which he regards as completely unfounded. The Nigerian Afrobeat star, Davido, vehemently denied rumors that he shelled out $50,000 for organizing his wedding, calling these accusations “totally crazy.” On Sunday night, the artist stepped up to respond […]
Amid broad successes, a string of draws, and valuable away wins, the 15th matchday of the 2025-2026 season confirmed the league’s strong competitiveness. The 15th day of Benin’s Ligue 1 delivered its verdict this weekend, with a series of matches generally tight and low-scoring. On Saturday, Loto-Popo achieved the most notable performance by easily defeating […]
Ghana’s all-time top scorer, former forward Asamoah Gyan explains how fans’ expectations and the constant pressure fueled his consistency and effectiveness for the national team. The former emblematic forward of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan, has spoken about the mindset that shaped his exploits in Ghana’s kit and fed his exceptional longevity at the highest […]
Images of Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye brandishing the continental trophy with his wives Marie Khone and Absa Faye marked the national celebrations, blending football, tradition, and collective pride after the victory of the Lions of Teranga. Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye drew strong reaction on social media by celebrating Senegal’s victory at the Africa […]
For the first time, Benin will be represented at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, with skier Nathan Tchibozo as the sole athlete and flag-bearer of a highly symbolic participation. Benin’s sport is poised to reach a historic milestone. For the first time in its history, Benin will be represented at the Winter Olympic Games, […]
The special public prosecutor’s office at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) requested, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, a sentence of eight years in prison for at least five people involved in the case of human bones found behind the Hubert Koutoukou Maga National University Hospital Center (CNHU-HKM), reports Libre […]
Despite being eliminated in the round of 16 by Egypt, the Cheetahs leave CAN 2025 with recognized progress and the stated desire to aim higher in the future, says the Beninese government. Eliminated in the Round of 16 of CAN 2025 after their defeat to Egypt (3-1), the Benin Cheetahs leave the competition with a […]
Benin is in mourning following the announcement of the death, this Friday, January 23, 2026, of General Théophile N’dah, former Director General of the National Police and former Minister of the Interior, Security and Territorial Administration. He died at his home, leaving behind the imprint of a career closely linked to reforms and to the […]
