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The Beninese government promises an exceptional bonus of 10 FCFA per kilogram to cotton producers if national production exceeds 700,000 tons during the 2026-2027 campaign. This measure, estimated at around 7 billion FCFA, aims to revive a cotton sector that has been in decline for three campaigns and to bring Benin back to its best […]
In order to allow citizens to react quickly in case of an emergency or need for assistance, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP Benin) has reminded the list of official short numbers accessible for free on all mobile networks. The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP Benin) has encouraged the […]
In Djamdè, in the Kozah prefecture, Faure Gnassingbé has set a new horizon for the Togolese government: to double the average standard of living and reduce poverty to below 15% by 2040. Presented as an ambition for economic and social transformation, this projection, however, comes after a long series of development plans whose results remain […]
Faure Gnassingbé opened a government seminar in Djamdè focused on the economic and social transformation of Togo. With the support of diagnostics carried out with the World Bank, the executive aims to define strategic choices capable of doubling the average standard of living of Togolese people and reducing poverty below 15% by 2040. The president […]
Following the official resignation of Paul Hounkpè, former National Executive Secretary and unsuccessful candidate in the presidential election of April 12, 2026, the leadership of the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE) has changed hands. Through a letter made public on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, former minister Paul Hounkpè formally passed the baton to […]
The Beninese legal arsenal is enriched by a major text aimed at clarifying daily transactions and restoring public trust in their currency. Speaking on the show La Matinale on e-Télé, the president of the Finance and Trade Commission of the National Assembly, Gérard Gbénonchi, provided in-depth insights into the new monetary law. Passed by the […]
In a statement from its political office published this Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE) expressed its strong satisfaction with the initial orientations and decisions taken by President Romuald Wadagni, sworn in as head of Benin on May 24, 2026. Through this official declaration, the political formation extends its […]
Romuald Wadagni received the President of the African Development Bank Group, Sidi Ould Tah, in Cotonou. The discussions focused on the macroeconomic situation of Benin, development prospects, and the reforms considered by the new head of state, in a context where the AfDB remains a strategic financial partner for the country. The Beninese President Romuald […]
The Mayor of Cotonou, Luc Gnacadja, participated in the 107th meeting of the Bureau of the International Association of Francophone Mayors in Namur, Belgium. As Vice-President of the AIMF, he advocated for closer international cooperation with local communities to address challenges related to climate, social inclusion, mobility, digitalization, and youth employment. The Mayor of Cotonou, […]
President Romuald Wadagni received a delegation from the West African Development Bank at the Marina Palace led by its President, Serge Ekué. This meeting allowed the regional financial institution to reaffirm its commitment alongside Benin, in a context where the new government aims to accelerate structural investments and consolidate economic reforms. The President of the […]
The Togolese National Assembly adopted four bills related to nuclear and radiological safety on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. These texts, unanimously voted, aim to strengthen the national legal framework, improve risk prevention, and align Togo with the international standards of the International Atomic Energy Agency, in a context where Lomé intends to develop peaceful uses […]
Pascal Todjinou, former general secretary of the General Confederation of Workers of Benin, reacted to the first steps of President Romuald Wadagni at the head of the state. In an interview with journalist Samuel Houndjo, the former union leader praised the first social decisions made by the head of state, while distancing himself from the […]
In a statement released this Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE) party expressed its satisfaction with the first decisions of President Romuald Wadagni. The political formation particularly praised his diplomatic offensive in the sub-region and the initial social measures initiated by his government. The Force Cauris for an Emerging […]
Laurent Dhossou Zomaï has officially taken office as the prefect of Zou on Wednesday, June 10, in Abomey, after a week of administrative and judicial blockage. His installation comes after the Supreme Court annulled the sanction from the ARMP that excluded him from public procurement for five years, based on a procedural defect. Laurent Dhossou […]
The Beninese legal landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. The historic boldness that characterized the Constitutional Court of Benin, established by the Constitution of December 11, 1990, is facing significant legislative reorientation. For more than three decades, the constitutional judge had developed and deepened its prerogatives well beyond the limits initially set by the texts. […]
Laurent Zomaï is set to be installed this Wednesday, June 10, as the prefect of Zou, after several weeks of blockage caused by a sanction from the ARMP that has been ultimately annulled by the Supreme Court. The handover in Abomey is expected to conclude an administrative and judicial sequence that has been closely followed […]
Launched with great fanfare on March 28, 2025, by Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the Libreville 2 project was meant to mark Gabon’s entry into a new urban era. A new smart, modern, structured city, designed to ease congestion in the Gabonese capital and support the expansion of the Estuaire province. Nearly a year later, the […]
Accused of sexual assault by a former colleague, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has been suspended from his duties. The 125 member states of the institution will now have to decide on his retention or dismissal. The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has been suspended from […]
The Polisario Front announced the death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, son of the former historical leader of the movement, in a strike attributed to a Moroccan drone in Western Sahara. This death, the most symbolic since the resumption of hostilities in 2020, comes right as the UN envoy, Staffan de Mistura, begins a regional tour […]
The Supreme Court annulled the sanction of the ARMP excluding Laurent Dhossou Zomaï from public contracting, thus removing the obstacle to his appointment as prefect of Zou. The high court identified a procedural flaw related to the non-respect of the legal deadline for self-referral, without ruling on the substance of the case. The Supreme Court […]
