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Gims reporte sa tournée d’automne, les concerts de Nantes décalés à 2028
Gims has postponed his autumn tour, resulting in the rescheduling of concerts in Nantes to 2028. Tickets already purchased remain valid for the new dates. People unable to attend the rescheduled shows may request a refund. Stadium concerts in Marseille and Nice will still take place in 2027.
Budget 2027 au Bénin : Gbénonchi précise les limites des amendements parlementaires
Gérard Gbénonchi and Orden Alladatin appeared as guests on the SRTB program Grand Angle on October 25. They discussed the 2027 budget for Benin. Gbénonchi explained the specific limits of parliamentary amendments. The two men also described how commissions function to monitor the use of public funds.
Mondial U15 : le Bénin bat les Îles Cook 10-0 à Bakou
Benin's under-15 team ran out 10-0 winners against the Cook Islands in Baku. It was the second match of the tournament for the young Cheetahs, who lost their opening game to Qatar. The competition itself is played in an eight-a-side format.
Algérie : le Sénat approuve l’envoi de soldats au Niger
The Algerian Senate voted unanimously to approve the deployment of soldiers to Niger. This decision follows the signing of a military cooperation protocol between Algiers and Niamey. The two nations began a process of diplomatic normalization in February 2026.
Ghana : la MUSIGA met en garde les artistes après les propos de Shatta Wale sur la fraude
MUSIGA is warning artists in Ghana following comments made by Shatta Wale regarding fraud. The professional organization asks musicians not to normalize cybercrime. They urge artists to consider how their words influence young people.
Mali : la DGCC annonce la saisie de 20 240 barres de fer à béton non conformes
Authorities in Mali seized 20,240 non-compliant reinforced steel bars. The operation followed a report that led agents to inspect several companies on October 20 and 21. Some of the bars were found hidden in a neighboring courtyard.
Real Madrid : Courtois forfait pour le Clasico en raison d’un syndrome grippal
Courtois will miss the Clasico match because of a flu syndrome. He is replaced in the squad by Illia Voloshyn. Andriy Lunin is expected to start in goal against the opponent. The opposing team currently leads the standings by six points.
Nigeria : Helen Paul veut bâtir des plateformes éducatives au-delà de la scène
A Nigerian comedian and academic wants to focus the next phase of her career on training and writing. She intends to build educational platforms that extend beyond her work on stage. Her goal includes supporting and guiding young creators.
Bénin : 53 Afro-descendants reçoivent leur attestation de nationalité
A ceremony took place on Saturday, October 24, at the Cotonou judicial complex. During this event, 53 Afro-descendants received their nationality certificates. This action follows a recognition system established by a law passed in 2024.
Foire de Lomé 2026 : plus de 700 participants formés avant l’ouverture
More than 700 participants received training on October 23 at the CETEF ahead of the Foire de Lomé 2026. The group included sponsors, partners, and exhibitors. They focused on improving stand management and digital visibility. The sessions also covered how to maximize commercial returns from the event.
Nigeria : Uzor Arukwe veut produire davantage et appelle Nollywood à se structurer
Nigerian actor Uzor Arukwe wants to expand his professional work into production. After being named best actor at the AMVCA 2026, he aims to create more films. He hopes these projects will achieve wider circulation across Africa. He also called for Nollywood to become more structured.
GDIZ : les participants au forum des zones économiques spéciales visitent quatre usines
Participants in a special economic zones forum visited four factories on October 22. The tour included facilities specializing in tiles, textiles, and cosmetics. These visits followed two days of discussions. The conversations focused on commercial outlets and industrial financing.
Athlétisme : Peres Jepchirchir suspendue provisoirement après un contrôle positif à l’EPO
Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for EPO. The anti‑doping sample was collected in Kenya during an out‑of‑competition control. The collection occurred before her victory in the Sydney marathon. Officials confirmed that the doping case is still under investigation. The procedure remains ongoing as authorities review the evidence.
Sénégal : le ministère dément l’abandon du Grand Transfert d’Eau
The ministry denied that the Grand Transfert d’Eau project has been abandoned. Compensation credits planned for 2026 were removed from the budget. However, the ministry announced a budget of 13.8 billion FCFA for the project in 2027.
