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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 – Pharmaceutical product trafficking: a network dismantled in Sirarou
A joint operation conducted on Saturday, June 28, 2025, by the Sirarou police station, with the support of the N’dali and Ouénou police stations, led to the dismantling… -
Benin – Psychopath Gate: 6 months of prison required against Angela Kpeidja
On Monday, June 30, 2025, the prosecutor of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (Criet) requested a prison sentence against the journalist and women’s… -
Mario Mètonou: the “annoying” habit of his father that changed his life
In an exclusive interview with Peace FM, Mario Mètonou, the special prosecutor of CRIET, shared how his father’s attention to his academic performance left a significant impact on… -
Overtime Payment: the government clarifies eligibility criteria
In Benin, the Ministry of Secondary, Technical, and Vocational Training (Mestfp) has provided details on the treatment and payment process for overtime compensation in public establishments. In a… -
“I was… very shy, the most fragile…,” the confessions of prosecutor Mario Mètonou
Mario Mètonou, special prosecutor with the CRIET, revealed some details about his childhood in an exclusive interview with Peace FM. In this interview, an excerpt of which was… -
Benin – Mario Métonou: “Justice should not be the weapon of any side”
The Special Prosecutor of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET), Mario Métonou, has taken a stand to reaffirm the commitment of the institution… -
Women’s AFCON 2025: Ghana unveils a list of 24 players
Ghana has unveiled its official list of players selected for the final stage of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (CAN) taking place this summer in Morocco. The… -
Guinea: a 7-year presidential term, renewable once, in the new Constitution project
The chairman of the National Transition Council (CNT), Dansa Kourouma, officially announced on Sunday, June 29, 2025, that the proposed new Guinean Constitution sets the duration of the… -
Guinea: the MFWA condemns the kidnapping and assault of Me Mohamed Traoré
Mohamed Traoré, former president of the Bar Association of Guinea and ex-member of the National Council of Transition (CNT), was abducted and violently assaulted on the night of… -
Benin: Bertin Koovi Criticizes the Choice of José Tonato for Energy
The selection of José Tonato to succeed Paulin Akponna as the head of the Ministry of Energy, Water, and Mines is not unanimous. Guest on the program Original… -
Benin: a teacher sent to jail for the safety of his underage female students
A teacher has been sent to Abomey-Calavi civil prison on alleged charges of raping several of his underage female students. A teacher at a Public Primary School (EPP)… -
Shipwreck: thirteen dead at the border between Benin and Niger
A tragedy occurred on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, on the Niger River, marking the border between Benin and Niger. A canoe, mainly carrying Nigerien nationals, capsized between the… -
Benin: The Democrats demand clarity on several shady areas of Talon’s management
Gathered in front of the press on June 27, 2025, the leaders of the opposition party “The Democrats” demanded accountability on a series of issues that they describe… -
Electoral file audit: Benin retains 4 international experts
Less than a year before the general elections of 2026, Benin is calling on international expertise to ensure the transparency and reliability of its electoral process. Four specialists… -
Benin: Daniel Edah reacts to the dismissal of former Minister Paulin Akponna
Daniel Edah, candidate for the 2026 presidential election, spoke out this Sunday, June 29, 2025, on Bip Radio about the recent public accusations made by ex-minister Paulin Akponna.… -
Ivory Coast: Théodore Holo leads a pre-election mission from ECOWAS in Abidjan
As part of its commitments to promote democracy, peace, and stability in West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dispatched a pre-election information mission… -
Benin: new exchange this Sunday between Yayi and Houngbédji
With less than a year to go before the 2026 general elections and the end of President Patrice Talon’s second term, meetings between former head of state Boni… -
Benin – Baccalaureate session of June 2025: important dates to remember
The results of the baccalaureate session of June 2025 in Benin will be known in a week. According to the information relayed by Serge Nonvignon, a member of… -
Benin – Statement in Parakou: Paulin Akponna admits a mistake and offers his apologies
The former minister, Paulin Akponna, issued a statement on Friday, June 27, 2025, to publicly apologize to his predecessor, Samou Seïdou Adambi, the Head of State, Patrice Talon,… -
Benin: a governance agreement announced between Le Libéral and one of the 2 factions of the movement
The Liberal party is gearing up to sign a governance agreement with one of the major groups in the presidential majority. This is what Sèmèvo Mon Désir Amadidje,… -
Public procurement in Tori-Bossito: the ARMP penalizes two officials for professional misconduct
The Public Market Regulation Authority (ARMP) made a firm decision on June 12, 2025: the immediate suspension of two public procurement officials in the municipality of Tori-Bossito for… -
Benin: a truck overturns in heavy traffic in Calavi
A serious traffic accident involving a truck and several motorcyclists occurred this Friday, June 27, 2025, in the evening, at the IITA intersection, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi.… -
Cybersecurity in Benin: over 800 critical vulnerabilities detected between 2021 and 2024
In a report covering the period 2021-2024, the Agency for Information Systems and Digital Technology (ASIN) paints a troubling picture of the security of information systems of state… -
Benin – CEP 2025: the results are already available online (check here)
In Benin, the results of the CEP 2025 are already available online on the e-result platform. The Examination and Competition Board officially deliberated the Primary Studies Certificate (CEP)… -
UP-PRD Crisis: “We’re a bit at a loss, but we’ll know how to adapt…”, Charlemagne Yankoty
As a guest on the show From You to Us, broadcasted on Peace FM, the mayor of Porto-Novo, Charlemagne Yankoty, gave a detailed commentary on the crisis shaking… -
Benin – CEP 2025: 89.81% success rate nationwide
The Examinations and Competitions Directorate officially deliberated the Elementary Certificate Examination (ECE) this Friday, June 27, 2025. According to the figures communicated, the national success rate reached 89.81%.… -
Diplomacy: Takuma Miyaji reaffirms Japan’s commitment to Benin
On an official visit to Benin since Wednesday, June 25, Takuma Miyaji, Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, was received this Thursday by his Beninese counterpart, Shegun Bakari, for… -
CEP 2025 in Benin: here are the two steps to check the results online
In Benin, the proclamation of the results of the Primary Studies Certificate (CEP) 2025 marks the beginning of the official publication of the school examination results for this… -
Dassa-Zoumè: 34 kg of Indian hemp seized during a police operation in Fita
An operation carried out by law enforcement in the village of Fita, Kpingni district (Dassa-Zoumè municipality), resulted in the seizure of 34 kilograms of Indian hemp on Thursday,… -
Benin: police dismantle a network of alleged robbers in Kalalé
An operation by the Republican police resulted in the arrest of several individuals suspected of being involved in armed robberies in the commune of Kalalé, specifically in the…