Tag: Benign
An APF mission to Benin in view of the 2023 legislative elections
Seven months before the legislative elections in Benin, the political commission of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) sent a three-day information and contact mission to Cotonou. The purpose…
the Church brings together all political movements before the legislative elections of 2023
Seven months before the next legislative elections, scheduled for January 8, 2023, the Beninese clergy organized Friday, May 20 in Cotonou assizes for a ballot “ transparent, inclusive and peaceful…
At the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, Africa advances out of competition
What is Africa’s place at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival? The absence of an African director in the running for the Palme d’Or should not make us lose sight of…
Nancy Huston, from continent to continent, from America to Africa
Born in Calgary, Canada, Nancy Huston, who now lives in Paris, is the author of numerous novels published by Actes Sud and Leméac, including “Instruments of Darkness” (1996; Goncourt Prize…
Patrice Talon begins the discussion on wage increases with unions and employers
In presenting his New Year’s greetings to his compatriots on December 31, the Beninese head of state promised a ” revaluation » wages to workers. Tuesday April 26, Patrice Talon…
nearly 80 trucks blocked at Gaya customs on the border with Benin
These heavy goods vehicles, coming from the port of Cotonou, transport equipment intended for the construction site of an oil pipeline between the two countries. They have been stuck for…
“A Ceremony” at the Théâtre de la Bastille, a cry of anger against today’s world
Cultural guest It is a group of actors who met at the conservatory of Liège and who formed the Raoul Collectif. Their shows are a mix of theatre, music and…
release of Nigerian activist Sunday Adeyemo Igboho
The liberties judge of the Cotonou court of first instance issued an order on Monday March 7 to release this supporter of a “Yoruba” nation, who has been detained in…
what place for the countries of the Gulf of Guinea in the future system?
A passage in the press release announcing the withdrawal of Operation Barkhane from Mali stated that France and its partners “remain engaged in the Sahel” and “will extend their support…
government provides update on deadly incidents at W Park
After the death on Tuesday of several forest rangers in the W national park, Patrice Talon convened an extraordinary council of ministers on Thursday, extended to the high military hierarchy.…