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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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Benin: a truck driver’s faulty maneuver leaves one dead and one injured in Zè
A serious road accident occurred in the morning of Thursday, March 5, 2026, in the Sèdjè-Dénou district, in the commune of Zè. A truck carrying teak wood lost… -
Zémidjan robbery in Bohicon: one suspect beaten by the crowd, the other missing
A motorcycle taxi driver was the victim of an attack in the afternoon of Wednesday, March 5, 2026, in the Gnidjazoun district of Bohicon. The incident occurred in… -
Municipal councils: appointment of the boards of directors and heads of commissions
After the installation of the new municipal councils, the arrondissement chiefs and heads of commissions are now known. After the establishment of the new municipal councils arising from… -
Benin: Bertin Koovi links Boni Yayi’s resignation to his personal failure as the head of The Democrats
Thomas Boni Yayi’s decision to step down as president of the Les Démocrates party continues to provoke reactions in Benin’s political class. After Irénée Agossa, Bertin Koovi has… -
CES Activity Report: Patrice Talon calls on the institution to confirm its new dynamic
The President of the Republic of Benin, Patrice Talon, received on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Palais de la Marina the activity report of the transitional mandate… -
Benin: a former president of UNSEB sentenced to two years in prison
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) sentenced the Beninese activist Damien Dégbé to two years’ imprisonment and a fine of several million CFA… -
Benin: artists and culture professionals now have official status
The Beninese government has taken an important step in organizing the cultural sector. During a meeting of the Council of Ministers, it adopted a decree establishing a legal,… -
Benin: a self-styled official at the Ministry of Finance defrauds several people, including his father-in-law
A man charged with alleged fraud appeared before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). He is accused of abusing the trust of several… -
Benin: the project for an Olympic swimming pool relaunched at the Friendship Stadium
The Beninese government takes a new step in modernizing the country’s sports infrastructure. Gathered in a Council of Ministers on March 4, 2026, the executive authorized the establishment… -
Senegal: Guy Marius Sagna warns against Pastef leaving the government
In Senegal, the Pastef party’s deputy, Guy Marius Sagna, believes that withdrawing his party from the government would constitute a major political mistake. In an interview given to… -
Benin: Jean-Michel Abimbola takes stock of the MTCA and passes the baton
At the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts, the transition took place under the sign of assessment and continuity. On the occasion of the handover ceremony, the outgoing… -
The Democrats: the party leadership maintains dialogue with Boni Yayi
The resignation of Thomas Boni Yayi from the presidency of the party Les Démocrates continues to cause a stir within the political formation. Convened in an emergency meeting… -
Northern Benin: Army post attacked in Karimama; casualties still unclear
A position of the Beninese armed forces was attacked in the afternoon of Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in the village of Kofouno, located in the commune of Karimama,… -
Benin: Boni Yayi’s two recommendations for the LD party’s survival
A major change is looming at the helm of the Democratic Party, which will henceforth operate without its charismatic leader. The sudden withdrawal of former President Thomas Boni… -
Benin: a cashier brought before the court for fraudulent withdrawals estimated at 15 million CFA francs
A cashier is facing justice for fraudulent withdrawals estimated at 15 million CFA francs. According to Africaho, the accused is being charged with having committed irregular withdrawals at… -
Abomey-Calavi: Two alleged thieves narrowly escape vigilante justice
In Abomey-Calavi, in the Houédo-Gligbè neighborhood, two men suspected of stealing jeans narrowly escaped lynching by an angry crowd, according to Banouto. The incident occurred when these individuals… -
Senegal – Feud between Faye and Sonko: already a succession war within PASTEF?
In Senegal, political tensions at the top of the state between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko are taking an increasingly marked turn, foreshadowing a… -
Leading Francophone chancelleries: Benin hands over the baton after a full term
Benin officially handed over the presidency of the International Conference of the Great Chancelleries of Francophone Countries, marking the end of a term unanimously appreciated by the participating… -
Benin: ANDF invites beneficiaries to collect their available land titles.
The National Agency for Domain and Foncier (ANDF) informs the public of the availability of a large volume of land titles ready to be collected across the entire… -
“I don’t know who that is,” Bukayo Saka’s admission about Céline Dion surprises fans.
During a chat with Nigerian singer Tems, Arsenal FC winger Bukayo Saka surprised internet users by revealing that he didn’t know the global superstar Céline Dion, triggering a… -
Canal+ Benin launches its “Royal Month” with special offers for new and existing subscribers.
This March, Canal+ Bénin is rolling out a promotional campaign dubbed “royal month”, featuring a set-top box at a reduced price, free installation for new subscribers, and 15… -
2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: Nigerian forward Omorinsola Babajide slams CAF’s decision to postpone.
The Nigerian striker Omorinsola Babajide strongly criticized the decision by the Confederation of African Football to postpone the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco. The Super… -
World Cup 2026: FIFA confirms Nigeria’s exclusion from the intercontinental playoff
By validating the final list of teams taking part in the playoff tournament, FIFA has definitively ended the hopes of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to participate in… -
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1XBet Bénin: a gala match to celebrate women’s rights and Beninese talent
As International Women’s Day approaches, Missérété welcomed this Wednesday a women’s gala match bringing together 1XBET Bénin, the Benin Football Federation, and many women in sport around a… -
Friendly: Nigeria beat Cameroon 3-1 in Yaoundé
Beaten in the first half, the Nigerian women’s team reacted with authority by dominating Cameroon (3-1) in Yaoundé to level the two-leg friendly series. The Nigerian women’s team… -
Tchaourou: a headless body found on the interstate road
A headless body was discovered along the interstate, in the municipality of Tchaourou, according to Le Matinal. A macabre discovery was made on Monday, March 2, 2026, by… -
Venture capital: Benin at the heart of the Saviu II fund backed by the African Development Bank
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on February 27, 2026 an equity stake of €6.5 million in the capital of the Saviu II… -
Pahou: 38 people, including sex workers, arrested during a police operation
An operation carried out by officers of the Republican Police led to the arrest of 38 people in the locality of Pahou, in the Atlantique Department, according to… -
CRIET: two police officers charged in connection with the alleged release of a trafficker in exchange for 500,000 CFA francs
Two officers of the Republican Police appear before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism for alleged acts of corruption and influence peddling. They are… -
Benin: the GSR party breaks with the Opposition’s Coordination Framework and accuses Les Démocrates
The GSR party officially announced its withdrawal from the Framework for Consultation of the Political Opposition, marking a new fracture within Benin’s opposition. The political party, led by…