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Against a backdrop of heightened tensions in the Middle East, Donald Trump says that China has agreed not to supply weapons to Iran, while alluding to a cooperation aimed at preventing an escalation. The U.S. president Donald Trump has claimed that China had pledged not to provide weapons to Iran, against the backdrop of persistent […]
On the day after the proclamation of the major trends of the presidential election of April 12, 2026 by the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA), Romuald Wadagni publicly spoke to hail what he presents as a victory from the polls. In a statement addressed to the nation, the designated successor of Patrice Talon emphasized the […]
The day after the announcement of the major trends by the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (Cena), crediting the duo Romuald Wadagni – Mariam Chabi Talata with more than 94% of the votes, the actors in the electoral mobilization have spoken out. Among them, the Cercle des Élites de Romuald Wadagni (CeRow), whose president Brice Hondi […]
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) proclaimed, on Monday, April 13, 2026 in Cotonou, the provisional results of the presidential election held the day before across the entire Benin territory as well as in diaspora voting centers. These initial trends, established on the basis of 90.55% of polling stations processed, show a clear victory for […]
As tensions between the United States and Iran rise, the United Kingdom declines to participate in the American maritime blockade project. London prioritizes freedom of navigation and calls for a coordinated response with its allies. The United Kingdom distances itself. As tensions between the United States and Iran continue to rise, the United Kingdom has […]
In Lomé on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the invitation of the president of the Togolese Parliament, Joseph Djogbénou, president of Benin’s National Assembly, called for strengthening cooperation between Benin and Togo in the face of major regional challenges. Invited to the opening of the ordinary session of the Togolese Parliament, the president of Benin’s […]
A few more weeks and the current head of state, President Patrice Talon, will hand over the baton to his successor. That’s at least what he told the people of Ouidah this weekend. Facing these compatriots, Patrice Talon shared his joy at not clinging to power after his two consecutive terms. “Have I done you […]
At the Court of First Instance in Abomey-Calavi, two mill operators were sentenced to a 12-month prison term suspended for illicitly using electricity belonging to the Beninese Electricity Company (SBEE). The men, tried in their absence, must also pay nearly 5 million CFA francs in compensation for the damages suffered. The case dates back to […]
In Cotonou, chef Keith Sonon put an end to several days of public speculation on Tuesday, April 7, by reacting to the criticisms aimed at her regarding her attitude during House of Challenge 2026. On her social media, she denounced a wave of cyberbullying and said she intends to go to court to defend her […]
The Abomey-Calavi court has rendered its decision in a fraud case involving a teacher charged with promising fraudulent assistance to gain admission to a recruitment examination. The court sentenced him to twelve months of imprisonment. According to the information in the file, the teacher had proposed to a woman to facilitate her admission to an […]
On the eve of the ultimatum issued by Donald Trump, the Iranian president, Massoud Pezeshkian, has shown his determination amid rising tensions between Tehran and Washington. The president of Iran, Massoud Pezeshkian, stated this Tuesday that he is ready to ‘sacrifice his life’ for his country. The Iranian head of state made this statement in […]
The American president, Donald Trump, issued an ultimatum to Tehran, warning of dramatic consequences in the absence of a deal, amid escalating tensions. The U.S. president, Donald Trump, again pressed Iran to strike a deal before the deadline set for Tuesday, brandishing a particularly alarming warning about the evolving conflict. In a post on Truth […]
By instituting visa exemptions for African nationals, Ghana is taking a major step toward free movement, with the aim of boosting exchanges and strengthening continental integration. Ghana is set to take a major step toward free movement on the continent. The country will establish visa-free access for all African passport holders, thus becoming the fifth […]
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A scientific study conducted in Benin reveals striking figures about women’s sexual health, a reality that has long been under-documented in the country. Results show that almost all women in relationships suffer from pain or sexual difficulties, a situation that challenges health professionals, political actors, and civil society organizations. The survey, published in the Public […]
The Director-General of the National Agency for Market Management (ANaGeM), Eunice Kiniffo, announced a name change for two major market hubs in the country. According to her, the Mathieu Kérékou commercial hub will bear the name Tokpa Yoyo, while the Akassato agro-food hub is renamed Tokpa Daho. This decision is part of ANaGeM’s ongoing drive […]
Benin is in mourning. The former diplomat and active participant in public debate, Benoît Illassa, has died, sparking widespread emotion in political circles and among the national public. A figure known for his blunt positions and constant engagement in debates of national interest, Benoît Illassa leaves behind the image of a free man, sometimes controversial, […]
Réunis ce mardi à l’annexe du MIC à Cotonou, autorités béninoises, Union européenne et CEDEAO ont lancé un atelier de quatre jours visant à structurer le commerce des services. Un secteur clé encore sous-exploité, appelé à devenir le moteur de l’intégration économique africaine. L’annexe du ministère de l’Industrie et du Commerce a servi de cadre, […]
The vice-president of the party Les Démocrates, Éric Houndété, does not recognize the election of Nourénou Atchadé as the party’s new president. In a statement to the press, he sought to present his version of the facts and to recount in detail how the National Council proceeded, during which this designation would have been formalized. […]
The nomination of Nourénou Atchadé to lead the opposition party Les Démocrates, announced at the Ordinary National Council on Sunday, March 22, 2026, divides the party’s leadership and militants. Questioned on Tuesday, March 24, by Africaho, former MP Kamel Ouassangari defended the procedure used and said that it respects the party’s internal rules. For him, […]
In Sakété, law enforcement stopped on Sunday, March 22, 2026, a person suspected of being at the heart of an illicit trade in counterfeit medicines. The operation, carried out in the Araromi neighborhood, is part of the intensified fight against the circulation of illegal pharmaceutical products in Benin, according to police sources. A search conducted […]
