NEWS BRIEFS
Accidents, crimes, daily dramas, and unusual events—this section reports real-life stories that mark the news, sometimes shocking, always striking.
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Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye signals the break with Sonko through a strong act
Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially announces the creation of his party “Kiiraay, The Republican Patriots” during a founding assembly in Dakar The Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye has taken a decisive step in the national political landscape by officially launching his… -
Benin: a fifty-year-old found dead in his room in Toffo.
A sad discovery shook the residents of Colli-Sohoué, in the municipality of Toffo, this Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The lifeless body of a woman in her fifties, identified by the initials N. B., was found at her home. The victim… -
France: 525 students found with a knife hidden in their bag in less than a year.
Between March and December 2025, French authorities highlighted a concerning situation in the country’s schools: 525 students were found in possession of a knife hidden in their bag, during checks conducted around and near schools and middle schools. These figures… -
2025 African Political Leader Award: Patrice Talon finalist
Benin’s President Patrice Talon is among the four finalists for African Political Leader of the Year 2025. This award, presented by African Leadership Magazine (ALM), highlights career paths that strengthen governance and accelerate development across the continent. The shortlist has… -
Miss Universe 2025: Miss Jamaica hospitalized after a spectacular fall during the runway show
Miss Jamaica suffered a fall during the preliminary show of the Miss Universe pageant on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in Thailand. After the incident she was rushed to the hospital. As Gabrielle Henry was confidently walking the preliminary show of… -
Mexico: influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old Mexican influencer, was fatally shot while livestreaming on TikTok from her beauty salon in Guadalajara, local authorities have confirmed. According to the Jalisco state prosecutor’s office, a man entered her salon in the Zapopan suburb and… -
Ivory Coast: gospel singer sparks controversy with confession of sexual encounter in church
A shocking revelation on Ivorian television has caused a stir on social media after a gospel singer admitted to having had sexual relations inside a church. The confession was made during the broadcast of Le Vrai Match on Tuesday, May… -
Nigeria: man sentenced to 6 months in prison for throwing banknotes at his wedding
In Nigeria, what is often seen as a festive gesture can now come at a high cost. On Monday, a federal court in Kano, in the north of the country, sentenced a popular makeup artist to six months in prison…