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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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World Cup 2026: FIFA sets February 16 as the verdict on Nigeria’s appeal against DR Congo
FIFA will issue its decision on February 16 regarding Nigeria’s claim concerning the eligibility of several Congolese players, a ruling that could be crucial for the Super Eagles’… -
Japan and Benin strengthen their academic dialogue on peace.
During an academic visit to Benin, Professor Shinoda Hideaki of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies led a seminar at UAC this Saturday on peace issues. The Japanese researcher… -
2026 presidential election: the BUS platform unites supporters behind Romuald Wadagni.
The momentum around the 2026 presidential election candidate, Romuald Wadagni, takes a new step. On Thursday, February 12, 2026 in Cotonou, the Benin United and Solidarity Platform (BUS)… -
U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Benin outclasses Egypt and advances to the final round.
Benin continues its strong run in the U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Already victorious in the first leg (1-0), the Junior Amazons confirmed their superiority this Friday, February… -
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 (Qualifiers): the Amazons crush Egypt and advance to the final round
With a hat-trick from Romaine Gandonou, Benin comfortably disposed of Egypt (4-0) this Friday in Lomé as part of the return leg of the third qualifying round for… -
Ghana: Mohammed Salisu ruled out of the 2026 World Cup
Mohamed Salisu will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury in January, a blow for Ghana just months before the tournament. The news came… -
U20 Women’s World Cup 2026 (Qualifiers): when a swarm of bees delays the Benin – Egypt match
Scheduled to start at 3 p.m. (GMT), the Benin – Egypt match counting toward the return leg of the third qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s… -
Rape and sexual assault: Thomas Partey facing new accusations
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey is facing new allegations of rape and sexual assault in the United Kingdom, as his trial is now scheduled for November. The legal noose… -
The CAF announces a tightening of its rules following the incidents during the Senegal–Morocco match.
Following the incidents that occurred during the CAN 2025 final, the CAF announces a tightening of its regulations to prevent any further outbursts and to strengthen its disciplinary… -
2026 presidential election: launch of “Bénin Uni et Solidaire”, a platform to rally support around the Wadagni – Talata duo
The party hall ‘Le Majestic” in Cadjehoun in Cotonou was this Thursday the launch venue for the platform ‘Bénin Uni et Solidaire (BUS)’. A platform that intends to… -
Lomé, a no-go zone? Cancellation of a major ECOWAS summit that was to be held in Togo
The gap is widening more and more within ECOWAS among its member states. A summit of the subregional institution, intended to mark its fiftieth anniversary, and which was… -
At the end of his mission in Benin, American Ambassador Brian Shukan takes stock of his tenure and bids farewell.
At the end of his term after nearly four years at the helm of the U.S. representation in Cotonou, the United States Ambassador to Benin, Brian Shukan, met… -
Transfer market: Galatasaray sets the price for Victor Osimhen, courted by Barça
The Turkish club Galatasaray is believed to have set the release clause for Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen at €80 million, targeted by Barça to prepare for the post-Lewandowski.… -
Nigeria: Chukwuemeka closes in on Austria for his international future
Eligible for Nigeria and Austria, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Chukwuemeka would be in advanced talks with the Austrian Football Federation ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Carney Chukwuemeka could… -
OM: Éric Chelle among the options to succeed De Zerbi
Under contract with Nigeria until 2027, the Super Eagles’ head coach Eric Chelle is on Marseille’s shortlist after the departure of Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi, who was… -
Nigeria: the NFF secures Eric Chelle’s future
Despite the attention sparked by the Super Eagles’ run at AFCON 2025, the Nigerian Football Federation says that their coach, Eric Chelle, who is still under contract for… -
Tems delves a little deeper into the history of the Billboard Hot 100.
Nigerian singer Tems becomes the first African artist to have seven songs on the Billboard Hot 100, confirming her global status. The Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, globally known… -
“He wants to win everything,” Eric Chelle extols Victor Osimhen
The Nigeria coach, Eric Chelle, praised the impeccable mentality of his forward Victor Osimhen, the first to arrive at training and promoted to vice-captain of the Super Eagles.… -
Benin: remarks by Joseph Djogbénou, elected president of the 10th legislature
Elected to lead the National Assembly on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Joseph Fifamè Djogbénou delivered an inaugural speech that was both sober, well-structured, and full of commitments. Before… -
Benin: Joseph Djogbénou’s advice to parliamentary staff for fruitful collaboration
The President of the National Assembly of Benin, Joseph Fifamè Djogbénou, presided, on Monday, February 9, 2026, over the first official ceremony of raising the colors of the… -
National Assembly: here is the list of the presidents of the standing committees and the parliamentary groups
Having just been installed and endowed with its Bureau, the tenth legislature of the National Assembly has taken a new, decisive step in its functioning. On Sunday, February… -
Bohicon: two suspects arrested after the discovery of a stolen vehicle in Ouidah
The Avogbanna arrondissement police station, in the Bohicon municipality, carried out the arrest of two individuals as part of an investigation that led to the discovery of a… -
Benin Armed Forces: Bertin Bada promoted to the rank of Air Army General
The official rank-pinning ceremony for General of the Army Bertin Bada took place in the afternoon of Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Ministry of National Defense. On… -
Presidential election on April 12, 2026: CENA approves the specimen of the single-ballot paper
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) held on Monday, February 9, 2026, a session dedicated to validating the specimen of the single-ballot for the presidential election scheduled for… -
Justice: Commissioner Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé before the CRIET
Police Commissioner Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé appeared on Monday, February 9, 2026 before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). He is charged with incitement… -
Benin – Explosion at a gold shop in Koussiguou: one dead and several injured
In Koussiguou, in the commune of Natitingou, the gold mining operation turned into a tragedy on the night of February 5, 2026. An explosion that occurred in an… -
Death of a student at CEG 3 in Kétou after a blood donation drive
A tragedy occurred on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at General Education College 3 in Kétou. A student in the Première D class died after taking part in a… -
After the swearing-in of MPs, the municipalities are in the crosshairs: here’s how the new mayors will be appointed.
The 10th legislature is now officially installed. With the establishment of Parliament, a new phase of the institutional calendar opens at the local level. In the municipalities, attention… -
Glazoué: a dispute over roughly 120,000 CFA francs costs a man’s life.
A rare and violent tragedy has bereaved the commune of Glazoué, in the Collines Department, during the night from Friday, February 6 to Saturday, February 7, 2026. The… -
Benin: List of the new leadership of the National Assembly, 10th legislature
The tenth legislature of Benin’s National Assembly is now fully operational. Following the session dedicated to setting up the Parliamentary Bureau, Honourable Joseph Fifamè Djogbénou was elected President…