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The controversy had been growing for several days over Éric Houndété’s placement on the list of candidates of the party Les Démocrates for the 2026 legislative elections. The former first vice-president of the Assemblée nationale is indeed listed as a…

Tomeka Thiam, the wife of Senegalese-American singer Akon, has officially filed for divorce, a few days before what would have marked their 29th wedding anniversary. According to documents filed on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in a Fulton County, Georgia, court,…

The Ministers of Justice of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger concluded an intensive two-day meeting in Ouagadougou on 29 and 30 September 2025, which marked a decisive step in strengthening judicial cooperation within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Their…

The party Forces Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) was the first to complete the submission of its candidate list on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at the CENA headquarters. A delegation led by Paul Hounkpè completed the formality on the…

The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, 19 November 2025. The following decisions were taken: REGULATORY MEASURES ●JUSTICE: Procedures for implementing conditional release. ●FINANCE: Appointment of statutory auditors for certain public enterprises. COMMUNICATIONS ●JUSTICE: Recruitment of 50 judicial trainees and…

A few weeks before the AFCON, Beninese coach Patrick Armand Pognon called on the Guépards’ coach Gernot Rohr over the team’s management after a worrying friendly defeat. The friendly played by the Guépards on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, presented as…

With just weeks to go before the legislative elections on January 11, 2026, Charles Toko, Rachidi Gbadamassi and Samou Seidou Adambi announced that they will not be running. Three influential figures from the Beninese parliament, all from the presidential movement,…

On the occasion of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025, Dr Hondi, Chairman of the Board of the NGO Club Excellence ADECO, issued a powerful call to turn this celebration into action across Africa. For Dr. Brice Hondi, Global Entrepreneurship Week should…

Beninese singer Queen Fumi replied on Sunday, November 16, 2025, to a follower’s comment asking her to stick to certain musical styles to “succeed” more easily. In a long tirade, the artist denounced a mentality she considers stifling for creativity…

Cameroonian singer Charlotte Dipanda delivered a powerful message about love, self-esteem and toxic relationships in a post that went viral. Dipanda urged her followers on the need to flee any form of domestic violence; “Marriage is not an end in…

The alternate MP for Cotonou’s 5th district, Jean Eudes Gandonou, has announced his resignation from the opposition party Les Démocrates. The party Les Démocrates is recording another resignation. Jean Eudes Gandonou, alternate MP and coordinator for Cotonou’s 5th district, has…

The parliamentary group Les Démocrates (LD) denounced on Saturday, November 15 a “sham vote” during the overnight adoption of the constitutional revision and is demanding the annulment of the ballot. At a press conference, LD deputies said they would pursue…

In a new chapter of their highly publicized split, Regina Daniels accused Ned Nwoko of manipulation and hypocrisy. The Nigerian actress denounced her ex-husband’s role in her drug use and the treatments he allegedly imposed on her. Nollywood star Regina…

Regina Daniels accused her ex-husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, of possessing an intimate video of her, after vehemently denying the allegations that she used drugs. Nigerian actress Regina Daniels reignited the controversy around her divorce from Senator Ned Nwoko, accusing him…

Announced by the press and awaited by public opinion, Patrice Talon agreed on Tuesday evening to an exercise he himself dislikes: the televised interview. But this much-anticipated meeting neither eased tensions nor shed light on the current political uncertainties. The…

Bayern Munich’s English striker, Harry Kane, is reportedly considering a move to FC Barcelona at the end of the season, despite being under contract until 2027. Harry Kane’s future could be written far from Bavaria. According to the daily Sport,…

For Pep Guardiola, Erling Haaland has now joined Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the category of players capable of changing the outcome of a match on their own. Pep Guardiola heaped praise on Erling Haaland after Manchester City’s 3-1…

Scorer in Al-Ittihad’s 2-1 win over Al-Nassr on Wednesday night in the Saudi Arabian Cup, Karim Benzema reacted after the match. And the French striker landed a subtle dig at Cristiano Ronaldo, who remained silent during this top showdown. Karim…

Dear Comrade Activists and Supporters of our party Les Démocrates, Dear Activists and Supporters of the Mouvement Nous Le Ferons, My dear compatriots, Following recent developments in our country’s political life regarding the upcoming presidential election and the growing despair…

Beaten 4-0 by Italy in the round of 16, the young Nigerian players leave the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with regrets, but also the promise of a better future according to their coach Bankole Olowookere. The coach of Nigeria’s…

Beaten 2-0 in the first leg, the Amazones du Bénin approach a decisive return this Tuesday in Abeokuta against Nigeria’s Super Falcons, the defending continental champions. Aware of the difficulty, the Beninese still dream of a feat to secure a…

For their debut in the 2025 UFOA-B U20 Women’s Cup, Benin’s Amazons fell to the Ghanaian title-holders. Beaten 2-0 in Adjohoun, Abdoulaye Ouzérou’s players will need to quickly pull themselves together before facing Nigeria in their second match. The U20…

The scenario seems to be repeating itself, relentless, almost prewritten. As the 2026 presidential election approaches, the party Les Démocrates (LD), the main opposition force, is once again mired in a political and judicial storm it struggles to escape. This…

The government of Benin announces the launch of a new 100% digital platform, ePass, designed to allow Beninese living abroad to renew their passports without having to travel. The platform is accessible at https://www.epass.gouv.bj. This solution is part of the…

A few days before the presidential election on October 25, 2025, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is strengthening its presence in Côte d’Ivoire with an observation mission composed of 187 members. Led by former Nigerian vice president…

Under the leadership of its General Manager Omar Gueye Ndiaye, Celtiis Bénin honored the twelve top female baccalaureate graduates from Benin’s twelve departments through its initiative called Celtiis School Awards in support of girls’ education and empowerment. Celtiis Bénin held…

Originally scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025, the plenary hearing on the appeal by Parti Les Démocrates regarding the endorsement of MP Michel Sodjinou was postponed to Thursday, October 23. The postponement was confirmed by the Constitutional Court on Tuesday,…

In a heartbreaking video posted on TikTok, Beninese content creator Jessica Ahodjèmé, known as Maman Dilara, shared her distress over a series of hardships she has faced since arriving in the United States. She mentions a betrayal, legal troubles, and…

Nigerian senator Ned Nwoko on Sunday, October 19, 2025, rejected the accusations of domestic violence brought against him by his wife Regina Daniels. In a long statement posted on Instagram, he claims the actress is addicted to hard drugs and…

The Nigerian actress Regina Daniels, in tears in a video that went viral, denounces the abuse she says she has suffered within her marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko. In a cry of distress, the young mother of two says she…