Press release

Benin: Seïdou Alassane’s lessons in political virtue for the LD party’s defecting MPs

During a nationwide tour carried out with ministers and parliamentarians, Alassane Seidou denounced the lack of morality of certain political actors. He called for more virtue, reminding people that politics is not a playground for adventurers, but a space reserved for responsible citizens. In practice, that speech sounds like a very targeted warning, perceived by […]

Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè: his lawyers speak up and provide details

This urgent and critical press release is made publicly available as a precaution, pending an official announcement detailing the actions taken by the Lawyers’ College to shed light on Mr. Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè’s true situation. The undersigned Lawyers’ College expresses deep concern regarding the particularly worrying situation of Mr. Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè, a Beninese journalist, […]

1st AGM of the LNB: “Tomorrow will be better”, says Gaston ZOSSOU

Eight (08) months after its introduction to the Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM), the National Lottery of Benin (LNB) held its very first Combined General Meeting. It took place on Monday, June 30, 2025, in the blue room of the Cotonou Congress Palace. Significant resolutions were made during this meeting to the delight of over eight […]

IATA opposes the “ill-advised solidarity tax proposal”

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expresses deep disappointment over the recommendation of the Solidarity Levy Task Force (GSLTF) to target air transport in its effort to “improve the mobilization of national revenues from developing countries and support international solidarity (particularly in relation to climate change mitigation and adaptation, pandemics, and other development issues)”. An […]

CANAL+ and Netflix join forces to revolutionize streaming access in Francophone Africa

CANAL+ and Netflix are strengthening their historic partnership initiated in 2019 for France and Poland by extending the strategic distribution agreement for sub-Saharan Africa.Thanks to this agreement, CANAL+ will become the first operator to distribute Netflix as part of its offerings in 24 sub-Saharan African countries, marking a new phase in access to premium content […]