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Under an international arrest warrant issued by Senegalese authorities, journalist and press owner Madiambal Diagne was apprehended on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in the Yvelines, west of Paris. The information was confirmed by one of his lawyers to the daily Le Soleil. Senegalese journalist Madiambal Diagne, targeted by an international arrest warrant issued by his […]
At the Council of Ministers, the Beninese government decided to carry out four Multi-Village Drinking Water Supply Systems (SAEPmV). This project, which reflects the executive’s determination to provide communities with drinking water, has been entrusted to a company according to LaMarinabj. President Patrice Talon has made universal access to drinking water a pillar of social […]
The Godomey district police station (Atlantique department) carried out, from October 6 to 12, 2025, a large “crackdown” operation against crime. The toll is particularly heavy: 31 people arrested, five crime hotspots dismantled, as well as significant seizures of drugs and stolen goods. Among the most notable cases was an extraordinary scam. A cattleman was […]
In August 2025, tensions were at their peak between the Méouane town hall and Grande Côte Opérations (GCO), the Senegalese subsidiary of the French group Eramet. Mayor Cheikh Sall denounced what he called “serious shortcomings” in the mining company’s activities, accusing it of human rights violations and major environmental harm. He even announced his intention […]
On the night of Sunday, October 12, 2025, the residence of the president of the Front Populaire Ivoirien (FPI), Pascal Affi N’guessan, was temporarily surrounded by security forces. In an audio recording broadcast by Franck Bi Ballo Zoro, the former prime minister spoke about the incident. “I am at home, at the residence. The blockade, […]
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) examined, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, a case concerning alleged membership in a terrorist organization. At the dock, the defendant firmly denied the charges against him. According to the elements presented by the Court, the man was reportedly seen with his face uncovered in […]
Work on the Vêdoko interchange has started, causing the partial closure of the route connecting stade de l’Amitié – Étoile Rouge. According to the Council of Ministers’ report, the works are intended to modernize this important urban junction, improve traffic flow and meet the demand for robust infrastructure in the economic capital. The project is […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised the conduct of Senegalese authorities following the disclosure of a previously undisclosed debt. In a statement published on Wednesday, October 16, 2025, the institution acknowledged the “courage” of the Senegalese government in exposing this hidden portion of its indebtedness, saying that this transparency strengthens the credibility of macroeconomic management. […]
The Honorable Soulé Sabi Moussa, former deputy of the 5th and 6th legislatures, is no more. The former parliamentarian passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, plunging Beninese political life into sadness. Soulé Sabi Moussa made his mark on national political life through his commitment to the values of public service and local development. His […]
The French government led by Sébastien Lecornu survived two motions of no confidence filed in the National Assembly on Thursday, October 16, 2025, by La France insoumise (LFI) and the Rassemblement national (RN). Despite a tense political atmosphere, the executive scraped through by a margin of 18 votes, thereby avoiding a premature collapse. The motion […]
The Beninese government has just announced the creation of a National Commission for Law Reform, a new strategic body aimed at modernizing and strengthening the coherence of the national legal system. In the current setup, Benin’s positive law suffers from a lack of forward-looking analysis and the absence of a centralized mechanism for legislative monitoring. […]
Former international official Daniel Edah does not intend to abandon his political vision that advocates well-being for all Beninese. Despite losing in the race to be selected as part of Les Démocrates’ candidate duo, he reassures his supporters of his determination to continue his political engagement. “We will never give up,” he said, stressing that […]
The Council of Ministers, meeting in ordinary session this Wednesday under the chairmanship of Head of State Patrice Talon, approved the recruitment of new trainee pedagogical advisers and trainee inspectors of secondary education for the year 2025. According to the Presidency’s communications directorate, this recruitment covers a total of 350 candidates, divided between 300 trainee […]
A large consignment of war weapons was seized on Monday, October 13, 2025, in the commune of N’dali, in northern Benin. The operation, carried out by elements of the Borgou-Alibori anti-fraud service under the supervision of Colonel Rodrigue Alofa, intercepted 16 assault rifles and 775 rounds carefully hidden in a truck carrying sacks of oranges. […]
Five months after his inauguration as head of the Togolese Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé announced on Tuesday the composition of his first government, marking the effective entry into force of the parliamentary system established by the Constitution promulgated on May 6, 2024. By a decree signed on October 8, the President of the Council appointed […]
Raila Odinga, leader of the Kenyan opposition, died on Wednesday, October 15, at the age of 80, following a heart attack that occurred in India, where he was receiving medical treatment. A former Prime Minister and five-time presidential candidate, he leaves behind the image of a tenacious statesman and a tireless defender of democracy in […]
A former director of an insurance brokerage company is accused of having misappropriated strategic data for the benefit of a new company she allegedly set up after her resignation. Tried on Monday, October 13, 2025 at the CRIET, she rejects outright the accusations of theft of computer data and misuse of company assets. Monday’s hearing […]
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr. Patrice TALON, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. The following decisions were taken : I- Normative measures. I-1. Transmission to the National Assembly for examination and vote of the bill on the prevention, care and elimination […]
After the fall of President Andry Rajoelina, Madagascar’s High Constitutional Court appointed, on Tuesday 14 October, Colonel Michael Randrianirina to oversee the transition at the head of the country. At 51, this outspoken officer, a former governor of the Androy region, becomes the new strongman of the island nation, once again plunged into political uncertainty. […]
The Beninese government announced, at the Council of Ministers on October 15, 2025, the recruitment of 350 staff to strengthen the pedagogical supervisory body. The objective is to close the gap in pedagogical advisers and secondary education inspectors in order to improve the quality of teaching across the country. The decision comes from the Council […]
