By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Matin Libre
Codjo Alofa, sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment in the Dagnivo case, died on Monday 26 October 2026. Matin Libre reported his death and referred to a statement from the prosecutor.
Codjo Alofa, sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment in the Dagnivo case, died on Monday 26 October 2026, Matin Libre reports. The newspaper says a statement from the prosecutor concerns the death of Mr Alofa Kossi Codjo.
Lions Club Cotonou Énergie received its charter on 17 October 2026, officially becoming a new service club in Benin. Its founding president, Comlan Tony Kouteh, announced plans for humanitarian activities at a ceremony attended by members and representatives of the Lions movement, Matin Libre reports.
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The Collectif Camille au Plafond presented its show “Bal Poussière Marionnettique” in five cities in Benin from 9 to 13 October 2026. The national tour ends ahead of planned stops in Togo and Ivory Coast, Matin Libre reports.
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The 29th School Football World Cup opened on 18 October 2026 in Suzhou, China, with a Beninese delegation taking part. It stood out at the ceremony for its outfits inspired by Benin's traditions, reports Matin Libre.
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More than 350 participants from over 18 countries took part in the 8th UEMOA Congress of Chartered Accountants, held in Cotonou from 21 to 22 October 2026. The proceedings produced recommendations and the adoption of a roadmap on transparency and financial sovereignty, Matin Libre reports.
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Beninese pupils’ reading and maths results declineBeninese pupils completing primary school achieved poorer results in reading and mathematics in 2025 than in 2019, while their mathematics level was also below that of 2014. The PASEC2024 report, published on 22 October 2026 after an assessment in 16 African countries, found that only 38.5% of pupils reached the reading threshold and 24.8% the mathematics threshold, according to CONFEMEN.
Video shows calls to attack Christians in NigeriaA video shows members of the Agaji volunteer wing of the Islamic movement Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah singing calls for armed attacks on Christians in Enugu and Jos. The footage, shared on social media, has raised concerns in Nigeria, reports Daily Post.The week in Africa
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