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An armed attack carried out against a military position in Pendjari National Park was repelled by the Beninese Defense and Security Forces. The army says that 17 assailants were neutralized during the fighting on Saturday, March 7, 2026. In northern…

Guest on the Zone Franche program on Canal 3 Benin, the former second vice-president of the National Assembly, Basile Ahossi, shared his assessment of Joseph Djogbénou’s early days at the helm of the Parliament. While remaining cautious, the former deputy…

Officials of the party Les Démocrates 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…

A delegation from the Les Démocrates 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…

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.…

In Benin, the resignation of former president Thomas Boni Yayi from the leadership of the Les Démocrates party was not accepted by the party’s governing bodies. Gathered this Friday, March 6, 2026 in Cotonou, party officials decided to reject this…

In Benin, the leaders of the Les Démocrates 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…

A few days after Thomas Boni Yayi’s withdrawal from the presidency of the Les Démocrates 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…

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…

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…

A serious road accident occurred in the morning of Thursday, March 5, 2026, in the Sèdjè-Dénou district, in the commune of Zè. A truck carrying teak wood lost control and crashed into a dwelling. According to the initial testimonies gathered…

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…

Thomas Boni Yayi’s decision to step down as president of the Les Démocrates party continues to provoke reactions in Benin’s political class. After Irénée Agossa, Bertin Koovi has spoken out about the withdrawal of the former head of state from…

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…

The Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) sentenced the Beninese activist Damien Dégbé to two years’ imprisonment and a fine of several million CFA francs. Former president of the National Union of Schoolchildren and Students of…

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.…

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…

The Beninese government takes a new step in modernizing the country’s 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…

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…

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 resignation of Thomas Boni Yayi from the presidency of the party Les Démocrates 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…

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…

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…

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…

In Abomey-Calavi, in the Houédo-Gligbè 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…

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…

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…

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…

This March, Canal+ Bénin is rolling out a promotional campaign dubbed “royal month”, 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+ Bénin…

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…