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Daily life, the Beninese's life, and the societal issues that spark debate. The latest information on all social issues. What makes the Beninese distinctive and sets them apart from other Africans…
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FranรงAfrique: Kemi Seba firmly rejects support from Robert Bourgi
In a recently circulated clip from the YouTube show Les funรฉrailles des Tabous, shared by activist Kemi Seba on social media platform X, Robert Bourgiโonce a key figure of the FranรงAfrique networkโexpressed willingness to support Seba. The response from the… -
Ivory Coast โ Tragic accident near Kanawolo: 4 dead and 60 injured, including 12 in critical condition
A devastating road accident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, May 13, 2025, around 9 p.m., just past the town of Kanawolo. According to preliminary reports from the Ivorian Press Agency (AIP), the crash left four people dead and 60… -
Cameroon: Boko Haram attack leaves one dead in Far North region
A deadly attack attributed to the jihadist group Boko Haram claimed one life and left several people injured on the night of Monday, May 12, in Cameroonโs Far North region, according to local security sources. The assault targeted the central… -
Gambia: President Barrow calls emergency meeting over Yahya Jammeh asset sales
Gambian President Adama Barrow convened an emergency Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, May 13, to address the sale of assets confiscated from former president Yahya Jammeh. The move follows the public release on May 9 of official documents detailing the scope… -
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza: at least 82 killed on Thursday
On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Israeli airstrikes once again pounded the Gaza Strip, leaving at least 82 people dead, according to an updated report from the Palestinian Civil Defense. Spokesman Mohamed Al Mougavhir stated that the bombings targeted several residential… -
Niger: teacher strikes disrupt academic activities across the country
Educational activities in Niger have slowed significantly since Monday, May 12, 2025, due to strike actions led by teachers protesting their working and living conditions. Nearly thirty unions, united under the banner of the โDynamique des syndicats du secteur de… -
France: why Nicolas Sarkozy was released from electronic monitoring
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is no longer subject to electronic surveillance, following a judicial decision that lifted the restrictions imposed earlier this year. Sarkozy had been fitted with an electronic ankle bracelet in February after being convicted of corruption… -
West Bank: pregnant Israeli woman killed in shooting attack
A pregnant Israeli woman was fatally shot Wednesday evening in the occupied West Bank, according to hospital sources. The victim, a woman in her thirties and mother of three, was critically wounded while driving with her husband near the Bruchin… -
Chad: brigade commander killed in shootout with suspected arms traffickers
Tragedy struck in eastern Chad at dawn on May 10, when the commander of the Haraze-Mangueigne territorial brigadeโa chief warrant officer who was also serving as acting sub-prefectโwas killed in a shootout with suspected arms traffickers. The incident was only… -
Ivory Coast: fuel prices remain unchanged for May 2025
In Ivory Coast, the Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Energy has released the official fuel price structure for the period of May 1 to 31, 2025. The announcement, issued by the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, applies nationwide, including in the… -
England: transgender women banned from female football competitions
Transgender women will no longer be allowed to participate in womenโs football competitions in England and Scotland as of June 1, 2025. The decision was handed down by the UK Supreme Court, which based its ruling on the legal definition… -
Benin โ Government finally breaks silence over fallen soldiers
The Beninese government has finally spoken out about its silence following the death of dozens of soldiers in terrorist attacks. Through its spokesperson, Wilfried Lรฉandre Houngbรฉdji, the government defended its decision, saying it deliberately chose not to play into the… -
West African country launches biometric passport with embedded chip
After a decade in development, Ghana has officially unveiled its new biometric passport featuring an embedded microchip. The launch ceremony was held at the Passport Office headquarters in Accra, attended by several government officials. Replacing the previous version, the new… -
Elon Musk linked to sperm donation initiative to combat demographic decline
Elon Musk, billionaire CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink, is now turning his attention to what he calls the global demographic collapseโthrough a personal campaign of mass procreation in the United States. The 53-year-old entrepreneur is no longer known solely… -
Sweden: teenager arrested after deadly shooting in Uppsala
