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Two years after bringing Bassirou Diomaye Faye to power, the phrase “Sonko is Diomaye” now belongs to the past. The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko from the Prime Minister’s office on May 22, 2026, marked the break between the two former…

A family tragedy occurred on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Namoutchaga, in the Cobly municipality. A 26-year-old farmer is suspected of fatally assaulting his 16-month-old son and seriously injuring his wife before being taken into custody under police supervision. A…

Border checks have just yielded results in northeastern Benin. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, police officers stationed at the Okpara bridge in the Kassouala district intercepted a group of 24 people, including a young Beninese suspected of being the smuggler.…

Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed Abdoul Madjib Guèye as the head of the Court of Auditors of Senegal. A career financial magistrate, he has been with the institution since 1999, taking control of a strategic jurisdiction in a context marked…

An accident shook the village of Gbétagbo, in the Akassato district, on Friday, June 12, 2026. A man and a woman fell into a septic tank after the collapse of a toilet slab. The events, as reported, took place at…

The city of Cotonou is becoming the nerve center of discussions on the effectiveness of West African justice. From Wednesday, June 17 to Friday, June 19, 2026, the economic capital of Benin will host the second meeting of the National…

The Commercial Court of Cotonou has sentenced Edgard Guidibi to pay over 55 million FCFA to Finadev SA in a case of an outstanding financial loan. The judicial liability of the former technical advisor to the Presidency of the Republic,…

The International Hospital Centre of Calavi (CHIC) has launched a new call for applications to strengthen its teams. Six positions are to be filled in various fields, ranging from health to logistics, including accounting and management of international operations. The…

Benin and Niger are taking a new step in the process of normalizing their relations. In a joint statement released on June 16, 2026, the two governments announced that the experts tasked with examining the conditions for reopening the border…

Since Thursday, June 11, 2026, the Football World Cup has been in full swing in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. While this global event generates massive enthusiasm among soccer fans, it also sharpens the appetite of cybercriminals and ill-intentioned…

Presented to the judicial authorities after her police custody, a wife who faked her abduction to extort 7 million from her husband faces heavy prison sentences. According to the facts as presented at the trial and reported by Banouto, the…

Appointed head of the National Lottery of Benin SA, Marius Adanzounon officially took office this Tuesday, June 16, in Cotonou. He succeeds Gaston Zossou, who leaves the general management after a decade marked notably by the transformation of the company…

He supported the ruling party’s candidate, was suspended from his own party, and then dismissed by the courts. Many believed Éric Houndété had played and lost. However, here he is reigniting the battle before the Court of Appeal in Cotonou,…

The special court of the CRIET has requested a 24-month prison sentence, including four years of hard labor, against a former commander of the French special forces who is being prosecuted in a case involving counterfeit Beninese driving licenses. The…

In Togo, statements attributed to retired military personnel have sparked a heated controversy. Made around the anniversary of Faure Gnassingbé, celebrated on June 6, these comments, marked by a strong personal loyalty to the Prime Minister, have reignited the debate…

The trial of police officer Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé is entering its final stretch. After a new hearing on Monday, June 15, 2026, the judges decided to put the matter under deliberation. The final verdict will be delivered on Monday, July…

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken a major legislative step toward a potential constitutional revision. On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Senate unanimously adopted the bill that sets out the procedures for organizing a referendum, with the vote…

The political news from Benin could experience a significant turning point within the newly established upper chamber of Parliament. Despite having categorically refused and made a solemn declaration last November, the former President of the Republic, Dr. Boni Yayi, seems…

The Court for the Suppression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) continues its cleansing policy within the public security forces. The special jurisdiction has rendered its verdict in a case of corruption and complicity in drug trafficking involving several officials…

After an initial court ruling favorable to the leadership led by Nourénou Atchadé, Éric Houndété’s camp refuses to admit defeat. The dissenters have appealed and will be back in court on June 18th. The judicial saga surrounding the internal crisis…

On Monday, June 15, 2026, Ruben Abadagan, a prominent figure and member of the National Executive Bureau of the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE), officially submitted his letter of resignation to the party’s administrative secretariat. This act marks…

The National Lottery of Benin (LNB) has a new direction. Marius Adanzounon has been appointed as General Manager, replacing Gaston Zossou, who has left his position. The National Lottery of Benin (LNB) has a new General Manager. Marius Adanzounon has…

The Office of the Baccalaureate has made public the assignments of the secretaries selected for the correction and deliberation operations of the Baccalaureate, June 2026 session. The concerned individuals are invited to check their deployment online. The Office of the…

After several days of tensions and indirect clashes in the region, Washington and Tehran reportedly reached a compromise paving the way for de-escalation. The text, which is set to be officially signed in the coming days, notably includes a regional…

In a drive to rationalize public spending and restructure the state apparatus, the Nigerien authorities have taken a significant step. By decree no. 2026-310/PRN/PM of June 8, 2026, the executive branch has enacted the abolition of nine major public services,…

In an interview with France 24 and RFI in Dakar, Ousmane Sonko assures that there will be no break with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, despite the differences that have arisen since his dismissal from the position of Prime Minister. Now…

The path to world unity within the Celestial Church of Christ (ECC) is facing a major obstacle. Gathered in an extraordinary session on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the St. S.B.J Oschoffa Cathedral in Ketu, Lagos, the high dignitaries of…

Security: The new mantra is clear: “No money to give for checks.” This is the strong awareness message being broadcast by the Republican Police at the Sèmè-Kraké border, a strategic crossing point housing the Joint Control Post (Pcj) between Benin…

After a decade of leadership at the head of the National Lottery of Benin (LNB), Gaston Zossou has officially stepped down from his role as general director. The information, previously circulated as rumors on social media, is now confirmed. Having…

The written tests for the 2026 baccalaureate start on Monday, June 15, in Benin, with 77,101 candidates spread across 140 examination centers. The exam, organized into 14 series, sees a slight decrease in numbers compared to 2025, with a strong…