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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: fuel prices rise amid international tensions
The rise in international oil prices is leading to another increase in fuel prices in Senegal. Super gasoline is now sold at 990 FCFA per liter, up from… -
Politics: Moele-Bénin convenes its national council in September 2026
In accordance with its statutory provisions, the political party Moele-Bénin announces the holding of its National Council during the first half of September 2026. This decision-making body will… -
Abomey-Calavi: a joint mission on the ground to tackle flooding in several neighborhoods
A technical delegation made up of representatives from the Benin Civil Protection Agency (ABPC), SIRAT, and the municipality of Abomey-Calavi visited several neighborhoods in the commune on Tuesday,… -
Dogbo: a fifty-year-old woman in police custody for attacking her grandson with a machete.
A family tragedy rocked the village of Touléhoudji, specifically the locality of Lawèhoué, located in the Lokogohoué district (Dogbo municipality). On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, a woman in… -
Market: Dodo Dokou returns to Egypt
After a complicated experience in Portugal, Dodo Dokou is set to return to the Egyptian Premier League. The Beninese international has officially signed with Arab Contractors FC, where… -
Oil: Sonidep delivers one million barrels of Nigerian crude to the Algerian Sonatrach from the Sèmè-Kpodji terminal.
The tanker Ottoman Sincerity set sail on August 14, 2026, from the maritime terminal of Sèmè-Kpodji with one million barrels of Nigerian crude oil of “Meleck” quality on… -
Senegal: adoption of the dual asset declaration for high-ranking state officials
Senegalese lawmakers adopted a modification to Article 37 of the Constitution on August 17, with 133 votes out of 135. The text imposes a new declaration of assets… -
Benin: Djougou at the heart of the 25th edition of the national primary school championships
The final phase of the 25th edition of the National School Championships for primary education opened on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Kpétonis City in Djougou. Organized… -
Tennis: after the Billie Jean King Cup, Benin continues with its national championship
Hardly had the success of the women’s team at the Billie Jean King Cup been celebrated when Beninese tennis continued its momentum. The Beninese Tennis Federation kicked off… -
Benin: Registration opens in the CFPA for the 2026-2027 learning year.
Registration for the 2026-2027 training year is open at the public Vocational and Apprenticeship Training Centers in Benin. Candidates can submit their applications until Friday, September 25, 2026,… -
Davido: “There’s nothing wrong with couples having separate bank accounts.”
Nigerian star Davido has spoken in favor of some financial autonomy within the couple. The singer believes that each partner, both men and women, should have their own… -
Benin: new practical training for young people in construction, energy, and digital technology
For the 2026-2027 school year, Benin will introduce new vocational training pathways in its Technical Professional High Schools. These programs, leading to the Technician’s Diploma in Trades (DTM),… -
Niger: Canadian Zimar will invest 1.9 billion dollars in a refining complex
Niger plans to build a refinery with a capacity of 100,000 barrels per day, as well as a petrochemical complex, as part of an agreement with the Canadian… -
Benin: ten new agricultural training programs opened in technical high schools
The Beninese Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the opening, for the 2026-2027 school year, of ten vocational training programs in agricultural technical high schools. Awarded… -
BIDC sees its rating upgraded by Moody’s and gets closer to Investment Grade.
The ECOWAS Investment and Development Bank (BIDC) sees its long-term issuer rating upgraded from “B2” to “B1” by Moody’s. The agency maintained a stable outlook, a decision that… -
Benin: the SBEE announces scheduled power cuts this Thursday, August 20, 2026.
The Benin Electric Energy Company (SBEE) informs its subscribers of temporary disruptions in electricity supply this Thursday, August 20, 2026. These interruptions, motivated by maintenance and upkeep work… -
CES Benin: opening of the 4th extraordinary session of the year 2026 under the presidency of Abdoulaye Bio Tchané
The Economic and Social Council of Benin (CES) held the opening of its 4th extraordinary session for the current year on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Scheduled to take… -
Diplomacy: French President Emmanuel Macron announced in Benin
Four years after his last visit to Cotonou, French President Emmanuel Macron could return to Benin by the end of 2026. According to information reported by Financial Afrik,… -
Benin-Togo: The APDP and the IPDCP strengthen their cooperation in personal data protection.
The president of the Personal Data Protection Authority of Benin (APDP) received, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, a delegation from the Personal Data Protection Authority of Togo (IPDCP).… -
Sèmè-Podji: the opening of a sand quarry in Podji-Adanmè is causing anger among farmers and residents.
The village of Podji-Adanmè, located in the Sèmè-Podji municipality, is going through a period of intense tension. Farmers and local residents are categorically opposing the project to set… -
Benin: registration opens for public CFPA for the 2026-2027 year
The Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, in charge of Vocational Training, announces the opening of registration records for public Vocational and Apprenticeship Training Centers… -
Benin: the government is expanding the vocational training offer in technical high schools for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Beninese government is continuing to diversify the pathways of technical and vocational education with the launch of new specialized training programs for the 2026-2027 school year. These… -
CRIET: one year of hard prison time requested against a tractor driver for illegal kaolin mining
A 29-year-old tractor driver appeared on Monday, August 17, 2026, before the Court for the Suppression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET). Charged with illegal exploitation of mineral… -
Golden Boy 2026: Yan Diomandé, Yamal and Cubarsi in the race for the title
FC Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí currently holds the top spot in the Golden Boy 2026 ranking. The young Spaniard is ahead of his teammate Lamine Yamal, while Yan… -
Patrick Vieira appointed as the coach of Senegal.
After Senegal’s elimination in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup and the departure of Pape Thiaw, the Senegalese Football Federation has chosen Patrick Vieira to… -
Benin: The government is launching ten new agricultural programs in the Agricultural Technical High Schools for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced, in a statement dated August 18, 2026, the opening of ten new professional training programs within Agricultural Technical High… -
Luc Gnacadja takes the lead of the National Association of Municipalities of Benin.
The mayor of Cotonou, Luc Marie Constant Gnacadja, has been elected president of the National Association of Municipalities of Benin (ANCB). He succeeds Luc Sètondji Atrokpo at the… -
Decentralization: Luc Gnacadja takes the helm of the National Association of Municipalities of Benin
A new page is opening for decentralization and local governance in Benin. Luc Gnacadja has been elected president of the National Association of Municipalities of Benin (ANCB). His… -
Guinea: CAF approves 28-September Stadium and allows the return of international home matches.
The African Football Confederation (CAF) has granted a provisional category 3 accreditation to the 28-September Stadium in Conakry. This decision is intended to allow Guinean teams and clubs… -
CRIET: 5 years in prison, including 3 years served, requested against a MTN agent and a student accused of cybercrime.
The Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) has examined the case of an agent from the mobile phone company MTN and a student who…