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The Burkinabé Ministry of Culture has banned 18 cultural events planned in several cities across the country. The authorities cite activities contrary to “public morals” and likely to disrupt public order. These decisions come as part of a policy of “cleansing” the cultural sector that has been in place since March 2025. The Burkina Faso […]
The Burkinabe Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts, and Tourism has sent formal notices to the organizers of 18 events planned in various locations across the country. The authorities cite the need to uphold good morals and public order, amidst a context of tightening oversight on artistic and cultural activities. The Burkinabe government is tightening its […]
The Minister of Living Environment and Transportation, responsible for Sustainable Development, Georges Alé, visited the East coast of Benin this weekend. This field visit aimed to evaluate the progression of coastal erosion beyond the Sèmè pipeline and to lay the groundwork for a sustainable strategic response to preserve infrastructure and the local ecosystem. The mission […]
A true miracle occurred this Sunday in the Kika district, located in the Tchaourou municipality. A little girl, about three years old, was spotted and rescued from the waters of the Okpara River by a fisherman who managed to pull her out alive. After her rescue, reports Fraternité fm, the child was immediately taken to […]
The 2026 edition of the Gaani de Nikki benefits from increased involvement from the Beninese state. After officially allowing the festival to be organized, the government is overseeing several projects related to the imperial palace, the arena, and the ritual route. This intervention aims to improve the reception of participants while enhancing the cultural and […]
Six years after the lynching of Akuah Dente, a 90-year-old woman killed after being accused of witchcraft, Ghanaian civil society is still calling for the adoption of legislation penalizing false accusations. On the occasion of the International Day Against Witch Hunts, the president of the Sanneth Institute, John Azumah, is expected to advocate for this […]
A fuel truck overturned on the evening of Friday, August 7, in Bimbo, on the southwest outskirts of Bangui. The Central African government reported eight deaths and about ten injured, while witnesses and relatives of the victims mention a heavier toll. The accident occurred in Bimbo, a commune located southwest of the Central African capital. […]
The Burkinabe government has raised the price of a litre of diesel by 75 CFA francs as of Monday, August 10. This 11% increase comes after four years of stable pricing, as the state claims to be bearing an increasing burden of subsidies while facing strong demand from neighboring countries. The litre of diesel is […]
The Algerian Ministry of Defense announced on August 8 the rescue of Ulumaskan Sinan, a German national kidnapped in Niger more than two weeks earlier. He was recovered by Algerian security services and transferred to Algiers before being handed over to German authorities. Ulumaskan Sinan arrived safely at Boufarik Air Base, south of Algiers, after […]
Bella Bah’s family has not heard from the Guinean activist since Saturday, August 8. His wife claims that he was forcibly taken away by men in uniform, while no authorities have confirmed his arrest or communicated on his place of detention. Bella Bah, known for his critical stance on social media, is said to have […]
The Constitutional High Court of Madagascar has approved law number 2026-007, which provides for the automatic transfer to the State of land titles still registered in the names of foreign nationals since independence. The text, adopted by the National Assembly on July 1, still needs to be promulgated and published in the Official Journal before […]
Nearly 4.3 million people living in about 3,000 localities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) still lack mobile coverage, according to a report from the Universal Service Development Fund (USDF). The future national strategy must prioritize areas where a lack of infrastructure limits access to digital services. The “State of Play Report” published […]
The 2026 edition of the Beninese Craftsmanship Day (JAB) concluded on Tuesday, July 21, in Cotonou, with the recognition of six artisans in three categories. The winners received financial rewards ranging from 2 to 3 million CFA francs, in addition to a trophy. Organized by the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, […]
Just a few days away from a well-deserved retreat, a nursing assistant working in a public health facility in Dassa-Zoumè finds herself at the center of a fierce judicial storm. Detained by security forces while in possession of 48 kilograms of illicit and substandard pharmaceuticals, she has been placed under a detention order and brought […]
In Benin, a man recently released following a pardon granted by President Romuald Wadagni has been arrested again. The suspect was caught red-handed for theft on the evening of Friday, August 7, 2026, around 8 PM, in the Alassancomè neighborhood, located in the Hêvié district. Caught in the act thanks to a neighbor’s vigilance Entering […]
The international financial rating agency Moody’s has officially re-evaluated the long-term sovereign rating of the Republic of Benin, raising it from “B1” to “Ba3” with a “stable” outlook. Announced on Friday, August 7, 2026, this decision reinforces the credibility and resilience of the economic and financial policy carried out by the government. A recognition of […]
The Dèkoungbé neighborhood, in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, is in shock after a macabre discovery. A young man has been arrested by the Republican Police, suspected of having murdered and decapitated his biological father. The events reported by Fraternité fm began in the night from Thursday to Friday, around 4 a.m., when law enforcement apprehended […]
A police investigation carried out by the Sèmèrè district police in the Ouaké municipality has unraveled a motorcycle theft case marked by a dispute between two alleged accomplices. Presented to the judicial authority, the two individuals were placed under detention order. According to information from Matin Libre, the case began when a prisoner with a […]
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in charge of Technical Training, is launching an entrance exam for first-year admission to several schools and institutes of public universities in Benin for the academic year 2026-2027. Candidates must hold a baccalaureate or an equivalent diploma obtained in 2026, with at least the mention “Fairly Good”. […]
The investigation ordered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu into the fake Presidential Council for the Promotion of Foreign Investments (PFIPC) highlights forged documents, two other fictitious entities, and possible collusion within the administration. However, it appears that no public funding has been allocated to the fraudulent agency. After several weeks of investigations, the Nigerian agency […]
