By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on 24haubenin
Sêflimi Zohoun succeeded Claude Paqui as secretary general of the Benin Football Federation during a handover ceremony in Porto-Novo on 20 October 2026. The outgoing official handed over the files and the trappings of office, reports Beninese media outlet 24haubenin.
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Nourénou Atchadé was elected president of the Beninese party Les Démocrates on 11 October 2026 at its second ordinary congress in Porto-Novo. His appointment comes as the party faces departures and a dispute over its leadership is due back in court on 15 October, Beninwebtv 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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Sobemap, Benin’s champions, received a 20 million CFA franc performance bonus at a ceremony in Cotonou organised by the Benin Football Federation and Celtiis. Runners-up Coton FC received 10 million, while women’s clubs were also rewarded, according to Beninwebtv.
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Benin’s Justice Minister, Yvon Detchénou, set the guidelines for the 2026-2027 judicial year at a conference in Cotonou attended by court presidents and administrative officials. He announced management based on activity indicators, measurable targets and digitalisation, Matin Libre reports.
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Benin considers cutting public service exam feesThe Beninese government is considering measures to reduce fees for public service entrance examinations and attract specialists in data science, artificial intelligence, the energy transition and project engineering. A workshop held on 19 October 2026 in Abomey, with support from the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme, is expected to produce proposals for future recruitment, according to Beninwebtv.
Women’s football: Ampem Darkoa begin Ghana title defenceGhana’s 2026-2027 women’s football championship will begin on 23 October, with defending champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies facing Northern Ladies in Buipe. Twenty clubs divided between the Northern and Southern zones will take part in the season, whose opening round runs until 25 October, 3news reported.The week in Africa
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