Au Bénin, le gouvernement a fait l’annonce d’une nouvelle mesure incitative en faveur de l’excellence scolaire. Dorénavant, les meilleurs lauréats du Certificat d’études primaires ( CEP) et du Brevet d’étude du premier cycle ( BEPC) bénéficieront automatiquement de bourses d’études. 

Bénin : les meilleurs lauréats du CEP et du BEPC désormais bousiers 

L’objectif de cette mesure incitative est d’une part de récompenser l’excellence académique et d’autre part, susciter une dynamique d’émulation positive dans les écoles. En plus de la couverture complète des frais liés à la scolarité, au logement, à la santé aux loisirs et aux besoins quotidiens ces bourses incluront aussi un appui pédagogique afin de consolider la trajectoire scolaire des bénéficiaires. 

Cette initiative selon les autorités, traduit la volonté de valoriser  l’équité dans l’accès à une éducation de qualité. Elle complète les réformes déjà entreprises ces dernières années pour améliorer les performances scolaires et réduire le taux d’abandon. 

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Au terme des résultats des examens de 2025, les premiers bénéficiaires seront connus. Les lauréats aussi bien au niveau national que départemental seront distingués et intégrés dans un programme de suivi. 

Global music icon Angélique Kidjo has been selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, making her the first African musician to be honored in this way. The Beninese singer, known for her powerful voice and commitment to social justice, was named as part of the Walk of Fame Class of 2026 under the ‘Recording’ category.

The announcement was made in Los Angeles by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The organization, which oversees the Walk of Fame, confirmed that Kidjo joins a list of 2026 honorees that includes Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Miley Cyrus, and Intocable.

Kidjo’s selection marks a major moment in music history. While artists from Africa have long shaped global culture, few have been acknowledged by institutions like the Walk of Fame. This inclusion, overdue as it may be, once again brings a strong voice from the African continent into focus.

Born in Ouidah, Benin, Kidjo began her career in West Africa before moving to France in the 1980s. She rose to fame through a unique blend of Afrobeat, funk, and pop. Her lyrics, sung in Fon, Yoruba, French, and English, explore themes such as identity and liberation.

She has released more than a dozen albums over the course of her career. Her projects have included reinterpretations of classic works, such as her reimagining of the Talking Heads’ Remain in Light, and tributes to women and African heritage on albums like Eve and Mother Nature. She has performed at major venues including Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, and has collaborated with artists such as Alicia Keys, Burna Boy, Philip Glass, and Carlos Santana.

Beyond music, Kidjo is known for her humanitarian work. She is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and the founder of the Batonga Foundation, which supports the education of girls across Africa. Her advocacy for women’s rights and cultural equity has earned her awards from the United Nations, Amnesty International, and the World Economic Forum.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame, which began in 1960, features over 2,700 stars along Hollywood Boulevard. Receiving a star is considered one of the highest honors in American popular culture. The Walk celebrates contributions to entertainment in categories such as film, television, radio, live theatre, and recordings.

With this recognition, Kidjo takes her place among the most celebrated performers of our time.