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Democratic Party: the Houndété camp resumes the legal battle, hearing scheduled for June 18
After an initial court ruling favorable to the leadership led by Nourénou Atchadé, Éric Houndété’s camp refuses to admit defeat. The dissenters have appealed and will be back in court on June 18th. The judicial saga surrounding the internal crisis… -
Benin: the FCBE records a defection in the 6th CE
On Monday, June 15, 2026, Ruben Abadagan, a prominent figure and member of the National Executive Bureau of the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE), officially submitted his letter of resignation to the party’s administrative secretariat. This act marks… -
Baccalaureate 2026: the assignments for correction and deliberation secretaries are available online.
The Office of the Baccalaureate has made public the assignments of the secretaries selected for the correction and deliberation operations of the Baccalaureate, June 2026 session. The concerned individuals are invited to check their deployment online. The Office of the… -
Iran–United States: an agreement announced to turn the page on tensions
After several days of tensions and indirect clashes in the region, Washington and Tehran reportedly reached a compromise paving the way for de-escalation. The text, which is set to be officially signed in the coming days, notably includes a regional… -
Niger: Tiani Abdourahamane dissolves about ten agencies.
In a drive to rationalize public spending and restructure the state apparatus, the Nigerien authorities have taken a significant step. By decree no. 2026-310/PRN/PM of June 8, 2026, the executive branch has enacted the abolition of nine major public services,… -
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko promises there will be “no rift” with Diomaye Faye.
In an interview with France 24 and RFI in Dakar, Ousmane Sonko assures that there will be no break with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, despite the differences that have arisen since his dismissal from the position of Prime Minister. Now… -
In Benin, “the Court is no longer a guarantor of human rights,” according to its president Dorothé Sossa.
The president of the Constitutional Court, Cossi Dorothé Sossa, stated that the constitutional reform of December 17, 2025, removed the high jurisdiction’s role as a direct guarantor of human rights. The Court remains competent to control the constitutionality of laws,… -
Benin: the government releases 100 million FCFA for the establishment of the Senate
The process of creating and operationalizing the Senate has reached a new milestone. As part of the revised financial bill for the year 2026, the government has officially allocated a budget of 100 million CFA francs for the installation process.… -
“Work isn’t paid for in Benin; it’s politics that gets paid,” Kassa Mampo makes a comparison with France.
In Benin, work is neither valued nor paid. Only politics is valued and paid. This is at least the sad conclusion reached by the Confederation of Trade Unions of Workers in Benin. In a comparative table, the Confederation of Trade… -
Benin: what to remember from the first meeting between Romuald Wadagni and the ministerial advisors
One week after their appointment to the Presidency of the Republic, the twelve ministerial advisors held their first working meeting with President Romuald Wadagni. During this session, the head of state outlined the principles that should guide their mission. One… -
Benin goes on the offensive to push its cotton production beyond 700,000 tons.
The Beninese government promises an exceptional bonus of 10 FCFA per kilogram to cotton producers if national production exceeds 700,000 tons during the 2026-2027 campaign. This measure, estimated at around 7 billion FCFA, aims to revive a cotton sector that… -
Benin: here are the emergency and assistance numbers to know
In order to allow citizens to react quickly in case of an emergency or need for assistance, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP Benin) has reminded the list of official short numbers accessible for free on all… -
Togo: poverty below 15% by 2040, Faure Gnassingbé’s new promise raises questions
In Djamdè, in the Kozah prefecture, Faure Gnassingbé has set a new horizon for the Togolese government: to double the average standard of living and reduce poverty to below 15% by 2040. Presented as an ambition for economic and social… -
Togo: Faure Gnassingbé aims to reduce poverty to below 15% by 2040.
Faure Gnassingbé opened a government seminar in Djamdè focused on the economic and social transformation of Togo. With the support of diagnostics carried out with the World Bank, the executive aims to define strategic choices capable of doubling the average… -
Benin: after the resignation of Paul Hounkpè, Garba Yaya to lead the FCBE
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… -
Benin: Gérard Gbénonchi clarifies the sanctions related to the refusal of crumpled bills and smooth coins.
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… -
Benin: the FCBE party welcomes the diplomatic offensive and the initial social measures of Wadagni.
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… -
Benin: Sidi Ould Tah received by Wadagni after his election as the head of the AfDB
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… -
Benin: Luc Gnacadja carries Cotonou’s voice at the AIMF Office in Namur.
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… -
Benin: the president of BOAD, Serge Ekué, received in audience by Romuald Wadagni
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… -
Togo: the Assembly strengthens the legal framework on nuclear safety
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… -
Pascal Todjinou: “a union should not call for a vote for a president”
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… -
Benin: the FCBE reacts to Romuald Wadagni’s initial decisions
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… -
Benin: after the ARMP case, Laurent Zomaï officially takes office as Prefect of Zou
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… -
Constitutional justice: the amendment of December 17, 2025 refocuses the Court on the control of norms and redefines the protection of human rights in Benin.
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… -
Benin: after a month of blockage, Prefect Laurent Zomaï was installed this Wednesday, June 10.
Laurent Zomaï is set to be installed this Wednesday, June 10, as the prefect of Zou, after several weeks of blockage caused by a sanction from the ARMP that has been ultimately annulled by the Supreme Court. The handover in… -
Libreville 2: Oligui Nguema facing the test of his campaign promises
Launched with great fanfare on March 28, 2025, by Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the Libreville 2 project was meant to mark Gabon’s entry into a new urban era. A new smart, modern, structured city, designed to ease congestion in the… -
The Attorney General of the International Criminal Court suspended!
Accused of sexual assault by a former colleague, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has been suspended from his duties. The 125 member states of the institution will now have to decide on his retention or… -
Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, son of the former Polisario front leader killed in a drone strike
The Polisario Front announced the death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, son of the former historical leader of the movement, in a strike attributed to a Moroccan drone in Western Sahara. This death, the most symbolic since the resumption of hostilities… -
Laurent Zomaï case: the Supreme Court overturns the ARMP decision for an unusual reason
The Supreme Court annulled the sanction of the ARMP excluding Laurent Dhossou Zomaï from public contracting, thus removing the obstacle to his appointment as prefect of Zou. The high court identified a procedural flaw related to the non-respect of the…
