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Niger has adopted a new penal code that criminalizes same-sex relations for the first time, with penalties of up to twenty years in prison for certain offenses related to same-sex associations or marriages. This reform, enacted under military authorities, represents…

The ban on exporting raw cashew nuts has not yet produced the expected industrial effects in Benin, according to expert Jim Fitzpatrick. Despite the aim to stimulate local processing, a large portion of the harvest continues to leave through neighboring…

Following a real estate seizure procedure initiated by a local bank, a building in Akpakpa will be sold at public auction on June 22, 2026, in front of the Commercial Court of Cotonou. This operation takes place as part of…

Pursued for several months over alleged internet fraud, the Beninese actress Aurélie Guézo has finally won her case before the Court of Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the special jurisdiction pronounced her acquittal…

The BRVM has listed four sovereign bond issuances from Senegal totaling 627.91 billion FCFA. Presented as the largest mobilization achieved by a state in the financial market of the UEMOA, this operation takes place amid significant pressure on Senegal’s debt…

Two demolition operations carried out in early June 2026 in Abidjan have reignited the controversy over evictions in the Ivorian economic capital. In Vridi 3, the Autonomous District invokes urban sanitation and risk prevention. In Koumassi, a private operation conducted…

Burkina Faso wants to make entrepreneurship a mandatory discipline in both bachelor’s and master’s degree programs starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. This reform, part of the presidential initiative for quality education for all, aims to better prepare students for…

Following the official resignation of Paul Hounkpè, former National Executive Secretary and unsuccessful candidate in the presidential election of April 12, 2026, the leadership of the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE) has changed hands. Through a letter made…

The Beninese legal arsenal is enriched by a major text aimed at clarifying daily transactions and restoring public trust in their currency. Speaking on the show La Matinale on e-Télé, the president of the Finance and Trade Commission of the…

In a statement from its political office published this Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE) expressed its strong satisfaction with the initial orientations and decisions taken by President Romuald Wadagni, sworn in as head…

Romuald Wadagni received the President of the African Development Bank Group, Sidi Ould Tah, in Cotonou. The discussions focused on the macroeconomic situation of Benin, development prospects, and the reforms considered by the new head of state, in a context…

The Mayor of Cotonou, Luc Gnacadja, participated in the 107th meeting of the Bureau of the International Association of Francophone Mayors in Namur, Belgium. As Vice-President of the AIMF, he advocated for closer international cooperation with local communities to address…

President Romuald Wadagni received a delegation from the West African Development Bank at the Marina Palace led by its President, Serge Ekué. This meeting allowed the regional financial institution to reaffirm its commitment alongside Benin, in a context where the…

The Togolese National Assembly adopted four bills related to nuclear and radiological safety on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. These texts, unanimously voted, aim to strengthen the national legal framework, improve risk prevention, and align Togo with the international standards of…

Nigeria’s gasoline import bill dropped by 96.15% in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. Long dependent on refined fuels from abroad despite being a major oil producer, the country is seeing its…

Pascal Todjinou, former general secretary of the General Confederation of Workers of Benin, reacted to the first steps of President Romuald Wadagni at the head of the state. In an interview with journalist Samuel Houndjo, the former union leader praised…

In a statement released this Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE) party expressed its satisfaction with the first decisions of President Romuald Wadagni. The political formation particularly praised his diplomatic offensive in the sub-region…

By multiplying visits to Niamey, Ouagadougou, Bamako, and Bissau in the first weeks of his term, Romuald Wadagni introduces a clear shift in Beninese diplomacy. Far from the confrontational stance seen under Patrice Talon, the new president places Cotonou in…

The appeals chamber of the Court for the repression of economic crimes and terrorism has issued its ruling in the banking fraud case involving former deputy Désiré Vodonou and businessman Wilfried Ayatodé. The court confirmed the majority of the sentences…

The Court of Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) reviewed, during the hearing on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the case of a young content creator facing charges involving his minor daughter, aged four, shared on social media. According to…

The UN Security Council is concerned about the deterioration of civil and political rights in Central Africa, amid ongoing armed conflicts and humanitarian pressure related to the war in Sudan. Presenting the semi-annual report of UNOCA, Martha Pobee raised alarm…

Laurent Dhossou Zomaï has officially taken office as the prefect of Zou on Wednesday, June 10, in Abomey, after a week of administrative and judicial blockage. His installation comes after the Supreme Court annulled the sanction from the ARMP that…

A presumed case of violence against women is actively engaging social services and security forces in Benin’s economic capital. The events took place on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Agla, specifically in the Ahogbohouè neighborhood located in the 13th arrondissement…

Thanks to the ePASS platform, Beninese citizens living abroad can now renew their passport online in about thirty minutes, without having to travel or make an appointment. Beninese people in the diaspora now have a new solution for renewing their…

Eight public primary school teachers have been appearing since June 9 before the Administrative Parity Commission of the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education. Accused of prolonged absences, professional misconduct, or alleged incompetence, they face various disciplinary sanctions that could…

The elements of the central police station of Porto-Novo conducted a major operation on Monday, June 8, 2026, leading to the arrest of three individuals. The network was headed by a main suspect who had been operating in secrecy for…

The Beninese legal landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. The historic boldness that characterized the Constitutional Court of Benin, established by the Constitution of December 11, 1990, is facing significant legislative reorientation. For more than three decades, the constitutional judge…

The Supreme Court of Justice of Benin is reaching a new level in its quest for operational excellence. In the context of modernization that has been underway since the beginning of the eighth term, the institution is actively working to…

Relief and devotion are evident on the faces at Cotonou International Airport. After spending a few weeks in Saudi Arabia, the Beninese Muslim faithful have started to set foot on national soil. The very first pilgrims were welcomed with deep…

Romuald Wadagni was received in Bissau by General Horta Inta-A Na Man, head of the transition in Guinea-Bissau, as the final stop of a rapid regional tour. After Niamey, Ouagadougou, and Bamako, this visit confirms the will of the Beninese…