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The Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed Ousmane Diagne as a member and president of the Constitutional Council. The magistrate replaces the late Mamadou Badio Camara at the head of this central institution in the democratic and electoral functioning…

The National Assembly adopted, on Monday, July 13, 2026, law No. 2026-15 concerning the environment. The text, voted unanimously by the deputies present and represented, modernizes the Beninese legal framework regarding environmental protection and significantly toughens penalties against offenders. Benin…

In Senegal, the President of the National Assembly Ousmane Sonko has threatened to bring down the government with motions of censure, “as many times as necessary,” accusing the executive of drifting away from the Pastef project. While in Touba on…

In Benin, seven primary school teachers are at risk of being dismissed for irregular absence from their posts. Their cases were reviewed last week by the joint administrative commission of the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education, which must now…

In Katsina State, in northern Nigeria, a young woman has died following a conflict with her family regarding her choice of partner, according to several local sources. The exact circumstances of the tragedy have not yet been established by the…

Following a robbery committed on Monday, July 5, at the Houdegbe building, the Agbanou police station carried out a successful operation on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the municipality of Allada, bringing an end to the gang of criminals’ escape.…

Initially scheduled to be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, before the Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET), the trial of police commissioner Delcoz Kindjanhoundé has finally been postponed to August 17th. This postponement was made…

The Cana barracks served as the setting for the solemn flag presentation ceremony of the officer-cadets of the 19th promotion of the National School of Officers (ENO). Presided over by the Chief of General Staff, Army General Fructueux Gbaguidi, this…

The Economic and Terrorism Offenses Court (CRIET) sentenced Me Magloire Yansunnu to seven years in prison and a fine of 28 million CFA francs on Monday, July 13, 2026. The lawyer was prosecuted in a case concerning the management of…

The National Assembly of Benin unanimously adopted, on Friday, July 10, 2026, the amendment to Article 94 of the law creating the national orders of Benin. This bill, brought forward by the Vice President of the Republic and Chancellor of…

The Republican Police is maintaining pressure against urban crime. Law enforcement conducted two major security operations on July 8 and 9, 2026, respectively in Sakété and Porto-Novo. These coordinated interventions were successful, leading to the arrest of three suspected criminals,…

The Ministry of Labor and Public Service has made public the results of the recruitment competition for 50 justice auditors and 50 trainee clerks for the Ministry of Justice and Legislation. The lists of admitted candidates are now available online.…

Just a few days before the official installation of the Beninese Senate, Professor Théodore Holo clarified how he intends to carry out his mandate within the new upper chamber. The former president of the Constitutional Court stated that he wants…

Gathered in a plenary session on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, the deputies of the National Assembly adopted four major items on the agenda, focusing on deep institutional, administrative, and financial reforms for the…

Togo is on the path to creating a Deposit and Consignment Fund. Meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Lomé, the Council of Ministers adopted a bill concerning the creation, missions, organization, and functioning of this future public institution. The…

The Nigerian government has increased the monthly minimum salary for soldiers to 100,000 naira, up from 49,000 naira previously. The announcement was made by the Minister of Defense, Christopher Musa, who acknowledges that the resources allocated to the military remain…

In response to the legitimate concerns raised by the announcement of the temporary suspension of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), the initiator of the reform is taking a firm stance to calm minds. Deputy Augustin Ahouanvoébla, who presents this…

The Senegalese government has decided to suspend, for a month, the issuance of Food Import Declarations for rice. This measure aims to facilitate the sale of local rice stocks, estimated at 37,000 tons, and to support a sector facing significant…

While West African mediation is still struggling to produce concrete results, Cotonou and Niamey are continuing discussions about reopening their shared border. Among the conditions mentioned by the Nigerien authorities is the issue of foreign military presence on Beninese territory,…

One year after his controversial arrest in Abidjan and his opaque transfer to Cotonou, the Beninese journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè remains detained without trial in the civil prison of Ouidah. Caught in a neglected refugee status, suspicions of illegal exfiltration,…

The second edition of the PIGIER Entrepreneurship Challenge (PECH) delivered its verdict this Friday, July 10, 2026, in Cotonou. After several months of training, coaching, and selection, six projects led by students were honored, with GOGAZ by Amoussou Rostique taking…

The Beninese deputies adopted, on Friday, July 10, 2026, a law that repeals the provisions of the Electoral Code relating to the Autonomous National Electoral Commission. The measure results in a temporary abolition of the institution, pending a reflection on…

One year after the arrest of Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè in Côte d’Ivoire and his transfer to Benin, the mobilization around the Beninese journalist remains strong. Fifty West African journalists are calling on the Beninese authorities to release him, in a…

Thirteen newly accredited ambassadors to Benin were received on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Marina Palace by the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni. This ceremony marks their official assumption of office with the Beninese authorities. Diplomacy is at…

François Silibi officially joined the National Assembly on Friday, July 10, 2026. He succeeds Louis Vlavonou, who left his seat as a deputy after entering the Senate as a member by right, due to his previous role as President of…

The Benin Trade Union Confederation (CSTB) is calling on the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, to review the composition of the new Economic and Social Council (CES). In an open letter dated July 8, 2026, the trade union organization…

A military helicopter transporting Zambian Vice President Dr. Mutale Nalumango crashed on Thursday, July 9, shortly after taking off in Nakonde, in the northeast of the country. The eight people on board emerged unscathed. A Zambian army helicopter crashed on…

The National Autonomous Electoral Commission has finalized the allocation of localities in which the Progressive Union for Renewal and the Republican Bloc can designate village or neighborhood leaders. However, one locality in Aplahoué is still awaiting a supplementary decision. The…

The Ministry of the Interior and Public Security has announced increased checks across the country against drivers who drive on the left. The delegated ministry to the President of the Republic, in charge of the Interior and Public Security, published…

Through a broadcasted radio and television statement released this Friday, July 10, 2026, the minister delegated to the president of the Republic, in charge of the Interior and Public Security, firmly reminded road users of the strict obligation to drive…