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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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Cotonou: Arrested at 3 a.m. in a residence, he blames the influence of evil spirits
An unusual scene unfolded on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Cotonou Court of First Instance. A young man, facing charges for theft, stated during his trial that… -
Benin: several victims in a serious road accident in N’Dali
A serious traffic accident occurred early on this Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the entrance of the town of N’Dali. Around 6 in the morning, a bus coming… -
Benin – Alleged Harassment: a tire repairer before the CRIET
A young tire repairer stood trial on Monday, August 11, 2025, at The Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) for alleged harassment. He is… -
Benin – Fraudulent withdrawal of 3 million from a deceased’s accounts: a cashier faces justice
The cashier of a banking institution placed under a custody warrant and her superior, a branch manager, appeared yesterday, Tuesday, August 12th, at the Cotonou First Instance Court.… -
Benin – River level at Malanville: caution advised
According to the latest hydrological bulletins relayed by 24 hours in Benin, the river level in Malanville has reached 773 cm. While this level is not yet considered… -
Benin: the mayor of Toffo threatened with removal…
The Mayor of Toffo, Bibiane Soglo Adamazé, is facing opposition from within her municipal council. In a letter sent this Tuesday to the prefect of Atlantique, several councilors… -
Launch of the national campaign for guidance of new high school graduates 2025 in Parakou
The Minister of Higher Education, Eléonore Yayi Ladékan, officially launched the national orientation campaign for new high school graduates this Monday in Parakou. This initiative aims to guide… -
Operation “Peregrine Falcon”: The Republican police dismantles 3 ghettos and arrests several individuals in Malanville
As part of the “Peregrine Falcon” operation, the Republican Police announced on Monday, August 11, that they have dismantled three ghettos in Malanville and arrested about ten individuals… -
Benin: Guy Dossou Mitokpè sets Janvier Yahouédéou straight after new attacks against Boni Yayi
The opposition party, The Democrats, has stepped forward to defend its leader, former President Boni Yayi, against the repeated statements made by the minister-advisor Janvier Yahouédéou. In a… -
Weighing fraud: SIRAT agents heavily condemned
The Criminal Court of Cotonou rendered its verdict on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in the weighing fraud case involving several agents of the Company for Road Infrastructure and… -
Benin: a specialized market for coal and oil to be built soon
The Beninese government plans to build a market solely dedicated to coal and oil. The announcement was made on Saturday, August 9 by the Director General of Anagem,… -
Benin – Elections 2026: Female parliamentarians step up for greater representation
The question of women’s place in decision-making bodies in Benin is back in the spotlight. This time, it’s the Caucus of women parliamentarians who are raising their voice… -
Benin: Lazare Sèhouéto advocates for African unity “willingly or by force”
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, the Institute of Artisans of Justice and Peace (IAJP) held its final conference-debate of the year in a packed room, on the topic:… -
Benin: immediate ban and withdrawal of “Tasty Tom” tomato concentrate
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has banned the importation, distribution and consumption of “Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix” in Benin. This action follows a general product recall… -
Benin – Criet: the TikToker Flapacha Premier is put in jail
The Beninese content creator “Flapacha Premier” was taken into custody at the Criet on Thursday, August 14, 2025, following his arrest on August 8. He stands accused of… -
Voluntary Repatriation: Benin Prepares a Mission for Its Nationals Threatened in Gabon
On Thursday, August 14, 2025, the Beninese Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced acts of intimidation against its nationals in Gabon following the allocation of market spaces in Lambaréné.… -
Benin – Psychopath Gate: ODEM condemns the media harassment against Angela Kpeidja
The Observatory of Deontology and Ethics in the Media (ODEM) published on August 11, 2025, a decision condemning journalistic practices judged to be biased and contrary to ethics… -
In Benin, a plumber arrested after operating on a patient with HIV/AIDS
The Godomey police station arrested an individual pretending to be a doctor, who had conducted two surgical procedures on a patient, claiming to cure him of HIV/AIDS. The… -
Benin: arrest of a TikToker for public admission of cybercrime
The National Center for Digital Investigation (CNIN) has arrested Geoffroy Fridich, a TikTok content creator, for alleged acts of cybercrime. The arrest follows viral statements in which he… -
Thiaroye 44: Descendants of riflemen call on the Senegalese National Assembly for concrete measures concerning reparations
A year after taking power, the new Senegalese authorities have launched archaeological excavations in Thiaroye, aiming to elucidate the massacre of Senegalese and other African infantrymen by the… -
Fighting against corruption: the BOAD and Benin’s HCPC seal a strategic partnership
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) and the High Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (HCPC) of Benin signed, on August 7, 2025, an agreement aimed at strengthening… -
In the face of the inefficiency of ECOWAS security initiatives, AES presents itself as a credible alternative for regional stability.
The recent announcement by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) aiming to strengthen police cooperation to combat regional insecurity does not convince everyone. According to security… -
Electoral Process: Opposition Denounces Delays and Calls for Greater Rigour
The Opposition Consultation Framework in Benin expressed its concerns this Thursday about the delays recorded in the implementation of the election schedule of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission… -
Mali: Wave of arrests in the army, two generals among the detainees
Since August 7, 2025, the Malian authorities have been carrying out a large-scale arrest operation within the armed forces. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), at least 37 soldiers,… -
Benin: Janvier Yahouédéou discusses the reasons for his break with Boni Yayi
The coordinating minister of President Patrice Talon’s advisory council, Janvier Yahouédéou, explained, on Saturday August 9, 2025 on the set of the show Info Hebdo (Esae TV), the… -
“I almost put Boni Yayi in prison,” Janvier Yahouédéou
On the set of the Info Hebdo show broadcast on Saturday, August 9th, 2025 on Esae TV, Janvier Yahouédéou, coordinating minister of the presidential adviser’s college under president… -
Benin: 2 herders killed in the Collines department
Two herders lost their lives in violent and still unexplained circumstances within a few days in the Hills department. These incidents have reignited tensions within the local agro-pastoral… -
Drama in Zogbodomey: a man dies under the blows of three private security agents
In the Onab forest, located in the Zoukou district, a simple bodily need turned into a tragic nightmare. A man, seeking some respite in nature, was targeted by… -
Benin: five individuals arrested in Kérou for armed robbery
The Republican Police conducted a new operation in the Atacora department. On Monday, August 4, 2025, the Kerou central district police station apprehended five individuals in the villages… -
Benin: According to the opposition, experts have recorded 300,000 deaths in the electoral file.
The Beninese opposition believes that the preliminary findings of the independent audit of the electoral roll, conducted by international experts, confirm their concerns about the reliability of the…