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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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Benin: woman electrocuted in tragic incident in Bohicon
A tragic accident claimed the life of a woman on the morning of Friday, May 23, 2025, in Agongointo, a district in the commune of Bohicon. The woman… -
Benin: 7 family members killed in tragic road accident
It was a day the residents of Sakété, in Benin’s Plateau Department, won’t soon forget. On Thursday, May 29, 2025, a horrific road accident claimed the lives of… -
Sidi Ould Tah takes the helm of the AfDB: Benin welcomes a strategic choice
On Thursday, May 29, Sidi Ould Tah, former Minister of Economy of Mauritania, was elected president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group following a decisive vote concluded… -
Benin: fatalities reported after violent crash between motorcycle and vehicle
A deadly road accident occurred on Thursday, May 29, 2025, near Kakara in the commune of N’Dali. According to local radio station Su Tii Sua, a violent collision… -
Russia–Ukraine: second round of direct talks set for June 2 in Istanbul
Moscow has proposed a new round of direct negotiations with Kyiv to be held in Istanbul on Monday, June 2, 2025. The announcement was made by Russian Foreign… -
Benin: explosions and fire reported at Kandi military camp
A fire broke out on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the 7th Inter-Army Battalion in Kandi, northern Benin, following a series of loud detonations that… -
White gold: Benin reaffirms its leadership in West Africa’s cotton sector
Benin has once again asserted its dominance in the West African cotton industry, recording an exceptional 637,063.51 tons of seed cotton for the 2024–2025 season. The country remains… -
Benin: Parliament demands transparency over SIRAT SA’s role in surging public debt
The Société des Infrastructures Routières et de l’Aménagement du Territoire (SIRAT SA) is under parliamentary scrutiny following a formal inquiry launched by MP Ouassagari Bio Sika Abdel Kamel.… -
Benin launches feasibility studies for 3 strategic road corridors with UEMOA support
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Benin officially launched a key infrastructure initiative with the installation of a national oversight committee in Cotonou. The committee will supervise feasibility studies… -
Benin: Constitutional Court rules on appeals filed by Olivier Boko and Oswald Homeky
In the ongoing case linked to the alleged foiled coup involving businessman Olivier Boko and former minister Oswald Homeky, Benin’s Constitutional Court has delivered decisions on two appeals… -
Benin: two children killed, one survivor in tragic house fire in Ouinhi
Grief still hangs heavy over the village of Dasso, in the commune of Ouinhi, after a devastating fire claimed the lives of two children earlier this week. According… -
Benin: century-old tree uprooted at Abomey Royal Palace by violent storm
Abomey, the former capital of the Kingdom of Dahomey, was battered on Wednesday by a rare and violent storm marked by strong winds and heavy rainfall. While no… -
Benin: French couple sentenced to 36 months in child trafficking case
The Cotonou First-Class Court of First Instance has delivered its verdict in a sensitive case involving two French nationals accused of attempting to illegally take a minor out… -
Benin – CEP 2025: list of exam supervisors now available online
With just days to go before the start of the 2025 Primary School Leaving Certificate (CEP) exams, Benin’s Ministry of Pre-Primary and Primary Education has officially published the… -
Benin: man dies after sudden illness in guesthouse room
A man in his forties died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, after suffering a sudden illness during intimate moments in a guesthouse in Tohouè, a locality in the… -
U20 World Cup 2025: Morocco-Brazil, Nigeria-Colombia – full group stage draw
The FIFA U20 World Cup 2025 group stage draw was held on Thursday, revealing challenging groupings for Africa’s representatives. Set to take place in Chile from September 27… -
Benin: seven members of the same family killed in tragic road accident
Seven members of a single family lost their lives in a fatal road accident on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Ita-Djèbou, a locality in the commune of Sakété,… -
In Benin, Why a National Airline Becomes a Necessity
Despite investing over one billion euros in tourism since 2016, Benin remains isolated by air. Without a national airline to connect Cotonou to major capitals, the country’s ambitions… -
Togo: arrest of rapper Amron sparks outcry over repression of dissent
The late-night arrest of outspoken Togolese rapper Amron—real name Essowè Narcisse Tchalla—has triggered widespread backlash from civil society, the opposition, and international observers. On the night of May… -
Benin: government moves to create company for coastal and natural area protection
In a Council of Ministers meeting held this Wednesday, the Beninese government approved the creation of the Société Béninoise d’Infrastructures Maritimes et Fluvio-lagunaires, along with the adoption of… -
Benin: 30 damaged infrastructures to be rehabilitated across 16 municipalities
Thirty damaged infrastructures across 16 municipalities in Benin will soon undergo rehabilitation, following a decision taken at the Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday, May 18, 2025.… -
Benin: government updates terms for acquiring social housing
During the Council of Ministers held on Wednesday, May 28, and chaired by President Patrice Talon, the Beninese government adopted new measures to improve access to social housing… -
Benin: 2026–2028 multi-year budget framework submitted to National Assembly
During a cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, May 28, the Beninese government reviewed several key items, including the transmission of the 2026–2028 Multi-Year Budgetary and Economic Programming Document… -
Senegal: national dialogue launches to overhaul political system
On May 28, 2025, Senegal took a significant step in its democratic journey with the opening of a national dialogue set to run until June 4. The goal:… -
Benin – Terrorism: Tanguiéta mayor urges displaced residents of Batia and Sangou to return home
On May 24, 2025, the mayor of Tanguiéta, El Hadj Zakari Boukary, visited villages affected by recent terrorist attacks to reassure residents about the government’s security efforts aimed… -
2026 general elections: Orden Alladatin proposes transparency to defuse tax clearance controversy
As Benin gears up for the 2026 general elections, the issue of the quitus fiscal—the mandatory tax clearance certificate—has once again ignited political debate. In response, MP Orden… -
Benin – Parliament building project: Ayadji responds to Mitokpè’s concerns
Appearing on the political talk show Zone Franche broadcast on Canal 3, Minister-Counselor Jacques Ayadji addressed recent criticisms made by former MP Guy Mitokpè, a member of the… -
83rd session of the UPA Executive Committee: Benin calls for solidarity in the face of insecurity
On May 21 and 22, 2025, the Moroccan Parliament hosted the 83rd session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (UPA) in Rabat. Presided over by… -
Benin: NDSS accuses opposition of enabling return to single-party rule
As Benin heads toward its 2026 general elections, the political atmosphere is growing increasingly tense. Among the voices raising alarm is that of political activist Nourou Dine Saka… -
Benin: self-proclaimed traditional healer in custody for assaulting pregnant woman
In Godomey, a district of Abomey-Calavi, a pregnant woman was reportedly the victim of a violent assault involving a man claiming to be a traditional healer. The incident,…