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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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Ghana: visa abolished for all Africans as of May 2026
By instituting visa exemptions for African nationals, Ghana is taking a major step toward free movement, with the aim of boosting exchanges and strengthening continental integration. Ghana is… -
Tems: ” je veux un homme pieux comme mari”
La chanteuse nigériane, Tems, estime que le mariage ne doit pas reposer uniquement sur les sentiments, mais aussi sur la responsabilité, la foi et la capacité du couple… -
Friendly: Nigeria will face Poland and Portugal in June.
The Nigerian national team will face two European opponents in June, before taking part in the Unity Cup, with a view to refining its preparation for the 2027… -
“The best of the last 20 years,” Omah Lay proclaims himself the king of Afrobeats.
To be direct, the Nigerian singer Omah Lay claims to dominate his generation artistically, recognizing only one rival at his level: Burna Boy. The Afrobeats singer Omah Lay… -
Nigeria: Atlético Madrid annoyed by the way Ademola Lookman is being used in the national team
After the international break, Atlético Madrid pointed to what it called excessive use of Ademola Lookman with Nigeria, fearing an impact on his physical freshness at this stage… -
FIFA rankings March 2026 – Africa Zone: Morocco holding steady, Senegal slips, Benin gains two places
Between uneven performances and AFCON 2025-related decisions, the latest FIFA ranking shakes things up in Africa: Morocco confirms its status, while Senegal loses ground. The release of FIFA’s… -
Ghana: more than 600 candidates in the running to become the new national team coach.
After Otto Addo’s departure, the Ghana Football Association is awash with applications and is set to make a quick decision to relaunch the Black Stars ahead of the… -
2026 presidential election: Romuald Wadagni promises ‘the reopening of the Société Sucrière de Savè’
On a tour in Tchaourou and Savè, the Wadagni-Talata duo unveiled several major projects, including the construction of a bridge over the Okpara River and the revival of… -
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Sexual health in Benin: 99% of women experience pain during intercourse, according to a study
A scientific study conducted in Benin reveals striking figures about women’s sexual health, a reality that has long been under-documented in the country. Results show that almost all… -
Modern markets: the Mathieu Kérékou hub renamed Tokpa Yoyo, Akassato becomes Tokpa Daho
The Director-General of the National Agency for Market Management (ANaGeM), Eunice Kiniffo, announced a name change for two major market hubs in the country. According to her, the… -
‘My job is still under threat,’ Otto Addo ahead of Ghana – Germany
Left reeling after Ghana’s heavy defeat to Austria, Otto Addo faces criticism but refuses to bow to pressure. The Black Stars coach already looks ahead to the expected… -
2026 presidential election: In Nigeria, the Beninese diaspora begins campaigning for Wadagni
Gathered on Sunday, March 29, for an unprecedented meeting organized by Benin Uni et Solidaire (BUS), more than a thousand Beninese in Nigeria were mobilized and urged to… -
Benin – Ligue 1: Ayéma strikes hard, Coton FC still the leader, recap of matchday 22.
Marked by an attacking display from Ayéma and several tight matches at the top, the 22nd matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 tightens the title race once again,… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni’s proposals on agriculture, industrialization, and growth
In the run-up to the presidential election on April 12, 2026 in Benin, candidate Romuald Wadagni frames his project as a continuation of the economic reforms undertaken in… -
Benin: Paul Hounkpè’s proposals on agriculture, industrialization, and growth.
As part of the campaign for the April 12, 2026 presidential election in Benin, candidate Paul Hounkpè highlights an economic vision built around agriculture, industrialization, and inclusive growth.… -
The death of Benoît Illassa, a singular voice in Benin’s political life, fades away.
Benin is in mourning. The former diplomat and active participant in public debate, Benoît Illassa, has died, sparking widespread emotion in political circles and among the national public.… -
Omah Lay speaks of a return to Christianity
In a cryptic message, Omah Lay hinted at a closeness to the Bible, reigniting speculation about his spiritual journey. A change of direction for Omah Lay. The Nigerian… -
Friendly: Benin avoids the Liberian trap, Togo and Guinea are neck-and-neck.
Benin beat Liberia 1-0 this Friday in Turkey, as part of the March 2026 FIFA window. At the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Morocco, Togo and Guinea finished with… -
FIFA Day March 2026: Nigeria foils Iran’s ‘ballistic missiles’.
Led by Moses Simon and Akor Adams, Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Iran (2-1) this Friday in Turkey (2-1) and are kicking off their international friendly tournament perfectly. Nigeria… -
2026 presidential election: in Bantè, the BUS mobilization rekindles electoral fervor.
Driven by an unprecedented popular mobilization, the BUS platform has managed to reconcile Bantè, a municipality long disengaged from the polls, in favor of the Wadagni–Talata duo as… -
Benin: the Wadagni-Talata duo officially launches its electoral campaign in Kandi.
The presidential ticket of Romuald Wadagni and Mariam Chabi Talata, representing the presidential movement in the election scheduled for April 12, 2026, will launch its campaign on Friday,… -
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: Wadagni is close to securing full backing; only the PCB, the RE, and the GSR are resisting.
As the April 2026 presidential election approaches, a reality is gradually taking shape in the Beninese political landscape: Romuald Wadagni now faces a political field that is largely… -
Electoral period: the HAAC reminds the media of their obligation to inform in case of programming changes.
The High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) reminded the press bodies of their legal obligation to inform in the event of changes to the frequency or programming… -
Presidential 2026: BUS signs up gas sellers for the Wadagni-Talata ticket.
Stopped in Sainte Cécile this Wednesday, as part of the operation “BUS AT YOUR DOOR”, the BUS welcomed new passengers. They are members of the Association of Sanitation… -
London: Alex Iwobi burgled, more than €500,000 worth of goods stolen.
Alex Iwobi was the victim of a home burglary, losing watches, jewelry, and nearly £200,000 in cash, just as he had been making a splash with Fulham in… -
Services trade: Benin accelerates its strategy within the AfCFTA framework.
Réunis ce mardi à l’annexe du MIC à Cotonou, autorités béninoises, Union européenne et CEDEAO ont lancé un atelier de quatre jours visant à structurer le commerce des… -
Benin: Éric Houndété explains why he remains the LD party’s interim president.
The vice-president of the party Les Démocrates, Éric Houndété, does not recognize the election of Nourénou Atchadé as the party’s new president. In a statement to the press,… -
Benin: Ouassangari contests Houndété’s retention as interim president of the Democrats.
The nomination of Nourénou Atchadé to lead the opposition party Les Démocrates, announced at the Ordinary National Council on Sunday, March 22, 2026, divides the party’s leadership and… -
Sakété: arrest of an individual accused of selling counterfeit medicines
In Sakété, law enforcement stopped on Sunday, March 22, 2026, a person suspected of being at the heart of an illicit trade in counterfeit medicines. The operation, carried… -
FIFA matchday in March 2026: Guinea vs Benin, Argentina vs Mauritania, Egypt vs Spain, the schedule for Africa’s national teams.
On the occasion of the March international break, African national teams are lining up matches around the world, with several high-profile fixtures against European, South American and Asian…