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The composition of the first government of Romuald Wadagni has raised frustrations within the UPR and the Republican Bloc, where several activists feel that the parties of the presidential majority are weakly represented. In response to the criticisms, Joseph Djogbénou urges his followers to prioritize the general interest, while the new head of state assembles […]
The French hydrographic vessel Borda made a stopover in Cotonou as part of the maritime cooperation between Benin and France. At the request of the Beninese authorities, the ship will conduct bathymetric surveys in June aimed at updating the country’s nautical charts and enhancing the safety of navigation in Benin’s territorial waters. The La Pérouse […]
Côte d’Ivoire recorded a national success rate of 85.76% in the CEPE 2026, with 512,106 admitted out of 597,171 candidates present. Despite a slight decline of 0.82 points compared to 2025, the number of students admitted has increased in absolute terms, confirming the high dynamic of the Ivorian primary cycle after four consecutive sessions above […]
Romuald Wadagni is heading to Abuja for a visit of friendship and work with Bola Tinubu, eight days after his inauguration. This meeting with the Nigerian president is part of an accelerated neighborhood diplomacy, focusing on strategic issues such as cross-border security, trade, the Cotonou port corridor, and energy cooperation. Benin’s president Romuald Wadagni is […]
President Romuald Wadagni will travel to Nigeria this Monday, June 1, 2026, for a friendship and working visit, as learned by Beninwebtb from official sources. This trip comes at the very beginning of his term and marks an important step in the diplomatic agenda of the new Beninese head of state. The visit to Nigeria, […]
Sadio Mané downplayed Senegal’s defeat against the United States, believing that this friendly match will serve as a benchmark before the Lions enter the 2026 World Cup against France. Despite scoring twice, the Senegalese forward acknowledges that the game in Charlotte should allow the staff to correct flaws, particularly defensively, before facing a tough group […]
The Benin Football Federation (FBF) has initiated the process leading to the election of its next president. The elective General Assembly charged with appointing Mathurin de Chacus’s successor at the head of the organization is scheduled for August 23, 2026. The Benin Football Federation (FBF) is actively preparing for the renewal of its governing bodies. […]
The Republican Police is maintaining pressure on urban crime in Cotonou. A new operation expertly conducted by law enforcement resulted, on Friday, May 29, 2026, in the arrest of ten individuals and the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal products in Vodjè, in the 11th district. This targeted raid is part of the ongoing […]
The 31st matchday of the Beninese Ligue 1 has reshuffled the cards in the race for the title as well as in the battle for survival. At the top, SOBEMAP maintains the lead under pressure from Coton FC and ASPAC, in a completely uncertain championship as the final sprint approaches. The 31st matchday of the […]
One of the last regulatory acts put in place by Patrice Talon before the transfer of power marks a decisive step in the policy of recognizing Beninese nationality for Afro-descendants. Signed at the end of the Council of Ministers on May 13, 2026, decree n° 2026-297 finally provides this policy with a true administrative backbone. […]
Nigerian singer Rema opened up about his love life in an interview with YouTuber Korty EO. The artist talked about a past relationship that he described as “beautiful,” but marked by emotional pressure that he said he could no longer handle. Nigerian singer Rema, whose real name is Divine Ikubor, addressed the reasons behind the […]
The National Water Company of Benin (SONEB) is conducting a review of its subscriber base across the national territory. Through a statement from its General Management, the company announces the launch of a special operation to inventory its water meters. This initiative, planned in phases across all the company’s agencies, aims to optimize the management […]
Just a few days after his inauguration to the highest office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni is expected to make his first official trip abroad. According to well-informed sources, the head of state is scheduled to visit Abidjan on June 4 for a working visit with his Ivorian counterpart, Alassane Ouattara.Although no official announcement has yet […]
In just a few days before the first national congress of Pastef, scheduled for June 6, 2026, in Dakar, Ousmane Sonko is looking to position his party in a new political phase. In a text published on X under the theme “From movement to organization,” the leader of Pastef emphasizes internal structuring, militant discipline, and […]
The former director of Nigerian defense information, retired General Rabe Abubakar, was kidnapped along with his wife in Katsina State, northwestern Nigeria. The kidnapping, attributed to armed men, occurred on the Matazu axis, an area frequently affected by attacks from criminal groups. Retired General Rabe Abubakar, former director of Nigerian defense information, was abducted along […]
After participating in the first Council of Ministers under Romuald Wadagni’s mandate, Aurélie Adam Soulé Zoumarou sent a message to Beninese media professionals. The Minister of Communication in charge of Media called on sector actors to commit and work, in a context marked by the return of a dedicated ministry, the expectations of professional organizations, […]
Benin ranks 24th among African countries in the 2025 Industrialization Index published by the African Development Bank, with a score of 0.5519 out of 1. But beyond this ranking, the country stands out particularly for one of the most significant progressions recorded between 2010 and 2024 within the WAEMU. Driven by the Glo-Djigbé Special Economic […]
Ivory Coast confirms its rising industrial power on the African continent. According to the 2025 edition of the Industrialization Index in Africa published by the African Development Bank, the country ranks 10th in Africa for the period 2010-2024, with a score of 0.6173 out of 1. Abidjan thus outperforms Nigeria and Ghana, two economic heavyweights […]
With a nominal GDP expected to exceed 100 billion dollars by 2026, Côte d’Ivoire is confirming its status as the leading economic power in UEMOA. Driven by cocoa processing, the rise of hydrocarbons, port infrastructure, and steady growth, it is establishing itself as the industrial locomotive of French-speaking West Africa. However, behind this spectacular trajectory […]
The Minister of Preschool and Primary Education, Armand Natta, urged the 286,995 candidates for the 2026 CEP to approach the exams with serenity, punctuality, and discipline. On the eve of the start of the exam, he also announced a special security arrangement around certain centers, particularly in the northern areas facing ongoing security pressure. The […]
The United States triumphed over Senegal 3-2 in Charlotte during a friendly match to prepare for the 2026 World Cup. Despite a brace from Sadio Mané, the Lions of Teranga were punished by America’s effectiveness, notably highlighted by Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun, just days before the World Cup kicks off. The United States defeated […]
The June 2026 session of the Primary Education Certificate (CEP) opens on Monday, June 1st, across the entire Beninese territory, marking the start of the national examination season. This year, 286,995 candidates are expected in 860 exam centers to try to obtain their first school diploma.Official statistics report 148,424 boys and 138,571 girls registered. Nearly […]
With less than a year to the Nigerian presidential election on January 16, 2027, the political landscape is reshaping around the outgoing president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, endorsed by the APC, and a still-divided opposition. Between the ambitions of Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi’s breakthrough within the NDC, and uncertainties surrounding Rabiu Kwankwaso, the election promises to […]
Senegal will face the United States this Sunday in Charlotte in a unique friendly match, marking the first-ever meeting between the two teams. With less than two weeks until the 2026 World Cup, this test is intended to allow Pape Thiaw to evaluate several profiles, with Sadio Mané and Idrissa Gana Gueye left on the […]
