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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Nigeria seals strategic mining alliance with South Africa
As part of its economic diversification strategy, Nigeria has signed a mining cooperation agreement with South Africa. The announcement was made on Thursday by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid… -
Tunisia: 164 Guineans voluntarily repatriated after their migration journey
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, a total of 164 Guinean nationals were repatriated from Tunisia as part of a voluntary return program coordinated with the International Organization for… -
Ivory Coast: Tidjane Thiam named PDCI-RDA presidential candidate
The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA) has officially chosen its flag bearer for the upcoming presidential election. The party has selected Tidjane Thiam… -
Benin: Adrien Houngbédji defended by supporters amid political attacks
Supporters of former Beninese National Assembly President Adrien Houngbédji have broken their silence in response to what they describe as verbal attacks targeting their leader. In a statement… -
Benin: new terrorist attack reported in the north
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, Benin recorded a new terrorist attack. According to local media outlet Bip Radio, two Beninese military positions were targeted in the Koudou Falls… -
Crisis in DRC-Rwanda: Faure Gnassingbé’s first visit as appointed mediator
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé has taken up the mantle of mediator just days after being designated to help resolve the crisis shaking eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and… -
Ivory Coast: Life TV suspends collaboration with artist Himra
In a statement released on the evening of Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Life TV announced the temporary suspension of its collaboration with Ivorian artist Himra. The suspension stems… -
Benin: popular TikToker Régina Domingo Buys a Mercedes GLE 400 4Matic (Video)
Beninese TikToker Régie Boyzzer, whose real name is Régina Domingo, has been making waves online in recent days after revealing her brand-new car—a sleek Mercedes Benz GLE 400… -
Economy: IMF approves $129 million in aid to Mali
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the immediate disbursement of $129 million to Mali under the Rapid Credit Facility. This funding will help the Sahelian country effectively… -
Niger: Two military operations leave nine terrorists dead
The Nigerien army announced on Wednesday that nine terrorists were neutralized during two operations carried out between Monday and Tuesday in the western part of the country. The… -
Ghana bans foreigners from artisanal gold market
Starting May 1st, Ghana will prohibit foreigners from operating in the artisanal gold market. The decision, announced by the Ghana Gold Board—the state agency in charge of regulating… -
Benin: third group of stranded migrants in Algeria expected in Cotonou this Thursday
In Benin, authorities are expecting a third group of 150 migrants stranded in Algeria. A delegation from the Beninese Ministry of Foreign Affairs traveled earlier this week to… -
Burkina Faso: government plans to strengthen national police with over 2,000 new recruits
Faced with mounting security challenges, Burkina Faso’s authorities are stepping up efforts to reinforce internal security. During a recent cabinet meeting, the government approved a major plan to… -
P-Square: Peter Okoye accuses brother Jude of fraud in court
A major controversy is shaking up Nigeria’s music industry: Peter Okoye, one half of the iconic duo P-Square, has leveled serious allegations against his older brother and former… -
Nigeria: 127 deaths and growing concern over Lassa fever outbreak
Nigerian health authorities announced on Tuesday that the Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 127 lives so far. Since the beginning of the year, 674 cases have been confirmed… -
Burkina Faso: sharp rise in road accidents in March 2025
The month of March 2025 was particularly tragic on Burkina Faso’s roads. According to a report released Monday evening by the Ministry of Security, a total of 1,456… -
Benin: key decisions adopted at the Council of Ministers this Wednesday april 16
In Benin, President Patrice Talon’s government met on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, for its weekly Council of Ministers. At the conclusion of the meeting, several important decisions were… -
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Davido: “My song was the president’s ringtone”
Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that his breakout hit “Dami Duro” in 2012 had an unexpected impact—it became the personal ringtone of then-Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan. Davido, whose… -
Guinea: Moussa Dadis Camara leaves the country for medical reasons
Sentenced to twenty years in prison for crimes against humanity, the former military junta leader who ruled Guinea between 2008 and 2010 has left the country for health-related… -
Benin: Adrien Houngbédji calls for national unity and greater electoral openness
Former Speaker of Benin’s National Assembly, Me Adrien Houngbédji, has once again spoken out in favor of political appeasement in the country. Speaking on April 15, 2025, at… -
Benin: headless body found in Savalou, investigation underway
In Benin, a decapitated body was discovered on the morning of Saturday, April 12, on a field in Doïssa-Ataké, a neighborhood in Savalou commonly used by local youth… -
Senegal: Macky Sall faces request for indictment for high treason
On Tuesday, Guy Marius Sagna, a member of the ruling Pastef party, officially requested the indictment of former Senegalese president Macky Sall before the High Court of Justice… -
Benin: head of the Republican Guard promoted to Colonel-Major
In Benin, the head of the Republican Guard, Colonel Dieudonné Djimon Tévoédjrè, has been promoted to the rank of Colonel-Major by presidential decree dated March 26, 2025. The… -
Benin: new Board of Directors appointed for the Niger Valley ATDA
Beninese President Patrice Talon has appointed the members of the Board of Directors of the Territorial Agricultural Development Agency (ATDA) for the Niger Valley. The decision, formalized by… -
Cooperation: toward a diplomatic thaw between Abuja and Niamey
After several months of tension, Nigerian authorities are multiplying gestures of openness toward Niger. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dispatched his Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar,… -
Benin – 2026 general elections: CENA unveils official timelines
Benin’s Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) has released the official timelines for activities related to the 2026 general elections. The presentation ceremony took place on the morning of… -
In Benin, Law No. 2025-09 establishing the legal framework for traditional chieftaincy enacted
On April 3, 2025, President Patrice Talon enacted a historic law establishing a legal framework for traditional chieftaincy in the Republic of Benin. Passed by the National Assembly… -
Nigeria: man sentenced to 6 months in prison for throwing banknotes at his wedding
In Nigeria, what is often seen as a festive gesture can now come at a high cost. On Monday, a federal court in Kano, in the north of… -
Nigeria: authorities ban song deemed critical of President Tinubu
Nigerian authorities have banned the broadcast of the song Tell Your Papa by rapper Eedris Abdulkareem, deeming it too harsh toward President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The National Broadcasting… -
Benin: man killed by nephew in land dispute
A new tragedy shook the commune of Dogbo, in the Couffo department, on Tuesday April 8, 2025. A few days after the murder of a nanny in Avrankou,…