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Nigeria missed its U-17 Women’s World Cup opener, losing 4-1 to Canada despite many missed opportunities. Nigeria failed to get off to a good start at the 2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup, going down 4-1 to Canada on Friday. Coach Bankole Olowookere blamed his players’ numerous missed chances for the heavy defeat. The Canadians opened […]
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage spoke candidly about her view of marriage, admitting she would be willing to become a second wife if love came along. Nigerian star Tiwa Savage opened up candidly about her love life and her view on marriage. A guest on the American podcast Air Service, the 44-year-old singer revealed that at […]
In a statement made public on Sunday, October 19, 2025, the Collectif des avocats du parti Les Démocrates denounces a judicial decision it considers tainted by “programmed and synchronized connivance” between the Commission électorale nationale autonome (CENA), the judiciary and the authorities in power. The lawyers believe that the procedure concerning the nominative sponsorship form […]
The Constitutional Court is holding a decisive hearing this Monday, October 20, 2025, on the appeal filed by the party Les Démocrates in the controversy over MP Michel Sodjinou’s endorsement form. The hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the seat of the high court. At the origin of this procedure is an order issued […]
At the Council of Ministers, the Beninese government decided to carry out four Multi-Village Drinking Water Supply Systems (SAEPmV). This project, which reflects the executive’s determination to provide communities with drinking water, has been entrusted to a company according to LaMarinabj. President Patrice Talon has made universal access to drinking water a pillar of social […]
The Godomey district police station (Atlantique department) carried out, from October 6 to 12, 2025, a large “crackdown” operation against crime. The toll is particularly heavy: 31 people arrested, five crime hotspots dismantled, as well as significant seizures of drugs and stolen goods. Among the most notable cases was an extraordinary scam. A cattleman was […]
On the night of Sunday, October 12, 2025, the residence of the president of the Front Populaire Ivoirien (FPI), Pascal Affi N’guessan, was temporarily surrounded by security forces. In an audio recording broadcast by Franck Bi Ballo Zoro, the former prime minister spoke about the incident. “I am at home, at the residence. The blockade, […]
Order No. 254/AUD-PD/2025 issued on October 13, 2025 by the President of the Court of First Instance of Cotonou has already attracted a lot of attention. Gilles Badet, former Secretary-General of the Constitutional Court, has given his technical opinion on the matter. In his analysis, he believes that by stating that “sponsorship belongs to the […]
Following the media statement by lawyer Renaud Agbodjo, who spoke of the disappearance of his comrade and denounced manipulation by the CENA, MP Michel Sodjinou has stepped forward to, in his view, “set the record straight” and point to the “real maneuvers” behind the crisis within the party Les Démocrates. In a forceful statement, he […]
In an address to the people this Saturday, October 18, Me Renaud Agbodjo, candidate of the party Les Démocrates for the 2026 presidential election, sounded the alarm over what he calls an “attempt to exclude” his political formation from the presidential process of April 12, 2026. At the heart of this crisis is the unexplained […]
Discover the matches scheduled for this Saturday across African pitches, as part of the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The CAF Confederation Cup continues this weekend with the first-leg matches of the second preliminary round. Benin’s runners-up, Coton FC, face San Pédro in Côte d’Ivoire. A perilous trip […]
The South African Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, sparked a heated controversy by saying he did not want Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The South African Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, created controversy by publicly stating he did not want Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. His […]
The Constitutional Court held a special plenary hearing on Friday, 17 October 2025, dedicated to the swearing-in of the panel of three sworn physicians, in accordance with decision EP 25-001 of 3 October 2025 and the new Article 44 of the Beninese Constitution. These experts will be tasked with assessing the physical and mental well-being […]
Three years after Captain Ibrahim Traoré came to power, Burkina Faso continues its quest for military autonomy and stability. In a recent interview, the Burkinabè president spoke about the initial difficulties he faced upon taking office: an army insufficiently prepared, both logistically and in terms of personnel. He also denounced external influences that he considers […]
The Beninese government firmly responded on Friday, October 17, 2025, to allegations from the party Les Démocrates, which accused it of manipulating MP Michel Sodjinou in the dispute over his endorsement form. According to government spokesman Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, the crisis is primarily internal to the party. He rejected the idea that the State is […]
Ugandan captain Khalid Aucho shows his confidence ahead of AFCON 2025, despite a tough group that includes Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania. Uganda’s national team captain, Khalid Aucho, has shown his team’s determination ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, scheduled to take place in Morocco from December 21. Drawn into a particularly strong group […]
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) examined, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, a case concerning alleged membership in a terrorist organization. At the dock, the defendant firmly denied the charges against him. According to the elements presented by the Court, the man was reportedly seen with his face uncovered in […]
Work on the Vêdoko interchange has started, causing the partial closure of the route connecting stade de l’Amitié – Étoile Rouge. According to the Council of Ministers’ report, the works are intended to modernize this important urban junction, improve traffic flow and meet the demand for robust infrastructure in the economic capital. The project is […]
Brazilian legend Zico has named former Nigerian captain Jay-Jay Okocha as the greatest African footballer of all time, praising his exceptional talent and creativity. Brazilian legend Zico has spoken: for him, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha is the greatest African player of all time. A guest on the Obi One podcast hosted by former Nigerian international John […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised the conduct of Senegalese authorities following the disclosure of a previously undisclosed debt. In a statement published on Wednesday, October 16, 2025, the institution acknowledged the “courage” of the Senegalese government in exposing this hidden portion of its indebtedness, saying that this transparency strengthens the credibility of macroeconomic management. […]
Calls are mounting within the party Les Démocrates to persuade MP Michel Sodjinou to return his endorsement form in favor of the duo designated for the 2026 presidential election. After the letter from the party’s first vice‑president, Éric Houndété, it is now the 25 coordinators of the party’s electoral constituencies and university branches who have […]
The Honorable Soulé Sabi Moussa, former deputy of the 5th and 6th legislatures, is no more. The former parliamentarian passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, plunging Beninese political life into sadness. Soulé Sabi Moussa made his mark on national political life through his commitment to the values of public service and local development. His […]
In a statement, Michel François Oloutoyé Sodjinou, coordinator of the 19th electoral district of the party Les Démocrates (LD), broke his silence this Thursday, October 16, 2025. In a statement marked by gravity, he criticizes the party’s internal governance, accusing it of drifting away from its founding values under the growing influence of former president […]
The High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) has published the detailed schedule of its preparatory activities for the 2026 legislative and municipal elections. This rich and precise timetable sets out the institution’s roadmap for media oversight of the electoral process. According to the official document, the first steps will begin as early as May […]
