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Two months after a resignation that caught even his closest collaborators off guard, Paul Hounkpè remains an enigma within the FCBE. While rumors persist about a possible institutional positioning that may have motivated his departure, the party’s leadership is trying to deny it while admitting they do not understand the true reasons behind his resignation. […]
The second hearing of the trial of TikToker Steve Wotto led to memorable outbursts on Monday, June 22, 2026, in front of the correctional chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET). Charged with glorifying crimes against state security, electronic harassment, and inciting hatred and violence, the defendant faced pressing […]
The Beninese educational system is about to undergo a profound structural transformation. The government launched a strategic reflection workshop on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou, scheduled to last five days, focused on creating the very first national Curriculum Orientation Framework. This initiative aims to design a unique reference document that will now define the […]
The process of recognizing Beninese nationality for Afro-descendants could see a new development. Claudy Siar, who recently became a Beninese citizen and was appointed a special advisor to the presidency, announced the end of the systematic requirement for DNA testing for those wishing to obtain Beninese nationality through recognition. The special advisor to President Romuald […]
The Republican Police is maintaining pressure on the distribution networks of illegal products in the economic capital. The officers of the 13th arrondissement police station in Cotonou successfully conducted a targeted operation on the evening of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The raid, planned within a compound located in the Petit Château neighborhood in Agla, resulted […]
The lines are moving in the diplomatic crisis that has paralyzed the Cotonou-Niamey axis for nearly three years. After staying in Benin from June 20 to 21 as part of the second round of bilateral negotiations, the Nigerien national expert committee was received this Monday, June 22, 2026, by Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine. […]
The municipality of Parakou has been struck by a painful loss. Municipal councilor Tadjou Dine Imorou Boukari passed away this Monday, June 22, 2026, in Cotonou. This sudden disappearance has caused a strong emotional reaction within the local community, the municipal council, and the sports world, where the deceased was a vital and committed figure […]
The National Order of Physicians of Benin has officially changed leadership. The ceremony for the handover between the outgoing president, Dr. Abou Adegbindin, and the incoming president, Dr. Kamel Lafia Boro, took place on the evening of Monday, June 22, 2026, in the presence of numerous practitioners as well as former and new members of […]
INStaD has finalized the rebasing of the national accounts of Benin with 2023 as the new reference year, replacing the 2015 base. This statistical operation re-evaluates the 2023 GDP at 14,020.2 billion CFA Francs, representing an increase of 25.2%, reflecting a better consideration of the recent transformations of the Beninese economy. The National Institute of […]
The written exams for the Baccalauréat, June 2026 session, concluded last Thursday, June 18, across the entire national territory. After this first phase of composition, attention now turns to the secretariats and correction centers. Candidates will have to wait a few weeks before finding out their results, following a rigorously established publication schedule. According to […]
The Ministry of Living Environment and Transportation announced the dismantling of temporary structures installed in the area of the Fish Road. The affected occupants are encouraged to remove their installations themselves before the intervention of the teams responsible for the operation. The Beninese government is moving to a new stage in the development of the […]
Burkina Faso has expressed its dissatisfaction to the European Union following an intervention by European MP Christophe Gomart regarding the political and security situation in the country. The ambassador of the European Union to Ouagadougou was received on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Burkina Faso Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the head of diplomacy, […]
El Malick Ndiaye has been elected the first vice-president of the Senegalese National Assembly after stepping down from the presidency to allow Ousmane Sonko to take the lead of the institution. This return to the top of the parliamentary bureau comes amid an internal reshuffle within Pastef, following a political break between Sonko and President […]
The Court for the Suppression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses (CRIET) examined on Monday, June 22, 2026, a case related to the foiled coup d’état in December 2025. A lieutenant colonel of the Beninese Armed Forces (FAB) appeared before the judges of the Court for the Suppression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses this Monday. Detained […]
Under unbearable pressure within his own camp following the defeat of the Labour Party in the recent parliamentary elections, Keir Starmer officially announced his resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, June 22, 2026. In a solemn address, the head of government stated that he would comply with the will of the […]
The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, June 22, 2026. Under fire from within the Labour Party after several electoral setbacks, he will step down as soon as his successor is appointed. His departure paves the way for the arrival of a seventh British chief executive in just ten years. The […]
The debate on the future of institutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a new level of tension. Following a three-day roundtable concluded on Saturday, June 20, 2026, the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (Cenco) issued an unequivocal statement opposing any changes or modifications to the current Constitution. The Catholic bishops, after hearing […]
Scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, in front of the CRIET, the hearing in the case of the woman who was tortured and then burned in Ekpè could not take place. The reason is the absence of one of the accused and several defense attorneys. The case has been postponed to July 17. The case […]
The Imperial Court of Nikki has made public the dates for the Donkonrou and Gaani 2026. These two major traditional celebrations of Borgou will take place in June and August, respectively, in accordance with ancestral rites. The Imperial Court of Nikki has announced the official dates for the major traditional festivals of Borgou for the […]
The special prosecution near the Court of repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) was heavy-handed this Thursday, June 18, 2026. A young man in his twenties is facing a request for 48 months of imprisonment and a fine of one million CFA francs. Charged with fraud through a computer system, the accused is at […]
