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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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2026 World Cup: 4 African teams (out of 10) already qualified for the round of 16
Thanks to a valuable victory against Curaçao (2-0), Ivory Coast has secured its qualification for the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Led by a double… -
Burkina: studying abroad will now require state authorization.
Burkina Faso now requires prior authorization from any student wishing to pursue their studies abroad, even if they are self-funding their education. Presented as a measure for monitoring… -
Togo: the reform that keeps Faure Gnassingbé in power rejected by the ECOWAS Court
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has described the Togolese constitutional reform of 2024 as a “unconstitutional change of government,” arguing that it has allowed for the circumvention of… -
Education: the ministry orders the immediate reimbursement of the 50 FCFA collected from students for the EducMaster platform.
The Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education (MEMP) has just slammed its fist on the table regarding the clandestine collection of funds related to the management of the… -
Bèmbèrèkè: 895 recruits of the Republican Police and the Waters and Forests officially join the ranks.
The Military Training Center of Bèmbèrèkè pulsed with the rhythm of a solemn ceremony on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Nearly 900 recruits from the Republican Police and the… -
Benin: The deputies adopt the law on private clients and facilitate the installation of health professionals.
Gathered in a plenary session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the deputies of the 10th legislature examined and adopted, in a second deliberation, Law No. 2025-01 concerning the… -
CRIET: Verdict postponed to July 30 for the TikToker Barnabé.
No sign of a way out yet for the TikToker Barnabé Azongnidé, who has been arrested and placed in preventive detention in a fraud case. On Thursday, June… -
Tchaourou: a suspect arrested after the desecration of a grave at the Muslim cemetery of Gbéyèkèrou.
The municipality of Tchaourou is shaken by a macabre affair that has sparked strong emotions and widespread outrage among the population. A young man has been arrested by… -
Parakou: pet owners with wandering animals will have to pay up to 50,000 FCFA.
The city hall of Parakou is tightening sanctions against the wandering of animals in the city. In a statement made public on June 19, 2026, Mayor Zul-Kifly Zakarié… -
Parakou: why seven students fainted during class at FASEG
Seven first-year students from the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management at the University of Parakou experienced fainting spells during a class session. According to David Djigbé, president… -
Education: Benin deploys its 2026-2030 strategy in Parakou to reintegrate children excluded from the school system
The Beninese government is intensifying its efforts to eradicate the phenomenon of children outside the educational system. The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Natta, officially launched… -
Geopolitics: in response to the jihadist challenge in the North, Brussels and Cotonou establish the “Development and Security” partnership.
Behind the official announcements and major infrastructure projects, security issues remain the pivot of strategic relations between Benin and its international partners, particularly the EU. Meeting behind closed… -
Benin: list of deputies appointed to international and national institutions
The plenary session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Governors’ Palace in Porto-Novo marked a decisive milestone for the 10th legislature. The deputies officially designated the representatives… -
National Assembly: List of Deputies Appointed to Regional and National Institutions
Beninese deputies designated their representatives on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to several regional and national institutions. The selections notably include the ECOWAS Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament, the CIP-UEMOA,… -
Benin: Razacki Amouda Issifou, new Mediator of the Republic
The Beninese deputies have adopted a reform that changes the method of appointing the Mediator of the Republic. Under this new provision, the first vice-president of the Economic… -
Parakou: after the controversy, the town hall has removed the 50,000 FCFA required for organizing public events.
In response to the reactions triggered by its previous announcement, the city hall of Parakou has revised its position. In a new note published on June 24, 2026,… -
Benin: the deputies assign the functions of Ombudsman of the Republic to the first vice-president of the CES.
Meeting in plenary session this Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Palace of Governors, the deputies of the 10th legislature examined and adopted the bill amending law n°2009-22… -
Benin: resumption announced for next Friday of the Dangnivo case
One of the most sensitive and emblematic legal cases in recent Benin history is resurfacing. Fifteen years after the start of this state affair, the trial related to… -
Security: Djibril Mama Cissé on tour in Kandi and Parakou to gather concerns from law enforcement agencies.
The Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Djibril Mama Cissé, continued his territorial tour to connect with actors in the security sector on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.… -
CAF Cup: ASPAC FC officially designated to represent Benin
Following the withdrawal of Coton FC from the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup, ASPAC FC has been officially designated to take the vacant spot. The port club, which finished… -
Benin – European Union: Romuald Wadagni received by António Costa in Brussels
During a working visit to Brussels on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the Beninese president Romuald Wadagni was received by the president of the European Council, António Costa. The… -
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Parakou: a permit is now required for organizing tournaments and public events.
As of July 1, 2026, any event organized in the public spaces of the municipality of Parakou must obtain prior authorization under penalty of sanctions. The Parakou municipal… -
Benin: a footbridge planned in front of the UAC to ensure user safety
The municipality of Abomey-Calavi is considering the construction of a pedestrian bridge in front of the main entrance of the University of Abomey-Calavi. The announcement was made by… -
Benin: five teachers questioned for irregular absences from their posts
The Joint Administrative Commission of the Ministry of Maternal and Primary Education heard five teachers on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Porto-Novo. The teachers are being pursued for… -
Security: France equips the Beninese army with advanced equipment to counter the threat of explosive devices.
The military cooperation between Benin and France is intensifying in response to regional security challenges. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the 1st Engineer Battalion and the Center for… -
Benin: the results of the 2026 CEP are expected next Friday
The suspense will end very soon for the tens of thousands of Beninese schoolchildren who participated in the primary school leaving exam. Candidates for the Certificate of Primary… -
CRIET: heavy sentences pronounced during a court session in Parakou against sexual violence and harassment
The chamber of offenses related to the gender of individuals at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) demonstrated exemplary firmness during its foraine… -
World Beach Handball: Benin excluded for refusing Croatia’s visa
The national women’s Beach Handball team of Benin will ultimately not participate in the 2026 World Cup of the sport, scheduled from June 23 to 27 in Zagreb,… -
Coton FC withdraws from the CAF Cup, ASPAC is in pole position to represent Benin.
Despite qualifying on the field by finishing second in the championship, Coton FC will not participate in the upcoming edition of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Ouidah club… -
Sèmè-Kraké: a swim turns into a tragedy with the drowning of a young hairdresser
A recreational outing by the ocean turned tragic on Sunday, June 21, 2026, on the beach of Sèmè-Kraké, in the Ouémé department. A young man working as a…