POLITICS

The political climate is stirred around the Parti du Renouveau Démocratique (PRD). Gratien Ahouanmenou, its Deputy Secretary-General, stated this Wednesday, June 4, 2025, on BIP Radio that “the PRD militants no longer feel comfortable within the UP le Renouveau.” A…

The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) made public this Wednesday the final electoral list for the presidential election on October 25, 2025. A decision that caused a political earthquake: Tidjane Thiam, Laurent Gbagbo, Charles Blé Goudé, and Guillaume Soro are definitively…

In a militant and resolutely committed atmosphere, the Movement of Young Democrats Ô GAN XÔ held its political launch this Saturday in Dekoungbé. It was a significant opportunity for its president, Prudence Tessi, to deliver a passionate speech calling on…

The Minister-Counselor for Infrastructure and Living Environment, Jacques Ayadji, delivered a strong response to criticisms from the opposition party Les Démocrates regarding the perceived excessive cost of the Sèmè-Podji-Porto-Novo road. This was on Tuesday, June 3, during a public conference…

The soybean sector, a flagship of Benin’s agricultural and industrial strategy, is currently at the center of a heated political controversy. The opposition party Les Démocrates has questioned the government, demanding precise explanations on the mechanisms for exporting and enhancing…

The meeting of Maurice Kamto, the leader of the Cameroonian opposition and president of the MRC, held on May 31, 2025, at the Place de la République in Paris, continues to make waves in Yaoundé. A declared candidate for the…

As the general elections approach in Benin, former deputy Guy Mitokpè raises his voice against the current government. In a public video shared on social media, he accused Patrice Talon’s regime of manipulating figures, repeated lies, and massive embezzlement of…

Amidst a tour to revitalize its local structures, the Forces Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) party clearly outlines its ambitions for the 2026 general elections. On Sunday, June 1st, during the launch of operations to establish FCBE cells in…

The results are in after a night of counting: Karol Nawrocki, the nationalist candidate, won the Polish presidential election this Sunday with 50.89% of the votes, according to the official figures released this Monday by the national electoral commission. He…

Simone Gbagbo, former First Lady and spokesperson for CAP-CI, made an important request to President Alassane Ouattara concerning the 2025 presidential election. Four months before the presidential election, political tension is rising in Côte d’Ivoire. This weekend, the Coalition for…

During his appearance on “L’entretien Grand Format” on Bip Radio, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, responded cautiously but firmly to recent statements by Me Adrien Houngbédji. Although the minister refrained from directly commenting on the words of…

Cotonou is set to host the 31st Africa Regional Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) from June 2 to 4, 2025. Ahead of this major event, the President of the APF and Vice President of the National…

Appearing on Le Grand Rendez-vous de l’actualité, during the “En toute franchise” segment on Canal 3 Bénin, MP and political bureau member of the Republican Bloc, Benoît Dègla, commented on the current dynamics surrounding the selection of the presidential ticket…

On Friday, May 30, 2025, President Patrice Talon hosted an unprecedented tripartite seminar at the Marina Palace, bringing together members of his government, the National Assembly, and the Economic and Social Council (CES). The objective: to equip the CES with…

Harvard University has scored a significant legal victory. On Thursday, federal judge Allison Burroughs issued a temporary suspension of a controversial decision by the Trump administration that sought to bar foreign students from enrolling at the university. On May 22,…

The Société des Infrastructures Routières et de l’Aménagement du Territoire (SIRAT SA) is under parliamentary scrutiny following a formal inquiry launched by MP Ouassagari Bio Sika Abdel Kamel. In an oral question with debate addressed to the government and made…

On May 28, 2025, Senegal took a significant step in its democratic journey with the opening of a national dialogue set to run until June 4. The goal: to fundamentally rethink the country’s political system and address key institutional challenges.…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court on Wednesday as part of his ongoing trial on charges of corruption, fraud, and breach of trust. Now 75, Netanyahu faces three separate cases, including allegations of receiving luxury gifts and engaging…

On May 24, 2025, the mayor of Tanguiéta, El Hadj Zakari Boukary, visited villages affected by recent terrorist attacks to reassure residents about the government’s security efforts aimed at protecting the population. Accompanied by several local officials, the mayor toured…

As Benin gears up for the 2026 general elections, the issue of the quitus fiscal—the mandatory tax clearance certificate—has once again ignited political debate. In response, MP Orden Alladatin is putting forward a novel approach: voluntary disclosure of one’s tax…

Appearing on the political talk show Zone Franche broadcast on Canal 3, Minister-Counselor Jacques Ayadji addressed recent criticisms made by former MP Guy Mitokpè, a member of the opposition party Les Démocrates, concerning the construction of the new National Assembly…

On May 21 and 22, 2025, the Moroccan Parliament hosted the 83rd session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (UPA) in Rabat. Presided over by Ali Kolouto Tchaïmi, speaker of the Chadian Parliament and current chair of…

As Benin heads toward its 2026 general elections, the political atmosphere is growing increasingly tense. Among the voices raising alarm is that of political activist Nourou Dine Saka Saley, also known as NDSS. Saka Saley has been outspoken in recent…

Daniel Edah, a former candidate in the 2016 presidential election and a well-known figure in Benin’s political landscape, has officially announced his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election. In a solemn speech filled with patriotism and a call for unity…

At the National Assembly, Beninese lawmakers are calling for a deep dive into the operations and impact of Bénin Control S.A., a private company mandated by the government to carry out services under the Import Verification Program. The initiative, led…

Speaking candidly on Peace FM’s Sunday program De Vous à Nous, trade unionist Anselme Amoussou sounded the alarm over growing poverty, the controversial reform of the Economic and Social Council (CES), and the stifling of social dialogue in Benin. In…

With less than two months to go before Togo’s municipal elections, scheduled for July 10, 2025, discussions around a possible postponement have taken center stage among political stakeholders. During the 21st session of the Permanent Consultation Framework (CPC), held on…

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni issued a public apology to the Ugandan people during a religious ceremony in Kampala. In power since 1986, Museveni publicly asked for forgiveness over the weekend for the “mistakes,” “laxity,” and…

On May 25, 2025, Venezuelans went to the polls to elect new deputies, governors, and mayors. For some, it was a democratic façade; for others, a show of resilience. What was meant to be a nationwide electoral celebration turned into…

President Patrice Talon’s administration has made it clear: it does not intend to yield to mounting pressure regarding a revision of the electoral code. This was the key message delivered by Deputy Secretary-General and government spokesperson Léandre Wilfried Houngbédji during…