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The ECOWAS Investment and Development Bank and Coris Holding have signed a financing agreement of 80 million euros, which is approximately 52.5 billion CFA francs. This line of credit is intended to strengthen the funding capacity of the banking group, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises in West Africa. The ECOWAS Investment and Development Bank […]
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has asked the Ministry of Energy to consider amending the rules that require local refineries to pay for crude oil produced in the country in dollars. The aim is to reduce their exposure to exchange rate risk and the pressure on national foreign exchange reserves. Ghana is looking to review […]
The Cotonou city hall has invited individuals who have already obtained a grave reservation in the municipal cemeteries of Akpakpa and PK14 to verify and update their files. Those concerned have a period of 60 days to complete the necessary formalities. The Cotonou city hall announced, in a statement dated August 5, 2026, the launch […]
First HoldCo, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria, plans to bring back to market a block of 10.43 billion shares representing nearly 25% of its capital. Temporarily held by RC Investment Management, this stake is valued between 1.3 and 1.4 trillion naira at the current stock price, compared to 323.4 billion naira at […]
Nigeria has started exporting a new quality of crude oil from OML 18 thanks to the FSO Cawthorne, a floating storage unit with a capacity of 2.2 million barrels. Supported notably by NNPC and Sahara Group, this infrastructure illustrates the rise of national companies in a sector long dominated by international oil companies. The Nigerian […]
Africa Global Logistics Côte d’Ivoire closed the 2025 fiscal year with a net profit of 784.9 million FCFA, compared to 21.1 billion FCFA in 2024. This decrease of 96.3% occurs despite a 7.4% increase in revenue. Africa Global Logistics Côte d’Ivoire experienced a significant contraction in profitability in 2025. The company’s net result stood at […]
The bilateral partnership between Ottawa and Cotonou has reached a historic milestone. Canada has officially opened its very first full-fledged embassy in Benin. The Canadian diplomatic representation has established its premises in the building housing the MTN Benin General Directorate, located in the heart of the business district in Cotonou. Until now, diplomatic relations between […]
The Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic responsible for National Defense, Gildas Agonkan, received on Tuesday in Cotonou General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Minister of Defense of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This official visit is part of the efforts to strengthen cross-border military cooperation and to consolidate efforts in the fight against insecurity […]
The entry of Benin into the era of bicameralism marks a pivotal moment. Tomorrow, Thursday, August 6, 2026, the 25 members of the Senate will meet for a decisive session. The personalities that make up the second chamber will gather tomorrow Thursday at the Palace of Governors in Porto-Novo for a crucial plenary session that […]
Starting from the 2027-2028 season, CANAL+ will exclusively broadcast the main men’s club competitions of UEFA in more than 40 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement covers the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League until 2031. CANAL+ is enhancing its football offering in Africa. The audiovisual group has acquired the exclusive broadcasting rights for […]
The African Development Bank has approved funding of 20 billion CFA francs, which is about 35.15 million USD, aimed at strengthening public finance management in Senegal. The announcement was made on Monday, August 3, by the institution in a statement. This funding is intended to improve the collection of state revenues. It also aims to […]
The unlimited Internet packages at 5,000 and 10,000 FCFA have disappeared from the offers currently provided by MTN Benin and Moov Africa Benin. Subscribers now have to pay at least 15,100 FCFA to benefit from a monthly plan that allows browsing after the main data volume is exhausted. This development has sparked a new wave […]
At the end of a one-week work mission in Cotonou for a decentralized meeting of the joint commission of the ECOWAS Parliament, the Member of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire, Koné Gnangadjomon, expressed his views on the economic prospects of Benin and the dynamism of its development model. On the sidelines of discussions focused […]
The Management of the Office du Baccalauréat has made public the excellence ranking of candidates who achieved the mention “Very Good” for the June 2026 session. This edition stands out for its remarkable performances, particularly in technical and scientific fields. The national podium (Top 3) Best performers by department Littoral Atlantique Ouémé Plateau Borgou Mono […]
The Office of the Baccalaureate has published the list of candidates who achieved an average of 16 out of 20 or higher during the June 2026 session. In total, 681 new graduates earned the “Very Good” mention. The national ranking is led by the G2 series, which occupies the top three spots. Benin has 681 […]
Candidates for the Primary School Certificate, June 2026 session, can now consult their report cards online. This digitalization allows parents and learners to access detailed results without having to go to the schools or the departmental education services. The report cards for the Primary School Certificate (CEP), session 2026, are now available online in Benin. […]
Eleven years after leading Ivory Coast to the continental title, Hervé Renard is back on the Elephants’ bench. The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) officially announced on Tuesday the appointment of the French coach as head coach of the national A team, with the mission of continuing the positive performance trend of Ivorian football. Ivory Coast […]
The Republican Police ended the actions of a suspect specialized in stealing two-wheeled vehicles at the livestock market. Having come specifically from Parakou to operate on market day, a time marked by a large influx of customers and merchants, the individual targeted vehicles parked on the site to commit his crime. Infiltrating the livestock market, […]
The Supreme Court of Benin has been seized with 35 appeals related to the process of appointing village and city quarter chiefs. These challenges arise after the distribution, by the Autonomous National Electoral Commission, of the localities in which the Progressive Union for Renewal and the Republican Bloc are authorized to select the new local […]
Road users and residents of Avenue Clozel, between the Air Afrique intersection and the Ganhi bridge, will need to adjust their routes starting Thursday, August 6, 2026. In a press release published on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Road Infrastructure and Land Development Company (SIRAT SA), the delegated contracting authority, announces the launch of the […]
The conflict between brothers Peter and Jude Okoye, historic members of the Nigerian group P-Square, is taking a new turn. In a series of videos, singer Mr P accuses his former manager of threatening him during a dispute related to the management of the group’s assets. The family conflict surrounding the Nigerian group P-Square continues […]
In response to reports of demands for money during contradictory boundary demarcation operations, the Cotonou municipality has reminded that signing the minutes is a free act. It urges the residents to refuse any payment requests and to report those responsible for these practices. The Cotonou municipality raises its concerns against fraudulent practices observed during contradictory […]
The extension of Vodun Days to an entire week (from January 2 to 9, 2027) is part of the new tourism strategy aimed at valuing cultural heritage and optimizing the profitability of infrastructures. Regarding the public holiday regime, Beninese legislation (law of July 30, 2024, establishing the National Holiday of Traditional Religions on the second […]
The Beninese government has taken a new step in operationalizing the National Laboratory for Quality Control of Health Products, Water, and Food (LNCQPSEA). Officialized by decree n°2026-415, the members of the board of directors of this control mechanism, appointed during the council of ministers on July 1st, have been installed, marking the effective start of […]