Côte d’Ivoire : INTERPÊCHE annonce le carton de chinchard à 31 500 FCFA
INTERPÊCHE announced that a carton of horse mackerel will be priced at 31,500 FCFA. This price reduction for traders includes an adjustment of distribution margins. The move extends a previous agreement reached on Thursday regarding prices between importers and wholesalers.
Ouagadougou : la police annonce près de 400 motos saisies en trois heures
Police in Ouagadougou seized nearly 400 motorcycles during a three-hour operation. This action is part of the Bouclier tête durcie initiative. Authorities are urging motorcyclists to wear helmets both day and night.
Italie : Ronaldinho rejouera en compétition le 15 novembre avec Ravenne
Ronaldinho will return to competitive play on November 15 with Ravenna. The 46-year-old former Ballon d'Or winner is scheduled to play in a Serie C derby against Forlì. This appearance comes more than eleven years after his last official match.
Gabon : la HAC lève la suspension des réseaux sociaux
The regulator in Gabon has lifted the suspension of social networks. This decision comes after eight months of restrictions. The regulator announced new dialogue mechanisms with platforms to report illegal content.
Liga : Pape Gueye expulsé, Villarreal arrache la victoire à Valence
Villarreal won a match against Valence after a late goal. Georges Mikautadze scored the winning point during stoppage time. The game was tied at 1-1 before the final result. During the match, Pape Gueye received a red card. This left Villarreal playing with only ten players. Despite the disadvantage, they managed to secure the victory.
Sénégal : les avocats de Diodio Glow Skin démentent des aveux de dénigrement
Lawyers for Mame Diarra Thiam have denied reports that she confessed to funding online attacks. The legal team for the Diodio Glow Skin representative states that such admissions were never made. They are now considering legal action regarding the spread of false information.
Mali : l’armée annonce la découverte de 54 corps à Tagadayat
The army in Mali announced the discovery of 54 bodies in Tagadayat. Nine survivors were evacuated to Ménaka. This report follows an initial count of 48 civilian deaths shared by the Idaksahak community.
Nigeria : Jide Kosoko dit être endetté après l’échec d’un film à plus de 300 millions de nairas
Nollywood veteran Jide Kosoko says he is in debt after a film failed. The historical drama cost over 300 million nairas. Revenue from the movie was not enough to pay back the investors who financed the production.
Sénégal : le ministère porte à neuf morts le bilan de la collision de Ndande
The ministry in Senegal increased the death toll from the Ndande collision to nine people. Five individuals who were seriously injured were taken to the Louga regional hospital. Initial reports from the gendarmerie suggest the accident happened because a dump truck was overtaking.
Cotonou : 35 militaires et civils formés à la sécurité maritime à bord du Mistral
The fifth edition of SIREN took place in Cotonou. This training program focused on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. A total of 35 military and civilian personnel participated in the exercise. Training included both land-based learning and onboard activities aboard the Mistral. The goal was to improve coordination among security actors in the region.
Vodun Days 2027 : les demandes de stands ouvertes jusqu’au 16 novembre
Artisans, creators, and merchants can now apply online to exhibit at Ouidah for Vodun Days 2027. Applications for these stands remain open until November 16. This application process is separate from the call for food court restaurateurs.
Burkina Faso : cinq commerces fermés pour des prix illicites à Ouagadougou
Five commercial outlets in Ouagadougou were ordered to close for charging illegal prices, according to local reports. The closures include three shops selling consumer goods and two stores dealing in cement. Authorities also seized four individuals linked to the price violations for community service work. The action reflects enforcement of pricing regulations in the city.
Nigeria : Tope Alabi menace de poursuivre les auteurs de propos jugés diffamatoires
A legal notice issued by the gospel singer's lawyers on October 23 warned that false and defamatory statements about her would be pursued in court. The document clarified that legitimate criticism remains permissible under the law. The singer's representatives framed the notice as a response to content they consider inaccurate. No further legal action has been detailed beyond the threat of pursuing defamation claims. The notice was publicly circulated to address the perceived misinformation. It underscores the artist's intent to protect her reputation against unverified claims.
