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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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Benin: Arrested by the OCRC, Julien Kansou Kandé in custody; what he is accused of
The Beninese political activist and writer Julien Kansou, 34, a member of the opposition party Les Démocrates (LD), was apprehended at his home this Thursday morning by members… -
Benin: Vigorous response by FDS to a jihadist attack in Tanguiéta
Northern Benin has once again been struck by the terrorist hydra. On the evening of Wednesday, June 4th, an armed attack targeted a post of the Defense and… -
Ukraine: A Russian commander breaks the silence and calls for an end to the conflict
A commander operating near the Ukrainian border, in the Kursk region, has openly called on the Kremlin to end the war in Ukraine. An unusual statement, all the… -
Regional Security: Nigeria considers total border closure to counter the jihadist threat
During a high-level conference on regional security held on June 3 in Abuja, General Christopher Musa, Chief of Staff of the Nigerian Armed Forces, proposed a rather radical… -
Security Cooperation: Benin and Egypt Strengthen Their Strategic Partnership
During his official visit to Egypt, Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, was received this Wednesday by General Abdel Meguid Saqr, Minister of Defense and Commanding… -
Benin: Injured in a road accident in Ouèssè
A new traffic accident occurred this Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in the commune of Ouèssè, specifically near the village of Yawi, located in the Collines department. According to… -
Benin: PRD Reveals the True Meaning of Its Political Struggle
The Parti du Renouveau Démocratique (PRD) cannot continue merely being a figurehead. This unequivocal message was conveyed by its Deputy Secretary General, Gratien Ahouanmenou, in an interview with… -
Friendly: Russia expects a tough match against Nigeria
Russian midfielder Daniel Glebov is anticipating a tough encounter this Friday against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a friendly match at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Victorious… -
Benin: new destination for Sessi d’Almeida
The Beninese midfielder, Sessi d’Almeida, has signed for two seasons with the Neftçi Baku club in the Azerbaijani first division. FC Neftçi Baku has acquired the services of… -
Benin: A Muslim couple and their baby found dead on Tabaski day in Cotonou
It is a shocking discovery that has plunged the Dégakon neighborhood in Akpakpa, in the 1st district of Cotonou, into deep sadness. On Friday, June 6, 2025, the… -
Nigeria declares June 12 as the national holiday
The Nigerian government has proclaimed June 12 as Democracy Day, said Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. On that day in 1999, President Olusegun Obasanjo was sworn in as… -
Nigeria: The very first onshore oil terminal comes into operation
The first locally designed and operated onshore oil terminal has been commissioned in Nigeria. The loading of the first quantities of crude onto a tanker was carried out… -
“For now, my priority is not sponsorship, it’s the vision,” Daniel Edah
A week after announcing his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election in Benin, Daniel Edah revisited the foundations of his announcement during an interview on public service. The… -
Benin: Colonel André Fofo Dokoui takes command of Operation Mirador
The Beninese military high command is undergoing a new strategic adjustment in its fight against terrorism. Colonel André Fofo Dokoui has been appointed Commander of the operation theater… -
Benin – Arrest of Julien Kandé Kansou: Response from the party Les Démocrates
The Les Démocrates party reacted to the arrest of Julien Kandé Kansou, an engaged poet and member of the communication cell of the opposition party Les Démocrates. He… -
Benin: Arrest of Julien Kandé Kansou, Poet and Member of the Les Démocrates Party
Julien Kandé Kansou, poet and member of the “Les Démocrates” party, was apprehended by the republican police on Thursday, June 6, 2025, at his home in Benin. The… -
Benin: list of agents from the Ministry of Preschool and Primary Education admitted to retirement
In Benin, several agents from the Ministry of Preschool and Primary Education will retire starting October 1, 2026, across the entire national territory in accordance with the regulatory… -
Benin: the singer Tyaf Papa Yazir makes his big comeback with “Hors Catégorie”
The Beninese artist Tyaf Papa Yazir released his new track “Hors Catégorie” in early May 2025 to win back the Beninese public and reclaim his artistic territory after… -
“The PRD activists no longer feel comfortable within UP le Renouveau,” Gratien Ahouanmenou
The Parti du Renouveau Démocratique (PRD) might be distancing itself from the Union Progressiste le Renouveau. In an interview given this Wednesday, June 4, 2025, to BIP Radio,… -
Mercato: Chelsea goes on the offensive for Mohammed Kudus
Chelsea might have activated a long-standing lead by taking a close interest in Mohammed Kudus, the winger from West Ham United. After a convincing season, Mohammed Kudus could… -
Nothing is going well between the UP and the PRD? Read the letter from Adrien Houngbédji to the Minister of the Interior
In connection with our conversation on Saturday, May 31, 2025, Gratien-Laurent AHOUANMENOU, the recipient of your referenced letter which was notified to him on May 26, 2025, kindly… -
Benin: no cabinet meeting this Wednesday…
There is no cabinet meeting this Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The information was made public by Serge Nonvignon, a member of the Presidency’s Communications Department, via a post… -
Benin: Adrien Houngbédji opposes the legal dissolution of his party and demands its autonomy
In Benin, the Parti du Renouveau Démocratique (PRD), through its president Adrien Houngbédji and deputy secretary Gratien Ahouanmenou, formally contests the legal disappearance of the PRD and is… -
Benin: Towards a Split Between PRD and UPR? Explanations by Gratien Ahouanmenou
The political climate is stirred around the Parti du Renouveau Démocratique (PRD). Gratien Ahouanmenou, its Deputy Secretary-General, stated this Wednesday, June 4, 2025, on BIP Radio that “the… -
Bill Gates made Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
In recognition of his major contributions to health, education, and the fight against poverty in Nigeria, American billionaire Bill Gates was honored by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who… -
Nigeria: this restaurateur who serves vulture meat instead of chicken
In Nigeria, a restaurateur was arrested for selling vulture meat instead of chicken. A very popular restaurateur was detained for fraudulently serving vulture meat to his customers, passing… -
2025 Presidential Election in Côte d’Ivoire: CEI Excludes Four Major Opposition Figures
The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) made public this Wednesday the final electoral list for the presidential election on October 25, 2025. A decision that caused a political earthquake:… -
Benin: The movement of young democrats “Ô GAN XÔ” calls for mobilization for 2026
In a militant and resolutely committed atmosphere, the Movement of Young Democrats Ô GAN XÔ held its political launch this Saturday in Dekoungbé. It was a significant opportunity… -
Bénin Web TV now available in French and English
True to its ambition of offering accessible and quality information, Benin Web TV, the first 100% web television in Benin, is now available in two languages: French and… -
Controversy over the cost of the Sèmè-Podji-Porto-Novo road: Mitokpè attacks, Ayadji counterattacks
The Minister-Counselor for Infrastructure and Living Environment, Jacques Ayadji, delivered a strong response to criticisms from the opposition party Les Démocrates regarding the perceived excessive cost of the…