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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“The Bible does not condemn oral sex” – Pastor Edgard Guidibi sparks online debate
Pastor Edgard Guidibi, a strategic advisor to leaders and couples, ignited a heated debate on social media on Thursday, April 24, 2025, after openly addressing the topic of… -
Niger–UAE: Creation of Royal Gold Niger SA to develop mineral resources
The government of Niger and the Emirati company Suvarna Royal Gold Trading signed an agreement on Wednesday in Niamey to establish a gold refinery and gemstone processing units… -
Tems, Asake, Rema, and Wizkid nominated for the 2025 American Music Awards
Nigerian global superstars Wizkid, Rema, Asake, and Tems have all been nominated in the Favorite Afrobeats Artist category at the 2025 American Music Awards. Following a busy 2024,… -
P-Square: Jude Okoye released from prison
Jude Okoye, the former manager of the music group P-Square, has been released from prison after two months in detention. The elder brother of twins Paul and Peter… -
Côte d’Ivoire – Tidjane Thiam’s removal: Government responds to court ruling
Amadou Coulibaly, spokesperson for the Ivorian government, addressed the removal of Tidjane Thiam from the provisional electoral roll during the weekly press briefing following the Council of Ministers… -
Davido: “Meeting Chris Brown changed my life”
Nigerian artist Davido has revealed that American R&B star Chris Brown had a major impact on his career. The “Blow My Mind” singer said his career took a… -
Nigeria: man impregnates his wife’s sister and niece
A social media user identified as @ritatoyie shared a harrowing story on X (formerly Twitter), responding to a prompt inviting users to recount the most shocking stories from… -
Food security: China donates 2,400 tons of rice to Togo
An official ceremony marking the formal handover of a rice donation from China to Togo took place on Tuesday at the Maritime Regional Directorate of the National Agency… -
Côte d’Ivoire – Tidjane Thiam’s removal from electoral roll denounced as political and unjust
Tidjane Thiam, the designated presidential candidate for the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) in the upcoming October 25, 2025 election, has been officially removed from the electoral… -
Benin: with one year to go before the 2026 presidential election, candidates remain elusive
As Benin officially enters the electoral year leading up to the April 2026 presidential election, the political landscape remains surprisingly quiet. The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (Céna) released… -
Stripped from the electoral roll, is Tidjane Thiam now stateless?
The recent decision to remove Tidjane Thiam from Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral roll has sparked widespread outrage. At the heart of the controversy lies Article 48 of the Ivorian… -
Côte d’Ivoire: Excluded from the electoral roll, Tidjane Thiam vows to fight on
Tidjane Thiam, president of the PDCI-RDA, has not hidden his anger. In a solemn statement, he denounced the decision of a court of first instance ordering his removal… -
In Benin, military communication put to the test by terrorism
At a time when warfare is no longer confined to the battlefield but extends into the realm of information, the Beninese armed forces are facing a dual challenge:… -
Côte d’Ivoire: Tidjane Thiam removed from electoral roll
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the Abidjan Court of First Instance ordered the removal of Tidjane Thiam, President of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI-RDA), from the… -
Benin: Véronique Tognifodé appointed Minister of Secondary Education
In Benin, Véronique Tognifodé has been appointed Minister of Secondary Education, succeeding Kouaro Yves Chabi, who passed away following a serious car accident. BeNews has learned that Véronique… -
Burkina Faso: Several officers arrested amid coup plot rumors
Burkina Faso’s intelligence services have recently uncovered a plot of unprecedented scale involving national army officers linked to terrorist groups. According to revealed information, the aim of the… -
Nigeria: death toll from Benue attacks rises to 72
The death toll from recent attacks allegedly carried out by armed herders in Benue State, central Nigeria, has risen to 72, local authorities reported on Monday. Initially, officials… -
Ghana: illegal ammunition shipment bound for Benin intercepted
On the night of Friday, April 18, 2025, Ghanaian security forces carried out a major ammunition seizure at the Tadzewu-Mitsrikasa checkpoint, located in the Volta Region. The operation… -
Terrorism in Benin: Former President Nicéphore Soglo Calls for National Unity
Nicéphore Soglo, the first president of Benin’s democratic era, has spoken out about the escalating terrorist attacks in the north of the country. The former President of the… -
Senegal Signs Agreement with Russia to Develop Its Agri-Food Sector
Russia will supply Senegal with seed batches, assist in the introduction of organic fertilizers, and train agri-food specialists, announced Modou Gueye Seck, advisor to the Senegalese Prime Minister… -
Benin: Coordinator of Urgences Panafricanistes NGO, Schadrac Houngnibo, Imprisoned
After eight days in police custody, Schadrac Watowédé Houngnibo, National Coordinator of the NGO Urgences Panafricanistes, was placed in prison on Friday, April 18, 2025. On April 12,… -
Senegal / Covid-19: A Wave of Legal Action Over Embezzlement Allegations
In Senegal, the first major judicial repercussions linked to the management of Covid-19 funds are starting to bring down prominent figures. Five former ministers from the government of… -
“Enough Is Enough”: Vitale Announces the End of Her Marriage to Marco Versace
On Monday, April 21, 2025, Ivorian singer Vitale surprised her fans by announcing the end of her marriage to Marco Versace, a Coupé-décalé artist based in France. In… -
In Senegal, Ousmane Sonko takes a strong stand against the CFA Franc
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to breaking away from the CFA franc, which he considers incompatible with the country’s ambitions. Ousmane Sonko, who… -
Niger: General Abdourahamane Tiani Makes Minor Cabinet Reshuffle
Niger’s transitional president, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has announced a minor reshuffle of his government. Through a decree signed on Thursday, April 17, General Tiani reorganized his cabinet, creating… -
Davido: “I would have been an actor if I weren’t an artist”
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he would have become an actor if he hadn’t pursued a career in music. The Nigerian singer… -
Ghana: 219 rescued from major human trafficking and cybercrime ring
In Ghana, a large-scale human trafficking and cybercrime network was dismantled by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Oyarifa. During a major operation, EOCO agents rescued… -
Davido: “I started my life in a shabby one-room apartment”
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has claimed he began his life in a one-room apartment in a public housing complex locally known as face-me-I-face-you. The artist made the statement… -
Mali strengthens its position in the lithium sector
Mali approves transfer of Bougouni lithium mine exploitation permit, marking a key step toward production launch On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Malian government approved, during a Council… -
Burkina Faso: UN reports over 2,400 grave child rights violations
More than 2,400 serious child rights violations were recorded in Burkina Faso between 2022 and 2024, according to a new United Nations report. The investigation, published this week…