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Ivory Coast: a former chief of protocol for Guillaume Soro sentenced to 5 years in prison
Souleymane Koné Kamaraté, also known as Soul To Soul, former protocol chief for Guillaume Soro, was sentenced to 5 years in prison on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Abidjan-Plateau Court of First Instance. He is prosecuted for his involvement… -
Benin – PRD-UP Merger: Lawyer Landry Adélakoun Warns of a Legal Imbroglio and Points to the MISP
The political merger between the Parti du Renouveau Démocratique (PRD) of Maître Adrien Houngbédji and the Union Progressiste (UP), celebrated with great pomp in 2022 to form the Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UPR), could be legally rendered null and void.… -
Benin – Recruitment for MEF: Date confusion causes frustration
A misunderstanding in the official announcement regarding the recruitment competition for the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) is currently depriving several candidates of the opportunity to participate in this job opportunity. The announcement no. 012/MTFP/DC/SGM/DGFP/STCD dated May 19, 2025,… -
Benin: A woman “damages” her husband’s testicles due to his repeated demands
A marital drama of rare violence occurred in Djakotomey, in the Couffo department. A mother, wife, and mother of seven, allegedly seriously injured her husband during an altercation at home, according to information relayed by the daily Le Potentiel. The… -
Construction of technical high schools: the government justifies the delay in starting the work
Despite the delay in starting, the rehabilitation and construction project of technical high schools in Benin will be implemented by President Patrice Talon’s government. Invited on Daabaaru TV this weekend, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, Deputy Secretary-General and government spokesperson, provided an… -
PRD-UP Renewal Crisis: The Government’s Opinion
While voices from the camp of Me Adrien Houngbédji are calling for the PRD to leave the UPR, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, the government spokesperson, reminds us of the already established legal position: the PRD, like the UP, ceased to exist… -
Benin: Centers Selected by Department for the Official Launch of the BEPC 2025
The written exams for the Brevet d’Études du Premier Cycle (BEPC), June 2025 session, are starting very soon across the entire national territory. The official launch of this exam at the national level will take place this year at CEG… -
Benin: About thirty houses damaged by a storm in Tchaourou
In Alafiarou, in the commune of Tchaourou, Friday evening, June 6, 2025, left a bitter taste. A torrential rain, accompanied by strong winds, hit the district, causing significant material damage. At least 32 homes were unroofed or completely destroyed, according… -
Benin: Closed-door meeting between Célestine Zanou and Yayi Boni
This Tuesday, June 10, the former President of the Republic, Boni Yayi, welcomed a notable figure of the Beninese administration to his home in Cotonou: Célestine Zanou, former chief of staff to General Mathieu Kérékou. A behind-closed-doors meeting, without official… -
Benin: Yves Kouaro’s personal secretary dies under the same circumstances as his boss
A few months after the passing of Minister Yves Kouaro Chabi, a new tragedy strikes his circle. Thierry Kounkpaga, the late minister’s former private secretary, died in a traffic accident in Cotonou. Fate seems to be relentless against the entourage… -
Benin – Macabre discovery in Akpakpa: family members of the victims apprehended
The investigation continues after the gruesome discovery in Akpakpa on Friday, June 6. Several family members of the victims have been detained by the republican police, according to sources close to the case. Some have been questioned and then released… -
Benin: Julien Kandé Kansou still in custody, his home searched
The home of opposition member Julien Kandé Kansou, a writer and activist of the Les Démocrates party, who was arrested on Wednesday, June 5, 2025, was searched on Sunday, June 8. He is suspected of violating digital laws through his… -
“Congress is bankrupting America”, Elon Musk
It’s a thunderous reversal, unexpected even for the keenest observers in Washington. Elon Musk, an iconic figure of Silicon Valley and until now an ambivalent but influential ally of the Trump administration, has literally exploded on X against a pillar… -
Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron on a historic state visit to Monaco
Emmanuel Macron, French president, and his wife Brigitte Macron made an official state visit on June 7 and 8, 2025, to Monaco, at the princely palace on the Rock. June 7 and 8, 2025, will remain a significant date in… -
OpenAI: ChatGPT service hit by a global outage
OpenAI’s ChatGPT service has been experiencing a global outage since the morning of Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Some users are facing slow response times, while others are experiencing complete interruptions. Is ChatGPT working normally for you? The global outage alert… -
