Country: 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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Drug control: Mario Mètonou brings Beninese judicial expertise to the World Customs Organization
Invited as an expert to the annual session of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Special Prosecutor Mario Mètonou represented Benin in Brussels on Friday, June 26, 2026, during… -
Rationalization of the state apparatus: Wadagni abolishes several agencies.
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, is taking institutional initiative by engaging in a deep reorganization of the Beninese public administration, marked by the abolition of several… -
Benin: a money transfer shop owner close to Kemi Séba sentenced to 5 years in prison
The Economic and Terrorism Offenses Court (CRIET) delivered its verdict this Monday, June 29, 2026, in the case involving the public prosecutor and a money transfer shop owner,… -
Senegal: Tension rises in the Assembly, an opposition deputy forcibly evacuated
The examination of the bill for the revision of the Constitution turned into an incident this Monday, June 29, 2026, at the National Assembly of Senegal. A heated… -
Cotonou: eight people arrested during a police operation in the 7th district
As part of its ongoing fight against urban insecurity, the Republican Police launched a large-scale operation on Monday, June 29, 2026, near the lakeside shore, located east of… -
“We fear no one,” Jonathan Mensah before Ghana – Colombia
Qualified for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Ghana’s Black Stars approach their duel against Colombia with ambition. Former international Jonathan Mensah expressed confidence in… -
Rewrite the history of Benin: ANSALB unveils the foundations of a major scientific project
Invited on Sunday, June 28, 2026, to the Canal 3 Bénin set during the show Zone Franche, Professor François Adebayo Abiola shed light on the ongoing work at… -
Baccalaureate Exams: the grading of scripts starts this Monday
The Office of the Baccalaureate of Benin has embarked on a crucial stage of the evaluation process for the Baccalaureate, single session of June 2026. According to the… -
Tems explains why she refuses to date Nigerian celebrities.
Asked on the sidelines of the BET Awards about a possible relationship with Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, Nigerian singer Tems assured that she does not see the… -
Benin: an investigation launched following the discovery of a lifeless body in a convent in Egun-gun, Hêvié.
A mysterious drama is shaking the community of the Hêvié district in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, where the lifeless body of a man was discovered on Saturday, June… -
Benin: the Malanville border police intercepts 10 Beninese minors on their way to Niger.
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, a team from the Malanville border police intercepted ten minors at the Niger River. The convoy was heading toward the city of Gaya,… -
In Senegal, the new revision of the Constitution is at the heart of a fratricidal duel.
In Senegal, the constitutional reform led by Pastef opens up much more than a legal debate. Behind the announced overhaul of institutions lies a power struggle between Bassirou… -
Diamond League in Paris: Nigerian Tobi Amusan wins the 100m hurdles.
Nigerian Tobi Amusan won the women’s 100m hurdles at the Diamond League in Paris on Sunday. On the track at the Charléty Stadium, the world record holder finished… -
In France, a private construction site of Mamadi Doumbouya has turned into a public affair.
In Gard, the construction site of a property attributed to Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya raises questions. In Les Mages, access to building permits related to the property is… -
In Benin, the Dangnivo affair resurfaces as the country prepares to establish its Senate.
Six years after the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo, the case continues to haunt Benin’s public life. Born in a climate of high political tension under the regime… -
After the diplomatic break with Burkina Faso, the AES is now aligned with Paris.
Burkina Faso announced, on Friday, June 26, 2026, the immediate rupture of its diplomatic relations with France. This decision, presented by Ouagadougou as an act of sovereignty, confirms… -
Cannabis, “Tratra”, “5/5″… at the top of the most consumed drugs in Benin.
In Benin, the authorities are sounding the alarm on the consumption of drugs and dangerous substances. On the occasion of World Drug Day, celebrated in Nikki, the government… -
BAC 2026 in Côte d’Ivoire: results expected on Monday, July 6
Candidates for the 2026 Baccalauréat in Côte d’Ivoire will find out their fate on Monday, July 6. The national announcement of results is expected to start at 2… -
Qualifs UFOA- B U17 2026: 29 cadet Cheetahs summoned for a training camp
The U17 Cheetahs of Benin are entering a new phase of their preparation for the UFOA-B qualifiers for the U17 AFCON 2026. Interim coach Frédéric Hounkponou has called… -
2026 World Cup: 7 African teams (out of 10) already qualified for the Round of 16
Cape Verde, Senegal, and Ghana have secured their qualification for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. They join Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, and Ivory Coast among… -
Burkina Faso announces the severing of its diplomatic relations with France.
Burkina Faso has announced the immediate severance of its diplomatic relations with France, a first since its independence in 1960. This decision, justified by Ouagadougou in the name… -
2026 World Cup: Zlatan Ibrahimović sees Ivory Coast as a serious outsider
Impressed by the performance of Côte d’Ivoire, Zlatan Ibrahimović believes that the Elephants have what it takes to challenge the favorites during the knockout stage of the 2026… -
Benin: from his cell, Candide Azannaï raises concerns about his safety and breaks six months of silence.
Detained since December 2025 at the Akpro-Missérété correctional facility, former minister Candide Armand-Marie Azannaï breaks his silence. In a statement to the Nation, the president of the Restoration… -
Dangnivo Trial: the hearing postponed to Friday, July 3
The case of the former official of the Ministry of Finance, Urbain Dangnivo, resumed on Friday, June 26, 2026, before a postponement was announced. The court announced, on… -
Benin: reopening of the Dangnivo case with the appearance request for Philippe Houndégnon required by the defense
The resumption hearing of the trial related to the disappearance of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo is set for this Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Court of First Instance… -
Benin: the success rates for the 2026 CEP by department revealed
The national pass rate for the Primary Education Certificate (CEP) 2026 is now known. Following this, the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education has also released the performance… -
Benin: here is the success rate for the 2026 CEP.
The results of the Certificate of Primary Studies (CEP), June 2026 session, are now available. Nationally, the pass rate stands at 90.17%, showing a slight increase compared to… -
CEP 2026 exam: a pass rate of 90.17%
The lanterns have dimmed on the deliberations of the June 2026 session of the Primary Studies Certificate (CEP). The official figures released by the Directorate of Examinations and… -
Telecoms: ARCEP Benin publishes the official list of emergency and assistance short numbers.
To facilitate citizens’ access to emergency, assistance, and general interest services, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and the Post (ARCEP Benin) has released a comprehensive update of… -
Liberation of the Northern area of the Fishing Route: Prefect Gilbert Déou Malè in awareness mode on the ground
The liberation of public spaces is entering its active phase along the Benin coast, but not without prior consultation. As part of the operation to liberate the Northern…