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At the BOAD Development Days 2026 forum in Lomé, the mayor of Cotonou, Luc Gnacadja, advocated for an energy transition that considers cities and neighborhoods, not just buildings. He particularly called for green funding to be made truly accessible to local communities, which he sees as central players in sustainable housing and climate transformation. The […]
The Beninese TikToker known by the pseudonym “Madame Poutine” was arrested on Friday, June 12, 2026, and placed in police custody as part of a defamation procedure. According to Triomphe Mag, the complaint was allegedly filed by another TikToker residing in the United States, while the precise details of the accusations are not yet known. […]
Criticized by some internet users who believe he should end his career, Nigerian singer Mr P brushed aside these calls. The former member of P-Square reminds us that music has no age and cites Michael Jackson as an example. Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, better known as Mr P and former member of the successful duo […]
Journalists, online media promoters, bloggers, and digital content creators are gathered in Cotonou for INFOCHECK 2026, a national workshop dedicated to fact-checking and combating misinformation. Organized by REPROMED-Benin with support from ABCA, this training aims to strengthen verification reflexes in a context of rampant false information. A national training workshop on information verification and combating […]
Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds fell overnight from Friday to Saturday in Niamey, causing flooding in several neighborhoods, according to witnesses. No official toll was yet available on Saturday midday, but this event revives concerns in a capital regularly hit by flooding and destructive runoff, amid climate change, rapid urbanization, and insufficient drainage. Heavy […]
A few days after the government’s announcement of the systematic coverage of vital emergencies in public health facilities, the Ministry of Health issued a memo outlining the implementation modalities of this measure. Signed on June 9, 2026, by Minister Benjamin Hounkpatin, the document sets forth the obligations of health centers and public hospitals to ensure […]
The modernization of the infrastructure at the Autonomous Port of Cotonou reaches a new strategic milestone. In an official information note dated June 11, 2026, the General Director of the Port, Bart Jozef Johan Van Eenoo, notified the concessionaires, economic operators, and users of the port platform about the exclusive transfer of management and distribution […]
The president of the Constitutional Court, Cossi Dorothé Sossa, stated that the constitutional reform of December 17, 2025, removed the high jurisdiction’s role as a direct guarantor of human rights. The Court remains competent to control the constitutionality of laws, but the scope of citizens’ petitions concerning fundamental rights will now have to be clarified […]
The process of creating and operationalizing the Senate has reached a new milestone. As part of the revised financial bill for the year 2026, the government has officially allocated a budget of 100 million CFA francs for the installation process. This initial budget allocation, according to Fraternité, is specifically intended to cover the initial expenses […]
The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, held a formal audience this Friday, June 12, 2026, with the Mauritanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad, Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug. As a special envoy and bearer of a written message from the Mauritanian head of state, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, the […]
In Benin, work is neither valued nor paid. Only politics is valued and paid. This is at least the sad conclusion reached by the Confederation of Trade Unions of Workers in Benin. In a comparative table, the Confederation of Trade Unions of Workers in Benin (CSTB) has juxtaposed the salaries of high-ranking Beninese political officials […]
One week after their appointment to the Presidency of the Republic, the twelve ministerial advisors held their first working meeting with President Romuald Wadagni. During this session, the head of state outlined the principles that should guide their mission. One week after taking office, the ministerial advisors affiliated with the Presidency of the Republic were […]
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 […]
The Benin Cheetahs dropped three spots in the FIFA rankings published on June 11, going from 90th to 93rd place. This decline follows a disappointing international window in June, marked by a draw against Niger and a heavy 5-1 defeat to Togo in a friendly match. The Benin national football team lost three places in […]
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 […]
A miller appeared before the court of first instance in Abomey-Calavi, charged with willful violence against a minor under 15 years old. The alleged acts against the defendant took place within his own mill, a space where the young victim had gone to have grains ground for his family. According to the evidence presented at […]
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 […]
On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour, celebrated this Friday, June 12, 2026, the government of Benin, through the delegated minister in charge of Budget and Public Service, strongly reaffirmed its commitment to protect the most vulnerable. Through an official statement, the Beninese executive calls for a concerted mobilization of all sectors […]
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 […]
Cotonou will host the sixth edition of the Bitcoin Mastermind from July 3 to 5, a conference dedicated exclusively to bitcoin. Organized at the Golden Tulip hotel, the event will bring together professionals, investors, and individuals around conferences and practical workshops, in a context where the use of cryptocurrencies is growing in Benin despite the […]
Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes that Ghana can surprise in a tough group against England and Croatia. The Black Stars, currently training in the United States, approach the 2026 World Cup with ambition and the aim of reaching the final stages. The former Swedish football star, Zlatan Ibrahimović, believes that Ghana has the necessary qualities to shake […]
The Secretary General of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Benin, Kassa Mampo, did not provide an informed reading of the structure of the first government of President Romuald Wadagni by asserting the marginalization of workers. In response to the concerns expressed by some organizations that view the absence of a ministry explicitly dedicated to […]
The services of the Benin Customs have dealt a significant blow to illicit trafficking in the Borgou department. An operation carried out on the Parakou–N’Dali route led to the interception of a large shipment of prohibited substances and ammunition. Conducted under the supervision of Rodrigue Alofa, a Customs colonel, the intervention resulted in the seizure […]
The Beninese Treasury raised 22 billion FCFA in Treasury bonds on the regional UMOA market, exceeding the initially sought amount. The operation, which was significantly oversubscribed with a coverage rate of 234%, confirms investors’ interest in the Beninese signature for short maturities. The Beninese state raised 22 billion FCFA, approximately 33.5 million euros, in Treasury […]
