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Champions League: the official lineups for Bayern – PSG
After a spectacular first leg, Bayern Munich and PSG meet again this Wednesday night (8:00 PM, GMT+1) for a tense Champions League semi-final second leg. Between absences and tactical adjustments, both teams are playing their European season. The starting lineups… -
The United States threatens Iran with a ‘devastating’ retaliation in the event of an attack.
From the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth warned Tehran that an offensive against American forces or merchant ships would trigger a massive military response, while assuring that Washington does not seek escalation. The United States issued a firm warning to Iran, urging… -
Gernot Rohr: “Michael Olise preferred France over Nigeria”
Courted by the Super Eagles, Michael Olise had already made up his mind years ago. The Benin coach, Gernot Rohr, reveals that the Bayern Munich player had declined Nigeria’s approach as early as 2019, preferring an international future with France.… -
Benin: Pierre de Gaëtan Njikam announces the launch of the Pierre Castel Prize 2026
For its first participation, Benin makes a strong showing by hosting the final of the Pierre Castel Prize 2026. With nearly 23 million CFA francs at stake and a tight selection, the competition promises to be a major accelerator for… -
2026 presidential election: the BUS wave sweeps through Godomey for Wadagni’s coronation
In the 2026 presidential race, the BUS platform intensified on Tuesday its tour in Godomey to carry high the colors of the Wadagni-Talata duo. Across five sites visited, the populations displayed overwhelming enthusiasm for the social project “Moving forward, together,”… -
CAN 2027 (Q): six nations rejoignent la phase de groupes après les barrages
Burundi, Éthiopie, Somalie, Érythrée, Lesotho et Soudan du Sud ont validé leur billet pour la phase de groupes des éliminatoires de la CAN 2027, rejoignant les pays hôtes déjà qualifiés pour le tournoi est-africain. Six nations ont validé leur billet… -
Parakou: 5 people arrested during a crackdown on ghettos
In Parakou, a police operation led to the arrest of five individuals in possession of psychotropic substances. The intervention is part of a series of actions aimed at containing the resurgence of violence and drug trafficking in certain neighborhoods of… -
Azannaï’s pre-trial detention: his family denounces violations of his rights
In Benin, the family of Candide Azannai has expressed concern about the conditions under which he is being detained. In a public statement, the relatives of Mr. Azannai denounced what they deem to be conditions that are inadequate and detrimental… -
Overloading and oversize trucks: the Beninese government announces a systematic crackdown
The government of the Republic of Benin has hardened its stance on the circulation of overloaded vehicles and out-of-gauge trucks across the entire national territory. In a joint statement released on February 20, 2026, the Ministry of the Living Environment… -
Bus stopover in Godomey: launch of the operation « B.U.S CHEZ VOUS » and the Mouvement Renouveau Citoyen’s adhesion.
En escale à Godomey ce vendredi, dans le cadre de l’opération « B.U.S CHEZ VOUS », le BUS a embarqué de nouveaux passagers, et pas des moindres. Il s’agit d’anciens militants du parti Les Démocrates, regroupés au sein du mouvement le «… -
Champions League: Real Madrid’s group to face Benfica
Real Madrid announced on Monday the list of players selected for the trip to Lisbon, where Alvaro Arbeloa’s men will face José Mourinho’s Benfica in the first leg of the Champions League playoff. On the eve of the clash at… -
Benin: Mayors of Segbana, Grand-Popo, and Kérou installed
Several communes in Benin have followed the installation schedule for their municipal council. In Segbana, the municipal council formalized the formation of its executive. Kora Abdoul Razack was elected mayor. He will be assisted by Sorokou Bio, the first deputy… -
Benin: Five people arrested for possession and manufacture of counterfeit banknotes in Ouassa-Péhunco
In the locality of Ouassa-Péhunco, in the Atacora Department, the authorities arrested five individuals suspected of possessing and manufacturing counterfeit banknotes. The operation followed information that counterfeit currency was circulating in the area. Alerted, the competent units targeted several homes… -
Coup d’État foiled in Benin: prosecutors seek five years in prison against a journalist.
In Benin, as part of the trial related to the attempted coup d’état of December 7, 2025, the Special Public Prosecutor’s Office before the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (CRIET) has requested five years’ imprisonment for… -
Benin – Message to Prego: Tyaf Papa Yasir responds to his detractors
The Beninese artist Tyaf Papa Yasir’s post lit up the web on Wednesday night. It is a response to the controversy surrounding his new track Message to Prego. Accused rightly or wrongly of taking a political stance, the artist denounces… -
FIFF Cotonou 2026: Canal+ Benin remains committed to promoting African women’s cinema.
