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Djibril Mama Cissé Moussa has officially assumed his role as the Minister Delegate in charge of Interior and Public Security, after nearly ten years as the prefect of Borgou. In a context marked by the terrorist threat in northern Benin,…

Adin Yéton Bloukounon Goubalan has officially taken the helm of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, succeeding Gaston Cossi Dossouhoui after nearly nine years of management. An international researcher specializing in soil fertility and a former FAO staff member,…

Gildas Habib Bignon Agonkan has officially taken command of the delegated ministry responsible for national defense, following his appointment in the first government of Romuald Wadagni. A former deputy and ex-ambassador of Benin to Niger, he arrives at a strategic…

After leaving office on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in favor of President Romuald Wadagni, Patrice Talon automatically becomes a member of the Senate by right, according to the Constitution revised in November 2025. Patrice Talon has officially joined the ranks…

Aristide Médénou has officially taken over the Ministry of Economy and Finance following the handover with Abdoulaye Bio Tchané. Upon taking office, the new minister set three priorities: maintaining budgetary discipline, making economic growth more visible in the daily lives…

The Progressive Union for Renewal (UPR) reacted to the formation of the first government of President Romuald Wadagni. In a communiqué signed by its president Joseph Djogbénou, the party of the presidential majority notably praises “the appointment of its members”…

Elements from the Research Section attempted to apprehend the MP Pastef Cheikh Bara Ndiaye within the National Assembly, just minutes after the election of Ousmane Sonko to the presidency on Tuesday, May 26. The intervention, aborted after the parliamentarian was…

The restructuring continues within the Defense and security forces of Benin. Several high-ranking officials, including the general police inspector Pamphile Zomahoun, former head of intelligence services and recently a diplomat, have just been placed on mandatory retirement. The Beninese government…

In Senegal, President Diomaye Faye tried to block the return of Ousmane Sonko to Parliament by referring the matter to the Constitutional Council before the plenary session of May 26. However, the court declared itself incompetent, paving the way for…

Mojtaba Khamenei has stated that Gulf countries can no longer serve as a “shield” for American bases, in a message broadcast by Iranian state television on the occasion of the Hajj. This declaration comes amid high tension between Tehran and…

Since his election as president of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko has been trying to give a political and moral depth to his break with Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Amid disagreements over political funds, criticism of governance, economic divergences, and references…

Ousmane Sonko congratulated Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô following his appointment as Prime Minister, while distancing himself from a decision to which Pastef was allegedly not associated. In his first speech as President of the National Assembly, the former Prime Minister…

Ousmane Sonko was elected on Tuesday, May 26, as the President of the National Assembly of Senegal with 132 favorable votes out of 133 voters, meaning one abstention and no votes against. The vote took place after the opposition deputies…

Romuald Wadagni received the Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdoulaye Diop, in Cotonou, bearer of a message from General Assimi Goïta two days after his inauguration. This audience, following the presence of AES delegations at the ceremony on May 24,…

The ECOWAS mediator to the AES, Lansana Kouyaté, was received in Ouagadougou by Burkinabe President Ibrahim Traoré for discussions focused on regional security, stability, and free movement. This first Sahelian stop marks the operational beginning of a delicate mediation between…

Niger has announced a record seizure of 268 kg of cocaine in Zinder, during an operation targeting a transnational network connecting West Africa to the Sahelo-Saharan corridors towards Libya. Eight Nigerien nationals have been arrested, while investigators are searching for…

Ousmane Sonko could return to the National Assembly as soon as May 26, just four days after being dismissed from the Prime Minister’s office by Bassirou Diomaye Faye. His reintegration as a deputy and potential election as the president of…

The Walô Dance Center hosted, on May 23 and 24, 2026, two sold-out performances of the show Ce qu’il en coûte by Amour Aïou. Between acclaimed performances, artist testimonials, and audience engagement, the event confirms the rise of the comedian…

Romuald Wadagni revealed his first government just hours after his swearing-in, with a team characterized by economic continuity, the maintenance of security issues at the presidency, and a notable renewal in diplomacy. The creation of a portfolio dedicated to digital…

The presence of Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine at the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni sends a strong signal of de-escalation between Cotonou and Niamey, following three years of diplomatic and economic tensions. While not marking a complete normalization,…

Romuald Wadagni publicly announced the composition of his first government team on the evening of his assumption of office. The new executive, formalized by decree No. 2026-314 of May 24, 2026, includes 22 ministers and three delegated ministers. Key appointments…

The Walô Dance Center hosted the first performance of the show Ce qu’il en coûte by Amour Aïou on Saturday, May 23, 2026, to a full house. Amid laughter, artist testimonials, and public enthusiasm, the evening confirmed the rise of…

The presence of delegations from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso at the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni marks an important diplomatic signal after several years of tensions between Cotonou and the AES countries. While it doesn’t immediately normalize relations, this participation…

In his first presidential speech, Romuald Wadagni promised to make economic growth a concrete lever for improving the daily lives of Beninoise people. The new head of state notably announced an agricultural social protection, while showing a firm stance against…

Romuald Wadagni will take the oath this Sunday at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou, becoming the fifth president of the Republic of Benin and officially succeeding Patrice Talon after ten years in power. Former Minister of State for Economy…

The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko from the Prime Minister’s office on Friday, May 22, 2026, marks a significant break at the top of the Senegalese state. Amid political tensions, power struggles within PASTEF, and the looming presidential election of 2029,…

The Nigerian telecom regulator has published a draft of operational rules aimed at regulating virtual mobile operators and their relationships with major host networks. This public consultation seeks to unlock a market that has been open since 2023 but remains…

On May 22, 2026, Claudy Siar experienced a highly symbolic moment in Ouidah by officially discovering his Beninese roots within the Zossoungbo lineage. Through a ceremony blending memory, vodoun spirituality, and national recognition, the former Guadeloupean RFI presenter is part…

The Office of the Baccalaureate of Benin has opened online consultation for table numbers and examination centers for free candidates for the June 2026 session. Invitations are also available for pick-up at departmental offices, while the written exams are scheduled…

Ousmane Loum, portrayed as the former brother-in-law of Senegalese international Mbaye Diagne, has been referred to the financial prosecutor’s office in an alleged case of breach of trust involving 100 million CFA francs. The case concerns a failed real estate…