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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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Increase in Mobile Money transfer fees: MP Joël Godonou calls on the government
The recent increase in fees applied to Mobile Money transactions continues to cause waves within the Beninese political class. On Friday, July 4, 2025, Joël Godonou, representative of… -
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CRIET: trial of Achille Chaou, associate of Richard Ouorou, accused of internet fraud
The Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) held a hearing on Monday as part of the trial of Achille Chaou. He is being prosecuted… -
Diesel theft in Kérou: a network involving security agents dismantled
A vast diesel diversion network intended for the Chinese company SINOHYDRO has been dismantled by the Republican Police. The operation, according to Africaho, took place on Tuesday, July… -
ORTB: the trial of nine former officials for embezzlement resumes before the CRIET
The case of embezzlement of public funds, money laundering, and abuse of function involving nine former officials of the ORTB (Office of Broadcasting and Television of Benin) resumed… -
Ivory Coast: after Théodore Holo, Tiémoko Meyliet Koné receives Yayi Boni and a delegation from the Forum of Elders
The Ivorian Vice President, Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, met with a significant delegation from the Forum of Elders of West Africa. They were on a mission to Abidjan to… -
Benin – BAC 2025: First deliberation this Wednesday
The Baccalaureate Office announces that the first deliberation of the Bac 2025 will take place this Wednesday, July 9. The results will be immediately available online via two… -
Chelsea: Nicolas Jackson on the way out?
Criticized for his inconsistent performances, Nicolas Jackson could leave Chelsea this summer, as several European clubs are closely following the Senegalese striker’s situation. Nicolas Jackson’s future at Chelsea… -
Benin: Notorious gang leader’s run ends in Kilibo
The hunt was long, methodical, and relentless. On the morning of Thursday, July 10, 2025, the Republican Police apprehended one of the most feared criminals in the Kilibo… -
Benin – BAC 2025: schedule for the replacement session, list of selected candidates already available
The candidates for the Bac 2025 replacement session will start their exams on Monday, July 14th at the unique center of CEG Sainte Rita in Cotonou. The list… -
Benin: a father turns his son in to the police for possession of stolen goods
A burglary that occurred in the computer room of Kountori’s General Education College (CEG), in the municipality of Cobly, led to the arrest of a student suspected of… -
High-risk international drug trafficking: a Nigerian faces 15 years in prison before the Criet
The Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) held a hearing, on Monday, July 7, 2025, in a high-risk international drug trafficking case involving a… -
Senegal: A 49-year-old mother and her daughter both achieve their BAC 2025 together
A 49-year-old mother and her daughter have brilliantly passed the 2025 baccalaureate together at the Ahmadou Bamba Technical High School in Diourbel, Senegal. It’s a powerful image that… -
Niger-Benin Pipeline: deputies adopt modifications to secure investments
The Beninese National Assembly adopted on Monday, July 7, 2025, a bill amending the legal, tax, and customs regime applicable to the Niger-Benin export pipeline project (PENB). These… -
Bohicon: Girl on vacation at her grandfather’s found dead in a well
A tragedy has shocked the city of Bohicon, in the Zou department, where a little girl was found dead in a well on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in… -
TICAD 9: Romuald Wadagni expected in Tokyo on July 11th
The 9th edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) will be held from August 20 to 22, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan. Benin is among… -
Benin: A shop attacked in Ouèssè, several injured and over 150,000 FCFA taken
On the night of Friday, July 4, to Saturday, July 5, 2025, a general food store located in Agbolo Kombon, a village in the district of Tchalla-Ogoï, was… -
Benin: a widow suspected of theft summons members of her in-laws to court
A family dispute involving a sum of 18 million CFA francs was brought before the Court of First Instance of Abomey-Calavi, last week. The case implicates a friend… -
Benin: unavailability of emergency numbers 166 and 117 of the Police, here’s what to do
The Republican Police announced, in an official statement dated July 6, 2025, technical disruptions affecting the emergency toll-free numbers 166 and 117. These lines, which are respectively linked… -
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Parakou: after the HCPC, a parliamentary inquiry commission to verify the statements of Paulin Kponna
The National Assembly of Benin adopted a resolution on Friday, July 4, 2025, creating a parliamentary inquiry commission tasked with examining the management of resources allocated to the… -
Benin – Tragedy in Glazoué: a young girl dies during an illegal abortion
In Thio, a locality in the municipality of Glazoué in central Benin, a pregnant young girl has lost her life following a clandestine abortion operation conducted by an… -
Benin: Former financial delegate of the presidency sentenced to 48 months in prison
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) has delivered its verdict. On Monday, July 7, 2025, the former financial delegate of the presidency of… -
BAC 2025: 40.15% admission rate in Côte d’Ivoire
The fate of the students taking the BAC 2025 in Ivory Coast has been decided. The announcement of the results took place on Monday, July 7, 2025, with… -
Iréné Agossa comments on the Yayi-Houngbédji meetings: the union should serve to build, not to incite hatred.
Invited on the airwaves of Cap FM, the politician Iréné Agossa spoke this Sunday, July 6, about the recent meeting between two major figures in Beninese political life:… -
Benin: the HAAC announces future regulation of university press
The university press in Benin will soon be regulated by a specific legal and institutional framework. This was announced by the Secretary-General of the High Authority for Audiovisual… -
Bembéréké: a couple robbed at home, over 15 million CFA francs taken
A couple residing in Kassarou, within the municipality of Bembéréké, fell victim to a robbery on the night of Saturday, July 5, to Sunday, July 6, 2025. According… -
CAN 2025 (W): Nigeria takes out Tunisia, Senegal slaughters DRC
The heavy favorite for the title, Senegal easily defeated DRC (4-0) in their opening match of the 2025 Women’s CAN. Nigeria also started strong, with a win against… -
Audit of the electoral file: international experts in Cotonou, details on their selection
Guest on the show ‘Cartes sur table’ broadcasted this Sunday, July 6, 2025, on Océan FM, Jean-Baptiste Elias, chairman of the Steering Committee for the audit of the… -
Beninese nationality: the government launches a digital platform for Afro-descendants
On July 4, 2025, the Beninese government took a symbolic step by officially launching the platform www.myafroorigins.bj, dedicated to the recognition of Beninese nationality for Afro-descendants from the… -
Benin: Is the press being muzzled? The HAAC clarifies its decisions and sanctions
In response to criticisms of a supposed desire to restrict press freedom in Benin, the Secretary General of the High Authority of Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC), François Awoudo,… -
Benin: TikTok, Facebook… the HAAC announces imminent regulation of social networks
Invited on Sunday, July 6, 2025, to the “L’entretien Grand Format” show on Bip Radio, the Secretary General of the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC), François…