West Africa

Meeting in a Cabinet meeting this Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, made several appointments within the Ministry of Decentralization and Local Governance. While new faces have entered at the head of certain prefectures, other officials are being retained in their positions, such as Bienvenu Milohin in Mono and Marie […]

The government of President Romuald Wadagni has made appointments to lead the 12 departments in the country. These appointments were announced during the Council of Ministers’ session on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Almost all the prefectures have changed command, except for those of Collines, Ouémé, and Mono where Saliou Odoubou, Marie Akpotrossou, and Dêdêgnon Bienvenu […]

The first prefectural movement of Romuald Wadagni’s term confirms a line of continuity in territorial administration. Of the twelve prefects appointed in the Council of Ministers, nine come from the team inherited from Patrice Talon, while three departments experience a clearer renewal, notably the Atlantique, Borgou, and Zou. The Council of Ministers on Thursday, June […]

In Benin, the government met this Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in a council of ministers at the Marina Palace. As a result, several decisions were made. The following decisions were made:  I- NORMATIVE MEASURES. Transmission to the National Assembly for study and vote of the amended finance bill for management 2026. The restructuring of the […]

At the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, President Romuald Wadagni and his government made several appointments. At the end of today’s cabinet meeting, Albert Montcho was appointed as the Director General of the Budget. He thus assumes responsibility for the state’s budget programming, monitoring the execution of public finances, and budget sustainability, in […]

The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, made several appointments of mission officers within the Presidency of the Republic during the Cabinet meeting held this Wednesday. Thus, by decision taken in the Cabinet, Jacques Ayadji has been appointed as the President of the Republic’s mission officer for Political Affairs. His role will be to support […]

The Beninese government has appointed new prefects to head several strategic departments of the country. These appointments are part of the ongoing reform of territorial administration and aim to strengthen local governance.In the Zou department, Laurent ZOMAI has been appointed as prefect. He will be responsible for coordinating the state’s actions in one of the […]

The new Beninese president, Romuald Wadagni, is about to make his first official trips abroad, a diplomatic sequence that is already raising many questions about the directions of his foreign policy. According to some sources, the Beninese head of state is set to travel to Niamey on June 2 for a working visit with the […]

The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, announced on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers the appointment of Colonel Raouf Malèhossou as the Director General of Customs. Colonel Raouf Malèhossou is the new Director General of Customs of Benin. His appointment was made on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, during the Council of Ministers under the […]

The police station of the 1st district of Porto-Novo arrested several suspects during an operation conducted at dawn on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the Ouémé department, according to a statement from the Republican Police of Benin, the only available source at this stage. This intervention, carried out as part of a security and anti-illicit […]

Ousmane Sonko shared his version of his dismissal and accused Bassirou Diomaye Faye of attempting to form a government without considering Pastef, which is largely in the majority in the National Assembly. While acknowledging his party’s non-participation in Lô’s government, he rules out an immediate vote of no confidence and calls for political dialogue in […]

Days after the interception of 17 minors in Aplahoué while they were traveling to Côte d’Ivoire, the Beninese government has broken its silence. In a radio-televised statement, the Ministry of Family and Social Action praised the action of the state services, reassured about the care for the children, and reaffirmed its determination to combat trafficking […]

The new Beninese head of state, Romuald Wadagni, began a regional tour on Monday, which has taken him to several West African capitals, including Abuja, Niamey, and Ouagadougou. This Wednesday, June 3, President Romuald Wadagni is expected in Lomé, where he will hold a working session with his Togolese counterpart, Faure Gnassingbé. Indeed, after his […]

The former Beninese president Nicéphore Dieudonné Soglo expressed his satisfaction following the initial diplomatic steps taken by president Romuald Wadagni since his inauguration. For the first head of state of the democratic renewal era in Benin, the new president made a relevant strategic choice by prioritizing neighboring relations. Romuald Wadagni visited Nigeria on Monday, June […]

Senegal won the U17 AFCON 2026 on Tuesday night in Rabat, dominating Tanzania in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Already heroic in the semi-final, goalkeeper Assane Sarr was once again decisive in the crucial session, giving the Lionceaux de la Téranga their second continental title in the category after the one in 2023. […]

Ousmane Sonko has intensified his tone against the new Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. During a press conference, the leader of Pastef accused the government of trying to destabilize his party, while stating that he would not censor the government, despite its overwhelming majority in the National Assembly. Ousmane […]

Ousmane Sonko described the Senegalese political situation as “cohabitation” on Tuesday after the formation of Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo’s government without Pastef. While calling for dialogue with Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the president of the National Assembly assured that his party would not censure the executive, despite its overwhelming majority in Parliament. Ousmane Sonko, president of […]

On a friendship and work visit to Ouagadougou on June 2, 2026, the President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, held a working session at the presidential palace of Koulouba with his Burkinabé counterpart, Ibrahim Traoré. This high-level meeting is part of a dynamic to revive and revitalize bilateral relations between the two countries.According […]

In a post shared on social media, Ivy Ifeoma denied accusations that she married Paul Okoye for his money. Rudeboy’s wife believes that women should prioritize their own financial success rather than viewing marriage to a wealthy man as a life goal. Ivy Ifeoma, the wife of Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, better known as Rudeboy, […]

Already coveted by several European heavyweights, Victor Osimhen is now attracting interest from Chelsea. However, Galatasaray intends to defend their Nigerian striker fiercely, valuing him at 150 million euros. The battle for Victor Osimhen is taking on a new dimension. According to Soccernet, Chelsea has entered the race for the Nigerian forward, currently playing for […]

The Republican Police have just put an end to the illegal activities of a network trafficking in counterfeit pharmaceutical products in the Donga department. Police officers from the central police station in Bassila conducted a successful operation on Monday, June 1, 2026, dismantling a clandestine storage site for pharmaceutical products located in an isolated hamlet. […]