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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…

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…

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…

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 «…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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., 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.…

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…

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…