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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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Senegal: from the perch, Ousmane Sonko reveals the true reasons for his separation from Diomaye Faye.
Since his election as president of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko has been trying to give a political and moral depth to his break with Bassirou Diomaye Faye.… -
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko greets PM Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô while maintaining his distance.
Ousmane Sonko congratulated Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô following his appointment as Prime Minister, while distancing himself from a decision to which Pastef was allegedly not associated. In his… -
Senegal: elected president, Ousmane Sonko promises an “assertive yet responsible” Assembly.
Ousmane Sonko was elected on Tuesday, May 26, as the President of the National Assembly of Senegal with 132 favorable votes out of 133 voters, meaning one abstention… -
Benin – Mali: Wadagni receives a message from Assimi Goïta two days after his inauguration.
Romuald Wadagni received the Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdoulaye Diop, in Cotonou, bearer of a message from General Assimi Goïta two days after his inauguration. This audience,… -
Burkina: Lansana Kouyaté with Traoré, ECOWAS attempts to reestablish dialogue with the AES
The ECOWAS mediator to the AES, Lansana Kouyaté, was received in Ouagadougou by Burkinabe President Ibrahim Traoré for discussions focused on regional security, stability, and free movement. This… -
Cycling Tour of Togo 2026: Wannes Heylen wins the 31st edition, full report
Belgian Wannes Heylen won the 31st edition of the International Cycling Tour of Togo, held from May 19 to 23, 2026. Marked by a clear Belgian dominance, the… -
Niger: 268 kg of cocaine intercepted in a truck coming from Accra.
Niger has announced a record seizure of 268 kg of cocaine in Zinder, during an operation targeting a transnational network connecting West Africa to the Sahelo-Saharan corridors towards… -
Gambia: three immigration officers missing after training in Italy
Three agents from the Gambian Department of Immigration have gone missing in Italy, where they were participating in a bilateral training on migration management and border security. Banjul… -
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko reinstated as a deputy, the presidency in sight
Ousmane Sonko could return to the National Assembly as soon as May 26, just four days after being dismissed from the Prime Minister’s office by Bassirou Diomaye Faye.… -
1st Government: Wadagni keeps Talon’s pillars and adds a digital ambition
Romuald Wadagni revealed his first government just hours after his swearing-in, with a team characterized by economic continuity, the maintenance of security issues at the presidency, and a… -
Wadagni’s investiture: what to understand from the statements of Niger’s Prime Minister Lamine Zeine
The presence of Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine at the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni sends a strong signal of de-escalation between Cotonou and Niamey, following three… -
Benin: complete list of the first government of Romuald Wadagni
Romuald Wadagni publicly announced the composition of his first government team on the evening of his assumption of office. The new executive, formalized by decree No. 2026-314 of… -
The cost of it: Amour Aïou puts Beninese laughter to the test of success
The Walô Dance Center hosted the first performance of the show Ce qu’il en coûte by Amour Aïou on Saturday, May 23, 2026, to a full house. Amid… -
Benin – Niger: the swearing-in of Romuald Wadagni rekindles hope for diplomatic thaw.
The presence of delegations from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso at the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni marks an important diplomatic signal after several years of tensions between Cotonou… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni takes the oath and officially becomes president of the Republic.
Romuald Wadagni officially took the oath this Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou, in front of the Republic’s institutions, in accordance with the… -
Benin: invested as President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni outlines his priorities
In his first presidential speech, Romuald Wadagni promised to make economic growth a concrete lever for improving the daily lives of Beninoise people. The new head of state… -
Benin: end of the Patrice Talon era, beginning of Romuald Wadagni’s term
Romuald Wadagni will take the oath this Sunday at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou, becoming the fifth president of the Republic of Benin and officially succeeding Patrice… -
Senegal: Sonko’s dismissal opens a political crisis at the top of the state.
The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko from the Prime Minister’s office on Friday, May 22, 2026, marks a significant break at the top of the Senegalese state. Amid political… -
Nigeria: the regulator wants to unlock the market for virtual mobile operators.
The Nigerian telecom regulator has published a draft of operational rules aimed at regulating virtual mobile operators and their relationships with major host networks. This public consultation seeks… -
From now on, call me Kodjovi Claudy Siar, from the Zossoungbo family.
On May 22, 2026, Claudy Siar experienced a highly symbolic moment in Ouidah by officially discovering his Beninese roots within the Zossoungbo lineage. Through a ceremony blending memory,… -
Nollywood: “I don’t use my tongue during on-screen kisses,” actress Soso
Nigerian actress Sophia Chisom, nicknamed Soso, has reaffirmed that kissing scenes in the film industry are solely about acting and professionalism. Reacting to the confessions of some Nollywood… -
Mbaye Diagne Case: His former brother-in-law charged with breach of trust
Ousmane Loum, portrayed as the former brother-in-law of Senegalese international Mbaye Diagne, has been referred to the financial prosecutor’s office in an alleged case of breach of trust… -
Senegal: Already in custody, Ass Dione presented to the prosecutor in a new procedure
The Senegalese religious singer Ass Dione, already detained since the end of March in a first judicial case, was taken out of prison to be heard in a… -
Senegal: Diomaye Faye tries to reach out, but the criticisms are piling up
Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched the consultations for national dialogue by receiving several former Prime Ministers at the Palace of the Republic. Presented as a consultation process on the… -
Togo: the UMT expels the imam of Kpalimé and temporarily closes the central mosque.
The Muslim Union of Togo has expelled the imam of the central mosque in Kpalimé and temporarily closed the building following violence that occurred during Friday prayers on… -
Benin: a TikToker placed in detention by the CRIET for a video involving his daughter
A man known on TikTok by the pseudonym “Didierlegouverneur,” identified as Ahouandjinou Didier, was placed under arrest and transferred to prison on Monday, May 18, 2026, following his… -
Formation of the government: the UPR and the BR propose, Romuald Wadagni disposes
As negotiations intensify around the formation of the future government, parties aligned with the presidential movement are multiplying consultations and proposals for profiles. However, beyond political balances, one… -
World Cup 2026: Senegal’s squad with Sadio Mané
Senegal unveiled its squad for the 2026 World Cup this Thursday. A group of 28 men, featuring Sadio Mané and several promising young talents. Senegal’s coach, Pape Thiaw,… -
Parliamentary diplomacy: the National Assembly of Benin draws inspiration from the French model
The executives of the National Assembly of Benin participated on May 19 and 20, 2026, in a workshop dedicated to protocol and parliamentary diplomacy. The meeting, organized in… -
Galatasaray: Victor Osimhen received by Erdoğan after the Lions’ victory
After the new championship title won by Galatasaray SK, Victor Osimhen and the delegation of the Istanbul club were received by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the…