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Benin – Parti Les Dรฉmocrates: the crisis meeting resumes on Wednesday.
Officials of the party Les Dรฉmocrates will meet again next Wednesday for a new meeting dedicated to the internal situation of the political party. This meeting should allow continuing the discussions started after the announcement of the resignation of former… -
Benin: The Democrats meet Boni Yayi in Parakou on Tuesday
A delegation from the Les Dรฉmocrates party is expected this Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Parakou to meet former president Thomas Boni Yayi. The aim is to persuade him to reverse his decision to resign as the head of the… -
Attack on Kofonou: the government salutes the army’s sacrifice and calls for vigilance
The day after the deadly attack against a military position in Kofonou, in northern Benin, the government responded through its spokesperson. The authorities commend the courage of the Benin Armed Forces and invite citizens to contribute to the security effort.… -
Benin: Boni Yayi’s resignation rejected by the LD party’s national coordination
In Benin, the resignation of former president Thomas Boni Yayi from the leadership of the Les Dรฉmocrates party was not accepted by the party’s governing bodies. Gathered this Friday, March 6, 2026 in Cotonou, party officials decided to reject this… -
Benin: after the crisis meeting, The Democrats once again in talks this Friday
In Benin, the leaders of the Les Dรฉmocrates party are meeting again this Friday, March 6, 2026 in Cotonou. The meeting comes two days after a crisis meeting convened following former President Boni Yayi’s resignation from the leadership of the… -
Boni Yayi’s resignation: the government says it sympathizes with Les Dรฉmocrates and reaches out to them
A few days after Thomas Boni Yayi’s withdrawal from the presidency of the Les Dรฉmocrates party, reactions continue to emerge in the political class. This Friday, March 6, the Beninese government spoke out on this decision through its spokesperson, Wilfried… -
CRIET: the TikToker Flapacha sentenced to 60 months in prison and ordered to pay several million in fines
The Beninese TikTok influencer known by the pseudonym ‘Flapacha’ was sentenced to 60 months’ imprisonment with no possibility of parole. The special court also imposed on him several million CFA francs in fines at the end of his trial. Presented… -
Benin: installation schedule for the CAs and chairs of commissions in the Couffo Department
In the Couffo department, Prefect Christophe H. Megbedji made public on Thursday, March 5, 2026, the official installation schedule for the arrondissement chiefs as well as the presidents and rapporteurs of the permanent commissions in the various municipalities. According to… -
Benin: a truck driver’s faulty maneuver leaves one dead and one injured in Zรจ
A serious road accident occurred in the morning of Thursday, March 5, 2026, in the Sรจdjรจ-Dรฉnou district, in the commune of Zรจ. A truck carrying teak wood lost control and crashed into a dwelling. According to the initial testimonies gathered… -
Zรฉmidjan robbery in Bohicon: one suspect beaten by the crowd, the other missing
A motorcycle taxi driver was the victim of an attack in the afternoon of Wednesday, March 5, 2026, in the Gnidjazoun district of Bohicon. The incident occurred in the Aligoudo neighborhood, where one of the alleged perpetrators of the robbery… -
Benin: Bertin Koovi links Boni Yayi’s resignation to his personal failure as the head of The Democrats
Thomas Boni Yayi’s decision to step down as president of the Les Dรฉmocrates party continues to provoke reactions in Benin’s political class. After Irรฉnรฉe Agossa, Bertin Koovi has spoken out about the withdrawal of the former head of state from… -
CES Activity Report: Patrice Talon calls on the institution to confirm its new dynamic
The President of the Republic of Benin, Patrice Talon, received on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Palais de la Marina the activity report of the transitional mandate of the Economic and Social Council. The official ceremony took place in… -
Benin: a former president of UNSEB sentenced to two years in prison
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) sentenced the Beninese activist Damien Dรฉgbรฉ to two years’ imprisonment and a fine of several million CFA francs. Former president of the National Union of Schoolchildren and Students of… -
Benin: artists and culture professionals now have official status
The Beninese government has taken an important step in organizing the cultural sector. During a meeting of the Council of Ministers, it adopted a decree establishing a legal, social, and economic status for the benefit of artists and cultural professionals.… -
Benin: a self-styled official at the Ministry of Finance defrauds several people, including his father-in-law
A man charged with alleged fraud appeared before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). He is accused of abusing the trust of several people by presenting himself as an influential official at the Ministry of… -
