POLITICS

On Sunday March 16, 2025, the former president of the National Assembly, Adrien Houngbédji, visited Boni Yayi’s home in Cotonou. This courtesy visit comes a few weeks after the former head of state himself paid a similar visit to Houngbédji…

As the end of his second term approaches, the question of a possible presidential pardon continues to divide opinion in Benin. Questioned on this subject in an exclusive interview with Jeune Afrique, President Patrice Talon was categorical: he will not…

Antoine Guédou-Vissétogbé, president of the GSR party and spokesman for the Cadre de Concertation de l’Opposition, was a guest on Version Originale on Carrefour TVC on Sunday March 16, 2025, when he offered a critical analysis of the current electoral…

The names of former president Laurent Gbagbo and his former youth minister, Charles Blé Goudé, are absent from the provisional electoral list 2024-2025 published this Monday, March 17, 2025 by the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI). The Ivorian authorities justify the…

The Force Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) has clarified its absence from the Cadre de Concertation des partis de l’opposition. In an interview with Bip Radio’s L’Entretien Grand Format program on Sunday March 16, Paul Hounkpè, the party’s top…

Benin is preparing to set up a consultation framework bringing together the country’s former top officials. The initiative, spearheaded by former presidents Nicéphore D. Soglo and Boni Yayi, is also supported by Adrien Houngbédji, former president of the National Assembly.…

As he nears the end of his second term in office, Patrice Talon is beginning to outline his vision for his succession to the head of state in 2026. In an interview with Jeune Afrique, the Beninese president confirmed that…

The Libyan judiciary has recently ruled on a corruption case involving Moussa Al-Maqrif, Minister of Education in the Government of National Unity. He has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for favoritism and nepotism in the…

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Abobo, a working-class district in northern Abidjan, Pascal Affi N’Guessan, president of the Ivorian Popular Front (FPI), declared that he has the ideal profile to ensure a transition between President Alassane Ouattara’s generation and…

In an interview with Jeune Afrique on March 14, 2025, Beninese President Patrice Talon spoke about his relationship with his predecessor, Thomas Boni Yayi. Amid speculation about a potential political comeback by the former head of state, Talon sought to…

Candide Azannaï has taken a skeptical stance regarding President Patrice Talon’s recent statements. Responding to the interview granted by the head of state to Jeune Afrique, the former delegate minister—now a prominent opposition figure—has questioned the sincerity of Talon’s remarks.…

The Malian Council of Ministers met in regular session on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in its deliberation room at Koulouba Palace, under the presidency of Colonel Assimi GOITA, President of the Transition, Head of State. After examining the items on…

The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Presidential Palace, under the presidency of His Excellency, Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar FAYE. At the outset of his communication, the President of the Republic reminded that fighting the…

The Council of Ministers of the Government of Benin met on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, under the effective chairmanship of His Excellency Patrice Talon. Many topics were discussed during this meeting. Here is the full report.  I – LEGISLATIVE MEASURES.…

The Beninese government held its weekly ministerial conclave on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The meeting, presided over by President Patrice Talon, included several appointments. Find the details below. At the Court of Auditors In accordance with the organic law on…

The members of the Beninese Government met in an ordinary Council of Ministers on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. This session, held under the leadership of President Patrice Talon, covered many subjects. Here are the main decisions.

The weekly meeting of the members of the government of Benin took place this Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The session was filled with a variety of topics. Find here the full account of the subjects discussed. The weekly meeting of…

The Council of Ministers of the Beninese government met once again on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. During this meeting, held under the leadership of President Patrice Talon, appointments were announced. Mr. Pamphile Claude ZOMAHOUN is appointed Deputy Ambassador, Special Envoy…

The government of Benin held its ordinary Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, under the effective presidency of President Patrice Talon. A number of decisions were made. Here are the main points. @: Présidence du Bénin @:…

The ministers of the Beninese government held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024. This meeting, chaired by President Patrice Talon, covered a variety of topics. Here you will find the full details of the decisions made. The following…

The weekly meeting of the Beninese government’s Council of Ministers convened once again this Thursday, April 11, 2024, under the effective chairmanship of President Talon. Appointments were made during this session. Find them below. At the Ministry of National Defense…

The government members convened in a Council of Ministers this Thursday, April 11, 2024. Several decisions were made during this session. Find below the main points.

The Council of Ministers met on Tuesday, April 09, 2024, at the Presidential Palace, under the chairmanship of the Head of State, His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar FAYE. Many decisions were taken during this first council of ministers of…

The Council of Ministers met in Ouagadougou, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in regular session, under the chairmanship of His Excellency Captain Ibrahim TRAORE, President of the Transition, Chair of the Council of Ministers. It deliberated on the files on…

The Council of Ministers of the Malian government met in an ordinary session on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, under the presidency of Colonel Assimi GOITA, President of the Transition, Head of State. After reviewing the items on the agenda, the…

The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, under the chairmanship of Mr. Patrice TALON, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of the Government. The following decisions were taken: I- REGULATORY MEASURES. Establishment and Procedures for…

The Beninese government convened for its weekly meeting this Wednesday, March 27, 2024, under the leadership of His Excellency Patrice Athanase Guillaume Talon. During this conclave, a number of appointments were made. Here are the details of these appointments. Upon…

The Council of Ministers of Benin convened in an ordinary session on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, under the presidency of His Excellence Patrice Athanase Guillaume Talon. Several important resolutions were adopted during this assembly. Here are the main points.

The Beninese government held its council of ministers on Monday, March 18, 2024. Many topics were discussed during this session. Below is the full report. The following decisions were made: I- NORMATIVE MEASURES. The decree approving the amended statutes of…

The ministers of the Beninese government met in the Council of Ministers on Monday, March 18, 2024. Appointments have been made. The following individuals have been appointed to the National Council of the Electricity Regulatory Authority, upon the recommendation of…