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A misunderstanding in the official announcement regarding the recruitment competition for the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) is currently depriving several candidates of the opportunity to participate in this job opportunity. The announcement no. 012/MTFP/DC/SGM/DGFP/STCD dated May 19, 2025, regarding the recruitment of 172 state officials, has generated strong interest. The competition, scheduled for […]

A marital drama of rare violence occurred in Djakotomey, in the Couffo department. A mother, wife, and mother of seven, allegedly seriously injured her husband during an altercation at home, according to information relayed by the daily Le Potentiel. The incident, which took place in a climate of persistent marital tensions, involved a dispute that […]

Despite the delay in starting, the rehabilitation and construction project of technical high schools in Benin will be implemented by President Patrice Talon’s government. Invited on Daabaaru TV this weekend, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, Deputy Secretary-General and government spokesperson, provided an update on the progress of the site, while reassuring about the upcoming implementation of the […]

While voices from the camp of Me Adrien Houngbédji are calling for the PRD to leave the UPR, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, the government spokesperson, reminds us of the already established legal position: the PRD, like the UP, ceased to exist after their merger into the Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UPR). For a few days now, […]

The written exams for the Brevet d’Études du Premier Cycle (BEPC), June 2025 session, are starting very soon across the entire national territory. The official launch of this exam at the national level will take place this year at CEG Gbégamey, in the Littoral department, in the presence of education authorities. At the departmental level, […]

In Alafiarou, in the commune of Tchaourou, Friday evening, June 6, 2025, left a bitter taste. A torrential rain, accompanied by strong winds, hit the district, causing significant material damage. At least 32 homes were unroofed or completely destroyed, according to details from the district chief, Elias Agué Olowoloba, reported by Daabaaru. Public buildings, including […]

This Tuesday, June 10, the former President of the Republic, Boni Yayi, welcomed a notable figure of the Beninese administration to his home in Cotonou: Célestine Zanou, former chief of staff to General Mathieu Kérékou. A behind-closed-doors meeting, without official statements, but whose timing and content raise questions and speculations. According to sources close to […]

A few months after the passing of Minister Yves Kouaro Chabi, a new tragedy strikes his circle. Thierry Kounkpaga, the late minister’s former private secretary, died in a traffic accident in Cotonou. Fate seems to be relentless against the entourage of the former Minister of Secondary, Technical, and Vocational Education. Thierry Kounkpaga, who served as […]

The investigation continues after the gruesome discovery in Akpakpa on Friday, June 6. Several family members of the victims have been detained by the republican police, according to sources close to the case. Some have been questioned and then released after the hearing. Others, however, remain in custody for the purposes of the investigation. At […]

The home of opposition member Julien Kandé Kansou, a writer and activist of the Les Démocrates party, who was arrested on Wednesday, June 5, 2025, was searched on Sunday, June 8. He is suspected of violating digital laws through his publications. Julien Kandé Kansou, an engaged poet and member of the communication cell of the […]

It’s a thunderous reversal, unexpected even for the keenest observers in Washington. Elon Musk, an iconic figure of Silicon Valley and until now an ambivalent but influential ally of the Trump administration, has literally exploded on X against a pillar of the Republican camp’s political agenda. Just days after his departure from the DOGE (Department […]

Emmanuel Macron, French president, and his wife Brigitte Macron made an official state visit on June 7 and 8, 2025, to Monaco, at the princely palace on the Rock. June 7 and 8, 2025, will remain a significant date in Franco-Monegasque relations. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, accompanied by his wife Brigitte Macron, […]

OpenAI’s ChatGPT service has been experiencing a global outage since the morning of Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Some users are facing slow response times, while others are experiencing complete interruptions. Is ChatGPT working normally for you? The global outage alert was raised by users on the social networks X, formerly Twitter, and Reddit. They reported […]

In Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré once again delivered a clear and determined speech on the challenges of building African unity. At the dawn of the second half of 2025, the Burkinabe transitional president urged his compatriots to reflect on the achievements and failures of their administration, while situating this assessment within a broader dynamic […]

President Donald Trump has launched a new initiative that could significantly impact his second term. It involves the creation of a “Trump Account,” an allocation of $1,000 granted to each child born between 2025 and 2028. Presented as a measure in favor of American families, this decision raises as much hope as it does controversy. […]

Once relegated to the realm of economic fiction, the idea of international oversight of French finances is becoming increasingly confirmed. The persistent deterioration of the public deficit, coupled with the ineffectiveness of adjustment measures, has several experts fearing a scenario where the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or the European Central Bank (ECB) would intervene to […]

Professor Octave Cossi Houdégbé, a politician, academic, and enthroned king, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Ouidah zone hospital after a short illness, according to his relatives. Benin is in mourning. Professor Octave Cossi Houdégbé, a former deputy, renowned academic, and royal figure, died on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the age […]

In a statement released this Monday, June 9, the Togolese public prosecutor provided details and judicial follow-up on the demonstrations that occurred on the night of June 5 to 6 in Lomé. According to Prosecutor Talaka Mawama, these gatherings, deemed illegal, were reportedly organized in response to calls shared on social media, urging the population […]