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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: 25 files assigned to the National Assembly committees
The National Assembly allocated 25 files to the permanent commissions on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Among the texts involved are several draft laws awaiting review as well as… -
Benin: The building of a former deputy is up for auction starting at 400 million FCFA.
A building owned by former deputy Zéphirin Kindjanhoundé will be auctioned on July 2nd in Cotonou. The procedure, initiated at the request of BOA-Bénin, is part of a… -
University of Abomey-Calavi: FSS opens registration for 2026 high school graduates trained abroad.
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FSS) at the University of Abomey-Calavi has launched a call for applications for holders of the 2026 baccalaureate obtained outside of Benin. Applications… -
Benin: after Armand Natta, the DEC of secondary education assigned to an interim manager
Biao Karimou Inoussa has been appointed Acting Director of Examinations and Competitions at the Ministry of Secondary, Technical, and Vocational Education. He replaces Armand Kuyema Natta, who has… -
Benin: macabre discovery of the lifeless body of a thirty-year-old near a lowland in Savè
A strong emotion is shaking the inhabitants of the village of Akon, in the municipality of Savè. The lifeless body of a man, around thirty years old, was… -
Benin: a fifty-year-old found dead in his room in Toffo.
A sad discovery shook the residents of Colli-Sohoué, in the municipality of Toffo, this Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The lifeless body of a woman in her fifties, identified… -
Security in Benin: Gildas Agonkan is increasing exchanges with technical partners.
Diplomacy and Security: Benin Strengthens Its Military Cooperation with the United States and the European Union The Minister Delegate in Charge of National Defense, Gildas Agonkan, held a… -
Benin: the final results of the 5th enrollment campaign in the national register published
The final results of the fifth registration campaign for the national file of admission and nomination of executives for positions in the public spending chain are now available.… -
Benin: Seven years in prison requested for a man for blackmailing with intimate photos of his ex
The public prosecutor was particularly firm this Tuesday before the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism (CRIET) against a young man, charged with blackmailing his… -
National Assembly: the deputies gathered in plenary to assign files to the committees
Beninese lawmakers are gathered this Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Palace of Governors in Porto-Novo for a plenary session dedicated to the assignment of several files to… -
In Senegal, what remains of the campaign slogan “Sonko, it’s Diomaye”?
Two years after bringing Bassirou Diomaye Faye to power, the phrase “Sonko is Diomaye” now belongs to the past. The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko from the Prime Minister’s… -
Benin: he kills his 16-month-old child, seriously injures his wife, and attempts to commit suicide.
A family tragedy occurred on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Namoutchaga, in the Cobly municipality. A 26-year-old farmer is suspected of fatally assaulting his 16-month-old son and seriously… -
In Senegal, the Court of Auditors is changing leadership in a context of debt under scrutiny.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed Abdoul Madjib Guèye as the head of the Court of Auditors of Senegal. A career financial magistrate, he has been with the institution… -
World Cup 2026: a shooting near the Ivory Coast camp leaves one dead
A shooting that occurred in a hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, resulted in one death and one injury near the hotel where the Ivorian national team is staying during… -
Benin: a couple falls into a septic tank in Gbétagbo
An accident shook the village of Gbétagbo, in the Akassato district, on Friday, June 12, 2026. A man and a woman fell into a septic tank after the… -
2026 World Cup: Canadian justice blocks Thomas Partey, Ghana deprived of its vice-captain against Panama
On the eve of their debut against Panama, Ghana learned that they would have to do without Thomas Partey. The midfielder’s appeal against a visa refusal was dismissed… -
Community justice: Cotonou hosts a high-level ECOWAS meeting to strengthen the enforcement of its rulings.
The city of Cotonou is becoming the nerve center of discussions on the effectiveness of West African justice. From Wednesday, June 17 to Friday, June 19, 2026, the… -
Benin: Edgard Guidibi now facing 3 legal fronts
The Commercial Court of Cotonou has sentenced Edgard Guidibi to pay over 55 million FCFA to Finadev SA in a case of an outstanding financial loan. The judicial… -
Benin: the CHIC is launching a recruitment for six positions
The International Hospital Centre of Calavi (CHIC) has launched a new call for applications to strengthen its teams. Six positions are to be filled in various fields, ranging… -
Benin-Niger: experts finalize their work on the reopening of the border
Benin and Niger are taking a new step in the process of normalizing their relations. In a joint statement released on June 16, 2026, the two governments announced… -
World Cup 2026: France – Senegal’s eleven entrants
Prestigious poster for the Blues’ debut at the 2026 World Cup. France challenges Senegal in a highly anticipated clash in Group I, featuring an ambitious Tricolore team and… -
Benin: four people arrested for attempting to bribe a magistrate in Bohicon
Four individuals were arrested in Bohicon following an alleged attempt to bribe a magistrate from the Abomey Court of First Instance. The suspects reportedly offered a large sum… -
World Cup and scams: CNIN warns about the risks of fraud
Since Thursday, June 11, 2026, the Football World Cup has been in full swing in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. While this global event generates massive enthusiasm… -
Benin: a wife fakes an abduction to extort 7 million from her husband.
Presented to the judicial authorities after her police custody, a wife who faked her abduction to extort 7 million from her husband faces heavy prison sentences. According to… -
LNB SA: Marius Adanzounon officially takes the helm and sets three priorities.
Appointed head of the National Lottery of Benin SA, Marius Adanzounon officially took office this Tuesday, June 16, in Cotonou. He succeeds Gaston Zossou, who leaves the general… -
Benin: why is Éric Houndété fighting to regain control of Les Démocrates?
He supported the ruling party’s candidate, was suspended from his own party, and then dismissed by the courts. Many believed Éric Houndété had played and lost. However, here… -
Benin: 24 months in prison requested against a former commander of the French special forces
The special court of the CRIET has requested a 24-month prison sentence, including four years of hard labor, against a former commander of the French special forces who… -
Togo: controversy after comments from retired security forces in support of Faure Gnassingbé
In Togo, statements attributed to retired military personnel have sparked a heated controversy. Made around the anniversary of Faure Gnassingbé, celebrated on June 6, these comments, marked by… -
Commissioner Kindjanhoundé’s case file: the ruling is set for July 13.
The trial of police officer Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé is entering its final stretch. After a new hearing on Monday, June 15, 2026, the judges decided to put the… -
Benin: a historic turnaround by former president Boni Yayi regarding his seat in the Senate?
The political news from Benin could experience a significant turning point within the newly established upper chamber of Parliament. Despite having categorically refused and made a solemn declaration…