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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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Emergency medicine specialization: Benin signs training agreement with Morocco
Beninese nationals will soon have the opportunity to receive specialized training in emergency medicine, thanks to a new partnership between Benin and the Kingdom of Morocco. The agreement… -
Ivory Coast: Cheick Tidjane Thiam re-elected president of the PDCI-RDA
Cheick Tidjane Thiam was re-elected president of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA) on Wednesday during the party’s 9th extraordinary congress held in… -
Ghana: President Mahama vows to reduce energy sector debt by end of 2025
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced on Tuesday his administration’s commitment to significantly reduce the country’s $2.5 billion energy sector debt by the end of the year. The… -
Togo: the political journey of President Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové
On May 3, 2025, Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové was sworn in as president of the Republic of Togo, marking a historic moment in the country’s political landscape. Following… -
“With Suspect 95, it became toxic” — Didi B opens up about their strained relationship
Ivorian rapper Didi B, formerly of the group Kiff No Beat, has broken his silence on the long-rumored tensions between him and fellow Ivorian rap heavyweight Suspect 95.… -
Didi B, Himra or Suspect 95? Angelo Kabila makes his pick
Angelo Kabila, president of the Ivorian Music Producers Association (APRODEMCI), recently shared his views on three leading figures in Ivorian rap during a guest appearance on the show… -
2025 U20 AFCON: “South Africa can’t stop us” — Nigeria sets the tone ahead of semifinal clash
Nigeria is gearing up to face South Africa this Thursday in the semifinals of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations, and the Flying Eagles are already showing… -
Nottingham Forest: Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi emerges from coma
Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest has emerged from a medically induced coma following emergency surgery, according to Mail Sport. The 27-year-old is now recovering after undergoing… -
ECOWAS powerless in the face of terrorist threat
On April 17, Benin suffered the deadliest jihadist attack in its history—a grim milestone in the escalating violence gripping the country’s northern region. The incident once again exposes… -
Ivory Coast: fuel prices remain unchanged for May 2025
In Ivory Coast, the Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Energy has released the official fuel price structure for the period of May 1 to 31, 2025. The announcement,… -
Benin – Government finally breaks silence over fallen soldiers
The Beninese government has finally spoken out about its silence following the death of dozens of soldiers in terrorist attacks. Through its spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, the government… -
West African country launches biometric passport with embedded chip
After a decade in development, Ghana has officially unveiled its new biometric passport featuring an embedded microchip. The launch ceremony was held at the Passport Office headquarters in… -
Ghana: President John Dramani Mahama donates six months’ salary to support chronically ill patients
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced on Tuesday that he will donate six months of his salary to launch “MahamaCares,” a new fund aimed at supporting patients suffering… -
Ivory Coast: French Senate approves return of the Djidji Ayokwê Talking Drum
On Monday, April 28, 2025, the French Senate unanimously approved a bill authorizing the restitution of the Djidji Ayokwê Talking Drum to Ivory Coast. The decision was warmly… -
Burkina Faso: demonstrations in Ouagadougou in support of President Ibrahim Traoré
A wave of support rose across the globe on Wednesday for Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Burkina Faso. Pan-Africanists and advocates for a more equitable world rallied in… -
Akon claims credit for the creation of the Afrobeats genre
Senegalese-American artist Akon has spoken out about his role in the creation of the now globally popular Afrobeats genre. He claims that his collaborations and partnerships with Nigerian… -
Ivory Coast: summons of MP Bredoumy Soumaïla canceled
In Ivory Coast, the summons issued to MP Bredoumy Kouassi Soumaïla, spokesperson for the PDCI-RDA party, scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Abidjan police headquarters, has… -
Ivory Coast: investigation opened against Komé Bakary for document falsification
In Ivory Coast, the Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of First Instance in Bingerville released a statement on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, regarding an ongoing case involving allegations… -
Ghana: Nicholas Mbir marries three women on the same day
Nicholas Mbir, a Ghanaian resident of Dubai, made headlines after marrying three women on the same day—Saturday, April 26, 2025—in the Effutu Municipal District, located in Ghana’s Central… -
Burkina Faso: Prime Minister announces significant progress in establishing the AES Unified Force
Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Rimtalba Jean-Emmanuel Ouédraogo, announced Monday evening that the creation of the Unified Force of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is “progressing very well.”… -
Ivory Coast: PDCI spokesperson Brédoumy Soumaïla summoned to Police Headquarters
The spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI-RDA), Brédoumy Soumaïla, has been summoned to appear at the Abidjan Police Headquarters on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at… -
Benin Cycling Tour: Morocco’s Sabbahi El Houcaine wins stage 2
The 20th edition of the Benin Cycling Tour continued on Tuesday with the second stage between Parakou and Savè. Moroccan rider Sabbahi El Houcaine was the first to… -
Burkina Faso – Alino Faso case: Jean-Emmanuel Ouédraogo speaks out for the first time
During his nationally televised interview on Monday, April 28, 2025, Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Jean-Emmanuel Ouédraogo addressed the Alino Faso case for the first time. “To be honest,… -
Nigeria: bank employee filmed over 400 nude videos of coworkers
An employee at Access Bank in Lagos was caught in the act of illegally recording footage inside the women’s restroom of the company’s premises. More than 400 videos—allegedly… -
Ivory Coast: Education Ministry sets up procedure to restore salaries for non-striking teachers
In Ivory Coast, the Ministry of National Education has clarified that any staff member seeking salary restoration must provide tangible proof of their presence during the strike period.… -
Niger: Niamey mandates surveillance cameras at gas stations
As part of efforts to curb the supply of fuel to terrorist groups, the governor of Niamey announced on Monday, April 28, 2025, that all gas stations must… -
Ivory Coast: student dies after consuming suspicious substance
In Ivory Coast, tragedy struck the educational community of Songon on Monday, April 28, 2025, when a senior-year student (Terminale A2) at Lycée Moderne tragically lost his life… -
Jean-Emmanuel Ouédraogo: “All the masterminds behind plots against Burkina Faso are in Ivory Coast”
Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Jean-Emmanuel Ouédraogo, on Monday, April 28, 2025, accused Ivory Coast of being involved in plots aimed at destabilizing his country. During a televised interview… -
Ivory Coast: “Tidjane Thiam has never been stateless, he is Ivorian,” says Kouamé Augustin
In Ivory Coast, during a press conference held on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Abidjan-Plateau, the Director of Civil and Criminal Affairs, Mr. Kouamé Augustin, sought to clear… -
Death of gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu: husband Peter sentenced to death
On Monday, April 28, 2025, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, delivered a historic verdict in the highly publicized case…