Country: West Africa
West Africa is a land region covering the entire western part of sub-Saharan Africa. It roughly includes the coastal countries north of the Gulf of Guinea up to the Senegal River, the countries within the Niger River basin, as well as the countries in the Sahelian hinterland.
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Niger: up to 20 years in prison under the new law against homosexuality
Niger has adopted a new penal code that criminalizes same-sex relations for the first time, with penalties of up to twenty years in prison for certain offenses related… -
“Stop comparing me to my brother,” Peter Okoye warns his fans.
Peter Okoye, also known as Mr P, has called on his fans to stop the ongoing comparisons with his twin brother Rudeboy, his former partner in P-Square. The… -
Benin: the ban on exporting raw cashew nuts “struggles to produce its effects”
The ban on exporting raw cashew nuts has not yet produced the expected industrial effects in Benin, according to expert Jim Fitzpatrick. Despite the aim to stimulate local… -
Benin: a building to be sold at auction soon due to an unpaid bank debt
Following a real estate seizure procedure initiated by a local bank, a building in Akpakpa will be sold at public auction on June 22, 2026, in front of… -
Senegal: a record on the UEMOA market with 627.91 billion FCFA in bond loans
The BRVM has listed four sovereign bond issuances from Senegal totaling 627.91 billion FCFA. Presented as the largest mobilization achieved by a state in the financial market of… -
Ivory Coast: confusion surrounding a forced eviction in Abidjan
Two demolition operations carried out in early June 2026 in Abidjan have reignited the controversy over evictions in the Ivorian economic capital. In Vridi 3, the Autonomous District… -
Burkina: entrepreneurship will soon be a mandatory subject in university curricula.
Burkina Faso wants to make entrepreneurship a mandatory discipline in both bachelor’s and master’s degree programs starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. This reform, part of the presidential… -
Benin: after the resignation of Paul Hounkpè, Garba Yaya to lead the FCBE
Following the official resignation of Paul Hounkpè, former National Executive Secretary and unsuccessful candidate in the presidential election of April 12, 2026, the leadership of the Force Cauris… -
Benin: Gérard Gbénonchi clarifies the sanctions related to the refusal of crumpled bills and smooth coins.
The Beninese legal arsenal is enriched by a major text aimed at clarifying daily transactions and restoring public trust in their currency. Speaking on the show La Matinale… -
Benin: the FCBE party welcomes the diplomatic offensive and the initial social measures of Wadagni.
In a statement from its political office published this Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE) expressed its strong satisfaction with the initial… -
Benin: Sidi Ould Tah received by Wadagni after his election as the head of the AfDB
Romuald Wadagni received the President of the African Development Bank Group, Sidi Ould Tah, in Cotonou. The discussions focused on the macroeconomic situation of Benin, development prospects, and… -
Benin: Luc Gnacadja carries Cotonou’s voice at the AIMF Office in Namur.
The Mayor of Cotonou, Luc Gnacadja, participated in the 107th meeting of the Bureau of the International Association of Francophone Mayors in Namur, Belgium. As Vice-President of the… -
Benin: the president of BOAD, Serge Ekué, received in audience by Romuald Wadagni
President Romuald Wadagni received a delegation from the West African Development Bank at the Marina Palace led by its President, Serge Ekué. This meeting allowed the regional financial… -
Togo: the Assembly strengthens the legal framework on nuclear safety
The Togolese National Assembly adopted four bills related to nuclear and radiological safety on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. These texts, unanimously voted, aim to strengthen the national legal… -
Nigeria: the crazy figure that shows the impact of the Dangote refinery
Nigeria’s gasoline import bill dropped by 96.15% in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. Long dependent on refined fuels from… -
Pascal Todjinou: “a union should not call for a vote for a president”
Pascal Todjinou, former general secretary of the General Confederation of Workers of Benin, reacted to the first steps of President Romuald Wadagni at the head of the state.… -
Mr P (Peter Okoye): “Celebrities cannot save Nigeria on their own.”
Addressing the role of public figures in light of the difficulties Nigeria is facing, Nigerian singer Mr P called for a collective mobilization. The former member of the… -
Benin: the FCBE reacts to Romuald Wadagni’s initial decisions
In a statement released this Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE) party expressed its satisfaction with the first decisions of President Romuald… -
Benin: in eight days, Romuald Wadagni speaks to the four military regimes of the sub-region
By multiplying visits to Niamey, Ouagadougou, Bamako, and Bissau in the first weeks of his term, Romuald Wadagni introduces a clear shift in Beninese diplomacy. Far from the… -
“We fear no one,” Wilfred Ndidi before Nigeria – Portugal.
On the eve of the friendly match between Nigeria and Portugal, Wilfred Ndidi displayed the confidence of the Super Eagles. The Nigerian captain assured that his team will… -
CRIET: the conviction of Désiré Vodonou and Wilfried Ayatodé upheld on appeal
The appeals chamber of the Court for the repression of economic crimes and terrorism has issued its ruling in the banking fraud case involving former deputy Désiré Vodonou… -
CRIET: a TikToker prosecuted for offenses against the modesty of a minor and cybercrime
The Court of Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) reviewed, during the hearing on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the case of a young content creator facing charges… -
World Cup 2026: the matches of the competition available on Bénin TV (Channel 1 on Canal+ Bénin)
Football fans in Benin now know where to follow the 2026 World Cup. The Benin Radio and Television Corporation (SRTB) has obtained broadcasting rights for the competition in… -
Benin: after the ARMP case, Laurent Zomaï officially takes office as Prefect of Zou
Laurent Dhossou Zomaï has officially taken office as the prefect of Zou on Wednesday, June 10, in Abomey, after a week of administrative and judicial blockage. His installation… -
Benin: a man arrested in Cotonou for serious knife violence against his partner
A presumed case of violence against women is actively engaging social services and security forces in Benin’s economic capital. The events took place on Thursday, June 4, 2026,… -
Benin: renewing your passport is now possible online for the diaspora
Thanks to the ePASS platform, Beninese citizens living abroad can now renew their passport online in about thirty minutes, without having to travel or make an appointment. Beninese… -
Benin: eight primary school teachers under threat of dismissal from the teaching profession.
Eight public primary school teachers have been appearing since June 9 before the Administrative Parity Commission of the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education. Accused of prolonged absences,… -
Benin: the police dismantles a network trafficking in psychotropic substances in Porto-Novo
The elements of the central police station of Porto-Novo conducted a major operation on Monday, June 8, 2026, leading to the arrest of three individuals. The network was… -
Constitutional justice: the amendment of December 17, 2025 refocuses the Court on the control of norms and redefines the protection of human rights in Benin.
The Beninese legal landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. The historic boldness that characterized the Constitutional Court of Benin, established by the Constitution of December 11, 1990, is… -
International Justice: President Dandi Gnamou leads a delegation from the High Court of Justice to the ICC.
The Supreme Court of Justice of Benin is reaching a new level in its quest for operational excellence. In the context of modernization that has been underway since…