Benin: the project for an Olympic swimming pool relaunched at the Friendship Stadium
The Beninese government takes a new step in modernizing the countryโs sports infrastructure. Gathered in a Council of Ministers on March 4, 2026, the executive authorized the establishment of a project management mission tasked with designing the project for the… -
Senegal: Guy Marius Sagna warns against Pastef leaving the government
In Senegal, the Pastef party’s deputy, Guy Marius Sagna, believes that withdrawing his party from the government would constitute a major political mistake. In an interview given to a media outlet, he spoke about the tensions that have arisen between… -
Benin: Jean-Michel Abimbola takes stock of the MTCA and passes the baton
At the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts, the transition took place under the sign of assessment and continuity. On the occasion of the handover ceremony, the outgoing minister Jean-Michel Abimbola looked back on the main achievements recorded during his… -
The Democrats: the party leadership maintains dialogue with Boni Yayi
The resignation of Thomas Boni Yayi from the presidency of the party Les Dรฉmocrates continues to cause a stir within the political formation. Convened in an emergency meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the party’s top leaders decided to open… -
Northern Benin: Army post attacked in Karimama; casualties still unclear
A position of the Beninese armed forces was attacked in the afternoon of Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in the village of Kofouno, located in the commune of Karimama, in the far north of Benin. According to information relayed on the… -
Benin: Boni Yayi’s two recommendations for the LD party’s survival
A major change is looming at the helm of the Democratic Party, which will henceforth operate without its charismatic leader. The sudden withdrawal of former President Thomas Boni Yayi will not be without impact on the future of this opposition… -
Benin: a cashier brought before the court for fraudulent withdrawals estimated at 15 million CFA francs
A cashier is facing justice for fraudulent withdrawals estimated at 15 million CFA francs. According to Africaho, the accused is being charged with having committed irregular withdrawals at the establishment where she worked. These operations are said to have been… -
Abomey-Calavi: Two alleged thieves narrowly escape vigilante justice
In Abomey-Calavi, in the Houรฉdo-Gligbรจ neighborhood, two men suspected of stealing jeans narrowly escaped lynching by an angry crowd, according to Banouto. The incident occurred when these individuals were caught in the act while attempting to steal jeans in this… -
Senegal – Feud between Faye and Sonko: already a succession war within PASTEF?
In Senegal, political tensions at the top of the state between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko are taking an increasingly marked turn, foreshadowing a political succession battle well before the 2029 presidential deadline. The climate has… -
Leading Francophone chancelleries: Benin hands over the baton after a full term
Benin officially handed over the presidency of the International Conference of the Great Chancelleries of Francophone Countries, marking the end of a term unanimously appreciated by the participating delegations. This transition occurred at the conclusion of the twelfth conference of… -
Benin: ANDF invites beneficiaries to collect their available land titles.
The National Agency for Domain and Foncier (ANDF) informs the public of the availability of a large volume of land titles ready to be collected across the entire national territory. In a press release issued to the public and signed… -
Canal+ Benin launches its “Royal Month” with special offers for new and existing subscribers.
This March, Canal+ Bรฉnin is rolling out a promotional campaign dubbed โroyal monthโ, featuring a set-top box at a reduced price, free installation for new subscribers, and 15 days of access to all channels for customers who re-subscribe. Canal+ Bรฉnin… -
Tchaourou: a headless body found on the interstate road
A headless body was discovered along the interstate, in the municipality of Tchaourou, according to Le Matinal. A macabre discovery was made on Monday, March 2, 2026, by passersby who immediately alerted the local authorities. The body, which lay headless… -
Venture capital: Benin at the heart of the Saviu II fund backed by the African Development Bank
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on February 27, 2026 an equity stake of โฌ6.5 million in the capital of the Saviu II fund from its headquarters in Abidjan. This decision marks a major milestone… -
Pahou: 38 people, including sex workers, arrested during a police operation
An operation carried out by officers of the Republican Police led to the arrest of 38 people in the locality of Pahou, in the Atlantique Department, according to Africaho. The operation took place at locations identified as gathering points, where…