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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… -
Recruitment of 715 police cadets: written phase scheduled for December 27
The recruitment process for seven hundred and fifteen (715) police cadets enters a decisive phase. In a radio-television broadcast, the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security announces the holding of the written phase of the competition for the 2025… -
Benin: Commissioner Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé jailed
A police commissioner who had publicly called for rebellion against the authority of President Patrice Talon was placed in detention after being presented to the prosecutor of the specialized court. On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Landry Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé was… -
Foiled coup attempt in Benin: arrest of Sounon Boké Soumaïla, MP from the Les Démocrates party
Beninese MP Sounon Boké Soumaïla was arrested by police on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, a few days after the attempted coup of 7 December 2025. Ten days after the coup attempt announced and foiled on Sunday, 7 December 2025, the… -
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson announce their engagement at the White House
Donald Trump Jr., 47, got engaged to Bettina Anderson, an American socialite and philanthropist. The announcement was made Monday, December 15, at the White House by President Donald Trump himself, according to a video posted on the social network X.… -
Attempted coup in Benin: 30 soldiers and one civilian jailed
Thirty military personnel and one civilian arrested in connection with an alleged coup attempt were presented to the CRIET in Cotonou and placed in prison on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. The suspects appeared before the judge responsible for liberties and… -
Benin: First public appearance of First Lady Claudine Talon after foiled coup
The First Lady of Benin, Claudine Talon, made her first public appearance on Monday, December 15, 2025, since the attempted destabilization of the state a week earlier. She went to the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou to support lead Amazone… -
Controversy over Camille Makosso’s visit to Benin: TikToker Alain Kenneth breaks his silence
Accused on social media of having invited Ivorian pastor Camille Makosso, nicknamed “the general,” to Benin, TikToker Alain Kenneth addressed the controversy during a public exchange with the man himself. In a conversation widely shared online, Camille Makosso sought to… -
Benin – Arrest of Chabi Yayi: the party Les Démocrates denounces an “abduction” and demands his immediate release
The party Les Démocrates reacted to the arrest of its national secretary for foreign affairs, Chabi Georges Nadjim Yayi. Boni Yayi’s son was taken from his home in Cotonou on the night of December 13–14, 2025 by individuals in police… -
Benin: former president Boni Yayi’s son, Chabi Yayi, arrested at his home in Cotonou
Chabi Yayi, secretary for external relations of the opposition party Les Démocrates and son of former president Boni Yayi, was arrested on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his home in Cotonou. The arrest was confirmed by his political party. Arrested… -
Cameroon: at least eight dead after a tanker truck exploded in Tiko
A serious accident occurred on Friday, 12 December 2025 in Tiko, in Cameroon’s Southwest Region. The collision between a tanker truck carrying gasoline and a public transport bus on the Likomba bridge immediately triggered a violent explosion followed by a… -
2026 World Cup: Senegal will face Argentina in a friendly
Senegal will play several friendly matches, notably against Lionel Messi’s Argentina, as part of the preparations for the 2026 World Cup, the country’s football federation announced. Seeking its second continental title, Senegal is actively preparing for the 2025 Africa Cup… -
Benin – 2026 presidential election: the MICL expresses its support for the Wadagni–Talata duo
The Independent Movement of Leading Executives for a New Benin (MICL) officially announced its support for the Wadagni–Talata ticket for the April 2026 presidential election on Thursday, December 11, 2025 in Porto-Novo. The room chosen by the Independent Movement of… -
Liverpool: Salah in talks with Slot about his future
Arne Slot and Mohamed Salah are due to meet this Friday to try to ease the tensions born from the Egyptian forward’s explosive statements. According to the Daily Mail, Arne Slot, Liverpool’s coach, had a decisive exchange with Mohamed Salah… -
Benin: arrest of Candide Azannaï, president of the Restaurer l’Espoir party
Candide Azannaï, président du parti Restaurer l’Espoir (RE) a été arrêté en fin de matinée de ce vendredi 12 décembre 2025. Selon les premières informations, l’ancien ministre de la défense a été interpellé devant le siège de son parti Restaurer… -
Benin: more than 25 artists on stage to support Keith Sonon’s culinary marathon
More than 25 artists will take the stage this Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Palais des Congrès to back chef Keith Sonon. The young Beninese chef has embarked on an exceptional culinary marathon aimed at beating a Guinness World… -
Extraordinary Council of Ministers: government support for Bertin BADA, grieving after the coup on Sunday
Benin remains marked by the attempted destabilization that occurred on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The mutineers, who targeted several residences of senior army officers, caused an additional tragedy. The wife of General Bertin Bada, the military chief of staff to… -
Benin: extraordinary Cabinet meeting this Monday, December 8, 2025, after the failed coup attempt
An extraordinary Council of Ministers was convened on Monday, December 8, 2025, the day after the failed coup attempt. The objective is to assess the security situation following the mutineers’ attacks. The Beninese government held an extraordinary Council of Ministers… -
Senegal: arrest of activist Cheikh Nimaga aka Chico after a complaint by Sidiki Diabaté
Malian artist Sidiki Diabaté announced on December 4, 2025 that he had filed a complaint against Cheikh Nimaga, aka Chico, whom he accuses of repeated defamatory and insulting remarks. The man in question was handed over to Senegalese authorities and… -
Mali: singer Sidiki Diabaté made a Knight of the Order of Merit for Arts and Culture
Musician Sidiki Diabaté has been elevated to the rank of Knight of the Order of Merit for the Arts and Culture of Mali. It is a recognition that honors both his individual journey and the richness of the Malian heritage… -
“The future of Benin is built at the ballot box,” the CCCR reacts to the attempted coup
The Cadre de Concertation des Confessions Religieuses (CCCR) strongly condemned the attempted coup d’état that took place in Benin on Sunday, December 7, 2025. It calls on citizens, political actors and moral authorities to preserve peace, respect the Constitution and… -
Attempted coup in Benin: two high-ranking officers held by mutineers have been released
Senior army officers were taken hostage by mutineers who attempted on Sunday, December 7, to challenge the Republic’s institutions. According to sources close to the armed forces, the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Issa Abou, as well as… -
Benin: Patrice Talon’s first reaction after the failed coup attempt
In a statement made at the Presidency of Benin, President Patrice Talon reacted to the foiled attempted coup d’état this Sunday, December 7, 2025. “A small group of soldiers, under the pretext of false grievances, launched a mutiny with the… -
University of Abomey-Calavi: a student detained after accusations of assault on a child
The University of Abomey-Calavi was the scene of a serious incident involving a student and an eight-year-old boy. According to information relayed by the newspaper “Le Héraut”, the child, described as a young beggar who regularly frequents the areas around…