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A man around 40 years old was found dead in a water retention in Porto-Novo, Agata neighborhood on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Tragic discovery in Porto-Novo. The lifeless body of a man about 40 years old was retrieved this Wednesday,…

A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from Air India crashed on Wednesday, June 12, 2025, shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, western India. The aircraft, operating flight AI171 to London-Gatwick, was carrying 242 people on board.…

In Mali, the Council of Ministers adopted on Wednesday a draft law granting the head of state a renewable five-year term starting in 2025. The text still needs to be reviewed by the National Transition Council. If approved, General Assimi…

Julien Kandé Kansou, a very active militant of the party Les Démocrates, was placed under arrest warrant this Thursday, June 12, 2025, following his appearance at the Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET). The poet and…

According to the provisional results published on June 11 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), the ruling party in Burundi, the CNDD-FDD, won 96.51% of the votes, securing all 100 seats up for election in the National Assembly. In…

A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from Air India, operating flight AI-171 to London Gatwick, crashed this Thursday shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The aircraft was carrying 242 people, including 230 passengers and 12 crew…

An extensive project is in preparation in the United States. According to an investigation by the American media outlet Politico, the Trump administration is considering transferring up to 9,000 migrants to the Guantanamo detention center, with the ultimate goal of…

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, President Laurent Gbagbo received a delegation from the African Union at his private residence in Abidjan. Led by His Excellency Mr. Mamad Salet, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chad, this mission is part of…

In a lengthy speech delivered to his supporters, Tidjane Thiam vigorously responded to attacks from the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), particularly on the issue of his nationality. Without mincing words, the PDCI president denounced the accusations…

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…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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’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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…