“It’s hard to unite in Africa,” Ibrahim Traoré (video)
In Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré once again delivered a clear and determined speech on the challenges of building African unity. At the dawn of the second half of 2025, the Burkinabe transitional president urged his compatriots to reflect on… -
Trump Account: a project offering 1000 dollars to each American baby born between 2025-2028
President Donald Trump has launched a new initiative that could significantly impact his second term. It involves the creation of a “Trump Account,” an allocation of $1,000 granted to each child born between 2025 and 2028. Presented as a measure… -
In financial difficulty, France threatened with international budgetary supervision
Once relegated to the realm of economic fiction, the idea of international oversight of French finances is becoming increasingly confirmed. The persistent deterioration of the public deficit, coupled with the ineffectiveness of adjustment measures, has several experts fearing a scenario… -
Benin: Death of Former Deputy Octave Houdégbé
Professor Octave Cossi Houdégbé, a politician, academic, and enthroned king, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Ouidah zone hospital after a short illness, according to his relatives. Benin is in mourning. Professor Octave Cossi Houdégbé, a former… -
Togo: 56 people released after the June 6 protests in Lomé
In a statement released this Monday, June 9, the Togolese public prosecutor provided details and judicial follow-up on the demonstrations that occurred on the night of June 5 to 6 in Lomé. According to Prosecutor Talaka Mawama, these gatherings, deemed… -
Laurent Gbagbo: “It’s a fight, so we’re going to fight” (video)
Excluded from the list of candidates selected for the upcoming presidential election by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo strongly reacted before his supporters. During a rally, he denounced an “insult” to his honor and an… -
Benin-Niger Pipeline Case: Nigerians Defeated in the Criet Appeals Chamber
Monday, June 2, 2025, the appeals chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) confirmed the verdict issued at first instance in the Niger-Benin pipeline case. The three Nigerien nationals, who were sentenced a year… -
Road Safety in Benin: Despite Efforts, the Numbers Remain Concerning
For several months now, the Beninese authorities have been multiplying initiatives to make roads safer. The Republican Police are at the forefront of this mobilization, carrying out awareness campaigns, unexpected inspections, removal of old vehicles, and penalties for speeding. The… -
False initiation promise: a scammer tried for taking advantage of a sick man’s distress
A young man appeared on June 5, 2025, before the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET), accused of defrauding nearly 800,000 CFA francs from an elderly businessman weakened by illness. According to the reported details, the… -
BEPC 2025 in Benin: 128,893 candidates in the running
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 128,893 candidates, including 64,209 girls, accounting for 49.81% of the participants, will begin the Brevet d’Études du Premier Cycle (BEPC) exams across the entire territory. In a message, the minister in charge of secondary education… -
Regional securities market: Togo continues its momentum and surpasses the 230 billion FCFA mark raised
Togo confirms its positive momentum on the WAEMU public securities market, with a new success recorded during its first outing in June 2025. The operation, conducted on June 5th, enabled the Togolese Treasury to raise 22 billion FCFA, exceeding the… -
War in Ukraine: a next-generation Russian fighter jet shot down
The Ukrainian army announced on Saturday morning that it had shot down a Russian next-generation fighter jet during a targeted air operation, marking a new intensification of the aerial confrontations between Kyiv and Moscow. Although Russia has not yet confirmed… -
Benin: a man on trial for attempting to buy human remains
A man appeared this Thursday, June 5, 2025, before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) in a troubling case involving trafficking human remains and abuse of office. He is being prosecuted alongside an embalmer from… -
Mali: Russian paramilitary group Wagner announces the end of its mission
The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has officially announced its withdrawal from Mali, marking the end of a controversial presence of nearly three years alongside the Malian armed forces. It was through a short video shared on Telegram that the mercenaries… -
Benin: Facing charges for attempting to sell his sister, a young man risks 3 years in prison
A man in his thirties appeared on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the trial session of the Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET), accused of attempting to sell his own sister. Held in custody since April…