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Trailing at halftime, the Beninese U17 team turned the situation around to win against Sierra Leone (2-1) in Lomé. This victory confirms their qualification for the third and final round of the 2026 U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Down at…

The First Instance Court of Porto-Novo delivered its verdict on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in a case of crop theft. A man in his thirties was heavily sanctioned by the justice system for illegally taking bunches of palm nuts from…

A serious fire broke out on the night of Friday, May 29, 2026, in the Ayétèdjou neighborhood, located in the municipality of Pobè. The disaster completely destroyed a property as well as significant stocks of palm oil cans (red oil)…

The House of Media “Thomas Mègnassan” has been revitalized and is ready to become the hub of Beninese journalism once again. After several months of rehabilitation work, the renovated premises were officially reopened on Friday, May 29, 2026. The ribbon-cutting…

The White House has released the results of Donald Trump’s latest medical exam, concluding that the American president remains fit to fully perform his duties. This assessment comes amid growing questions about the health and age of key American political…

Nigeria has strengthened its health surveillance system in response to the growing threat of the Bundibugyo variant of the Ebola virus, which is already present in several regions of East and Central Africa. Although no cases have been detected in…

The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, made a strong move in the early days of his term by entrusting the coordination of his close security to Captain Elvire Toupé. A battle-hardened officer of the Republican Guard, she becomes the…

This decision comes on the same day as the appointment of the new commander of the Republican Guard, confirming the acceleration of the reshaping of key commands within the national security apparatus. By placing this senior officer at the head…

President Romuald Wadagni issued decree No. 2026-324 on Thursday, May 28, 2026, appointing Air Force General Bertin Bada to the position of Advisor for Defense and Security to the President of the Republic. This appointment complements a series of strategic…

By decree No. 2026-323, President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni Brigadier General Djimon Dieudonné Tévoédjrè is officially appointed as the Commander of the Republican Guard. This presidential decision comes as part of the gradual restructuring of the defense and security…

The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, signed decree No. 2026-328 on Thursday, May 28, 2026, appointing individuals to the presidency of the Republic. By this official act, Gaston Cossi Dossouhoui and Modeste Tihounté Kérékou are joining the Marina Palace…

The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, has made a new strategic appointment within the state communication apparatus. By official decision, journalist Fiacre Vidjingninou is promoted to the position of Director of Communication at the Presidency of the Republic, thus…

Meeting on Sunday, May 26, 2026, in Cotonou for the inauguration of President Romuald Wadagni, the Circle of Elites of Romuald Wadagni (CEROW) expressed its political ambitions and commitment to supporting government action. Among calls for mobilization, advocacy for effective…

The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, has enacted a profound functional reorganization of the executive by structuring government work around three distinct levels of arbitration and consultation. This new managerial method aims to streamline decision-making processes, enhance the technical…

Meeting in the inaugural Council of Ministers of the 2026-2033 term, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, set strict requirements for his government team. He emphasized the need for governance based on sobriety, integrity, and exemplarity. The first Council…

During the Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, outlined the main objectives of his term. Over the next seven years, the former Minister of Economy and Finance, now President, intends…

The Beninese government is changing the schedule of its weekly meetings. Meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026, the Council of Ministers decided that its ordinary sessions will now be held on the first Wednesday of each month. The government of…

The government of President Romuald Wadagni held its first Cabinet meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026. During this conclave, which took place 24 hours after the new ministers took office, the Beninese government decided that Council meetings will now be…

As the Champions League final approaches between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, Harry Kane highlighted the difficulty of the challenge facing the Gunners. The Bayern Munich striker emphasized the strength of the Parisian club while acknowledging the progress made by Mikel…

The U.S. Treasury has announced new sanctions targeting an Iranian entity linked to the management of the Persian Gulf Strait. Washington is also expanding these measures to any entity involved in associated payments, amid heightened economic pressure on Tehran. The…

An operation conducted by the elements of the 11th arrondissement police station in Cotonou led to the dismantling of a ghetto in the Vodjè neighborhood. The intervention took place on Monday, May 25, 2026, in a swampy area of the…

A significant reform of monetary law was recently adopted by Beninese lawmakers, strengthening penalties against the refusal to accept banknotes and coins issued by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). This vote comes in a context where the…

Two positions of the Beninese Armed Forces were targeted in attacks during the night of May 25 to 26, 2026, in the Kourou Koualou area, at the border with Burkina Faso. According to information from RFI reported by La Nouvelle…

In line with its organizational reform, the Cotonou city hall has handed over mission letters to the technical directors, under the supervision of the Executive Secretary. This initiative reflects the willingness of the municipal executive to establish a governance focused…

The Beninese government made a strong gesture of remembrance and reconciliation by granting nationality certificates to 22 Afro-descendants on May 22, 2026, during a ceremony organized by the Ministry of Justice and Legislation. Presided over by Justice Minister Yvon Détchénou,…

Barely settled at the head of the Benin, Romuald Wadagni is already facing his first criticisms regarding the structure of his government. The criticisms mainly focus on the coexistence of a Ministry of Communication in charge of Media with a…

The government of President Romuald Wadagni will hold its very first Council of Ministers this Thursday, May 28, 2026, starting at 9 AM. This highly anticipated meeting is expected to allow the new executive to officially launch its first orientations…

The CNPA-Benin and the UPMB welcomed the re-establishment of the Ministry of Communication and Media in the first government of President Romuald Wadagni. In a statement released on May 25, 2026, in Cotonou, the two organizations see this as a…

Édouard Dahome has officially taken charge of the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, with forty years of experience in the energy sector, particularly at EDF where he was nicknamed “Mr. Africa“. The new minister inherits two major projects: expanding…

On the occasion of the Tabaski celebration, held this Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the President of the Republic Romuald Wadagni sent his wishes to the Muslim community of Benin. In a message posted on his Facebook page, he expressed hope…