From February 3 to 7, 2026, Cotonou hosts the fourth edition of the Festival International des Films de Femmes (FIFF COTONOU), a biennial event dedicated to promoting African cinema led by women. Supported since its creation by CANAL+ Bénin, the… -
Benin: BR and UPR sweep the 2026 communal and municipal elections (results)
On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) released the official results of the communal and municipal elections held on January 11 in Benin. The Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UPR) is in the lead. The die is… -
Benin: death of journalist Judicaël Gbaguidi after years of battling kidney failure.
Journalist Judicaël Gbaguidi has died this Tuesday, January 27, 2026, after years of a hard battle against kidney failure. His death was announced by a close relative, Valerie Gbaguidi, on her social media accounts. Judicaël Gbaguidi has died. The journalist… -
“If tomorrow I leave tomorrow, …,” the actress Halima Gadji’s final wish
Revealed by the hit series Mistress of a Married Man, the Senegalese actress Halima Gadji died on Monday, January 26, 2026, from an illness. The announcement of her passing, relayed by the media and social networks, is accompanied by a… -
Mistress of a Married Man: Death of the Famous Actress Halima Gadji
The Senegalese actress and model Halima Gadji died on Monday, January 26, 2026 in Dakar, after a sudden illness, at the age of 36. The world of Senegalese cinema and television is in mourning. Halima Gadji, an iconic figure of… -
Women’s Champions Cup: a record prize fund to propel women’s club football.
FIFA has announced unprecedented prize money for the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, with $2.3 million pledged to the winning team, a strong signal in favor of the development of interclub women’s football. FIFA has pulled off a big coup for… -
Benin: singer Oluwa Kemy unveils the first of her son
New mother, Beninese artist Oluwa Kêmy revealed the gender and the first name of her child during an interview with Ange Zountchegbé. She explains that the choice of the name stems from a peaceful pregnancy and a birth she calls… -
Romuald Wadagni: les assurances du gouvernement sur l’utilisation des moyens de l’Etat pour sa campagne
The retention of Romuald Wadagni in his post as Minister of State, Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of Cooperation, while he is a declared candidate in the presidential election of April 12, 2026, continues to raise questions and… -
Benin: Official launch of the Convergence Wadagni movement 2026
The movement Convergence Wadagni 2026 was officially launched this Sunday, January 18, 2026. A founding ceremony during which the initiators clarified their approach, their vision, and their commitment to Romuald Wadagni, candidate in the 2026 presidential election. It was Angelo… -
Benin – Ligue 1: AS SOBEMAP keeps control, round-up after matchday 14
Victorious over Loto-Popo this weekend, AS SOBEMAP remain in first place at the end of the 14th Benin Ligue 1 matchday. Defending champions Dadjè FC remain bottom of the table. The 14th matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 (season 2025-2026)… -
CAN 2025: complete list of winners
Here is the complete list of the CAN 2025 winners. The competition was won by Senegal, who beat Morocco (1-0) at the end of a surreal final. Senegal clinched, Sunday evening, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Morocco… -
“I was represented by Camille Makosso”, Aziz 47 justifies his absence from Benin for the Vodoun days
Guest on the set of The Code with Yvidéro this Friday, January 16, the Ivorian medium Aziz 47 explained the reasons for his absence from Vodoun Days 2026 recently held in Benin. In high demand, he says he was duly… -
“I already have the president’s blessing,” Alain Kenneth said after shaking Patrice Talon’s hand.
During Vodoun Days 2026, Alain Kenneth made a lasting impression by shaking hands with President Patrice Talon. While appearing on the show Kfé Week-end on Friday, January 16, 2026, the TikToker revisited this moment that became viral. Guest on the… -
“I’m looking for my wig,” Zeynab after her show at Vodun Days 2026
The day after her highly acclaimed performance at Vodun Days 2026 in Ouidah, Beninese singer Zeynab sparked a wave of reactions on social media by issuing an unexpected appeal. In a post published this Friday, January 9, 2026 on Facebook,… -
Morocco 2026: what are Benin’s chances against Egypt?
The Egypt–Benin meeting will take place at the Grand Stadium of Agadir on January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM (AFCON Morocco 2026). Egypt, seven-time African champions — in pursuit of a new trophy since 2010 — finished top of their…