Premier League : un doublé de Nicolas Jackson fait tomber Manchester City
Nicolas Jackson scored twice to help Aston Villa defeat Manchester City. Ibrahim Mbaye provided the assist for the second goal scored by his fellow Senegalese teammate. Aston Villa won the match 2-1. This victory is the fourth consecutive win for the team across all competitions.
Mali : l’armée annonce des frappes dans trois régions
The army carried out operations on October 22 in the Ménaka, Mopti, and Ségou regions. These military actions involved strikes in those three areas. The general staff reported these operations. Military forces are currently continuing reconnaissance efforts. They aim to establish a consolidated report of the results.
Nigeria : Zlatan Ibile et Davita lancent leurs noces traditionnelles à Lagos
Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile and his long-term partner shared their first traditional wedding outfits on Saturday. They used the hashtag #DTTheUnion to reveal the clothing. This follows an announcement made two weeks prior regarding their wedding date. The ceremony is scheduled for October 24 in Lagos.
Sénégal : le Trésor lève 55 milliards de FCFA sur le marché régional
The state treasury of Senegal raised 55 billion FCFA through a regional market auction held on October 23. The process attracted bids totaling 69.372 billion FCFA. The government ultimately accepted five billion FCFA more than the amount originally offered for auction.
Togo : les députés votent le projet de loi agricole en première lecture
Deputies in Togo voted on an agricultural bill during its first reading on October 22. The text focuses on goals regarding financing, irrigation, and local transformation. Preparations for its implementation are still pending.
Ghana : Stonebwoy offre 100 000 cedis aux Black Challenge avant le Mondial
Ghanaian singer Stonebwoy donated 100,000 cedis to the Black Challenge team. The team are current African champions. This support comes before they compete in Mexico in November. They will face Angola, Colombia, and Iraq.
Vodun Days 2027 : les médias ont jusqu’au 1er décembre pour demander leur accréditation
The HAAC has opened an online accreditation process for media outlets wanting to cover Vodun Days 2027. The festivities are scheduled to take place from January 2 to 9 in Ouidah. Media organizations have until December 1 to submit their requests. Required documents vary depending on where the media outlet is from.
Sénégal : le bilan de la collision de Kébémer-Ndande monte à huit morts
A collision between a truck and a minicar took place on Friday in the Louga region of Senegal. The death toll from the accident has risen to eight people. Authorities have opened an investigation to determine why the crash occurred.
CAF : Rangers et El-Kanemi éliminés après deux fins de match cruelles
Two Nigerian teams were eliminated from African competitions on Friday night. Rangers lost their match against MC Alger in the Champions League. El-Kanemi was defeated by Raja Casablanca in the Confederation Cup. Both teams suffered cruel finishes to their respective matches.
Bénin : le Code de la route à l’ordre du jour de la plénière du 26 octobre
A plenary session is scheduled for October 26 at 10 o'clock in Porto-Novo. Deputies in Benin will discuss the highway code during the meeting. The agenda also includes an examination of a legal support agreement. Additionally, they will review the activities report of Joseph Djogbénou.
Burkina Faso : la BCLCC chiffre à plus de 9 milliards FCFA les préjudices de la cybercriminalité
The BCLCC reported that cybercrime caused damages exceeding 9 billion FCFA in Burkina Faso. This figure covers the period from 2020 to 2025. The data was presented in Ouagadougou. A national awareness week is scheduled to take place from October 26 to 30.
Sénégal : la plénière sur le budget rectificatif reportée au 27 octobre
A plenary session to discuss a modified budget has been rescheduled for October 27 in Senegal. The discussion concerns bill number 40/2026, which aims to adjust the current year's budget. This review follows the rejection of the proposal by a commission on Friday.
Bénin : Joseph Djogbénou annonce une nouvelle révision du règlement de l’Assemblée
Joseph Djogbénou announced a new revision of the assembly regulations during the opening of the budget session. The president of the Parliament intends to adjust the institution's tools to fit the seven-year mandate.
Mondial féminin U17 : les Flamingos battent la Corée du Nord et filent en huitièmes
The Nigerian women's under-17 team defeated North Korea to advance to the round of 16. The match took place in Rabat. Nigeria won 3-1 against the two-time defending champions. They scored three goals before the first hour of play ended.
