Policy

The candidate of the presidential camp and the head of state’s heir apparent, Romuald Wadagni, unveiled, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the broad outlines of his plan for society ahead of the presidential election. A presentation closely followed in political and social circles, notably by unionist Anselme Amoussou, secretary general of the Confederation of Autonomous […]

A new political formation will soon enter the national scene. In a solemn statement made public this Sunday, March 22, 2026, the Beninese political figure Daniel Edah announced the transformation of his movement « Nous le Ferons » into a political party, thus marking a new step in his commitment within the opposition. In a […]

Just a few weeks before the presidential election on April 12, 2026, the opposition party Les Démocrates holds this Sunday, March 22, in Cotonou, an ordinary session of its National Council, presented as strategic for its political future. This meeting takes place in a particularly sensitive internal and national climate, marked by deep reshuffles within […]

The former spokesperson for the opposition’s coordination framework, Antoine Guedou Vissétogbé, has offered his analysis of the reasons behind the failure of this political initiative intended to unite the opposition forces against the ruling power. According to him, several internal dysfunctions gradually weakened the coalition. He cites, in particular, a lack of regular strategic meetings, […]

By decision DCC 26-003 rendered on February 27, 2026, the Constitutional Court of Benin ruled on the reform of its own organic law adopted on January 29, 2026 by the National Assembly of Benin. If the Supreme Court, chaired by Professor Cossi Dorothé Sossa, validates the general framework of the text, it, on the other […]

An evaluation seminar on the January 11 legislative elections concluded this Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Agoué, in the commune of Grand-Popo. The closing ceremony was presided over by Mathieu Adjovi, a counsellor at the Benin Constitutional Court, representing the president of the institution, Cossi Dorothé Sossa, who was unable to attend.For three days, advisers, […]

As a guest on a local web radio, Expérience Tebè offered his take on the crisis shaking the Les Démocrates party. The president of the Mouvement Populaire de Libération believes that the health reasons cited by Thomas Boni Yayi do not tell the whole truth about the motivations for his resignation. Speaking on a Beninese […]

The former secretary-general of the Confédération des organisations syndicales indépendantes du Bénin and political actor Noël Chadaré invites Thomas Boni Yayi to remain a moral reference after his withdrawal from partisan life. The resignation of former President of the Republic Thomas Boni Yayi from the presidency of the Les Démocrates party continues to make waves. […]

Thomas Boni Yayi has confirmed his decision to leave the presidency of the Les Démocrates party. The former head of state informed a delegation of political leaders who visited his home, according to information reported by RFI. The former president of the Republic, Thomas Boni Yayi, reaffirmed his decision to step down from leading the […]

The former second vice-president of the National Assembly, Léon Basile Ahossi, says he alerted President Patrice Talon to a possible third-term reelection of Louis Vlavonou as head of the Parliament. He said so during the Zone Franche program on Canal 3 Bénin on Sunday, March 8. The former deputy and former second vice-president of the […]

In Porto‑Novo, the reinstatement of the installations of arrondissement chiefs as well as the presidents and rapporteurs of the permanent commissions of the municipal council is scheduled for this Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The decision comes after protests related to the initial designations made for the fifth term. The municipality of Porto‑Novo is preparing to […]

Within the Les Démocrates party, the resignation of Thomas Boni Yayi continues to provoke reactions. Deputy Basile Ahossi has shown himself particularly critical of the way the former head of state has led the party at the helm of the political formation. Deputy Basile Ahossi has strongly criticized the management of the Les Démocrates party […]

MP Basile Ahossi believes that the resignation of Thomas Boni Yayi from the presidency of the Les Démocrates party opens a period of great fragility for the political party. According to him, this decision could accelerate the collapse of the main opposition party. For MP Basile Ahossi, this decision constitutes a major turning point that […]

During an interfaith iftar in Abuja, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to democracy and the rule of law, while noting that his ascent to the nation’s supreme office was part of a divine plan. The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stated that his arrival at the helm of the country stemmed […]

