Press release

In this month of September, our children have returned to school, with their new backpacks, their blank notebooks, and their eyes full of hope. But beyond these familiar rituals, it is the future of Africa that once again crosses the thresholds of classrooms. Dear parents, at this particular moment, every child you take to school […]

The PK3 market in Cotonou will host a day mixing photography, fashion, conferences, and gastronomy on July 11th to celebrate the women who contribute to the economic vitality of Benin and to pay tribute to the Nana Benz. Conceived by Georgiana Viou, a Beninese woman born in Cotonou, Les Patronnes returns for a second edition. […]

The Constitutional Court this Thursday looked into the challenge to the election of deputy Michel Sodjinou, elected in the 19ᵉ electoral district. The hearing was opened at 10:00, under the presidency of Dorothé Sossa.At the outset of the proceedings, the president of the Constitutional Court noted the absence of both the author of the appeal, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 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 […]