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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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Diplomacy: an envoy from the Mauritanian president received at the Marina Palace by Romuald Wadagni.
The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, held a formal audience this Friday, June 12, 2026, with the Mauritanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians… -
“Work isn’t paid for in Benin; it’s politics that gets paid,” Kassa Mampo makes a comparison with France.
In Benin, work is neither valued nor paid. Only politics is valued and paid. This is at least the sad conclusion reached by the Confederation of Trade Unions… -
Benin: what to remember from the first meeting between Romuald Wadagni and the ministerial advisors
One week after their appointment to the Presidency of the Republic, the twelve ministerial advisors held their first working meeting with President Romuald Wadagni. During this session, the… -
Benin goes on the offensive to push its cotton production beyond 700,000 tons.
The Beninese government promises an exceptional bonus of 10 FCFA per kilogram to cotton producers if national production exceeds 700,000 tons during the 2026-2027 campaign. This measure, estimated… -
Benin: the heavy defeat against Togo is costly for the Cheetahs in the FIFA ranking
The Benin Cheetahs dropped three spots in the FIFA rankings published on June 11, going from 90th to 93rd place. This decline follows a disappointing international window in… -
Benin: here are the emergency and assistance numbers to know
In order to allow citizens to react quickly in case of an emergency or need for assistance, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP Benin) has… -
Benin: a miller prosecuted in Abomey-Calavi for physical violence against a child
A miller appeared before the court of first instance in Abomey-Calavi, charged with willful violence against a minor under 15 years old. The alleged acts against the defendant… -
Togo: poverty below 15% by 2040, Faure Gnassingbé’s new promise raises questions
In Djamdè, in the Kozah prefecture, Faure Gnassingbé has set a new horizon for the Togolese government: to double the average standard of living and reduce poverty to… -
Benin: the government calls for a sacred union against child labor
On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour, celebrated this Friday, June 12, 2026, the government of Benin, through the delegated minister in charge of Budget… -
Togo: Faure Gnassingbé aims to reduce poverty to below 15% by 2040.
Faure Gnassingbé opened a government seminar in Djamdè focused on the economic and social transformation of Togo. With the support of diagnostics carried out with the World Bank,… -
Benin: a conference dedicated to bitcoin announced in Cotonou from July 3 to 5.
Cotonou will host the sixth edition of the Bitcoin Mastermind from July 3 to 5, a conference dedicated exclusively to bitcoin. Organized at the Golden Tulip hotel, the… -
CDM 2026: Zlatan Ibrahimovic sees Ghana as capable of challenging England and Croatia
Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes that Ghana can surprise in a tough group against England and Croatia. The Black Stars, currently training in the United States, approach the 2026 World… -
Benin: Moudassirou Bachabi rejects the criticisms regarding the absence of a Ministry of Labor made by the Cstb.
The Secretary General of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Benin, Kassa Mampo, did not provide an informed reading of the structure of the first government of President… -
Benin: The police seize psychotropic products and ammunition on the Parakou–N’Dali axis.
The services of the Benin Customs have dealt a significant blow to illicit trafficking in the Borgou department. An operation carried out on the Parakou–N’Dali route led to… -
Benin: the Treasury attracts 46.85 billion FCFA in bids for a target of 20 billion.
The Beninese Treasury raised 22 billion FCFA in Treasury bonds on the regional UMOA market, exceeding the initially sought amount. The operation, which was significantly oversubscribed with a… -
Benin: exports soar to 223.96 billion FCFA in the first quarter of 2026
Benin’s merchandise exports saw a significant increase in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 223.96 billion FCFA according to INStaD. This rise, primarily driven by cotton, soy, and… -
Benin: a former student prosecuted in a case of more than 24 million FCFA of allegedly embezzled tuition fees
Before the Court of Abomey-Calavi, a former student of the higher education institution Le Faucon is on trial for alleged embezzlement of tuition fees and forgery of documents.… -
The cruise ship Oceania Regatta stops in Cotonou and opens a new chapter in cruise tourism in Benin.
The Autonomous Port of Cotonou welcomed, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the inaugural stop of the cruise ship Oceania Regatta. With 575 passengers on board and 389 crew… -
Niger: up to 20 years in prison under the new law against homosexuality
Niger has adopted a new penal code that criminalizes same-sex relations for the first time, with penalties of up to twenty years in prison for certain offenses related… -
“Stop comparing me to my brother,” Peter Okoye warns his fans.
Peter Okoye, also known as Mr P, has called on his fans to stop the ongoing comparisons with his twin brother Rudeboy, his former partner in P-Square. The… -
Benin: the ban on exporting raw cashew nuts “struggles to produce its effects”
The ban on exporting raw cashew nuts has not yet produced the expected industrial effects in Benin, according to expert Jim Fitzpatrick. Despite the aim to stimulate local… -
Benin: a building to be sold at auction soon due to an unpaid bank debt
Following a real estate seizure procedure initiated by a local bank, a building in Akpakpa will be sold at public auction on June 22, 2026, in front of… -
Senegal: a record on the UEMOA market with 627.91 billion FCFA in bond loans
The BRVM has listed four sovereign bond issuances from Senegal totaling 627.91 billion FCFA. Presented as the largest mobilization achieved by a state in the financial market of… -
Ivory Coast: confusion surrounding a forced eviction in Abidjan
Two demolition operations carried out in early June 2026 in Abidjan have reignited the controversy over evictions in the Ivorian economic capital. In Vridi 3, the Autonomous District… -
Burkina: entrepreneurship will soon be a mandatory subject in university curricula.
Burkina Faso wants to make entrepreneurship a mandatory discipline in both bachelor’s and master’s degree programs starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. This reform, part of the presidential… -
Benin: after the resignation of Paul Hounkpè, Garba Yaya to lead the FCBE
Following the official resignation of Paul Hounkpè, former National Executive Secretary and unsuccessful candidate in the presidential election of April 12, 2026, the leadership of the Force Cauris… -
Benin: Gérard Gbénonchi clarifies the sanctions related to the refusal of crumpled bills and smooth coins.
The Beninese legal arsenal is enriched by a major text aimed at clarifying daily transactions and restoring public trust in their currency. Speaking on the show La Matinale… -
Benin: the FCBE party welcomes the diplomatic offensive and the initial social measures of Wadagni.
In a statement from its political office published this Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE) expressed its strong satisfaction with the initial… -
Benin: Sidi Ould Tah received by Wadagni after his election as the head of the AfDB
Romuald Wadagni received the President of the African Development Bank Group, Sidi Ould Tah, in Cotonou. The discussions focused on the macroeconomic situation of Benin, development prospects, and… -
Benin: Luc Gnacadja carries Cotonou’s voice at the AIMF Office in Namur.
The Mayor of Cotonou, Luc Gnacadja, participated in the 107th meeting of the Bureau of the International Association of Francophone Mayors in Namur, Belgium. As Vice-President of the…