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The National Assembly and the Court of Auditors have formalized a cooperation and assistance agreement, marking a significant step in strengthening public finance control. The signing ceremony, held at the Parliament in Porto-Novo, was presided over by Louis Vlavonou, President of the National Assembly, and Ismath Bio Tchané Mamadou, President of the Court of Auditors. […]
The Beninese political activist and writer Julien Kansou, 34, a member of the opposition party Les Démocrates (LD), was apprehended at his home this Thursday morning by members of the former OCRC (Central Office for the Repression of Cybercrime), according to statements from his lawyer, Me Augustin Aballo. Shortly after his arrest, the Les Démocrates […]
The Parti du Renouveau Démocratique (PRD) cannot continue merely being a figurehead. This unequivocal message was conveyed by its Deputy Secretary General, Gratien Ahouanmenou, in an interview with Bip Radio this Wednesday, June 4, 2025. While rumors of a split with the Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UPR) circulate, the political leader shed some light on […]
The Nigerian government has proclaimed June 12 as Democracy Day, said Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. On that day in 1999, President Olusegun Obasanjo was sworn in as the first democratically elected head of state after many years of military dictatorship. “June 12 represents a significant milestone in our historical journey towards building a state […]
A week after announcing his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election in Benin, Daniel Edah revisited the foundations of his announcement during an interview on public service. The declared candidate is banking on a long-contemplated vision rather than immediate political calculations. He advocates for a project-based approach, not just a quest for endorsements, and appeals […]
The Les Démocrates party reacted to the arrest of Julien Kandé Kansou, an engaged poet and member of the communication cell of the opposition party Les Démocrates. He was arrested by six plainclothes police officers this Thursday, June 5, 2025, around 12 pm at his home in Cotonou (Benin). No official charges are known, but […]
Julien Kandé Kansou, poet and member of the “Les Démocrates” party, was apprehended by the republican police on Thursday, June 6, 2025, at his home in Benin. The exact reasons are not yet known, but he is known for his criticism of the current regime. An active member of the Beninese opposition, Julien Kandé Kansou, […]
The Parti du Renouveau Démocratique (PRD) might be distancing itself from the Union Progressiste le Renouveau. In an interview given this Wednesday, June 4, 2025, to BIP Radio, Gratien Ahouanmenou, deputy secretary general of the PRD, revealed that the militants no longer feel comfortable within this coalition. A letter from the Ministry of the Interior, […]
There is no cabinet meeting this Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The information was made public by Serge Nonvignon, a member of the Presidency’s Communications Department, via a post on his Facebook page. No official reason was given to explain this one-time suspension of the government’s weekly meeting. However, a hint suggests a temporary shift in […]
In Benin, the Parti du Renouveau Démocratique (PRD), through its president Adrien Houngbédji and deputy secretary Gratien Ahouanmenou, formally contests the legal disappearance of the PRD and is considering a break with the Union Progressiste le Renouveau. Tensions are high between the Parti du Renouveau Démocratique (PRD) and the Ministry of the Interior. While the […]
The political climate is stirred around the Parti du Renouveau Démocratique (PRD). Gratien Ahouanmenou, its Deputy Secretary-General, stated this Wednesday, June 4, 2025, on BIP Radio that “the PRD militants no longer feel comfortable within the UP le Renouveau.” A statement that sounds like a warning and another step towards a possible departure of the […]
The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) made public this Wednesday the final electoral list for the presidential election on October 25, 2025. A decision that caused a political earthquake: Tidjane Thiam, Laurent Gbagbo, Charles Blé Goudé, and Guillaume Soro are definitively excluded, removed for judicial or administrative reasons. Tidjane Thiam, president of the PDCI, had his […]
In a militant and resolutely committed atmosphere, the Movement of Young Democrats Ô GAN XÔ held its political launch this Saturday in Dekoungbé. It was a significant opportunity for its president, Prudence Tessi, to deliver a passionate speech calling on Beninese youth to rise for “a credible alternative” in 2026 against the Rupture regime. On […]
The Minister-Counselor for Infrastructure and Living Environment, Jacques Ayadji, delivered a strong response to criticisms from the opposition party Les Démocrates regarding the perceived excessive cost of the Sèmè-Podji-Porto-Novo road. This was on Tuesday, June 3, during a public conference held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cotonou. It all started with a Facebook […]
The soybean sector, a flagship of Benin’s agricultural and industrial strategy, is currently at the center of a heated political controversy. The opposition party Les Démocrates has questioned the government, demanding precise explanations on the mechanisms for exporting and enhancing locally produced soybeans. In recent years, national soybean production has experienced remarkable growth. A spectacular […]
The meeting of Maurice Kamto, the leader of the Cameroonian opposition and president of the MRC, held on May 31, 2025, at the Place de la République in Paris, continues to make waves in Yaoundé. A declared candidate for the upcoming presidential election in October, Kamto’s gathering was heavily criticized by figures in power. Among […]
As the general elections approach in Benin, former deputy Guy Mitokpè raises his voice against the current government. In a public video shared on social media, he accused Patrice Talon’s regime of manipulating figures, repeated lies, and massive embezzlement of public resources through infrastructure projects. Guy Mitokpè stands firm on his accusations against the regime […]
Amidst a tour to revitalize its local structures, the Forces Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) party clearly outlines its ambitions for the 2026 general elections. On Sunday, June 1st, during the launch of operations to establish FCBE cells in the neighborhoods and villages of the 20th electoral district, the National Executive Secretary (SEN), Paul […]
The results are in after a night of counting: Karol Nawrocki, the nationalist candidate, won the Polish presidential election this Sunday with 50.89% of the votes, according to the official figures released this Monday by the national electoral commission. He narrowly defeated his liberal rival, Rafal Trzaskowski, the mayor of Warsaw, who garnered 49.11% of […]
Simone Gbagbo, former First Lady and spokesperson for CAP-CI, made an important request to President Alassane Ouattara concerning the 2025 presidential election. Four months before the presidential election, political tension is rising in Côte d’Ivoire. This weekend, the Coalition for Peaceful Alternation (CAP-CI) gathered tens of thousands of supporters in Abidjan. Led by Simone Gbagbo, […]