Guest on the Zone Franche program on Canal 3 Benin, the former second vice-president of the National Assembly, Basile Ahossi, shared his assessment of Joseph Djogbénou’s early days at the helm of the Parliament. While remaining cautious, the former deputy believes that the initial signals sent by the new president of the institution reflect a […]

Officials of the party Les Démocrates will meet again next Wednesday for a new meeting dedicated to the internal situation of the political party. This meeting should allow continuing the discussions started after the announcement of the resignation of former president Thomas Boni Yayi. The party Les Démocrates is maintaining the series of open consultations […]

A delegation from the Les Démocrates party is expected this Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Parakou to meet former president Thomas Boni Yayi. The aim is to persuade him to reverse his decision to resign as the head of the party. The Les Démocrates party continues internal discussions after the announcement of its president, Thomas […]

The day after the deadly attack against a military position in Kofonou, in northern Benin, the government responded through its spokesperson. The authorities commend the courage of the Benin Armed Forces and invite citizens to contribute to the security effort. The Benin government reacted to the attack that occurred on March 5, 2026 against a […]

In Benin, the resignation of former president Thomas Boni Yayi from the leadership of the Les Démocrates party was not accepted by the party’s governing bodies. Gathered this Friday, March 6, 2026 in Cotonou, party officials decided to reject this resignation.The information was made public by the party’s national secretary for communications, Guy Mitokpè. According […]

In Benin, the leaders of the Les Démocrates party are meeting again this Friday, March 6, 2026 in Cotonou. The meeting comes two days after a crisis meeting convened following former President Boni Yayi’s resignation from the leadership of the party. The session is taking place at the party’s headquarters in Fifadji. Announced for 10 […]

A few days after Thomas Boni Yayi’s withdrawal from the presidency of the Les Démocrates party, reactions continue to emerge in the political class. This Friday, March 6, the Beninese government spoke out on this decision through its spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji. “I can assure you that we sympathize with what is happening to LD’s […]

In the Couffo department, Prefect Christophe H. Megbedji made public on Thursday, March 5, 2026, the official installation schedule for the arrondissement chiefs as well as the presidents and rapporteurs of the permanent commissions in the various municipalities. According to the timetable laid out by the prefectural authority, the first ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, […]

Thomas Boni Yayi’s decision to step down as president of the Les Démocrates party continues to provoke reactions in Benin’s political class. After Irénée Agossa, Bertin Koovi has spoken out about the withdrawal of the former head of state from the Les Démocrates party and from political life. According to Bertin Koovi’s remarks reported by […]

In Senegal, the Pastef party’s deputy, Guy Marius Sagna, believes that withdrawing his party from the government would constitute a major political mistake. In an interview given to a media outlet, he spoke about the tensions that have arisen between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, calling on the two leaders to […]

The resignation of Thomas Boni Yayi from the presidency of the party Les Démocrates continues to cause a stir within the political formation. Convened in an emergency meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the party’s top leaders decided to open discussions with the former head of state in order to better understand his decision and […]

A major change is looming at the helm of the Democratic Party, which will henceforth operate without its charismatic leader. The sudden withdrawal of former President Thomas Boni Yayi will not be without impact on the future of this opposition party to the ‘rupture’ regime. So that the transition proceeds without unsettling the party’s foundation, […]

In Senegal, political tensions at the top of the state between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko are taking an increasingly marked turn, foreshadowing a political succession battle well before the 2029 presidential deadline. The climate has cooled markedly between the two leaders, though they come from the same political formation, Pastef […]

The GSR party officially announced its withdrawal from the Framework for Consultation of the Political Opposition, marking a new fracture within Benin’s opposition. The political party, led by Antoine Guédou Vissetogbé, directly points the finger at the Les Démocrates party, which it accuses of repeated breaches of the common rules. In a public statement, the […]