Mali : le CNT vote la création d’une agence de consolidation de la paix
The National Transition Council in Mali voted unanimously to create a peace consolidation agency. All 122 members present supported the text. The agency will intervene in fragile zones. It will also manage projects focused on national reconciliation.
Ligue des champions CAF : Wiliete élimine le tenant du titre Mamelodi Sundowns
The Angolan club Wiliete has eliminated the defending champion, Mamelodi Sundowns, from the CAF Champions League. Wiliete secured a 1-1 draw in Pretoria following a 0-0 result in the first leg. This result allows the Angolan side to reach the group stage for the first time.
Tour du Faso 2026 : la LONAB apporte 100 millions de FCFA à l’organisation
LONAB has come on board as a sponsor of the 2026 Tour du Faso with a contribution of 100 million FCFA. The national company signed the sponsorship convention on Friday in Ouagadougou. By the time the deal was sealed, only one week separated the ceremony from the start of the race. Benin is among the countries announced for this year's edition. The money goes toward the cost of running a race that holds a firm place on the West African cycling calendar. Landing a sponsor that close to the start leaves organisers working against the clock on preparations. Still, the 100 million FCFA gives the tour's 2026 edition a solid financial base before the riders set off.
Africa Tourism Awards 2026 : le Bénin nommé dans quatre catégories
Benin has been named as a finalist in four categories for the Africa Tourism Awards 2026. The nominations include the destination itself and its cultural heritage. Both Benin Tourism and the promotional campaign titled Explore Benin, A World of Wonders are also finalists. The public voting process for these awards is currently open. People can cast their votes until October 29.
SIAO 2026 : les organisateurs attendent plus de 6 000 exposants à Ouagadougou
Organizers of the SIAO in Ouagadougou expect more than 6,000 exhibitors at the 2026 edition of the artisan fair. The event is scheduled to run from October 30 to November 8. Ghana will take pride of place as the invited guest of honor. Mali and Niger are set to attend as special guests. The fair has long ranked among West Africa's major meeting points for handicrafts and artisanal products. A large turnout of visitors and vendors would pack hotels, transport and workshops across the Burkinabè capital. The early announcement about guests gives national pavilions time to prepare their stands.
Ligue 1 : Yehvann Diouf arrête un penalty et préserve la victoire de Nice à Brest
Nice left Brest with a Ligue 1 away win, and goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf decided how it ended. Brest had opened the scoring after Nice turned the ball over with a failed clearance, a lapse that put the visitors in an early hole. Diouf, the Senegalese keeper, then produced the decisive act of the match at the very end of added time. Kenny Lala stood over a penalty for the home side with a chance to change the outcome. The keeper read the attempt and pushed the ball away. That single save preserved the victory for Nice and turned a personal error into a story of redemption inside ninety-plus minutes. A stoppage-time spot kick rarely arrives with more pressure attached, one kick holding the whole result. For Lala and Brest, the miss at the death left them with nothing from an evening they had twice fought their way into.
Sénégal : le ministère annonce le réapprovisionnement des stations-service dès ce samedi
Les stations-service du Sénégal seront réapprovisionnées dès ce samedi, annonce le ministère de l'Énergie et du Pétrole. Le gouvernement attribue la pénurie actuelle aux livraisons interrompues pendant la grève de trois jours qui a paralysé la distribution. Selon le ministère, les dépôts disposent à ce stade de quantités suffisantes de supercarburant et de gasoil pour alimenter le réseau. L'objectif affiché est un retour rapide à une normale d'approvisionnement sur l'ensemble du pays. Les quantités précises disponibles n'ont pas été détaillées dans la communication officielle. La grève avait laissé de nombreuses stations à sec et créé des tensions chez les automobilistes. Les usagers attendent désormais de voir le carburant revenir concrètement dans les pompes dans les prochaines heures.
Sénégal : six morts dans une collision sur l’axe Kébémer-Ndande
Six people died in a vehicle collision on the road between Kébémer and Ndande. Firefighters transported the victims to a health center in Kébémer. An investigation is underway to find the cause of the accident.