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Beaten narrowly by DR Congo (1-0) in their CAN 2025 opening match, the Benin Cheetahs delivered an encouraging performance. In the post-match press conference, Benin coach Gernot Rohr praised the display, while also pointing out sporting and organizational regrets. Despite the opening defeat against the Leopards of DR Congo, Gernot Rohr did not want to […]
Le centre communautaire Eya de Cotonou a abrité ce mardi la diffusion sur grand écran du match Bénin vs RDC (0-1), comptant pour la première journée des phases de poule de la CAN 2025. Une initiative de Canal+ dans le cadre du lancementt de la “CAN avec les Guépards”. Supporters, amoureux du cuir rond, acteurs […]
The deputy Soumaïla Sounon Boké, elected from the Les Démocrates party, has been remanded in custody on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, following his appearance before the special prosecutor of the Court for Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offences (CRIET). According to his lawyer, Me Aboubacar Baparapé, contacted by BIP Radio, the parliamentarian is charged with […]
Fourteen days after the coup attempt thwarted on December 7, 2025, the Chief of the General Staff of the Beninese Armed Forces, Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi, shared his impressions with Bip Radio colleagues. Absent from the national territory at the time of the events, the head of the army says he nonetheless coordinated the strategic […]
Before the MPs, this Tuesday, December 23, at the National Assembly, the President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, dedicated a key portion of his final address on the state of the nation to the question of Benin’s democratic model. A direct response to criticisms accusing his regime of having weakened the country’s democratic gains. The […]
Before the deputies, on the occasion of his tenth and final State of the Nation address, the President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, laid out a political record largely dominated by the defense of the reforms undertaken during his two terms. A candid exercise in which the president stressed that democracy cannot be equated with […]
Plusieurs rencontres sont au programme ce mercredi à travers les pelouses marocaines. De gros chocs comptant pour la première journée de la phase de poules de la CAN 2025. Quatre affiches sont au programme ce mercredi, dans le cadre de la première journée des phases de poule de la CAN 2025. En cette veille de […]
Notably, Ademola Lookman scored in the second half as Nigeria defeated Tanzania (2-1) on Tuesday, on the opening day of the AFCON 2025 group stage. Off to a successful start for Nigeria at AFCON 2025. The Super Eagles picked up their three points after their victory over Tanzania. Against the very tenacious Taifa Stars, the […]
With a brace from Nicolas Jackson, Senegal easily beat Botswana (3-0) on Tuesday, as part of the opening day of the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Listed as favorites to win the title, Senegal got off to an ideal start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Lions of Teranga […]
For its return to the Africa Cup of Nations, the Beninese national team fell to the Leopards of DR Congo (0-1) this Tuesday in Rabat, compromising already its room for maneuver in a tough Group D. Benin missed its AFCON 2025 opener. Facing DR Congo this Tuesday in Rabat, the Cheetahs fell by the narrowest […]
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, delivered this Tuesday, December 23, 2025, his tenth message to the Nation. A speech with a strong political and symbolic charge, which the Head of State himself presented as a legacy, as his term draws to a close. Through this solemn address, he laid out an overall assessment […]
Since the new Constitution of Benin was promulgated, arising from the revision adopted in November and validated in December 2025, the role of the Constitutional Court has been redefined. This institutional adjustment, undertaken as part of the reform, involves significant changes to the prerogatives of the high court. In a press briefing, constitutional scholar and […]
Beninese activist Kemi Seba announced, on Monday, December 22, 2025, the arrest of his ex-partner through a video published on his Facebook page. This arrest comes as the pan-African influencer himself is targeted by an international arrest warrant for his alleged support of the thwarted coup attempt in Benin. It was through a highly publicized […]
The largest oil pipeline in Africa, linking Niger to Benin, was sabotaged again on Sunday, December 21, 2025, by rebels opposed to the junta in power in Niamey. This attack, claimed by the MPLJ, directly threatens Niger’s oil revenues and raises the risk of fuel shortages. A new coup against a strategic infrastructure. On Sunday, […]
The final phase of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 continues this Tuesday with the entry of Groups C and D. Senegal, Nigeria, DR Congo and Tunisia kick off their campaigns, while Benin hopes to pull off a surprise in what already promises to be a very competitive tournament. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 […]
At a press conference on Monday, on the eve of the match against DR Congo, head coach Gernot Rohr laid out a clear ambition: to give Benin its very first victory in the Africa Cup of Nations. A historic success that could pave the way to qualification for the round of 16. On the eve […]
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) acquitted Hosee Houngnibo on Thursday, December 22, 2025, in a case of false accusation with which he had been charged. The decision was based on the assessment of the evidence, which did not make it possible to establish the accused’s guilt with certainty. Hosee […]
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, will face the deputies of the National Assembly tomorrow, Tuesday, 23 December 2025, to deliver his final State of the Nation address. This constitutional exercise takes place in an especially sensitive political and institutional context, marked by the recent foiled coup attempt and the enactment of the new […]
In a question-and-answer addressed to the government, Habibou Worou Koubou, a deputy from the opposition party Les Démocrates, is requesting clarification on the arrest of his colleague… The latter was arrested by the Republican Police and held in custody at the criminal investigation unit for praising/advocating a coup d’État. In his query, the parliamentarian draws […]
Benin obtained financing of €306.89 million, or about 201.3 billion CFA francs, from the Islamic Development Bank (BID) for the widening and modernization of the Godomey–Ouidah–Hillacondji road. According to Agence Ecofin, this financing targets the Beninese section of the Cotonou–Lomé corridor, a strategic route connecting the Cotonou metropolitan area to the Benin–Togo border, and integrated […]
The heads of state of the Alliance of Sahel States are meeting from Monday, December 22, 2025 in Bamako for a 48-hour summit. Among the items on the agenda is the attempted coup thwarted in Benin on Sunday, December 7, Africaho learned from diplomatic sources. The event that took place in Cotonou features prominently in […]
As the annual religious gatherings approach, notably the Célestes pilgrimage, the authorities of the Ouémé department have decided to strengthen traffic regulation in the Sèmè-Podji area. In a prefectural order made public on Monday, December 22, 2025, the movement of heavy trucks and oversized vehicles will be temporarily banned on three major road axes during […]
In Pahou, a security forces operation led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of more than 17 kilograms of cannabis in Adjarra Adovié, a locality in the arrondissement. The operation took place on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as part of the fight against drug trafficking and consumption.According to police sources, the operation […]
In Cotonou, in cafés as well as in hair salons, the same question keeps coming up: what can Benin hope for at AFCON 2025? Qualified for the fifth time in its history, Benin begins AFCON 2025 this Tuesday with a clash against DR Congo. With 24 hours to kickoff, enthusiasm is palpable. After a few […]
