SOCIETY

The activist Kémi Séba was unable to appear before the South African court on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The hearing, which was notably regarding the extradition request issued against him by the Beninese government, has been postponed to September 23,…

The central district police station of Gogounou made a significant strike in the fight against spiritual scams by arresting, on Sunday, August 9, 2026, an individual posing as a marabout. The suspect allegedly extorted a large sum of money from…

The commentator Youssouf Bathily, known as Ras Bath, and the activist nicknamed Rose have been appearing since August 10 before the Bamako Court of Appeal. They are contesting the charges of association with wrongdoers and undermining the credit of the…

Candidates declared eligible for the recruitment competition of 150 Customs officials for the year 2024 are summoned for a medical examination on Monday, August 17, 2026, in Cotonou. The examination will take place at the Medical-Social Center of the Garrison.…

Angola has strengthened its legal arsenal against online misinformation with a law that holds both users and digital platforms accountable. The text provides for fines that can reach several thousand minimum salaries and, for certain offenses, prison sentences. However, the…

A serious traffic accident has mourned the commune of Covè, specifically the locality of Naogon Aïzondo, this Sunday, August 9, 2026. According to reports from the local radio station Tonassé Fm, the tragedy occurred when a car transporting bags of…

A challenging morning broke over Akassato, in the Abomey-Calavi municipality. In the early hours of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, a strong fire broke out on the paved road leading to the Gros market, formerly known as Kérékou square, causing significant…

Shock reigns in the Banikanni neighborhood located in the second arrondissement of the municipality of Parakou. A 7-year-old boy, who had been missing for several days, was found dead in the septic tank of the family compound. According to information…

The General Directorate of Customs informs the candidates declared eligible for the recruitment competition of 150 Customs officials (for the year 2024) that the date of the medical examination is officially set. According to the statement released on August 10,…

The fire that occurred during the night of Thursday, August 6 to Friday, August 7, 2026, continues to attract significant attention from the authorities. On Monday, August 10, 2026, all the deputies from the 19th electoral district, which includes Porto-Novo,…

The Burkinabé Ministry of Culture has banned 18 cultural events planned in several cities across the country. The authorities cite activities contrary to “public morals” and likely to disrupt public order. These decisions come as part of a policy of…

The Burkinabe Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts, and Tourism has sent formal notices to the organizers of 18 events planned in various locations across the country. The authorities cite the need to uphold good morals and public order, amidst a…

The Minister of Living Environment and Transportation, responsible for Sustainable Development, Georges Alé, visited the East coast of Benin this weekend. This field visit aimed to evaluate the progression of coastal erosion beyond the Sèmè pipeline and to lay the…

A true miracle occurred this Sunday in the Kika district, located in the Tchaourou municipality. A little girl, about three years old, was spotted and rescued from the waters of the Okpara River by a fisherman who managed to pull…

The 2026 edition of the Gaani de Nikki benefits from increased involvement from the Beninese state. After officially allowing the festival to be organized, the government is overseeing several projects related to the imperial palace, the arena, and the ritual…

Six years after the lynching of Akuah Dente, a 90-year-old woman killed after being accused of witchcraft, Ghanaian civil society is still calling for the adoption of legislation penalizing false accusations. On the occasion of the International Day Against Witch…

A fuel truck overturned on the evening of Friday, August 7, in Bimbo, on the southwest outskirts of Bangui. The Central African government reported eight deaths and about ten injured, while witnesses and relatives of the victims mention a heavier…

The Burkinabe government has raised the price of a litre of diesel by 75 CFA francs as of Monday, August 10. This 11% increase comes after four years of stable pricing, as the state claims to be bearing an increasing…

The Algerian Ministry of Defense announced on August 8 the rescue of Ulumaskan Sinan, a German national kidnapped in Niger more than two weeks earlier. He was recovered by Algerian security services and transferred to Algiers before being handed over…

Bella Bah’s family has not heard from the Guinean activist since Saturday, August 8. His wife claims that he was forcibly taken away by men in uniform, while no authorities have confirmed his arrest or communicated on his place of…

The Constitutional High Court of Madagascar has approved law number 2026-007, which provides for the automatic transfer to the State of land titles still registered in the names of foreign nationals since independence. The text, adopted by the National Assembly…

Nearly 4.3 million people living in about 3,000 localities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) still lack mobile coverage, according to a report from the Universal Service Development Fund (USDF). The future national strategy must prioritize areas where…

The 2026 edition of the Beninese Craftsmanship Day (JAB) concluded on Tuesday, July 21, in Cotonou, with the recognition of six artisans in three categories. The winners received financial rewards ranging from 2 to 3 million CFA francs, in addition…

Just a few days away from a well-deserved retreat, a nursing assistant working in a public health facility in Dassa-Zoumè finds herself at the center of a fierce judicial storm. Detained by security forces while in possession of 48 kilograms…

In Benin, a man recently released following a pardon granted by President Romuald Wadagni has been arrested again. The suspect was caught red-handed for theft on the evening of Friday, August 7, 2026, around 8 PM, in the Alassancomè neighborhood,…

The international financial rating agency Moody’s has officially re-evaluated the long-term sovereign rating of the Republic of Benin, raising it from “B1” to “Ba3” with a “stable” outlook. Announced on Friday, August 7, 2026, this decision reinforces the credibility and…

The Dèkoungbé neighborhood, in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, is in shock after a macabre discovery. A young man has been arrested by the Republican Police, suspected of having murdered and decapitated his biological father. The events reported by Fraternité fm…

A police investigation carried out by the Sèmèrè district police in the Ouaké municipality has unraveled a motorcycle theft case marked by a dispute between two alleged accomplices. Presented to the judicial authority, the two individuals were placed under detention…

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in charge of Technical Training, is launching an entrance exam for first-year admission to several schools and institutes of public universities in Benin for the academic year 2026-2027. Candidates must hold a…

The investigation ordered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu into the fake Presidential Council for the Promotion of Foreign Investments (PFIPC) highlights forged documents, two other fictitious entities, and possible collusion within the administration. However, it appears that no public funding…