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Criet: Two-Year Suspended Sentence Requested Against Beninese TikToker
The public prosecutor at the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (Criet) has requested a two-year suspended prison sentence and a fine of one million CFA francs against Beninese TikToker Florent Mahougnon, also known as “El Professor.”… -
Nigeria: at least 12 boat passengers kidnapped by pirates
At least twelve people have been taken hostage by pirates who attacked a boat off the coast of Nigeria, according to the newspaper Leadership. Nigerian police spokesperson Irene Ugbo reported that the Heavenly Grace was attacked off the port of… -
Canada: at least eight dead after driver plows into crowd in Vancouver
At least eight people were killed and six others injured when an SUV drove into a crowd during a Philippine community festival in Vancouver, Canada, Global News reported, citing sources. According to initial information, a child is believed to be… -
Pope Francis bequeathed nearly all his savings to a juvenile prison in Rome
Before his death, Pope Francis made the decision to bequeath almost all of his personal savings to a juvenile detention center in Rome, according to sources close to the Vatican. The facility, located in the Casal del Marmo district, had… -
Pope Francis: Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron pay their respects before his remains
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte visited St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Friday, April 25, 2025, to pay their respects before the remains of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88. On the eve… -
USA: Nigerian graduate sues Trump over visa revocation
Cynderila Patrick, a Nigerian graduate of Youngstown State University (YSU) in Ohio, has filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump following the revocation of her student visa. Patrickโs lawyer, Rhys Cartwright-Jones, filed the complaint against the Trump administration on… -
CRIET โ Public procurement: two-year prison terms requested against a former director and a company head
The trial of the former Departmental Director of Living Environment for the Atlantique region and a businesswoman, both implicated in a public procurement scandal in Benin, resumed this Tuesday, April 22, 2025, before the Court for the Repression of Economic… -
Guinea-Bissau inaugurates new electrical substation
The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, officially inaugurated a new electrical substation in Bissau on Friday, built as part of the energy project led by the Organization for the Development of the Gambia River Basin. Thanks to this new… -
United States announces closure of the Millennium Challenge Corporation
Under the direction of President Donald Trump, the U.S. government has ordered the upcoming closure of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a flagship agency that has invested nearly $17 billion, primarily in infrastructure projects across Africa. According to several American… -
Pierre Urbain Dangnivo trial: hearing suspended, proceedings to resume in May 2025
The highly anticipated trial over the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo saw new developments this Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Cotonou Court of First Instance. The hearing, which began in the early afternoon with the testimony of a representative… -
Spain: two women declared dead found alive
In Majorca, Spain, a woman who had been declared dead was found alive while being transported for her funeral. A similar incident had occurred just a few months earlier in Guatemala. According to The Mirror, staff at the Son Valenti… -
Terrorist attack in Benin: Boni Yayiโs prayer for the nation
Following the terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of over 50 Beninese soldiers, former President Boni Yayi has called for unity and prayer. The recent surge in terrorist attacks in Benin has alarmed former President Dr. Thomas Boni Yayi. In… -
Guinea-Bissau steps up fight against human trafficking
The government of Guinea-Bissau is committed to mobilizing all necessary resources to effectively combat human trafficking in the country, Justice and Human Rights Minister Maria do Cรฉu Silva Monteiro declared on Thursday in Bissau. Speaking at the official launch of… -
Thailand: 6 dead in police plane crash near Hua Hin
A light aircraft belonging to the Thai police crashed into the sea on Friday morning near the coastal resort town of Hua Hin, in Phetchaburi province, leaving six people dead, according to local authorities. The national police stated on social… -
Terrorist attacks of April 17: France condemns, Benin strengthens its response
The French Embassy in Benin has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that occurred on April 17, 2025, near the border with Burkina Faso, resulting in the deaths of 54 Beninese soldiers. In an official statement, the diplomatic mission praised the… -
