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Announced early this morning by the media, it is now official. By presidential decree n°2025-327 dated June 26, 2025, Paulin Akponna has been dismissed from his duties as Minister of Energy, Water and Mines, less than a week after his shocking statements about suspected embezzlement of public funds. He is replaced by José Tonato, who […]
The Ministry of Kindergarten and Primary Education has taken disciplinary action against a primary school principal in Savè, in the Collines department. The individual in question, as reported by Africaho, was relieved of his duties for “inappropriate behavior”, according to an official statement published on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and recorded on June 18 at […]
In its fight against drug trafficking, the Republican Police conducted a series of operations in several sensitive neighborhoods in the Pahou district, Ouidah municipality. The operations took place from Monday, June 16 to Saturday, June 21, 2025. According to police sources, the neighborhoods of Dénou, Akadjamey, Pahou-Centre, Houndjava, and Hêvié-Liclan were targeted by law enforcement. […]
The Deputy Secretary General and spokesperson for the government, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, officially announced, on Friday, June 20, 2025, his membership in a political party of the current administration. Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji finally reveals his political party. The disclosure was made during a media outing, thus lifting the veil on his political family. “My first […]
The declarations of Paulin Akponna, then Minister of Energy, Water and Mines, about an alleged siphoning off of billions of CFA francs within the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines continue to shake up the Beninese political sphere. This Wednesday, June 25, 2025, twelve deputies from the main opposition party, Les Démocrates, submitted a resolution […]
The axe has fallen. By Presidential Decree No. 2025-327 of June 26, 2025, Paulin Akponna was officially removed from his position as Minister of Energy, Water and Mines. In the wake of this, the Republican Bloc (BR), his own political family, has publicly disassociated itself from his statements made in Parakou, judging them contrary to […]
The Togolese capital, Lomé, plunged into extreme tension on June 26, 2025. Prompted by actors from the diaspora, bloggers, artists, and journalists, the city experienced unprecedented protest movements, to which the regime opposed a massive security response. Behind the scenes, a total internet blackout was imposed by the authorities in an attempt to hinder mobilization. […]
After decades of French dominance in its uranium sector, Niger has reclaimed control of Somaïr and is shaking up the global geopolitical landscape. In the wake of the end of the Orano era, the country is now seeking new partners to leverage its strategic resource, all while tackling the challenge of skills transfer and mining […]
On June 30th, 2025, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the former General Director of the National Agency for Financial Investigation (ANIF) and an influential figure in the regime, appeared before the Malabo court for the opening of his trial. Arrested in September 2024, he is being pursued for embezzlement of public funds, illicit enrichment, and abuse of […]
The iconic figure of coupé-décalé, Ivorian artist Molaré, was involved in a serious traffic accident this Tuesday, while he was riding in a three-wheeled vehicle in a bustling district of Abidjan. The incident also involved a passerby, who was directly hit by one of the vehicle’s rear tires. Initial observations suggest that the vehicle lost […]
Angélique Kidjo, the legendary Beninese singer and multiple award-winner (5 Grammy Awards), makes history. She became the first African artist to receive a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. The official announcement of the selection for the Walk of Fame Class of 2026 was made during a conference organized by the Hollywood Chamber […]
In a statement released this Monday, Daniel Edah, a declared candidate for the 2026 presidential election, praised the adoption of the strategic vision “Benin 2060”, while strongly calling on the entire political class to avoid letting this new development horizon suffer the same fate as “Benin 2025 Alafia”. Reflecting on the history of strategic planning […]
In Togo, the success of the reforms initiated by Patrice Talon in Benin fuels the frustration and anger of a Togolese youth lacking prospects. In Lomé, the contrast with the Beninese dynamism feeds a sense of injustice and gives rise to a question echoed by the Togolese street which disturbs the power: “If Benin could […]
On Friday, July 4, 2025, the city of Lokossa hosted the official presentation of the military drill “Operation Shield”. Led by Lieutenant Colonel Adanmansou Valère, this large-scale operation, led by the National Guard, aims to reinforce security in the departments of Zou, Couffo, and Mono, recently identified as areas sensitive to the rise of armed […]
At the conclusion of the ministerial meeting of the member countries of the SWEDD+ project in Cotonou this Friday, July 4, 2025, Benin was elected to chair the Regional Steering Committee (CRP) for the coming year. Madame Véronique Tognifodé, Minister of Social Affairs and Microfinance, thus takes the lead of this regional body, succeeding Burkina […]
A new dispute has arisen between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso. This time, the disagreement is taking place within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). According to Africa Intelligence, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara is obstructing Burkina Faso’s candidacy for the rotating presidency of the organization’s Council of Ministers. Officially, neither of the two […]
In the face of the rising anger against the ruling power in Togo, ECOWAS, the sub-regional organization, finally spoke out, but with a caution that leaves many Togolese skeptical. Between calls for restraint and fear of alienating its members, ECOWAS walks a tightrope, at the risk of departing from the expectations of the populations it […]
The results of the first deliberation of the 2025 baccalaureate will be known this Wednesday, July 9. Candidates, parents and teachers are eagerly waiting as the supplementary exams are being prepared for the eligible candidates. The countdown has begun for the 79,588 candidates, including 35,667 girls and 43,921 boys, registered for the June 2025 baccalaureate […]
In recent years, Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè has emerged as one of the most critical and engaged voices in the Beninese media landscape. As a citizen journalist, human rights defender, and whistleblower, he has made his mark with his investigations and daring stances, to the point of suffering exile for the past 07 years and currently […]
The famous Beninese activist, Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè, is reported to have been arrested on the afternoon of Thursday, July 10, 2025, after more than seven years of exile in Togo. The director of the news site Olofofo was immediately extradited to Benin, where he spent the night in custody before being presented to the prosecution […]
