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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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Diplomacy: Benin and Angola open a new chapter of their bilateral cooperation in Cotonou
The diplomatic relations between Benin and Angola are taking a new turn. The two countries held their very first session of bilateral diplomatic and political consultations on Saturday,… -
Drama in Gbodjè Nassara: a retired chief warrant officer kidnapped and killed by his son
The Gbodjè Nassara district was the scene of a terrible tragedy this Sunday, July 5, 2026, around 8 a.m. According to information from Bip Radio, a retired chief… -
Women’s U17 World Cup 2026 (Q): the Amazons lose to Nigeria but keep hope alive
Beaten 3-2 by the Flamingos in Ikenne during the first leg of the third round of qualifiers, the U17 Amazons from Benin delivered a courageous performance. Thanks to… -
Senegal: Aminata Touré tasked with preparing the future party of Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is accelerating the structuring of his own political camp. According to the Senegalese press, the President of the Republic has entrusted Aminata Touré with the… -
World Cup 2026: Asamoah Gyan tears into the Black Stars after Ghana’s elimination
Former Ghanaian international Asamoah Gyan expressed his disappointment after Ghana’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup, pointing to the lack of intensity shown by the Black Stars. Defeated… -
“These guys are heroes,” Zlatan Ibrahimovic praises the players from Cape Verde.
Pushed to their limits by Cape Verde, the Argentinian world champions had to work hard to secure their qualification (3-2). Despite the elimination, the Blue Sharks leave with… -
Benin: the government warns about the risks associated with heavy rainfall and gives strict instructions
Benin: in the face of flood risks, the government calls for vigilance and civic responsibility In a press release dated July 4, 2026, in Cotonou, the Ministry of… -
Nigeria: discovery of a fake permanent secretariat at the heart of the presidency
A Nigerian, Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, will appear on July 27, 2026, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on eight charges for allegedly creating a fake government agency,… -
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Benin: the 4th edition of “A Night to Forget” launched under the sign of innovation.
The Vitrine Bénin Humour collective launched this Friday the fourth edition of its flagship festival, “A Night to Forget.” With digital professionalization, an open stage, and prestigious headliners,… -
Nigeria-Benin-Niger: Abuja opens a new front against the terrorist advance
Nigeria aims to strengthen its military cooperation with Benin and Niger in response to the expansion of terrorist groups in the sub-region. The announcement was made by the… -
Benin: the replacement exams for the Bac 2026 start on July 13 in Cotonou.
The Office of the Baccalaureate has announced the launch of the written exams for the 2026 replacement session. The selected candidates will take their exams starting on July… -
“We have no fear,” the president of Cape Verde believes in the feat against Argentina.
Just a few hours before the round of 16 match against Argentina, Cape Verde’s president José Maria Neves expressed total confidence in the Blue Sharks. Convincing that his… -
Godomey Store: a shop dealing in prohibited products dismantled by the police, seven arrests.
The elements of the 13th arrondissement police station in Cotonou carried out a successful operation on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in the Godomey Magasin neighborhood. This targeted raid… -
BEPC 2026 in Benin: the sports events scheduled for July 6 and 7
After the announcement of the eligibility results for the BEPC 2026, the concerned candidates are expected for the Physical Education and Sports (EPS) exams. These will take place… -
Benin: Dangnivo planned to rob the Treasury according to a confession.
Louis Philippe Houndégnon mentions a robbery plan of the public treasury as a motive for the disappearance of the former official from the Ministry of Economy and Finance,… -
World Cup 2026: Argentina and Messi face Cape Verde, Ghana against Colombia, the schedule for this Friday.
The Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup concludes this Friday with three matches on the agenda. Between seemingly imbalanced matchups and close contests, the final tickets… -
Who killed Dangnivo? The former DGPN Philippe Houndégnon gives another name instead of Alofa.
The trial of the disappearance of former official of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Pierre Urbain Dangnivo, resumed on Friday, July 3, 2026. The trial related to… -
Benin: Louis Houndégnon identifies the presumed author of Pierre Urbain Dangnivo’s death.
The trial of the Pierre Urbain Dangnivo case took a new turn on Friday, July 3, 2026, in the Court of First Instance in Cotonou. Called to testify,… -
Benin: the success rates for the BEPC 2026 by department revealed
The results of the brevet of primary study (BEPC), June 2026 session, reveal performance gaps among the twelve departments of Benin. While Atacora stands out with the highest… -
2026 World Cup: a big setback for Ghana ahead of the clash against Colombia
Hard blow for the Black Stars. Defender Kojo Oppong Peprah will miss the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Colombia on Saturday due to an… -
Benin: the results of the BEPC exam 2026 announced for this Friday
Candidates for the June 2026 session of the Brevet d’Études du Premier Cycle (BEPC) will find out the outcome of their exam this Friday, July 3, 2026, according… -
Benin: the written exams for the recruitment competition of 150 customs officers are scheduled for July 18.
The General Directorate of Customs announced the date for the written tests of the recruitment competition for 150 customs officers for the year 2024. Candidates declared eligible after… -
Cotonou: a ghetto dismantled in Vodjè and a soldier nicknamed “alôtrô” actively sought by the police
The Republican Police dealt a heavy blow to urban crime networks this week in Cotonou, carrying out a large-scale operation in the Vodjè neighborhood. This targeted intervention led… -
Benin: the APDP reviews its control and compliance activities.
The Personal Data Protection Authority (APDP) is particularly active in regulating and ensuring digital compliance throughout the year. The shared data reveals that the compliance service examined a… -
Parakou: launch of the second phase of the Stormwater Drainage Program for secondary cities
The mayor of the commune of Parakou, Zul-Kifly Zakarie, officially handed over the sites to the company IRRIGA-MED this Thursday, July 2, 2026. This act marks the effective… -
Adjarra: the mayor has suspended until further notice the subdivisions and resettlement operations.
The mayor of the municipality of Adjarra, Germain Sourou Wanvoègbè, has decided to suspend, until further notice, all land subdivision and resettlement operations across the entire municipal territory.… -
Ivory Coast: the government reports 59 deaths after heavy rains
The Ivorian government presented a heavy report on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, regarding the severe weather affecting the country since the beginning of the rainy season. At the… -
In Togo, how Faure Gnassingbé wants to revive rail transport.
In Togo, rail transport is returning to the heart of the national logistics strategy. Long marginalized in favor of road transport, the railway must once again become a… -
Benin: The Parakou Dry Port finally enters into operation after more than a decade of waiting.
Long awaited and announced for a long time, the Dry Port of Parakou has now entered its operational phase. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the first container loading… -
Togo: Kokou Edem Tengue appointed head of the Autonomous Port of Lomé, replacing Fogan Kodjo Adégnon.
The Autonomous Port of Lomé is changing direction. Kokou Edem Tengue has been appointed as the general director of this strategic platform for the Togolese economy. He succeeds…