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Romuald Wadagni will take the oath this Sunday at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou, becoming the fifth president of the Republic of Benin and officially succeeding Patrice Talon after ten years in power. Former Minister of State for Economy and Finance, he will inherit a country engaged in deep institutional, economic, and security reforms, […]
The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko from the Prime Minister’s office on Friday, May 22, 2026, marks a significant break at the top of the Senegalese state. Amid political tensions, power struggles within PASTEF, and the looming presidential election of 2029, the former Prime Minister now appears committed to a strategy of outright opposition against President […]
The Nigerian telecom regulator has published a draft of operational rules aimed at regulating virtual mobile operators and their relationships with major host networks. This public consultation seeks to unlock a market that has been open since 2023 but remains largely inactive due to a lack of commercial agreements between MVNOs and historical operators like […]
On May 22, 2026, Claudy Siar experienced a highly symbolic moment in Ouidah by officially discovering his Beninese roots within the Zossoungbo lineage. Through a ceremony blending memory, vodoun spirituality, and national recognition, the former Guadeloupean RFI presenter is part of the movement of return for Afro-descendants encouraged by the new Beninese nationality law. He […]
The Office of the Baccalaureate of Benin has opened online consultation for table numbers and examination centers for free candidates for the June 2026 session. Invitations are also available for pick-up at departmental offices, while the written exams are scheduled from June 15 to 18. The Office of the Baccalaureate of Benin has launched an […]
Ousmane Loum, portrayed as the former brother-in-law of Senegalese international Mbaye Diagne, has been referred to the financial prosecutor’s office in an alleged case of breach of trust involving 100 million CFA francs. The case concerns a failed real estate transaction in Almadies, Dakar, for which the accused claims to have acted only as an […]
Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched the consultations for national dialogue by receiving several former Prime Ministers at the Palace of the Republic. Presented as a consultation process on the major challenges facing the country, the initiative is contested by part of the opposition and also raises concerns within Pastef itself, where some denounce a dialogue with […]
The Muslim Union of Togo has expelled the imam of the central mosque in Kpalimé and temporarily closed the building following violence that occurred during Friday prayers on May 15, 2026. The decision comes amid an ongoing conflict within the local Muslim community, characterized by tensions regarding governance and the management of religious institutions. The […]
A man known on TikTok by the pseudonym “Didierlegouverneur,” identified as Ahouandjinou Didier, was placed under arrest and transferred to prison on Monday, May 18, 2026, following his presentation to the special prosecutor of the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET). He is accused of disseminating a sexually explicit video involving […]
In Porto-Novo, about fifty women from various backgrounds participated in an intensive training session focused on political leadership, afrofeminism, and women’s rights, as part of a regional initiative led by the Network of Women Leaders for Development (RFLD), with support from BMZ and GIZ. Over two days, participants were equipped with knowledge about power mechanisms, […]
The executives of the National Assembly of Benin participated on May 19 and 20, 2026, in a workshop dedicated to protocol and parliamentary diplomacy. The meeting, organized in Porto-Novo at the Antoine Kolawolé Idji multipurpose hall, is part of the Parliamentary Accompaniment and Cooperation Program (PACOP) initiated in partnership with the French Parliament. At the […]
The HAAC has launched a call for applications for the granting of new broadcasting licenses for private television on digital terrestrial television (DTT), satellite channels, and private radio stations in Benin. Interested promoters have until July 3, 2026, to submit their applications, in the context of a gradual reorganization of the Beninese audiovisual landscape. The […]
Gathered this Monday at the Xwéfa reception house in Cotonou (formerly Chant d’Oiseau), about twenty journalists participated in a training focused on climate justice, initiated by Amnesty International. At the heart of the discussions: the role of the media in raising awareness about environmental issues, the impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations, and the […]
General Abdourahamane Tiani met with Stephen G. Roman, CEO of Global Atomic, in Niamey to discuss the Dasa uranium project in the Agadez region. Presented as one of the most advanced high-grade deposits in the world, the site’s commissioning has been postponed to the end of 2027, mainly due to funding delays and logistical constraints […]
Ivory Coast opens this Monday the national exam season with the 2026 CEPE, which involves 609,384 fifth graders across 2,763 testing centers. Candidates take four tests in a single day, in a setup characterized by the continuation of anti-fraud measures and a results announcement scheduled for June 1. The Certificate of Primary Education (CEPE) 2026 […]
As part of the follow-up for retirees receiving benefits for severe illness or disability, the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) has announced a new measure aimed at facilitating mandatory physical checks. From now on, teams will go directly to the homes of certain affected retirees. The National Social Security Fund (CNSS) has notified retirees who […]
The case involving the head of the 12th arrondissement of Cotonou, Samuel Akindes Adékambi, has been postponed until June 2026 by the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). Charged with alleged abuse of power, the elected official pleaded not guilty at his hearing on Monday, May 18, 2026. Samuel Akindes Adékambi, […]
Indicted and placed under judicial control, Assalé Tiémoko appears as one of the few Ivorian opposition members still holding an elective mandate and having a strong media presence. Without a major party behind him, the mayor of Tiassalé disrupts by his ability to impose topics in the public debate, in a context where the main […]
Bamako has made a formal protest to Riyadh following the illegal entry of Ibrahim Moustapha, a correspondent for Al Arabiya and Al Hadath, into Mali. Malian authorities accuse the Saudi channel of spreading “false” information and allude to “complicity with terrorist groups,” amidst a backdrop of increased control over information regarding the security crisis. The […]
The mayor of Glazoué has taken a firm decision to strengthen road safety in his municipality. In an official note, he instructed law enforcement to step up inspections and to systematically sanction motorcyclists who ride without a helmet. This measure follows the observation of a generalized laxity in complying with this obligation, which is essential […]
