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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Benin: CES has become a “refuge for idle politicians,” says Anselme Amoussou
Speaking candidly on Peace FM’s Sunday program De Vous à Nous, trade unionist Anselme Amoussou sounded the alarm over growing poverty, the controversial reform of the Economic and… -
Benin: summary of the Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, under the chairmanship of His Excellency Patrice Talon, President of the Republic and Head of Government. The following… -
Benin: Thursday, May 29, 2025 declared a public holiday
The government of Benin has officially declared Thursday, May 29, 2025, a public holiday, with full pay and time off, throughout the national territory. The announcement was made… -
Ivory Coast: Guinean law firm accused of practicing illegally
The Guinean law firm Thiam & Associés, operating in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is under legal scrutiny for allegedly practicing law without authorization. The firm stands accused of violating… -
Niger: growing unrest among transport workers as Tiani regime faces mounting pressure
Discontent is mounting among Nigerien transport workers, who are grappling with rising insecurity and a prolonged diplomatic standoff between Niamey and Cotonou. The deadly May 18, 2025 attack… -
Togo’s 2025 municipal elections: political parties raise the prospect of a postponement
With less than two months to go before Togo’s municipal elections, scheduled for July 10, 2025, discussions around a possible postponement have taken center stage among political stakeholders.… -
Benin: Tabaski holiday officially set for Friday, June 6, 2025
In an official statement issued on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, under reference 2025/0503/P-UIB/SG/SGA/SA, the Islamic Union of Benin (UIB) announced key dates for the holy month of Dhul… -
FIFA window: lack of funding forces Togo to skip June friendlies
The Togo national team, the Éperviers, will not be playing any friendly matches during the upcoming FIFA international window in June 2025. According to information obtained by Togopost,… -
Northern bypass of Cotonou: from flagship project to prolonged limbo
Once announced as a symbol of President Patrice Talon’s “rupture” agenda, the northern bypass project in Cotonou now stands as a stark illustration of the challenges tied to… -
Cooperation: Selma Ashipala-Musavyi received by her Beninese counterpart during official visit
Benin and Namibia are reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. On Monday, May 26, Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, welcomed his Namibian counterpart,… -
Benin – GDIZ: first successful clothing shipment for French brand GEMO
A historic milestone has been reached for the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ), which has officially completed its first shipment of garments to French fashion brand GEMO. This achievement… -
Benin: young man appears before anti-terror court for aiding armed groups in the north
A young motorcycle taxi driver suspected of ties to armed groups appeared on Monday, May 26, before the correctional chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic… -
Niger: around fifty soldiers killed in terrorist attack
Early on Sunday, May 25, hundreds of jihadists on motorbikes launched a brutal assault on a base housing Niger’s National Guard and Special Forces. Taken by surprise and… -
Benin – Autonomous Port of Cotonou introduces new container stuffing rules for exports
The administration of the Autonomous Port of Cotonou (PAC) has taken a new step in its strategy to modernize and streamline port operations. In an official memo dated… -
Ouattara meets Lamine Zeine in Abidjan on sidelines of AfDB summit
On the sidelines of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine was received by Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara… -
Benin – Urban mobility: IDA grants 120 billion CFA francs to revolutionize transport in the Grand Nokoué
The Grand Nokoué area—an urban hub that includes Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Porto-Novo, Sèmè-Podji, and Ouidah—is poised for a major overhaul of its transportation system. The International Development Association (IDA),… -
Benin – Electoral code revision: the government won’t bow to pressure
President Patrice Talon’s administration has made it clear: it does not intend to yield to mounting pressure regarding a revision of the electoral code. This was the key… -
Bac-1 2025 in Togo: written exams begin with 90,249 candidates in the running
The examination season for the 2024–2025 academic year has officially kicked off in Togo. On Monday, May 26, written tests for the first part of the Baccalaureate (BAC… -
Permis.justice.bj: Benin digitizes prison visitation permits
Starting August 1, 2025, the Benin Prison Agency will require a new digital authorization system for all prison visits. Families, lawyers, NGOs, and institutions must now go through… -
“Social dialogue is completely dead in Benin,” says Anselme Amoussou
Anselme Amoussou, Secretary General of CSA-Bénin, has declared the “death” of social dialogue in Benin during an appearance on the program De vous à nous on Peace FM,… -
“Professional football is over”: Stéphane Sessègnon announces his retirement
Stéphane Sessègnon has officially ended his professional football career in May 2025, revealing his decision in an exclusive interview. The iconic Beninese footballer, Stéphane Sessègnon, has announced his… -
“I’ve never had a problem with any artist,” Nikanor addresses the “Adjapiano” controversy
Beninese singer Nikanor has made it clear in a recent interview that he has never attacked fellow artists and considers himself the target of unfounded criticism. In recent… -
Benin’s electoral code: why Jean-Baptiste Elias’s demonstration hits home
In Benin, Jean-Baptiste Elias, president of the National Front of Organizations against Corruption (FONAC), has sparked widespread reaction within political and civil society circles with his breakdown of… -
Benin: 44 dailies, 2 biweeklies, 7 weeklies, 1 bimonthly and 1 monthly officially recognized
On May 22, 2025, the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) of the Republic of Benin issued a major decision regarding the publication of newspapers and periodicals… -
Benin: Paul Hounkpè defends FCBE’s political stance
Often criticized for its perceived closeness to the ruling regime, the Force Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) is determined to silence the skeptics and reassert itself as… -
No, the Northern Bypass of Cotonou has not been abandoned
That was the clear message delivered by José Didier Tonato, Benin’s Minister of Living Environment and Transport, during the televised program “PAG 2021–2026: accountability”. Amid growing doubts about… -
Benin: slow pace at the Ministry of Energy raises concern among investors
Since Samou Seïdou Adambi left the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines in December, the administration has been running at a slower pace, raising growing concerns among investors… -
“Watching my mother suffer without being able to help her is my greatest pain,” says Claire Bahi
In an emotional interview with Média Prime, Ivorian singer Claire Bahi opened up about the painful loss of her mother, who she believes would still be alive today… -
Benin: Over 1,500 rape cases reported in the first quarter of 2025
Chimène Yédjénou, a legal officer at the Legal Affairs Unit of Benin’s National Institute for Women (INF), has raised alarm over the dramatic rise in sexual violence across… -
Patrice Talon, 365 days from the terminus
In accordance with the Constitution, Benin’s new president will be sworn in on May 24, 2026. This means that with less than a year to go until the…