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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CEP 2025 in Benin: 271,890 candidates expected
One week ahead of the official start of the 2025 session of the Primary School Certificate exam (Certificat d’Études Primaires, CEP), official figures have been released. A total… -
“I want to be proven wrong on live TV”: Jacques Ayadji stands firm and challenges his critics
Appearing on Canal 3 Bénin’s Sunday political talk show, Jacques Ayadji, ministerial adviser on infrastructure and president of the Moele-Bénin party, delivered a dense, often combative and always… -
“I kind of like the way he stops me from dancing in public,” says Ivorian singer Josey
Ivorian singer Josey has opened up about why her partner, former footballer Serey Dié, doesn’t want her dancing Mapouka in public. The popular artist recently addressed a question… -
“Workers’ morale is at its lowest,” says Anselme Amoussou
Speaking on the Sunday, May 25, 2025 edition of the “De vous à nous” program on Peace FM, Anselme Amoussou, Secretary General of CSA Bénin, painted a grim… -
“I want to be proven wrong on live TV”: Jacques Ayadji goes on the offensive
Appearing on Canal 3 Bénin’s flagship Sunday program, Jacques Ayadji, Minister-Counselor for Infrastructure and president of the Moele-Bénin party, delivered a candid, at times combative, and consistently strategic… -
2026: a united presidential majority or a silent storm brewing?
Officially, all is well within the ruling coalition. The allied political parties are said to be working “in close coordination,” guided by a unanimously acknowledged “coach”: President Patrice… -
“Never disrespect my daughter again…” — Camille Makosso puts Axel Merryl in his place
Ivorian pastor Camille Makosso has addressed Beninese comedian and singer Axel Merryl following a recent comment made about his daughter, Kimi Makosso. In a short video posted on… -
Benin: government responds to images of flooded modern markets
In response to viral images showing several modern markets submerged after heavy rains, the Beninese government has offered clarifications through its spokesperson, Léandre Houngbédji. According to him, the… -
Niger expels several Chinese nationals over violations of national laws
On May 25, 2025, Niger’s Minister of Petroleum issued a formal warning to China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Niger Petroleum, demanding that its expatriate employees leave the country… -
Benin: Catholic Church calls for solidarity in response to rising cost of living
The Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) is sounding the alarm over the persistent poverty affecting a large portion of the population. At the conclusion of its 75th ordinary… -
Benin’s “Le Libéral” party: the investigation that led to the arrest of Richard Boni Ouorou
In Benin, an alleged corruption scandal is shaking the young political party Le Libéral. At its helm, Richard Boni Ouorou, a 49-year-old political scientist and entrepreneur who recently… -
Benin’s Interior Ministry rocked by corruption scandal over recognition of political party ‘Le Libéral’
Two senior officials from Benin’s Ministry of the Interior and Public Security (MISP) are at the center of a major corruption scandal linked to the administrative registration of… -
Ivory Coast: re-elected PDCI-RDA leader Tidjane Thiam thanks supporters for their trust
Following his re-election at the PDCI-RDA’s extraordinary congress, Tidjane Thiam expressed his gratitude to party members and supporters for their unwavering mobilization and commitment, which he described as… -
In Berlin, Mali delivers scathing critique of UN peacekeeping mission
On May 13, 2025, Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, addressed the United Nations Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping held in Berlin. In a stark… -
Ivory Coast – Tragic accident near Kanawolo: 4 dead and 60 injured, including 12 in critical condition
A devastating road accident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, May 13, 2025, around 9 p.m., just past the town of Kanawolo. According to preliminary reports from the… -
Ivory Coast: gospel singer sparks controversy with confession of sexual encounter in church
A shocking revelation on Ivorian television has caused a stir on social media after a gospel singer admitted to having had sexual relations inside a church. The confession… -
“I almost raised my hand at him”: Eudoxie Yao speaks out on breakup with Grand P
Ivorian influencer Eudoxie Yao has opened up about her split from Guinean artist Grand P, shedding light on the tensions that led to the end of their high-profile… -
Gambia: President Barrow calls emergency meeting over Yahya Jammeh asset sales
Gambian President Adama Barrow convened an emergency Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, May 13, to address the sale of assets confiscated from former president Yahya Jammeh. The move follows… -
Ibrahim Traoré rejects Africom accusations and defends Burkina Faso’s sovereignty
Burkina Faso’s president, Ibrahim Traoré, has strongly dismissed recent accusations made by U.S. General Michael Langley, head of U.S. Africa Command (Africom), who claimed before the U.S. Senate… -
Niger: tensions escalate between Orano and military regime after executive’s disappearance
Tensions between French mining giant Orano and Niger’s military-led transitional government have intensified following the alleged abduction of a senior company executive. In a statement released on Tuesday,… -
Niger: teacher strikes disrupt academic activities across the country
Educational activities in Niger have slowed significantly since Monday, May 12, 2025, due to strike actions led by teachers protesting their working and living conditions. Nearly thirty unions,… -
Emergency medicine specialization: Benin signs training agreement with Morocco
Beninese nationals will soon have the opportunity to receive specialized training in emergency medicine, thanks to a new partnership between Benin and the Kingdom of Morocco. The agreement… -
Ivory Coast: Cheick Tidjane Thiam re-elected president of the PDCI-RDA
Cheick Tidjane Thiam was re-elected president of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA) on Wednesday during the party’s 9th extraordinary congress held in… -
Ghana: President Mahama vows to reduce energy sector debt by end of 2025
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced on Tuesday his administration’s commitment to significantly reduce the country’s $2.5 billion energy sector debt by the end of the year. The… -
Togo: the political journey of President Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové
On May 3, 2025, Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové was sworn in as president of the Republic of Togo, marking a historic moment in the country’s political landscape. Following… -
“With Suspect 95, it became toxic” — Didi B opens up about their strained relationship
Ivorian rapper Didi B, formerly of the group Kiff No Beat, has broken his silence on the long-rumored tensions between him and fellow Ivorian rap heavyweight Suspect 95.… -
Didi B, Himra or Suspect 95? Angelo Kabila makes his pick
Angelo Kabila, president of the Ivorian Music Producers Association (APRODEMCI), recently shared his views on three leading figures in Ivorian rap during a guest appearance on the show… -
2025 U20 AFCON: “South Africa can’t stop us” — Nigeria sets the tone ahead of semifinal clash
Nigeria is gearing up to face South Africa this Thursday in the semifinals of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations, and the Flying Eagles are already showing… -
Nottingham Forest: Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi emerges from coma
Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest has emerged from a medically induced coma following emergency surgery, according to Mail Sport. The 27-year-old is now recovering after undergoing… -
ECOWAS powerless in the face of terrorist threat
On April 17, Benin suffered the deadliest jihadist attack in its history—a grim milestone in the escalating violence gripping the country’s northern region. The incident once again exposes…