A 16-year-old has been arrested following a deadly shooting in southeastern Sweden, police commander Erik ร kerlund announced during a press conference on Wednesday, April 30. The incident took place Tuesday evening at a hair salon named Shalom in Uppsala, a… -
After 12 years, first names return to Coca-Cola bottles
Twelve years after its initial launch, Coca-Cola is bringing back its iconic name-label campaign on soda cans and bottles. In a press release issued on Tuesday, April 29, the brand announced the return of popular first names such as Arthur,… -
Central African Republic: military orders ceasefire to revive peace process
The Central African Armed Forces (FACA) have issued a nationwide ceasefire order, instructing all national units and their allies to rigorously observe a cessation of hostilities. The measure, announced on Tuesday, is aimed at facilitating the reintegration of two active… -
Ivory Coast: investigation opened against Komรฉ Bakary for document falsification
In Ivory Coast, the Prosecutorโs Office at the Court of First Instance in Bingerville released a statement on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, regarding an ongoing case involving allegations of document forgery and the use of forged documents against Mr. Komรฉ… -
Ghana: Nicholas Mbir marries three women on the same day
Nicholas Mbir, a Ghanaian resident of Dubai, made headlines after marrying three women on the same dayโSaturday, April 26, 2025โin the Effutu Municipal District, located in Ghanaโs Central Region. The three brides, Angelina Prah, Grace Agyarko, and Esther Abass, were… -
Major disruptions expected on RATP and SNCF networks in รle-de-France on May 3 and 4, 2025
Significant service interruptions are scheduled across several transport lines in the รle-de-France region over the weekend of May 3 and 4, 2025, due to modernization and maintenance works. Commuters are advised to plan ahead. Metro RER Transilien Travel recommendations Passengers… -
France: healthcare professionals protest against proposed regulation on physician practice locations
On April 29, 2025, thousands of medical students, interns, and young practitioners took to the streets of Paris and several other cities across France to protest a proposed law aimed at regulating where doctors can set up their practices. The… -
Namibia: just appointed Minister, Mac-Albert Hengari arrested for raping a minor
Namibia’s Minister of Agriculture, Mac-Albert Hengari, was arrested on Sunday April 27, 2025 for rape of a minor, a crime which is believed to date back to 2019. His arrest followed a complaint lodged in November 2024. On Tuesday, the… -
Cameroon: 17-year-old girl dies in accident involving Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou, former UFC heavyweight champion, has been involved in a tragic motorcycle accident that occurred earlier this month in the Omnisports neighborhood of Yaoundรฉ, Cameroon. The accident claimed the life of Ntsama Brigitte Manuella, a 17-year-old girl. The incident… -
Nigeria: bank employee filmed over 400 nude videos of coworkers
An employee at Access Bank in Lagos was caught in the act of illegally recording footage inside the womenโs restroom of the companyโs premises. More than 400 videosโallegedly showing nude or partially dressed colleaguesโwere recovered from his devices, with some… -
Africaโs GDP growth rates: Senegal and Benin leading the way in 2025
Gross domestic product (GDP) growth remains one of the most reliable indicators of a countryโs economic health. In Africa, where structural, social, and political challenges are still numerous, strong and sustained GDP growth is seen as a crucial driver of… -
Niger: Niamey mandates surveillance cameras at gas stations
As part of efforts to curb the supply of fuel to terrorist groups, the governor of Niamey announced on Monday, April 28, 2025, that all gas stations must be equipped with surveillance cameras within one month. Addressing more than fifty… -
Ivory Coast: student dies after consuming suspicious substance
In Ivory Coast, tragedy struck the educational community of Songon on Monday, April 28, 2025, when a senior-year student (Terminale A2) at Lycรฉe Moderne tragically lost his life on school grounds. According to eyewitness accounts, the young boy had ingested… -
Nigeria: TikTok creator dies during live stream after epileptic seizure
A TikTok content creator known as “Disturbing” has died after suffering an epileptic seizure while live streaming from his home in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday and quickly went viral, with footage capturing the artistโs… -
Massive Power Outage Hits Spain and Portugal
On Monday, April 28, late in the morning, a major power outage struck Spain and Portugal, the French high-voltage grid operator RTE announced, noting that the cause of the incident “remains to be determined.” It was an exceptionally large-scale blackout.… -
United States: One Dead and Several Injured After Ferry Collides with Private Boat
In the United States, a private boat collided with a ferry on Sunday evening in the state of Florida, resulting in one fatality and twelve injuries. Clearwater police confirmed that one person aboard the ferry, which was carrying over 40…
