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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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66 years of independence for Benin: the highlights of Romuald Wadagni’s first national celebration.
Benin celebrated, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, the 66th anniversary of its accession to international sovereignty. Organized on the Boulevard de la Marina in Cotonou, the official ceremony… -
First message from Romuald Wadagni: the key points to remember
On the occasion of the 66th anniversary of national sovereignty in Benin, President Romuald Wadagni delivered his first official speech on August 1st as head of state. In… -
Independence Day in Benin: Romuald Wadagni pays tribute to the Defense and Security Forces
On the occasion of the traditional National Message delivered on August 1, 2026, Benin’s national holiday, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, took a moment to honor… -
Ivory Coast: the Ivorian Football Federation ends Emerse Faé’s adventure at the helm of the Elephants.
After more than two years at the helm of the Ivorian national team, Emerse Faé will not continue his mission. The Ivorian Football Federation officially announced, this Friday,… -
Captain Agueh Worou, hero and martyr
Captain Agueh Worou Yliassou was one of those officers whose commitment commanded respect and whose example endures through time. A leader of men, a warrior at heart, and… -
August 1, 2026: “We must learn from our journey to build a better future,” Kamel Ouassagari
On the eve of the celebration of the 66th anniversary of Benin’s independence, Kamel Ouassagari reflected on the journey since 1960. Without ignoring the challenges faced, the member… -
Cotonou: FAGACE ready to support the financing of the city’s structuring projects
The African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund plans to support the implementation of the Cotonou Plan 2026-2033. Its president, Nguéto Tiraïna Yambaye, discussed with the mayor of the… -
End of the work of the ECOWAS Parliament Joint Commission in Cotonou: Kamel Ouassagari calls for better implementation of community texts.
The decentralized meeting of the joint commission of the ECOWAS Parliament dedicated to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) concluded on Friday, July 31, 2026, in Cotonou, after… -
Abomey-Calavi: a woman in court over the disappearance of a rental vehicle.
The Abomey-Calavi court took up a case of breach of trust and theft involving a rented vehicle on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Following this first appearance with the… -
Lokossa: questioning of a reseller and significant seizure of counterfeit beverages by the Police
As part of the fourth cycle of special operations to secure the national territory, law enforcement carried out a targeted raid in the municipality of Lokossa. A team… -
Education: Minister Armand Natta begins a tour to make contacts in the departments
The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, began an official tour to connect with stakeholders and officials in the education sector on Wednesday, July 29,… -
António Guterres’ succession at the UN: Macky Sall in trouble after the first informal vote of the Security Council.
The United Nations Security Council held its first informal secret ballot on Thursday, July 30, 2026, to evaluate the nominations for the succession of Secretary-General António Guterres. At… -
Parakou: a bar ravaged by a fire at the entrance of the Titirou market
A violent fire devastated a snack bar located at the entrance of the Titirou market in Parakou on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Although there were… -
Benin – 4th day of the work of the ECOWAS Parliament Joint Commission: the deputies exchange with the women of the PK3 market in Cotonou.
During the fourth day of their offsite meeting in Benin, members of the mixed commission of the ECOWAS Parliament visited the field on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The… -
Benin Senate: internal regulations, election of the bureau, and collaboration with the National Assembly at the heart of the next steps
After the solemn installation ceremony of the members of the first term of the Senate this Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Porto-Novo, the institution is preparing for its… -
Senate of Benin: Me Robert Dossou discusses the heaviness of the mission
On the sidelines of the official installation ceremony for the Senate members this Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, Me Robert Dossou spoke… -
Benin Senate: statement from Patrice Talon after the installation of the members of the institution
During the official installation session of the first members of the Beninese Senate on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Porto-Novo, one of the newly installed senators, former president… -
Installation of the Senate in Benin: Elisabeth Pognon sets the course and calls for gaining the trust of citizens
The Senate of Benin officially took office on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Gathered at the National Assembly in Porto-Novo, the 25 members of this new institution were inducted… -
Dissolution of the CENA: the accounting expert Christian Migan designated to lead the liquidation
The dissolution of the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA), formalized by the law of July 14, 2026, is entering its operational phase. Through a decree issued on July… -
Constitutional Court: plenary session review of the organic law on the Economic and Social Council
The advisors at the Constitutional Court will meet this Thursday, July 30, 2026, in the afternoon for a plenary session in the institution’s hearing room. Only one item… -
Benin: the installation of the Senate presided over by Élisabeth Pognon, no election of the bureau this Thursday.
The installation ceremony for the members of the first mandate of the Senate, scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Porto-Novo, will not include the election of the… -
Abomey-Calavi: he threatens a seller with a knife to be served first and gets 12 months in prison
The Abomey-Calavi court examined, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, a case of violence and threats involving a young man accused of assaulting a street food vendor and several… -
Benin: traditional hunters’ gunfire injures four in Pèrèrè
The tranquility of the Tissèrou neighborhood, located in the municipality of Pèrèrè, was disrupted on the evening of Sunday, July 26, 2026, by gunfire. The incident, caused by… -
Benin: Official installation of the Senate in Porto-Novo this Thursday, July 30, 2026.
An important page in the institutional history of Benin is opening this Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Porto-Novo. Arising from the constitutional revision of November 2025, the second… -
Competitiveness of MSMEs in the ECOWAS space: Bertille Guèdègbé Marcos advocates for the harmonization of standards and better support.
On the occasion of the visit by West African parliamentarians to the premises of Les Fruits Tillou this Wednesday, the general director, Bertille Guèdègbé Marcos, called on ECOWAS… -
Benin: launch of the preparation of the first National Action Plan for an Open Government
Benin opened a five-day workshop in Cotonou on Monday, July 27, 2026, dedicated to preparing its very first National Action Plan (NAP) as part of the Open Government… -
SRTB: Sinatou Saka appointed new General Director
The Benin Broadcasting and Television Company (SRTB) is experiencing a leadership change with the appointment of Sinatou Saka as the new General Director. This information has been confirmed… -
Benin: direct recruitment of 135 agents for the benefit of Water, Forests and Hunting
The Beninese government is organizing a direct recruitment competition for 135 civil servants for the Directorate General of Water, Forests, and Hunting. According to the official statement from… -
Explosive seizures: Customs makes a major impact in northern Benin
Thanks to the exemplary vigilance of the Regional Fraud Prevention Service Atacora-Donga, led by First Class Inspector Parfait Laurent Mekoun, a particularly dangerous shipment of explosives was stopped… -
Benin: the government officializes the school year calendar for 2026-2027.
An inter-ministerial decree signed on July 28, 2026, sets out the organization of the 2026-2027 school year in all public and private establishments for nursery, primary, secondary general,…