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The question of the extradition of former Burkinabe president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is resurfacing in the public debate. Following another attempt to destabilize attributed to the former head of state, the current president of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, spoke out to clarify the position of the Burkinabe authorities. During an interview broadcast on national […]
The Benin Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation warns operators of “Wifi Zone” operating without legal authorization. In accordance with the 2018 Digital Code, these public internet service providers have until January 31, 2026 to come into compliance, under penalty of administrative and criminal sanctions. In a press release published in Cotonou on January […]
In Natitingou, in the Atacora department, the authorities issued an ultimatum to the occupants of the Koussigou gold mining site to immediately vacate the premises, reported Le Matinal. This site, known for its gold potential, is at the heart of a government-initiated operation to bring order, which aims to restore state control over mining zones. […]
A man working as a cook was arrested in Pahou, in the Atlantic Department, for a gold theft committed in Nigeria. The accused is suspected of having stolen 163 grams of the precious metal from his employers on January 1, 2026. According to information reported by Le Grand Mono, the suspect enjoyed the trust of […]
In the Glo-Djigbé industrial zone, security forces dealt a heavy blow to a network specialized in stealing electrical cables. The operation, carried out by the Republican Police, led to the dismantling of a structured organization that operated at the expense of the site’s technical facilities. According to the information gathered, the suspects accessed the industrial […]
MP Soumaïla Sounon Boké appeared this Tuesday before the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) to explain a message he posted in a WhatsApp group on December 7, 2025, while information about a thwarted coup attempt in Cotonou was circulating. The incriminating message, in which the MP wrote “it’s a party” […]
On the occasion of the Vodun Days festival, a cultural event that has become a major fixture in Benin, Jean-Michel Abimbola highlighted the festival’s positive economic impact. Speaking on the festival’s socio-economic reach, Jean-Michel Abimbola noted that Vodun Days goes beyond simply promoting intangible heritage. He says the event generates direct and indirect economic activity […]
Two inmates of the Missérété Civil Prison appeared on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) for online fraud committed from their prison cell, Banouto reported. The defendants are accused of using digital tools inside the penitentiary to orchestrate a series of remote frauds. According to […]
The government of Burkina Faso has undergone a significant reshuffle with several changes to the names of ministries, a reorganization that forms part of a restructuring effort undertaken by the authorities to align public action with the country’s current challenges. According to an official statement released recently, this revision notably affects the terminology of certain […]
Two major Swiss companies specializing in commodity trading have agreed to collaborate with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to facilitate the flow of Venezuelan oil, RFI reported in an article picked up by the international press. This move is part of the American strategy aimed at reactivating Venezuelan crude exports after a period […]
In the face of the political crisis shaking Guinea-Bissau, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) called for the formation of an inclusive government and for the effective restoration of constitutional order. That firm stance comes as the country goes through a period of instability marked by tensions among the main political forces and […]
The former Burkinabé minister and MP Yolande Compaoré has been found dead in circumstances that have stirred emotion and questions among the public. The body of the high-profile political figure was recently discovered at her home, according to local security sources. It was a close associate who raised the alarm after noticing the deceased’s prolonged […]
Benin opened 2026 with an auction of 60 billion CFA francs on the regional debt market, on January 7, marking a new step in its financing strategy. According to information reported by Ecofin Agency, the subscription exceeded the proposed amount, confirming investors’ appetite for Benin’s public securities. This operation is part of a broader dynamic […]
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is positioning himself as the leading candidate in the race for the presidential election scheduled for January 2026, with the aim of seeking a seventh consecutive term as head of the country. This outlook places the current head of state among Africa’s longest-serving leaders on the continent. At 79, Mr. Museveni […]
This statement comes a few days before his planned speech in the state of New Hampshire, where he intends to detail his geopolitical vision further.In a recent post, Trump emphasized that Greenland, which is administratively dependent on Denmark, represents a position of major geographic importance for the security and interests of the United States. Il […]
Between spiritual revelation and popular fervor, Ouidah pulsed to the rhythm of the Tofa and Vodun Days 2026. Carried by the sign Losso Sa, herald of stability and prosperity, this edition confirmed Benin’s ambition to make Vodoun a cultural, spiritual, and tourist pillar open to the world. Every January, Benin becomes the epicenter of a […]
The joint conduct of the municipal and legislative elections, on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in Benin, took place under the close observation of civil society. In the morning, the Electoral Platform of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) released a first statement based on the reports of its 1,200 observers deployed in the country’s 12 departments. Facing […]
Within the framework of citizen monitoring of the dual municipal and legislative elections held this Sunday, January 11, 2026, the The Benin Commission on Human Rights (CBDH) presented its initial conclusions on how the voting operations unfolded. Present across the entire national territory, the institution activated at dawn its electoral monitoring system to assess respect […]
The conduct of the municipal and legislative elections on January 11, 2026 in Benin highlighted a marked contrast between, on the one hand, the reassuring official rhetoric and the visible participation of many personalities, and, on the other hand, significant delays observed in the opening of several polling stations. While, in many localities, the vote […]
Benin is actively pursuing its strategy to mobilize internal resources. The Beninese Public Treasury successfully raised 60 billion FCFA on the WAEMU regional financial market, following a public debt issuance operation carried out at the beginning of January 2026. This fundraising was carried out through a simultaneous issue of Treasury Bills (BAT) and Treasury Bonds […]
