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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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Nigeria: TikTok creator dies during live stream after epileptic seizure
A TikTok content creator known as “Disturbing” has died after suffering an epileptic seizure while live streaming from his home in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. The tragic incident… -
Benin: Launch of the Final West African International Cycling Tour
The 20th edition of the Benin Cycling Tour kicks off this Monday, April 28, 2025. Six stages are scheduled, running from the north to the south of the… -
Côte d’Ivoire: “Tidjane Thiam Was in France Without Ivorian Papers,” Says Cissé Bacongo
In Côte d’Ivoire, during a rally in Yamoussoukro on Saturday, Cissé Bacongo, Executive Secretary of the RHDP, stated that President Alassane Ouattara was unaware that Tidjane Thiam had… -
Niger: Attack in Sakoira Claims the Lives of 12 Soldiers
Twelve Nigerien soldiers were killed in a terrorist ambush in the Tillabéry region, the Nigerien army announced. A sweeping operation has been launched to track down the attackers.… -
Criet: Two-Year Suspended Sentence Requested Against Beninese TikToker
The public prosecutor at the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (Criet) has requested a two-year suspended prison sentence and a fine of one million… -
Nigeria: at least 12 boat passengers kidnapped by pirates
At least twelve people have been taken hostage by pirates who attacked a boat off the coast of Nigeria, according to the newspaper Leadership. Nigerian police spokesperson Irene… -
Côte d’Ivoire: Laurent Gbagbo expresses support for the PDCI after Tidjane Thiam’s removal from the electoral roll
During a meeting of the Central Committee of the African Peoples’ Party–Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) held this Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Abidjan, former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo declared… -
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CRIET – Public procurement: two-year prison terms requested against a former director and a company head
The trial of the former Departmental Director of Living Environment for the Atlantique region and a businesswoman, both implicated in a public procurement scandal in Benin, resumed this… -
FIFA Matchday: Nigeria to face Russia next June
Nigeria will travel to Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Friday, June 6, to take on Russia, the football federations of both countries announced. Nigeria will also be participating in… -
Guinea-Bissau inaugurates new electrical substation
The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, officially inaugurated a new electrical substation in Bissau on Friday, built as part of the energy project led by the Organization… -
Côte d’Ivoire: Blé Goudé’s appeal against electoral disqualification rejected by Gagnoa court
The Gagnoa Court of First Instance has rejected the appeal filed by Charles Blé Goudé challenging his removal from the Ivorian electoral roll. The information was confirmed by… -
Pierre Urbain Dangnivo trial: hearing suspended, proceedings to resume in May 2025
The highly anticipated trial over the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo saw new developments this Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Cotonou Court of First Instance. The hearing,… -
Terrorist attack in Benin: Boni Yayi’s prayer for the nation
Following the terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of over 50 Beninese soldiers, former President Boni Yayi has called for unity and prayer. The recent surge in terrorist… -
Guinea-Bissau steps up fight against human trafficking
The government of Guinea-Bissau is committed to mobilizing all necessary resources to effectively combat human trafficking in the country, Justice and Human Rights Minister Maria do Céu Silva… -
Terrorist attacks of April 17: France condemns, Benin strengthens its response
The French Embassy in Benin has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that occurred on April 17, 2025, near the border with Burkina Faso, resulting in the deaths of… -
Côte d’Ivoire: why Tidjane Thiam’s party is struggling to mobilize
Since the announcement of his removal from the electoral roll, PDCI-RDA president Tidjane Thiam has been at the center of heated debate in Côte d’Ivoire. Yet despite the… -
Ghana: Attiéké vendor buys a Rolls Royce worth over 250 million CFA francs (video)
Belinda, widely known to the public as Big Cheezy, is the owner of the successful restaurant Chez Amis. The young businesswoman has sparked controversy after adding a brand-new… -
“The Bible does not condemn oral sex” – Pastor Edgard Guidibi sparks online debate
Pastor Edgard Guidibi, a strategic advisor to leaders and couples, ignited a heated debate on social media on Thursday, April 24, 2025, after openly addressing the topic of… -
Niger–UAE: Creation of Royal Gold Niger SA to develop mineral resources
The government of Niger and the Emirati company Suvarna Royal Gold Trading signed an agreement on Wednesday in Niamey to establish a gold refinery and gemstone processing units… -
Tems, Asake, Rema, and Wizkid nominated for the 2025 American Music Awards
Nigerian global superstars Wizkid, Rema, Asake, and Tems have all been nominated in the Favorite Afrobeats Artist category at the 2025 American Music Awards. Following a busy 2024,… -
P-Square: Jude Okoye released from prison
Jude Okoye, the former manager of the music group P-Square, has been released from prison after two months in detention. The elder brother of twins Paul and Peter… -
Côte d’Ivoire – Tidjane Thiam’s removal: Government responds to court ruling
Amadou Coulibaly, spokesperson for the Ivorian government, addressed the removal of Tidjane Thiam from the provisional electoral roll during the weekly press briefing following the Council of Ministers… -
Davido: “Meeting Chris Brown changed my life”
Nigerian artist Davido has revealed that American R&B star Chris Brown had a major impact on his career. The “Blow My Mind” singer said his career took a… -
Nigeria: man impregnates his wife’s sister and niece
A social media user identified as @ritatoyie shared a harrowing story on X (formerly Twitter), responding to a prompt inviting users to recount the most shocking stories from… -
Food security: China donates 2,400 tons of rice to Togo
An official ceremony marking the formal handover of a rice donation from China to Togo took place on Tuesday at the Maritime Regional Directorate of the National Agency… -
Côte d’Ivoire – Tidjane Thiam’s removal from electoral roll denounced as political and unjust
Tidjane Thiam, the designated presidential candidate for the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) in the upcoming October 25, 2025 election, has been officially removed from the electoral… -
Benin: with one year to go before the 2026 presidential election, candidates remain elusive
As Benin officially enters the electoral year leading up to the April 2026 presidential election, the political landscape remains surprisingly quiet. The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (Céna) released… -
Stripped from the electoral roll, is Tidjane Thiam now stateless?
The recent decision to remove Tidjane Thiam from Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral roll has sparked widespread outrage. At the heart of the controversy lies Article 48 of the Ivorian… -
Côte d’Ivoire: Excluded from the electoral roll, Tidjane Thiam vows to fight on
Tidjane Thiam, president of the PDCI-RDA, has not hidden his anger. In a solemn statement, he denounced the decision of a court of first instance ordering his removal… -
In Benin, military communication put to the test by terrorism
At a time when warfare is no longer confined to the battlefield but extends into the realm of information, the Beninese armed forces are facing a dual challenge:…