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October 8, 2026, 6:07 pm
Messi Joins Argentina for Farewell Game Against Benin
- [Ghanaian Times] Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions.
Benin President Romuald Wadagni Arrives in Kenya for Lamu Refinery Ceremony
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has received Benin President Romuald Wadagni ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony for the East African Refinery in Lamu.
Journalist Ali Moumouni Remains Detained Over a Year Without Trial
- [MFWA] More than a year after his arrest, Ali Moumouni, a former journalist with private broadcaster Canal 3, remains detained at Cotonou Civil Prison, with no judgment delivered in his case.
Benin President Pays Tribute to Genocide Victims
- [New Times] Beninese President Romuald Wadagni has stressed the responsibility to preserve the memory of victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, saying the scale of the tragedy places a duty on humanity not to forget.
In-Form Joseph Ede Oloko Earns First Benin Call-Up for Afcon 2027 Qualifiers
- [CAF] Benin coach Gernot Rohr has handed Joseph Ede Oloko his first international call-up after the striker's prolific form in Latvia, naming him in a 25-man squad for matches against Burkina Faso, Mauritania and world champions Argentina.
Beninese President Visits Rwanda, Holds Talks With Kagame
- [New Times] President Paul Kagame on Thursday, September 16, hosted his Beninese counterpart Romuald Wadagni, who is in Rwanda for a two-day official visit, his first to the country since taking office in May.
Chargé d'Affaires Ad Interim Skye Justice
- [U.S. Embassy Cotonou] Skye Justice currently serves as the Chargé d'Affaires (CDA) ad interim at U.S. Embassy Benin. He most recently served in Washington, D.C. as Deputy Director for East Africa, Deputy Director for West Africa, and Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.
Cyber Activist Released After Serving Two-Year Prison Sentence
- [MFWA] Beninese cyber activist Steve Amoussou was released from prison on August 20, 2026, after serving a two-year sentence for allegedly creating and managing a Facebook page critical of former President Patrice Talon's government.
