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The fifth matchday of the Beninese Ligue 1 ended this Sunday, October 26, marked by several draws and the confirmation of the leading duo SOBEMAP – Buffles, who continue to set the pace at the top of the table. SOBEMAP FC continues its strong start to the season. The Portuaires consolidated their position at the […]
The Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) announced on Monday, 27 October 2025, the passing of Monsignor Barthélémy Adoukonou, former Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Culture at the Vatican. The prelate passed away during the night from Sunday, 26 to Monday, 27 October 2025, at CNHU-Hubert Koutoukou Maga in Cotonou, according to an official statement […]
A young man is being prosecuted before the CRIET for accusing his uncle, a retired colonel, of wanting to stage a coup d’État against President Patrice Talon. According to the case file, the retired colonel had paid significant sums — 125,000 F CFA, then 250,000 F CFA, then 300,000 F CFA — to his nephew […]
In Benin, the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) published, on Thursday 23 October 2025, the provisional list of candidate duos authorized to take part in the 2026 presidential election. In a major surprise, the duo Renaud Agbodjo – Jude Lodjou, designated by the party Les Démocrates, does not appear on this first list. According to […]
The National Assembly of Benin will hold the solemn opening ceremony of its second ordinary session of the year on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Palace of the Governors in Porto-Novo. The announcement was made in a communiqué signed by the institution’s president, Louis Gbehounou Vlavonou, and relayed by the General […]
Drama in Cotonou. Meeting in plenary session this Thursday, October 23, 2025, the Constitutional Court declared itself incompetent in the appeal brought by the party Les Démocrates against the decision of the Court of First Instance of Cotonou concerning the sponsorship of deputy Michel Sodjinou. The judges of the High Court found that the dispute […]
The Constitutional Court of Benin issued, on Thursday, October 23, its decision regarding the urgent appeal filed by Nourou-Dine Saka Saley, a member of the party Les Démocrates. He had requested the suspension of the presidential electoral process, citing a violation of the principle of fairness and arguing that his party could not validly gather […]
The Nigerian Afrobeat star revealed she went through a period of inner turmoil after discovering she had been mistaken about her real age for several years. An experience she now describes as a moment of clarity and self-reflection. Nigerian singer Yemi Alade, a major figure in Afrobeat, spoke about a difficult period in her life […]
The Moele-Bénin and Forces Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) parties formalized a parliamentary coalition this Friday. The agreement was signed at FCBE’s national headquarters in Godomey, in the presence of the two leaders, Jacques Ayadji (Moele-Bénin) and Paul Hounkpè (FCBE). This alliance reflects the two political formations’ desire to pool their forces to have […]
On the eve of the first leg of the qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie appeared confident. The Super Falcons want to make a strong statement against Benin’s Amazons this Friday in Lomé. Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie said the Super Falcons were approaching their tie with Benin’s Amazons […]
The announced meeting between President Patrice Talon and his predecessor Boni Yayi took place this Friday at the Marina Palace. This meeting was initiated by the party Les Démocrates, following the Constitutional Court’s decision regarding Les Démocrates’ appeal concerning the endorsement of Deputy Michel Sodjinou, which is the subject of a controversial ruling before the […]
A few minutes after the Constitutional Court’s decision to declare itself “incompetent as it stands” on the appeals relating to the sponsorship of the presidential duo of the party Les Démocrates, the government spokesman, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, reacted live on TikTok Live. In his statement, the Deputy Secretary General of the government sought to clarify […]
Benin’s political scene is stirring again, following a decision that sounds like the end of the road for the party Les Démocrates. By declaring itself incompetent to hear the appeal filed by Boni Yayi’s formation, the Constitutional Court has just closed, at least temporarily, the chapter on hopes of a return to the presidential race. […]
The Tribunal d’Abomey-Calavi held a new hearing on Wednesday in the defamation case between former ministers Samou Seidou Adambi and Paulin Akponna. Once again, the substance of the case could not be examined. The case has been adjourned to another hearing. Both protagonists were notably absent from the dock, represented by their respective lawyers. After […]
The party Les Démocrates (LD) isn’t giving up. Excluded from the 2026 presidential race by the provisional list published by CENA, the opposition party is announcing new appeals, this time against that list. According to information gathered, the party leadership led by Thomas Boni Yayi plans to pursue every legal avenue to challenge its exclusion […]
The day after a controversial decision by the Constitutional Court in the sponsorship case involving MP Michel Sodjinou, the president of the party Les Démocrates and former head of state, Dr. Thomas Boni Yayi, announced a high-level meeting with President Patrice Talon, scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2025. In a statement released Thursday evening, Boni […]
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) made public on Thursday, October 23, 2025, the provisional results of its review of candidacy files for the presidential election scheduled for 2026. On the announced list, several duos were provisionally accepted, while others were rejected due to non-compliant files. Among the disqualified candidates are notably the duo Renaud […]
This Thursday, October 23, 2025, the Constitutional Court opened the hearing on the appeal filed by the party Les Démocrates against the annulment of deputy Michel Sodjinou’s sponsorship. After the parties’ initial submissions, the High Court decided to adjourn the hearing until 4 p.m. for the presentation of the report. This much-anticipated hearing should allow […]
In Benin, all eyes are on the Constitutional Court this Thursday, October 23, 2025, where the plenary hearing opens on the litigation between MP Michel Sodjinou and the party Les Démocrates, engaged in a legal battle with high political stakes. Originally scheduled for Monday, October 20, the hearing had been postponed at the request of […]
The Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) launched, on Wednesday 22 October 2025, a strong appeal to the political class and all citizens. Through the final communiqué of its plenary session held in Porto-Novo, the Beninese bishops are urging the organization of general elections “free, transparent and inclusive,” in a climate of peace and responsibility. Meeting […]
Gathered on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Azalaï Hotel in Cotonou, representatives of the Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) member states, with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), held a workshop on how to transform foreign direct investment (FDI) into a driver of decent job […]
In a video posted on Instagram, Nigerian actress Regina Daniels told her truth about the reasons for her union with Senator Ned Nwoko. She says she acted out of love, not greed, and begs people online to stop insulting her mother, Rita Daniels, who has been accused of encouraging the marriage. After weeks of controversy […]
In a social media post, Nigerian actress Regina Daniels attacked her husband, businessman Ned Nwoko, whom she accuses of manipulation and lying. The former Nollywood star says they were never legally married and asks to be left alone. The war of words between Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko has taken an even more brutal turn. […]
Benin suffered a third consecutive defeat after their 0-2 loss to Ghana on Monday, in the group stage of the UFOA B U20 Women’s Cup 2025. Benin’s U20 Amazons are still not finding their footing in this second edition of the UFOA B Cup. On Monday, November 10, at the Adjohoun multipurpose stadium, the players […]
