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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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Cotonou: The French hydrographic vessel Borda on a mission along the Beninese coasts.
The French hydrographic vessel Borda made a stopover in Cotonou as part of the maritime cooperation between Benin and France. At the request of the Beninese authorities, the… -
CEPE 2026 in Côte d’Ivoire: 512,106 admitted, representing a success rate of 85.76%.
Côte d’Ivoire recorded a national success rate of 85.76% in the CEPE 2026, with 512,106 admitted out of 597,171 candidates present. Despite a slight decline of 0.82 points… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni at Bola Tinubu for his first diplomatic sequence
Romuald Wadagni is heading to Abuja for a visit of friendship and work with Bola Tinubu, eight days after his inauguration. This meeting with the Nigerian president is… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni announced in Nigeria this Monday for a working visit
President Romuald Wadagni will travel to Nigeria this Monday, June 1, 2026, for a friendship and working visit, as learned by Beninwebtb from official sources. This trip comes… -
USA 3-2 Senegal: “This match shows us where we are before facing France,” Sadio Mané.
Sadio Mané downplayed Senegal’s defeat against the United States, believing that this friendly match will serve as a benchmark before the Lions enter the 2026 World Cup against… -
Benin: the FBF sets the date for the appointment of Mathurin de Chacus’s successor
The Benin Football Federation (FBF) has initiated the process leading to the election of its next president. The elective General Assembly charged with appointing Mathurin de Chacus’s successor… -
Cotonou: Major police operation in Vodjè, ten suspects arrested
The Republican Police is maintaining pressure on urban crime in Cotonou. A new operation expertly conducted by law enforcement resulted, on Friday, May 29, 2026, in the arrest… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP in the lead, Coton FC lurking, the report of the 31st matchday
The 31st matchday of the Beninese Ligue 1 has reshuffled the cards in the race for the title as well as in the battle for survival. At the… -
Béninese nationality of Afro-descendants: Patrice Talon finalizes the administrative structure before his departure.
One of the last regulatory acts put in place by Patrice Talon before the transfer of power marks a decisive step in the policy of recognizing Beninese nationality… -
“It was beautiful, but also very challenging,” Rema on his last relationship.
Nigerian singer Rema opened up about his love life in an interview with YouTuber Korty EO. The artist talked about a past relationship that he described as “beautiful,”… -
Benin: the SONEB launches a nationwide water meter inventory campaign
The National Water Company of Benin (SONEB) is conducting a review of its subscriber base across the national territory. Through a statement from its General Management, the company… -
Diplomacy: Romuald Wadagni makes his first official trip abroad.
Just a few days after his inauguration to the highest office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni is expected to make his first official trip abroad. According to well-informed sources,… -
Senegal: behind the Pastef congress, Ousmane Sonko’s new strategy
In just a few days before the first national congress of Pastef, scheduled for June 6, 2026, in Dakar, Ousmane Sonko is looking to position his party in… -
Nigeria: a general and former army spokesman abducted with his wife in Katsina
The former director of Nigerian defense information, retired General Rabe Abubakar, was kidnapped along with his wife in Katsina State, northwestern Nigeria. The kidnapping, attributed to armed men,… -
Benin: Aurélie Adam Soulé Zoumarou’s first words to media professionals
After participating in the first Council of Ministers under Romuald Wadagni’s mandate, Aurélie Adam Soulé Zoumarou sent a message to Beninese media professionals. The Minister of Communication in… -
Industrialization in Africa: Benin 24th but making strong progress in WAEMU
Benin ranks 24th among African countries in the 2025 Industrialization Index published by the African Development Bank, with a score of 0.5519 out of 1. But beyond this… -
Industrialization Index in Africa: Côte d’Ivoire in the top 10 ahead of Nigeria and Ghana
Ivory Coast confirms its rising industrial power on the African continent. According to the 2025 edition of the Industrialization Index in Africa published by the African Development Bank,… -
West Africa: Ivory Coast, the industrial locomotive of a region that has long lagged behind
With a nominal GDP expected to exceed 100 billion dollars by 2026, Côte d’Ivoire is confirming its status as the leading economic power in UEMOA. Driven by cocoa… -
CEP 2026 in Benin: a special security arrangement announced in the north
The Minister of Preschool and Primary Education, Armand Natta, urged the 286,995 candidates for the 2026 CEP to approach the exams with serenity, punctuality, and discipline. On the… -
United States 3-2 Senegal: Balogun and Pulisic strike against the Lions
The United States triumphed over Senegal 3-2 in Charlotte during a friendly match to prepare for the 2026 World Cup. Despite a brace from Sadio Mané, the Lions… -
Benin: nearly 287,000 candidates face the CEP 2026 exams starting Monday.
The June 2026 session of the Primary Education Certificate (CEP) opens on Monday, June 1st, across the entire Beninese territory, marking the start of the national examination season.… -
2027 Presidential Elections in Nigeria: Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a Second Term Against a Fragmented Opposition
With less than a year to the Nigerian presidential election on January 16, 2027, the political landscape is reshaping around the outgoing president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, endorsed by… -
United States – Senegal: time, channels, and broadcast of the friendly match of the Lions
Senegal will face the United States this Sunday in Charlotte in a unique friendly match, marking the first-ever meeting between the two teams. With less than two weeks… -
CEP 2026 in Benin: 17 teachers from Zou removed after a boycott of the mock exam.
Seventeen teachers from the Abomey School District have been provisionally suspended from any activities related to the 2026 Primary School Certificate (CEP) after refusing to participate in the… -
CEPE 2026 in Côte d’Ivoire: here’s how to access your results this Monday
The results of the CEPE 2026 in Côte d’Ivoire are expected this Monday, June 1, starting at 2 PM for 609,384 candidates. The announcement comes in a context… -
Guinea: low turnout in the legislative and local elections boycotted by the opposition
Guinea held a dual legislative and municipal election this Sunday marked by low turnout and the boycott of major historical opposition parties. Presented by the authorities as the… -
Benin: A large snake sighted in Agla prompts action from forestry services and the police.
The forestry services and the Republican Police intervened in Agla, in Cotonou, after a video showing a large snake spotted in the neighborhood was circulated. The animal has… -
Benin: an interim chief appointed to head the 12th district of Cotonou
Following the incarceration of the head of the 12th arrondissement of Cotonou, Samuel Akindès, the municipal council has appointed an interim manager. The head of the 7th arrondissement,… -
Benin: a dignitary from the throne suspended for having had an affair with a married woman in Dassa-Zoumé.
A high dignitary of the Thron Kpéto Déka deity has been sanctioned in Dassa-Zoumé. Accused of having a relationship with a married follower, he has been prohibited from… -
Benin: 17 minors heading to Côte d’Ivoire intercepted at the Aplahoué border.
Seventeen minor children were intercepted by the Republican Police while traveling on a bus heading to Ivory Coast. The authorities immediately initiated protective measures and are calling on…