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In a drive to rationalize public spending and restructure the state apparatus, the Nigerien authorities have taken a significant step. By decree no. 2026-310/PRN/PM of June 8, 2026, the executive branch has enacted the abolition of nine major public services, which were previously attached to or under the direct supervision of the Presidency of the […]
In an interview with France 24 and RFI in Dakar, Ousmane Sonko assures that there will be no break with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, despite the differences that have arisen since his dismissal from the position of Prime Minister. Now President of the National Assembly, the leader of Pastef claims he wants to fully play […]
The path to world unity within the Celestial Church of Christ (ECC) is facing a major obstacle. Gathered in an extraordinary session on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the St. S.B.J Oschoffa Cathedral in Ketu, Lagos, the high dignitaries of the Church unanimously rejected the conclusions and deliberations of the Higher Implementation Council (CSMO), reports […]
Security: The new mantra is clear: “No money to give for checks.” This is the strong awareness message being broadcast by the Republican Police at the Sèmè-Kraké border, a strategic crossing point housing the Joint Control Post (Pcj) between Benin and Nigeria. This initiative marks a complete break from practices of corruption, extortion, and clientelism […]
After a decade of leadership at the head of the National Lottery of Benin (LNB), Gaston Zossou has officially stepped down from his role as general director. The information, previously circulated as rumors on social media, is now confirmed. Having taken office in June 2016, just a few weeks after his appointment on May 31 […]
The written tests for the 2026 baccalaureate start on Monday, June 15, in Benin, with 77,101 candidates spread across 140 examination centers. The exam, organized into 14 series, sees a slight decrease in numbers compared to 2025, with a strong concentration of candidates in the Atlantic, Ouémé, and Littoral regions. About 77,101 candidates are registered […]
Extractive revenues in Mali reached a record level in 2024, with 978.29 billion FCFA paid into the state budget, accounting for over 40% of public revenues. Driven by gold, this performance reflects Bamako’s desire to capture a larger share of mining value, even though gold production remains exposed to tensions with operators and insecurity. Revenues […]
The former spokesperson for the Nigerian army, retired General Rabe Abubakar, died in captivity two weeks after being kidnapped in Katsina State, in northwestern Nigeria. His disappearance, announced by local authorities, has reignited criticism of the ongoing insecurity in a region plagued by kidnappings and attacks by armed groups. Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, former […]
Two years after his election to the 7th term of the Higher Authority of Audiovisual and Communication, Basile Tchibozo sent a message of gratitude to media professionals. Elected representing the print media, he highlights the reforms undertaken within the institution while acknowledging that several issues are still awaited by the industry, notably state support for […]
At the BOAD Development Days 2026 forum in Lomé, the mayor of Cotonou, Luc Gnacadja, advocated for an energy transition that considers cities and neighborhoods, not just buildings. He particularly called for green funding to be made truly accessible to local communities, which he sees as central players in sustainable housing and climate transformation. The […]
The Beninese TikToker known by the pseudonym “Madame Poutine” was arrested on Friday, June 12, 2026, and placed in police custody as part of a defamation procedure. According to Triomphe Mag, the complaint was allegedly filed by another TikToker residing in the United States, while the precise details of the accusations are not yet known. […]
Journalists, online media promoters, bloggers, and digital content creators are gathered in Cotonou for INFOCHECK 2026, a national workshop dedicated to fact-checking and combating misinformation. Organized by REPROMED-Benin with support from ABCA, this training aims to strengthen verification reflexes in a context of rampant false information. A national training workshop on information verification and combating […]
Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds fell overnight from Friday to Saturday in Niamey, causing flooding in several neighborhoods, according to witnesses. No official toll was yet available on Saturday midday, but this event revives concerns in a capital regularly hit by flooding and destructive runoff, amid climate change, rapid urbanization, and insufficient drainage. Heavy […]
A few days after the government’s announcement of the systematic coverage of vital emergencies in public health facilities, the Ministry of Health issued a memo outlining the implementation modalities of this measure. Signed on June 9, 2026, by Minister Benjamin Hounkpatin, the document sets forth the obligations of health centers and public hospitals to ensure […]
Since its first edition in 1930, the World Cup has not only told the story of football. It has also accompanied the major geopolitical upheavals of the 20th century. USSR, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, East Germany, the Dutch East Indies, or Zaire: several teams have contested the World Cup under names and flags that no longer exist […]
The modernization of the infrastructure at the Autonomous Port of Cotonou reaches a new strategic milestone. In an official information note dated June 11, 2026, the General Director of the Port, Bart Jozef Johan Van Eenoo, notified the concessionaires, economic operators, and users of the port platform about the exclusive transfer of management and distribution […]
A decomposing body was found in the trunk of a vehicle parked near the Caliente Stadium in Tijuana, where the Iranian team trains during the 2026 World Cup. Mexican authorities have opened a murder investigation, stating that no link has been established at this stage with the Iranian team or the organization of the World […]
The president of the Constitutional Court, Cossi Dorothé Sossa, stated that the constitutional reform of December 17, 2025, removed the high jurisdiction’s role as a direct guarantor of human rights. The Court remains competent to control the constitutionality of laws, but the scope of citizens’ petitions concerning fundamental rights will now have to be clarified […]
The process of creating and operationalizing the Senate has reached a new milestone. As part of the revised financial bill for the year 2026, the government has officially allocated a budget of 100 million CFA francs for the installation process. This initial budget allocation, according to Fraternité, is specifically intended to cover the initial expenses […]
The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, held a formal audience this Friday, June 12, 2026, with the Mauritanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad, Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug. As a special envoy and bearer of a written message from the Mauritanian head of state, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, the […]
