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The Vodun Days 2027 will take place from January 2 to 9 in the historic city of Ouidah, marking the transition of the event from three to seven days of celebration. In response to questions raised by this extension, the government spokesperson, Wilfried Houngbédji, provided clarifications during a meeting with the media on Wednesday, August […]
The Cotonou city hall has invited individuals who have already obtained a grave reservation in the municipal cemeteries of Akpakpa and PK14 to verify and update their files. Those concerned have a period of 60 days to complete the necessary formalities. The Cotonou city hall announced, in a statement dated August 5, 2026, the launch […]
Starting from the 2027-2028 season, CANAL+ will exclusively broadcast the main men’s club competitions of UEFA in more than 40 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement covers the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League until 2031. CANAL+ is enhancing its football offering in Africa. The audiovisual group has acquired the exclusive broadcasting rights for […]
The trial for the murder of Martinez Zogo continued on Monday in Yaoundé with the testimony of Colonel Jean-Pierre Otolou, who conducted the initial investigations. The former radio host had been found dead near Soa, on the outskirts of the Cameroonian capital, in January 2023. According to this investigator, the most compromising exchanges between Justin […]
The unlimited Internet packages at 5,000 and 10,000 FCFA have disappeared from the offers currently provided by MTN Benin and Moov Africa Benin. Subscribers now have to pay at least 15,100 FCFA to benefit from a monthly plan that allows browsing after the main data volume is exhausted. This development has sparked a new wave […]
The Management of the Office du Baccalauréat has made public the excellence ranking of candidates who achieved the mention “Very Good” for the June 2026 session. This edition stands out for its remarkable performances, particularly in technical and scientific fields. The national podium (Top 3) Best performers by department Littoral Atlantique Ouémé Plateau Borgou Mono […]
The Office of the Baccalaureate has published the list of candidates who achieved an average of 16 out of 20 or higher during the June 2026 session. In total, 681 new graduates earned the “Very Good” mention. The national ranking is led by the G2 series, which occupies the top three spots. Benin has 681 […]
Candidates for the Primary School Certificate, June 2026 session, can now consult their report cards online. This digitalization allows parents and learners to access detailed results without having to go to the schools or the departmental education services. The report cards for the Primary School Certificate (CEP), session 2026, are now available online in Benin. […]
The Republican Police ended the actions of a suspect specialized in stealing two-wheeled vehicles at the livestock market. Having come specifically from Parakou to operate on market day, a time marked by a large influx of customers and merchants, the individual targeted vehicles parked on the site to commit his crime. Infiltrating the livestock market, […]
Road users and residents of Avenue Clozel, between the Air Afrique intersection and the Ganhi bridge, will need to adjust their routes starting Thursday, August 6, 2026. In a press release published on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Road Infrastructure and Land Development Company (SIRAT SA), the delegated contracting authority, announces the launch of the […]
A fire ravaged a large part of Bazary Kely, during the night from Sunday, August 2 to Monday, August 3, in Tamatave, also known as Toamasina, on the east coast of Madagascar. The disaster resulted in one death and left several thousand traders without their goods and tools for work. The Malagasy authorities announced the […]
In response to reports of demands for money during contradictory boundary demarcation operations, the Cotonou municipality has reminded that signing the minutes is a free act. It urges the residents to refuse any payment requests and to report those responsible for these practices. The Cotonou municipality raises its concerns against fraudulent practices observed during contradictory […]
The Mauritian Minister delegated to the Arts and Culture, Véronique Leu-Govind, left the government on Monday, August 3, three days after the arrest of her husband in an alleged cannabis trafficking case between Reunion and Mauritius. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam explained that this decision was made by mutual agreement due to the perceptions raised by […]
Mauritania has recently launched a new aerial seeding campaign aimed at restoring its vegetation cover. About three tons of tree seeds have been scattered across areas in nine regions of the country. This operation aims to combat desertification, which affects approximately 84% of Mauritania’s territory. The phenomenon is fueled by episodes of severe drought, worsened […]
Fifty-two people were kidnapped on the night from Saturday to Sunday by an armed group in Zamfara State, in northwestern Nigeria. This region is particularly affected by attacks from criminal groups known as “bandits” and by jihadist fighters. The attack occurred around 1 a.m. in the village of Kasuwar Daji, located in the northeast of […]
Burkinabe authorities launched a video-verbalization system on Sunday to penalize various traffic violations in the capital. Cameras installed by the Ministry of Security notably record dangerous behaviors at intersections and on major roadways. According to the authorities, more than 1,000 violations had already been detected twelve hours after the system’s launch. The most common violations […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo commemorated the victims of wars that have ravaged the east of the country for nearly three decades in Kinshasa. Congolese authorities estimate that these conflicts have caused several million deaths and refer to it as “Genocost,” a genocide committed for economic purposes. The official ceremony took place at the […]
The investigation into an alleged cannabis trafficking operation between Réunion and Mauritius takes a political turn following the arrest of the husband of a Mauritian minister. Gulshan Govind, husband of the Minister of Culture Véronique Leu-Govind, was detained on Friday, July 31, along with another suspect. The case began after the seizure of 100 kilograms […]
More than a hundred men have been arrested in Senegal since the adoption, in March, of a law tightening penalties against acts deemed “against nature.” Last week, eight women were also arrested for the same offenses and placed under remand. This new wave of arrests marks, according to Inès Sanoussi, director in France of the […]
In an official statement released on August 3, 2026, the municipal administration of Cotonou took a firm stand to realign the practices surrounding land operations. Signed by the Executive Secretary of the town hall, Anges Paterne Amoussouga, the document warns against the illegal claim of fees during the validation of boundary documents. A strict free […]
