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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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Combating the trafficking of psychotropic substances: a new seizure carried out in Cotonou
The Republican Police continues its relentless fight against the illicit trafficking of psychotropic products. On the night of Friday, June 13, 2025, around 11 p.m., a targeted operation… -
ECC Reunification: Talon participates in the 2nd CST session as guest of honor
The Celestial Church of Christ has taken a major step in its journey towards unity. From June 12 to 14, 2025, the second session of the Superior Transition… -
Gilbert Déou Malé: “Benin has no political prisoners”
Appearing on Daabaaru TV’s show Unpacking, the counselor to the minister of justice and foreign affairs, Gilbert Déou Malé, asserted that Benin holds no political prisoners. According to… -
Decentralization reform in Benin: local stakeholders share their expectations
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, gathered on Friday June 13, 2025, at the Marina Palace, the prefects, mayors, deputy mayors, Executive Secretaries of the municipalities, as… -
Benin: 2 fake “zémidjan” betrayed by their abandoned cell phone at the scene of a robbery
In Djakotomey, in the Couffo department, two individuals posing as motorcycle taxi drivers, commonly called Zémidjan, were apprehended by the police after a failed robbery. The two individuals… -
Tanguiéta: Mayor bans certain crops for security reasons
In response to the continuing threat of terrorist attacks in northern Benin, the municipality of Tanguiéta is taking unprecedented measures. By decision of the mayor, El Hadj Boukary… -
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Benin: Journalist Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè to appear in Criet this Monday
The Beninese journalist Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè, who was arrested in Abidjan and extradited to Benin, is scheduled to appear this Monday, July 14, 2025, before the judge for… -
Heavy silence from Boni Yayi on the eve of the 2026 presidential election: the twilight of a political sphinx?
Once upon a time, every public appearance of Boni Yayi and the throngs of people it drew, caused a stir in the Beninese political realm. His media remarks… -
Parakou: Unauthorized event interrupted by the Republican Police
This Sunday, the Republican Police intervened at the open-air museum in Parakou to end a festive gathering organized without prior authorization. The event, which attracted a large crowd… -
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“I am satisfied and I hope that the procedures will be carried through to the end,” Hugues Sossoukpè
Invited to the set of the private channel E-Télé this Sunday, July 13, 2025, the adviser minister Sèdami Fagla discussed forthrightly the case of Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè, a… -
Club World Cup: Drogba savors Chelsea’s coronation
Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, has reacted to the Blues’ Club World Cup final victory on Sunday against Paris Saint-Germain. Unexpectedly reaching this stage, Chelsea nonetheless walks away with… -
Benin: Hugues Sossoukpè expected for another interview this Monday
The journalist and web-activist Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè is expected this Monday, July 14, 2025, before the special prosecutor of the Court for the repression of economic crimes and… -
We know a little more about the arrest of Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè (lawyers)
In a statement released this Sunday, July 13th by the law firm of Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè, we now know a little more about the circumstances of the arrest… -
Benin: Paulin Akponna officially fired after his revelations in Parakou
Announced early this morning by the media, it is now official. By presidential decree n°2025-327 dated June 26, 2025, Paulin Akponna has been dismissed from his duties as… -
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Benin: A director disciplined in Savè for inappropriate relationship with a married woman
The Ministry of Kindergarten and Primary Education has taken disciplinary action against a primary school principal in Savè, in the Collines department. The individual in question, as reported… -
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Benin: 15 people arrested in Pahou during a police operation
In its fight against drug trafficking, the Republican Police conducted a series of operations in several sensitive neighborhoods in the Pahou district, Ouidah municipality. The operations took place… -
Benin: Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji finally unveils his political party
The Deputy Secretary General and spokesperson for the government, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, officially announced, on Friday, June 20, 2025, his membership in a political party of the current… -
Benin: opposition demands parliamentary investigation following Paulin Akponna’s revelations
The declarations of Paulin Akponna, then Minister of Energy, Water and Mines, about an alleged siphoning off of billions of CFA francs within the Ministry of Energy, Water… -
Benin: Already dismissed, Paulin Akponna disowned by his party, the Republican bloc
The axe has fallen. By Presidential Decree No. 2025-327 of June 26, 2025, Paulin Akponna was officially removed from his position as Minister of Energy, Water and Mines.… -
Togo: Militarization and internet shutdown, a tense June 26 in Lomé
The Togolese capital, Lomé, plunged into extreme tension on June 26, 2025. Prompted by actors from the diaspora, bloggers, artists, and journalists, the city experienced unprecedented protest movements,… -
Who is going to buy Niger’s uranium?
After decades of French dominance in its uranium sector, Niger has reclaimed control of Somaïr and is shaking up the global geopolitical landscape. In the wake of the… -
Is Alassane Ouattara a candidate or not? 3 reasons behind his silence
Four months away from the presidential election in Ivory Coast, the suspense remains intense around Alassane Ouattara’s candidacy. Despite his supporters’ expectations, the Ivorian head of state maintains… -
1st AGM of the LNB: “Tomorrow will be better”, says Gaston ZOSSOU
Eight (08) months after its introduction to the Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM), the National Lottery of Benin (LNB) held its very first Combined General Meeting. It took place… -
Ivory Coast: Molaré seriously injured in a road accident in Abidjan
The iconic figure of coupé-décalé, Ivorian artist Molaré, was involved in a serious traffic accident this Tuesday, while he was riding in a three-wheeled vehicle in a bustling… -
Public Lighting in Benin: an impossible mission for Patrice Talon?
Despite the billions invested and the promises of a brightly lit Grand Nokoué, public lighting remains the Achilles heel of Patrice Talon’s urban report card. Repeated breakdowns, acts… -
Benin 2060: Daniel Edah calls for a strong political vision to avoid past failures
In a statement released this Monday, Daniel Edah, a declared candidate for the 2026 presidential election, praised the adoption of the strategic vision “Benin 2060”, while strongly calling… -
Benin – 73.02% success rate in Baccalaureate 2025: A “political” rate or an overly “easy” baccalaureate?
Les résultats du Baccalauréat 2025 au Bénin, dévoilés le 9 juillet, affichent un taux de réussite national historique de 73,02 % – du jamais vu depuis l’indépendance. Ce chiffre record suscite… -
How Patrice Talon’s performances are fueling discontent in Togo
In Togo, the success of the reforms initiated by Patrice Talon in Benin fuels the frustration and anger of a Togolese youth lacking prospects. In Lomé, the contrast… -
In Benin, terrorist activities observed in some southern regions
On Friday, July 4, 2025, the city of Lokossa hosted the official presentation of the military drill “Operation Shield”. Led by Lieutenant Colonel Adanmansou Valère, this large-scale operation,… -
Beninese Véronique Tognifode elected as head of the SWEDD+ project’s Regional Steering Committee
At the conclusion of the ministerial meeting of the member countries of the SWEDD+ project in Cotonou this Friday, July 4, 2025, Benin was elected to chair the…