POLITICS

While the establishment of the brand new Senate raises many questions within public opinion, the opposition party “Les Démocrates”, through its leader Eugène Azatassou, expresses its expectations for this institution. Initially opposed to its creation, Eugène Azatassou, the political leader…

The Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed Ousmane Diagne as a member and president of the Constitutional Council. The magistrate replaces the late Mamadou Badio Camara at the head of this central institution in the democratic and electoral functioning…

Just a few days before the official installation of the Beninese Senate, Professor Théodore Holo clarified how he intends to carry out his mandate within the new upper chamber. The former president of the Constitutional Court stated that he wants…

Gathered in a plenary session on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, the deputies of the National Assembly adopted four major items on the agenda, focusing on deep institutional, administrative, and financial reforms for the…

In response to the legitimate concerns raised by the announcement of the temporary suspension of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), the initiator of the reform is taking a firm stance to calm minds. Deputy Augustin Ahouanvoébla, who presents this…

One year after his controversial arrest in Abidjan and his opaque transfer to Cotonou, the Beninese journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè remains detained without trial in the civil prison of Ouidah. Caught in a neglected refugee status, suspicions of illegal exfiltration,…

The Beninese deputies adopted, on Friday, July 10, 2026, a law that repeals the provisions of the Electoral Code relating to the Autonomous National Electoral Commission. The measure results in a temporary abolition of the institution, pending a reflection on…

François Silibi officially joined the National Assembly on Friday, July 10, 2026. He succeeds Louis Vlavonou, who left his seat as a deputy after entering the Senate as a member by right, due to his previous role as President of…

The National Autonomous Electoral Commission has finalized the allocation of localities in which the Progressive Union for Renewal and the Republican Bloc can designate village or neighborhood leaders. However, one locality in Aplahoué is still awaiting a supplementary decision. The…

The Beninese Senate will be officially inaugurated on July 30, 2026, at the premises of the National Assembly, pending the arrangement of its own headquarters. The announcement was made this Friday, July 10, during a plenary session, through a letter…

The deputies of the 10th legislature of the National Assembly of Benin are meeting in plenary session this Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Palace of Governors in Porto-Novo. This important parliamentary session is marked by the examination of several…

The prefect of the Mono department, Dêdêgnon Bienvenu Milohin, is preparing to engage with local realities. He will begin his first tour of the year on Monday, July 13, 2026, traveling through the 6 municipalities in his department, starting with…

The Senegalese Constitutional Council invalidated the constitutional revision proposed by Pastef and adopted by the National Assembly, due to a procedural flaw. This decision vindicates Bassirou Diomaye Faye and deals a major setback to Ousmane Sonko, in the institutional clash…

The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has made public a decision establishing the list of localities where the parties Progressive Union for Renewal (UP-R) and Republican Bloc (BR) are authorized to appoint village or neighborhood chiefs, based on the results…

The former Minister of State in charge of Economy and Finance under Boni Yayi, Komi Koutché, has broken his silence. In an interview with Matin Libre, he shared his analysis of the first months of governance of President Romuald Wadagni,…

Several executives from the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) are participating, from July 6 to 10, 2026, in New Delhi, India, in an international training dedicated to the use of artificial intelligence in electoral processes. Organized by the India International…

: Joseph Djogbénou summons his colleagues The President of the National Assembly, Professor Joseph Fifamin Djogbénou, calls on the deputies to return to the benches of the Governor’s palace in Porto-Novo. The President of the National Assembly, Joseph Djogbénou, has…

The municipality of Lalo has officially filled the vacancy within its local executive. On Monday, July 6, 2026, the prefect of the Couffo department, Christophe Megbedji, officially installed advisor Georges Ekpè, a member of the Bloc Républicain (BR) party, in…

In an official statement published by its Communication Directorate on July 6, 2026, the political party Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UP-R) expressed its great satisfaction regarding the recent flagship social measures adopted by the government of President Romuald Wadagni. The…

The resignation of Louis Vlavonou, former president of the National Assembly for the 8th and 9th legislatures, leads to a rearrangement within the hemicycle. By choosing to resign from his position as deputy to take his rightful seat in the…

A big turning point is happening in the political career of Louis Vlavonou. The former president of the National Assembly has officially chosen to sit in the newly established upper chamber of Parliament, the Senate. This choice marks the beginning…

Bassirou Diomaye Faye is accelerating the structuring of his own political camp. According to the Senegalese press, the President of the Republic has entrusted Aminata Touré with the mission of leading the creation of his future political party. The former…

The Personal Data Protection Authority (APDP) is particularly active in regulating and ensuring digital compliance throughout the year. The shared data reveals that the compliance service examined a total of 907 cases. Among these, 793 received a favorable opinion, resulting…

The mayor of the commune of Parakou, Zul-Kifly Zakarie, officially handed over the sites to the company IRRIGA-MED this Thursday, July 2, 2026. This act marks the effective start of the second phase of the Secondary Cities Rainwater Drainage Program…

Guy Mitokpè, former head of communications for the Democratic Party, was appointed this Wednesday in the Council of Ministers among the personalities called to sit on the Economic and Social Council. This appointment comes several months after his resignation from…

Former head of the party Les Démocrates, Guy Dossou Mitokpè has officially joined an institution of the Republic. The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, appointed him as a member of the Economic and Social Council (CES) representing…

The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, made several appointments in the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Three strategic positions are affected by these decisions. Alastaire Alinsato has been appointed Chief of Staff of the ministry. His mission…

The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, made several appointments at the Ministry of Justice and Legislation. These appointments particularly concern the Personal Data Protection Authority. In total, eight individuals have been appointed to this authority. They are…

The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, made several appointments at the Presidency of the Republic. Among the announced decisions is the appointment of Émeric Tokoudagba as head of the Electricity Regulatory Authority. This appointment occurs in a…

Le Conseil économique et social connaît désormais sa nouvelle composition. Les nominations annoncées à l’issue du Conseil des ministres du mercredi 1er juillet 2026 concernent 117 personnalités, réparties entre le niveau départemental et le niveau national. Le Conseil économique et…