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Cyber Africa Forum Highlights Benin's Bold Digital Resilience

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Business Africa - Benin special: Cyber Africa Forum, cotton transformation and changing markets.See the Story

Benin · Benin

Boad Titrization, Discreet Craftsman of a Financial Revolution in West Africa

With the launch of the NSIA Benin segment within the framework of the Keur Samba programme, the management company BOAD Titrisation signs a historic first in the Beninese market — and confirms its leading role in the transformation of the financing models within the UEMOA. BOAD Titrisation has just structured with NSIA Banque Benin la...Read Article

Africa · Benin

Textile: How Benin Weaves Its Industrial Canvas

While Benin is already exporting parts to the United States, France and Nigeria, it is embarking on the transformation of its cotton from Glo-Djigbé's platform. To win its bet, it needs to strengthen its order book by increasing partnerships with international brands.Read Article

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Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois of MAC Cosmetics on the Power of Observation and Careful Listening

Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois is SVP and global general manager of MAC Cosmetics, responsible for guiding the brand's strategic vision, including innovation, product development and marketing. Before joining the company in 2021, Aïda served as SVP of global marketing at Revlon. We spent two minutes with Aïda to learn more about her background, her creative inspirations andInnovation · CotonouRead Article

Cybersecurity must top African policy agendas as attacks surge

Franck Kié began his career in finance but transitioned to cybersecurity, driven by a desire to make a more meaningful impact. Now, he leads Ciberobs Consulting, an Africa-focused cybersecurity and economic intelligence firm, and organises the Cyber Africa Forum (CAF), one of the continent’s biggest cybersecurity gatherings. CAF, now in its fifth year, brings together public and private stakeholders to shape the continent’s digital security agen…Cyber Security · CotonouSee the Story

From Benin to the World: DJ Amémé Is Leading Afro-House’s Global Takeover

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As part of I’LL RISE, a documentary series by VICE in partnership with the European Commission, we spotlight a new generation of African creators who are reshaping global culture, powered by creativity, resilience, and improved infrastructure. From music to photography to fashion, these stories reveal how access, opportunity, and ambition can change everything. DJ Amémé left the dusty streets of Cotonou for clubs around the world. Now he’s dragg…Cotonou · CotonouRead Article

Nigerian Computer Society Pushes for Digital Sovereignty at 2025 Cybersecurity Forum - Tech

The Nigerian Computer Society (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering national cybersecurity at the 2025 Cybersecurity Forum, themed “Digital Sovereignty: Building an Agile and Resilient Nation.” NCS is the umbrella body for all IT professionals, interest groups, and stakeholders in Nigeria, boasting approximately 20,000 members across the nation’s 36 states. With specialised groups such as ISPON, ITAN, NiWIIT, ITSSP, AITP, NITPCS, and…Startups · CotonouSee the Story

Benin: Opening of the Trial of a Writer Close to the Democrats After a Publication on the Networks

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In Benin, charged on 12 June 2025 with "harassment through electronic communication and publication of false news", the young writer Julien Kande Kanssou, activist of the opposition party Les Démocrates appeared on Tuesday 1 July before the Court for the Suppression of Economic Offences (Criet). This was the first hearing and the judges opened the proceedings immediately. The accused was questioned about his writings in the presence of his three…Benin · BeninRead Article

Benjamin Egbaji: Rights group raises alarm over detained Nigerian...

The International Director of Dynamic Ambassadors for Social Transformation and Orientation Initiatives (DASTOI), Ayobamidele Kehinde, has raised an alarm... #news, #beninrepublic, #benjaminegbaji, #flyingezeBenin · BeninRead Article

The West African Development Bank (BOAD) achieves French Institute of Audit and Internal Control (IFACI) Professional Certification for Internal Audit — A first among Multilateral Development Banks

The West African Development Bank (BOAD) achieves French Institute of Audit and Internal Control (IFACI) Professional Certification for Internal Audit — A first among Multilateral Development BanksCotonou · CotonouRead Article

Benin: Paulin Akponna Dismissed After Overwhelming Accusations

On 21 June 2025, in Parakou, Paulin Akponna, then Minister of Energy, Water and Mines, created the stupor by publicly denouncing a massive misappropriation of public funds within his ministry. Referring to "tens of billions" of disappeared CFA francs, he blamed, without naming it, for...Parakou · ParakouRead Article

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