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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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Media in Benin: the HAAC opens the allocation of new TV and radio frequencies
The HAAC has launched a call for applications for the granting of new broadcasting licenses for private television on digital terrestrial television (DTT), satellite channels, and private radio… -
Amnesty International Benin: 20 journalists enhance their skills on climate justice
Gathered this Monday at the Xwéfa reception house in Cotonou (formerly Chant d’Oiseau), about twenty journalists participated in a training focused on climate justice, initiated by Amnesty International.… -
Dasa: a $501 million mining project under surveillance in Niamey
General Abdourahamane Tiani met with Stephen G. Roman, CEO of Global Atomic, in Niamey to discuss the Dasa uranium project in the Agadez region. Presented as one of… -
CEPE 2026 in Ivory Coast: 609,384 candidates in 2,763 exam centers
Ivory Coast opens this Monday the national exam season with the 2026 CEPE, which involves 609,384 fifth graders across 2,763 testing centers. Candidates take four tests in a… -
CAN U17 2026: Tanzania heads to the quarter-finals, Senegal bounces back
The second day of the group stage of the U17 AFCON 2026 reshuffled the cards this Sunday. While Tanzania secured its spot in the knockout stage with a… -
Benin: the CNSS announces home checks for certain pensioners
As part of the follow-up for retirees receiving benefits for severe illness or disability, the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) has announced a new measure aimed at facilitating… -
Benin: the CRIET has postponed the case of the CA from the 12th arrondissement of Cotonou to June.
The case involving the head of the 12th arrondissement of Cotonou, Samuel Akindes Adékambi, has been postponed until June 2026 by the Court for the Repression of Economic… -
Ivory Coast: the brutal death of Abomé the Elephant shakes Ivorian rap
Ivorian rapper Abomé L’Éléphant, a rising figure in Ivorian rap, passed away on Monday at the Treichville University Hospital at the age of 33, due to a heart… -
Ivory Coast: Assalé Tiémoko, the opposition figure without a mass party that the justice system won’t let go
Indicted and placed under judicial control, Assalé Tiémoko appears as one of the few Ivorian opposition members still holding an elective mandate and having a strong media presence.… -
Mali: diplomatic tension with Riyadh after the illegal entry of an Al Arabiya journalist
Bamako has made a formal protest to Riyadh following the illegal entry of Ibrahim Moustapha, a correspondent for Al Arabiya and Al Hadath, into Mali. Malian authorities accuse… -
Nigeria or Italy: Michael Kayode has made up his mind
Michael Kayode has confirmed his intention to represent Italy at senior level, despite his dual eligibility with Nigeria. The Brentford FC defender, who previously came through ACF Fiorentina,… -
U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026: Benin in Group A with Argentina and Poland — full draw.
The draw for the group stage of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup was held this Friday in Poland. Also in the running for the Grail, Benin… -
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast squad featuring Nicolas Pépé
The Ivory Coast officially announced its squad for the 2026 World Cup, with several notable returns, including Nicolas Pépé, and a group mixing seasoned veterans and young talents… -
Turkey: Victor Osimhen urged to leave Galatasaray
Former Nigerian international, Obinna Nsofor believes that Victor Osimhen should now move to a Champions League-contending club in order to continue his progression, despite his status as a… -
CAN U17 2026: the favorites are already on track.
The 16th edition of the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations officially kicked off on Wednesday in Morocco, with a first day marked by contrasting results. While the host… -
Marc-Vivien Foé Award 2026: Malian Mamadou Sangaré wins the trophy
Shunned by UNFP distinctions, Mamadou Sangaré took his revenge by winning the Marc-Vivien Foé Award. The RC Lens midfielder becomes the first Malian to win this prestigious prize,… -
Benin – Ligue 1: Coton FC holds on, suspense rekindled, roundup of matchday 28
Victorious on Espoir FC’s home turf, Coton FC retains the lead of the Benin championship after the 28th matchday. But AS SOBEMAP FC stays in contact after their… -
Rema to headline the 2026 FIFA World Cup
FIFA has confirmed that Rema will be one of the artists performing at the 2026 World Cup. The Afrobeats star will perform at the opening ceremony alongside several… -
Davido inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame 2026
A new accolade for Davido. The Afrobeats star will be among the personalities honored at the 2026 edition of the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame in… -
Burna Boy and Shakira will perform the official song for the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA has chosen Burna Boy and Shakira to perform Dai Dai, the official song of the 2026 World Cup. A new milestone for Nigerian music, already represented at… -
Davido announces an indefinite hiatus from music.
During a livestream with Davrel, Davido revealed that he was putting his musical career on hold for an indefinite period. The Afrobeats star says he wants to take… -
Davido: “Politics wouldn’t stop me from making music.”
As a guest on a recent livestream, Davido assured that a potential political career would not put an end to his artistic activity. The Nigerian Afrobeats star, however,… -
Glazoué: the mayor orders a strict crackdown on the failure to wear a helmet.
The mayor of Glazoué has taken a firm decision to strengthen road safety in his municipality. In an official note, he instructed law enforcement to step up inspections… -
Benin: surge in requests for criminal records; CNCJ announces delays in issuing Bulletin No. 3.
In Benin, the processing times for issuing the No. 3 bulletin of the criminal record are experiencing an unusual lengthening. In a statement published on April 29, 2026,… -
Diplomacy: “Talon has left, but he wasn’t the real problem,” according to Niger’s minister Toumba Mahamadou
In an interview given to RTN and broadcast by Wadata Radio Niamey, Niger’s Minister of State in charge of the Interior, Toumba Mamadou, spoke about the state of… -
Water and medicines quality: a reference laboratory to strengthen controls in Benin.
Benin takes an important step in strengthening its health surveillance capabilities with the establishment of a national reference laboratory dedicated to analyzing drinking-water quality and medicines. This laboratory,… -
Benin: the UPMB launches four calls to reform the media sector.
The president of the Union of Media Professionals media of Benin (UPMB), Hervé Prudence Hessou, called on Sunday, May 3 to strengthen guarantees of press freedom in Benin… -
Benin – Ligue 1: Coton FC under pressure, AS SOBEMAP reignites the title race, matchday 27 round-up
Beaten at home, Coton FC sees its lead at the top narrow after the 27th matchday of the Benin Football Championship. Behind, AS SOBEMAP and its pursuers take… -
Tiwa Savage shares behind-the-scenes details of her transition into Afrobeats
From her beginnings in R&B to her successful shift toward Afrobeats, Tiwa Savage recounts a delicate artistic transition, shaped by the decisive influence of Don Jazzy, who helped… -
April 25 Attacks in Mali: Bamako Investigates Internal Complicity
The Bamako military prosecutor’s office announced on Saturday the opening of an investigation into several Malian soldiers and a political figure suspected of complicity with jihadist groups during…