Ukraine: Drone attack kills 9 in Marhanets
At least nine people were killed and 30 others injured on Wednesday following a Russian drone strike in the city of Marhanets, located in Ukraineโs Dnipropetrovsk region, according to regional governor Serhiy Lysak. In a message posted on Telegram, Mr.… -
Nigeria: man impregnates his wifeโs sister and niece
A social media user identified as @ritatoyie shared a harrowing story on X (formerly Twitter), responding to a prompt inviting users to recount the most shocking stories from people around them. According to the user, the events involved a member… -
[Photos]: The Vatican releases images of Pope Francisโs body
The Vatican has released solemn images of Pope Francis lying in an open casket, marking the beginning of nine days of mourning following his death on Sunday at the age of 88. The photos show the pontiff resting peacefully in… -
South Africa: Attempted assassination of Vice President Paul Mashatile
In South Africa, Vice President Paul Mashatile was the target of an attempted assassination in Boksburg. The South African Vice President narrowly escaped an attempt on his life. He made the revelation on Sunday, April 20, 2025, during a press… -
Gaza strikes: Israeli army kills 25 Palestinians
At least 25 Palestinians were killed overnight in a series of Israeli strikes across multiple areas of the Gaza Strip, the territoryโs Civil Defense reported on Tuesday. According to its spokesperson, Mahmoud Bassal, the night was โparticularly harrowingโ for residents… -
Florida: Delta Air Lines plane engine catches fire before takeoff
An incident involving an aircraft occurred on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Orlando International Airport in Florida. An Airbus A330 operated by U.S. carrier Delta Air Lines was evacuated in an emergency after one of its engines caught fire while… -
Nigeria: death toll from Benue attacks rises to 72
The death toll from recent attacks allegedly carried out by armed herders in Benue State, central Nigeria, has risen to 72, local authorities reported on Monday. Initially, officials had confirmed 56 deaths following the violence, which took place on April… -
Terrorism in Benin: Former President Nicรฉphore Soglo Calls for National Unity
Nicรฉphore Soglo, the first president of Beninโs democratic era, has spoken out about the escalating terrorist attacks in the north of the country. The former President of the Republic of Benin, Nicรฉphore Dieudonnรฉ SOGLO, reacted to the deadly terrorist assault… -
Italy: Authorities Postpone All Matches Following the Death of Pope Francis
As a sign of respect for the passing of Pope Francis, Italian authorities have postponed all football matches scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2025, across the country. The Vatican announced on Monday, April 21, 2025, the death of Pope Francis,… -
Benin: Coordinator of Urgences Panafricanistes NGO, Schadrac Houngnibo, Imprisoned
After eight days in police custody, Schadrac Watowรฉdรฉ Houngnibo, National Coordinator of the NGO Urgences Panafricanistes, was placed in prison on Friday, April 18, 2025. On April 12, 2025, Schadrac Watowรฉdรฉ Houngnibo, the Benin-based National Coordinator of Kemi Sebaโs NGO… -
Death of Pope Francis: Reaction from French President Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has responded to the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88. Weakened in recent months by an infectious pneumonia, Pope Francis ultimately laid down his burden. The Supreme Pontiff… -
โNo peace is possible without true disarmament,โ declares Pope Francis
It is impossible to build peace without disarmament, and the desire for self-defense must not turn into an arms race, Pope Francis declared during his traditional Urbi et Orbi Easter blessing. The 88-year-old pope, still recovering from pneumonia and whose… -
Prison Attacks: No Leads Ruled Out at This Stage
In recent days, a wave of targeted attacks in France has struck prisons, the homes, and vehicles of prison staff. The use of military-grade weapons, arson, and acts of vandalism have raised serious concerns among authorities. The investigation, now led… -
France: armored truck rriverโs wife and baby taken hostage in alarming new robbery tactic
On the morning of Thursday, April 18, a cash-in-transit driver on duty in Switzerland became the target of a deeply troubling robbery scenario. Criminals broke into his home in Chรชne-en-Semine, in the Ain department of France, and took his partner… -
Jeane Dixon: Famous American Psychic Predicts Chilling China-Russia Conflict
Jeane Dixon, the American astrologer who famously predicted the assassination of John F. Kennedy, has foreseen a major global conflict between China and Russia set to unfold in 2025. Born in 1904 in Medford, Wisconsin, Jeane Dixon is considered one…
