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Criet: Steve Wotto in all his states before the judge, his lawyer pleads insanity, the accused rejects.

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Senegal2026 World Cup, Senegal: a nearly impossible scenario for qualification for the round of 16

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BeninEducation: Benin develops a national curricular framework to reinvent the school of tomorrow

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TunisiaWorld Cup 2026: Hervé Renard announces his departure from the Tunisian national team after the tournament

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Tunisia2026 World Cup: six nations already qualified for the round of 16, four teams eliminated

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World2026 World Cup: Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland stand out in the race for the Golden Shoe

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BeninBenin: Claudy Siar announces the end of the mandatory DNA test for Afro-descendants.

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BeninCotonou: the 13th district police station dismantles a drug trafficking network in Agla

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NigerBorder opening: the committee of Nigerien experts briefs Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine.

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BeninParakou: disappearance of the municipal councilor and sports figure Tadjou Dine Imorou Boukari

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Algerie2026 World Cup: Algeria come from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 at Levi’s Stadium

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AlgerieWorld Cup 2026: Jordan lead Algeria at halftime (1-0)

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SenegalWorld Cup 2026: Senegal on the brink of the abyss

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AlgerieWorld Cup 2026: Jordan in a 3-4-2-1 against Petkovic’s Algeria 4-3-3

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SenegalWorld Cup 2026: Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in a thriller at MetLife Stadium

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BeninBenin: a fifty-year-old found dead in his room in Toffo.

A sad discovery shook the residents of Colli-Sohoué, in the municipality of Toffo, this Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The lifeless body of a woman in her fifties, identified by the initials N. B., was found at her home. The victim was well known in the area as she worked as a vendor at the Houègbo […]

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17 Jun 2026

FranceFrance: 525 students found with a knife hidden in their bag in less than a year.

Between March and December 2025, French authorities highlighted a concerning situation in the country’s schools: 525 students were found in possession of a knife hidden in their bag, during checks conducted around and near schools and middle schools. These figures come from the joint checks carried out by the Ministry of National Education and the […]

News briefs09 Feb 2026

Patrice Talon , Président of Benin Republic

Benin2025 African Political Leader Award: Patrice Talon finalist

Benin’s President Patrice Talon is among the four finalists for African Political Leader of the Year 2025. This award, presented by African Leadership Magazine (ALM), highlights career paths that strengthen governance and accelerate development across the continent. The shortlist has attracted significant attention from the African public and underscores growing interest in credible leadership models. […]

News briefs21 Nov 2025

Miss Univers 2025 : Les candidates quittent la compétition après l’humiliation infligée par l’organisateur à Miss Mexique

Miss Universe 2025: Miss Jamaica hospitalized after a spectacular fall during the runway show

Miss Jamaica suffered a fall during the preliminary show of the Miss Universe pageant on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in Thailand. After the incident she was rushed to the hospital. As Gabrielle Henry was confidently walking the preliminary show of Miss Universe, the young Jamaican suddenly toppled off the top of the stage, in front […]

News briefs20 Nov 2025

WorldMexico: influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream

Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old Mexican influencer, was fatally shot while livestreaming on TikTok from her beauty salon in Guadalajara, local authorities have confirmed. According to the Jalisco state prosecutor’s office, a man entered her salon in the Zapopan suburb and opened fire. In the video, Marquez can be seen holding a stuffed toy while seated […]

News briefs15 May 2025

Côte d'IvoireIvory Coast: gospel singer sparks controversy with confession of sexual encounter in church

A shocking revelation on Ivorian television has caused a stir on social media after a gospel singer admitted to having had sexual relations inside a church. The confession was made during the broadcast of Le Vrai Match on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, on LIFE TV, a popular channel in Ivory Coast. The guest, a gospel […]

News briefs15 May 2025

Man in Nigeria sentenced to 6 months for throwing banknotes during his wedding celebration.

NigeriaNigeria: man sentenced to 6 months in prison for throwing banknotes at his wedding

In Nigeria, what is often seen as a festive gesture can now come at a high cost. On Monday, a federal court in Kano, in the north of the country, sentenced a popular makeup artist to six months in prison for throwing banknotes during his wedding. Known as Amuscap to his 153,000 Instagram followers, Abdullahi […]

News briefs15 Apr 2025