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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: the CRIET sentences a police officer to 5 years in prison for abuse of power.
The Court for the Suppression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) continues its cleansing policy within the public security forces. The special jurisdiction has rendered its verdict in… -
Women’s U17 World Cup 2026: the Amazons in training ahead of the clash against Nigeria
Benin has launched its preparation for the final round of qualifiers for the U17 Women’s World Cup. Gathered in Missérété, the Young Amazons are fine-tuning their teamwork ahead… -
World Cup 2026: why Senegalese players were checked on an American tarmac
Images of players from the Senegal national team undergoing security checks on the tarmac of an American airport sparked numerous reactions on social media. Some users presented it… -
Who is Marius Adanzounon, the new General Director of the National Lottery of Benin?
He didn’t come from the world of games and lotteries. Marius Adanzounon spent seventeen years building his reputation in telecommunications at MTN Benin, before his appointment as the… -
Democratic Party: the Houndété camp resumes the legal battle, hearing scheduled for June 18
After an initial court ruling favorable to the leadership led by Nourénou Atchadé, Éric Houndété’s camp refuses to admit defeat. The dissenters have appealed and will be back… -
Benin: the FCBE records a defection in the 6th CE
On Monday, June 15, 2026, Ruben Abadagan, a prominent figure and member of the National Executive Bureau of the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE), officially submitted… -
Benin: a new CEO appointed at the head of the LNB after the resignation of Gaston Zossou.
The National Lottery of Benin (LNB) has a new direction. Marius Adanzounon has been appointed as General Manager, replacing Gaston Zossou, who has left his position. The National… -
Baccalaureate 2026: the assignments for correction and deliberation secretaries are available online.
The Office of the Baccalaureate has made public the assignments of the secretaries selected for the correction and deliberation operations of the Baccalaureate, June 2026 session. The concerned… -
Niger: Tiani Abdourahamane dissolves about ten agencies.
In a drive to rationalize public spending and restructure the state apparatus, the Nigerien authorities have taken a significant step. By decree no. 2026-310/PRN/PM of June 8, 2026,… -
Sonko on France-Senegal: “Whoever wins, it’s Africa that will have defeated Africa.”
When asked about the France-Senegal match in the 2026 World Cup, Ousmane Sonko provided an answer that goes far beyond football. For the president of the Senegalese National… -
Senegal: Can Diomaye Faye be excluded from Pastef? Sonko’s response
For the first time, Ousmane Sonko publicly spoke about the possibility of excluding President Bassirou Diomaye Faye from Pastef. While not completely ruling out this scenario, the party… -
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko promises there will be “no rift” with Diomaye Faye.
In an interview with France 24 and RFI in Dakar, Ousmane Sonko assures that there will be no break with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, despite the differences that… -
The attempt to unify the Church of the Celestial Christianity initiated by Talon threatened: the work of the CSMO rejected.
The path to world unity within the Celestial Church of Christ (ECC) is facing a major obstacle. Gathered in an extraordinary session on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at… -
SOBEMAP FC clinches the title of champion of Benin before the last matchday.
Thanks to its success against AS Cotonou and Coton FC’s defeat, SOBEMAP FC has secured the championship title in Benin’s Ligue 1 with one match left to play… -
Sèmè-Kraké Border: Police Takes a Stand Against Corruption and Extortion
Security: The new mantra is clear: “No money to give for checks.” This is the strong awareness message being broadcast by the Republican Police at the Sèmè-Kraké border,… -
Benin: Gaston Zossou leaves his position as CEO of LNB
After a decade of leadership at the head of the National Lottery of Benin (LNB), Gaston Zossou has officially stepped down from his role as general director. The… -
Bac 2026 in Benin: 77,101 candidates spread across 140 centers are expected this Monday.
The written tests for the 2026 baccalaureate start on Monday, June 15, in Benin, with 77,101 candidates spread across 140 examination centers. The exam, organized into 14 series,… -
Mali: mines generate nearly 1,000 billion FCFA in revenue for the state.
Extractive revenues in Mali reached a record level in 2024, with 978.29 billion FCFA paid into the state budget, accounting for over 40% of public revenues. Driven by… -
Nigeria: Major General Rabe Abubakar killed by his captors two weeks after his abduction.
The former spokesperson for the Nigerian army, retired General Rabe Abubakar, died in captivity two weeks after being kidnapped in Katsina State, in northwestern Nigeria. His disappearance, announced… -
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast aims for a perfect start against Ecuador
Ivory Coast kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign against Ecuador on Sunday in Philadelphia, in a match that is already crucial for qualification in Group E. Returning… -
Benin: two years after his election to the HAAC, Basile Tchibozo takes stock and looks forward to the remaining challenges.
Two years after his election to the 7th term of the Higher Authority of Audiovisual and Communication, Basile Tchibozo sent a message of gratitude to media professionals. Elected… -
BOAD Development Days 2026: Luc Gnacadja advocates for cities’ access to green financing.
At the BOAD Development Days 2026 forum in Lomé, the mayor of Cotonou, Luc Gnacadja, advocated for an energy transition that considers cities and neighborhoods, not just buildings.… -
Benin: the TikToker “Madame Poutine” placed in police custody
The Beninese TikToker known by the pseudonym “Madame Poutine” was arrested on Friday, June 12, 2026, and placed in police custody as part of a defamation procedure. According… -
“There is no retirement in music,” Mr. P (Peter Okoye) responds to his critics.
Criticized by some internet users who believe he should end his career, Nigerian singer Mr P brushed aside these calls. The former member of P-Square reminds us that… -
Repromed-Benin launches Infocheck 2026 against misinformation.
Journalists, online media promoters, bloggers, and digital content creators are gathered in Cotonou for INFOCHECK 2026, a national workshop dedicated to fact-checking and combating misinformation. Organized by REPROMED-Benin… -
Niger: after a night of heavy rains, Niamey faces its vulnerabilities
Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds fell overnight from Friday to Saturday in Niamey, causing flooding in several neighborhoods, according to witnesses. No official toll was yet available… -
Benin: here’s how public hospitals will have to handle vital emergencies
A few days after the government’s announcement of the systematic coverage of vital emergencies in public health facilities, the Ministry of Health issued a memo outlining the implementation… -
Energy: SDEPAC becomes the sole manager of electricity distribution at the Port of Cotonou.
The modernization of the infrastructure at the Autonomous Port of Cotonou reaches a new strategic milestone. In an official information note dated June 11, 2026, the General Director… -
In Benin, “the Court is no longer a guarantor of human rights,” according to its president Dorothé Sossa.
The president of the Constitutional Court, Cossi Dorothé Sossa, stated that the constitutional reform of December 17, 2025, removed the high jurisdiction’s role as a direct guarantor of… -
Benin: the government releases 100 million FCFA for the establishment of the Senate
The process of creating and operationalizing the Senate has reached a new milestone. As part of the revised financial bill for the year 2026, the government has officially…