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Appointed head of the National Lottery of Benin SA, Marius Adanzounon officially took office this Tuesday, June 16, in Cotonou. He succeeds Gaston Zossou, who leaves the general management after a decade marked notably by the transformation of the company and its introduction to the BRVM. The National Lottery of Benin SA opens a new […]
He supported the ruling party’s candidate, was suspended from his own party, and then dismissed by the courts. Many believed Éric Houndété had played and lost. However, here he is reigniting the battle before the Court of Appeal in Cotonou, with a hearing set for June 18, 2026. Why is he so persistent? What does […]
The special court of the CRIET has requested a 24-month prison sentence, including four years of hard labor, against a former commander of the French special forces who is being prosecuted in a case involving counterfeit Beninese driving licenses. The defendant, who denies the charges and claims to be merely an intermediary, is appearing alongside […]
In Togo, statements attributed to retired military personnel have sparked a heated controversy. Made around the anniversary of Faure Gnassingbé, celebrated on June 6, these comments, marked by a strong personal loyalty to the Prime Minister, have reignited the debate on the republican neutrality of the defense and security forces, even when it concerns former […]
The trial of police officer Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé is entering its final stretch. After a new hearing on Monday, June 15, 2026, the judges decided to put the matter under deliberation. The final verdict will be delivered on Monday, July 13. As a reminder, this police officer, who was in charge of the Abomey-Calavi police […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken a major legislative step toward a potential constitutional revision. On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Senate unanimously adopted the bill that sets out the procedures for organizing a referendum, with the vote of 89 senators present out of the 109 in the upper chamber. This green light […]
The political news from Benin could experience a significant turning point within the newly established upper chamber of Parliament. Despite having categorically refused and made a solemn declaration last November, the former President of the Republic, Dr. Boni Yayi, seems finally prepared to change his mind and take a seat during the first term of […]
The Court for the Suppression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) continues its cleansing policy within the public security forces. The special jurisdiction has rendered its verdict in a case of corruption and complicity in drug trafficking involving several officials from the Republican Police. At the end of the deliberations, the Court imposed heavy prison […]
After an initial court ruling favorable to the leadership led by Nourénou Atchadé, Éric Houndété’s camp refuses to admit defeat. The dissenters have appealed and will be back in court on June 18th. The judicial saga surrounding the internal crisis of the party Les Démocrates is far from over. While a court ruling validated at […]
On Monday, June 15, 2026, Ruben Abadagan, a prominent figure and member of the National Executive Bureau of the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE), officially submitted his letter of resignation to the party’s administrative secretariat. This act marks the end of his political journey within this formation, which has long been led by […]
The National Lottery of Benin (LNB) has a new direction. Marius Adanzounon has been appointed as General Manager, replacing Gaston Zossou, who has left his position. The National Lottery of Benin (LNB) has a new General Manager. Marius Adanzounon has been appointed to lead the institution, taking over from Gaston Zossou, who resigned from his […]
The Office of the Baccalaureate has made public the assignments of the secretaries selected for the correction and deliberation operations of the Baccalaureate, June 2026 session. The concerned individuals are invited to check their deployment online. The Office of the Baccalaureate has put online the deployment centers of the secretaries selected for the correction and […]
After several days of tensions and indirect clashes in the region, Washington and Tehran reportedly reached a compromise paving the way for de-escalation. The text, which is set to be officially signed in the coming days, notably includes a regional ceasefire, economic measures, and new commitments on the Iranian nuclear issue. The United States and […]
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 […]
