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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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“I’m an explorer,” Flavour refuses to commit to only one woman.
Invited to share his views on romantic relationships, Nigerian singer Flavour delivered a notable speech. The artist explained that he sees himself as a man in love with… -
Benin: Patrice Talon present at the installation of the members of the CSM of the Celestial Christian Church
The former President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, was seen on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Cotonou, during the official ceremony for the installation of members of the… -
Benin: tragic death of a well digger during maintenance operation
Another drama related to the risks of confined spaces occurred on the morning of Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Sérou, a locality in the Djougou commune, north-western Benin.… -
Diplomacy: in Abidjan, Romuald received by Alassane Ouattara
Romuald Wadagni concludes his express diplomatic tour in Abidjan this Thursday, having visited five West African capitals in four days. Received by Alassane Ouattara at the presidential palace,… -
CRIET: five years in prison for the former chief clerk of the Parakou court and his assistant.
The Correctional Chamber of the Court for the repression of economic offenses and terrorism issued its verdict on Monday, June 1, 2026, in the case of abuse of… -
Benin Customs: the new Director General outlines his priorities
Appointed head of the customs administration, Raouf Malèhossou delivered his first official reaction regarding the trust placed in him by the head of state. In a post on… -
Ivory Coast: evictions, KDS trial, waste… three contentious issues in Abidjan
Evictions in Vridi 3, KDS trial for a presumed fraud case of over 10 billion FCFA, ongoing waste crisis in Abidjan: three sensitive issues dominate Ivorian news. Amid… -
Benin: Raphaël Akotègnon, from minister to prefect?
Appointed prefect of the Atlantic in the Council of Ministers on June 3, 2026, Raphaël Akotègnon makes a notable return to territorial administration after serving as Minister of… -
Benin: the government establishes bonuses for cotton, soybean, rice, and cashew producers
Starting from the 2026-2027 agricultural campaign, cotton, soy, rice, and cashew producers will benefit from specific subsidies in the form of production bonuses. This measure, adopted in the… -
Diplomacy: Romuald Wadagni is expected this Thursday in Abidjan.
The Beninese head of state, Romuald Wadagni, is expected this Thursday morning in Abidjan by his Ivorian counterpart, Alassane Ouattara, as part of the continuation of his sub-regional… -
Citizen budget governance: Benin makes headway in 10 years according to the results of the Open Budget Survey.
Benin confirms its rise in power regarding public finance governance. According to the results of the Open Budget Survey (OBS), reported by several media outlets including Peace FM,… -
Diplomacy: update on the exchanges between Romuald Wadagni and Faure Gnassingbé
At the invitation of His Excellency Mr. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Togolese Republic’s Council, the President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, made a friendly… -
Niger: Niamey looks to Algiers to strengthen its oil sector
Niger and Algeria strengthen their cooperation in the oil sector. Three memorandums of understanding were signed in Algiers between Sonatrach and Sonidep, covering exploration, drilling, and distribution of… -
For his first steps, Romuald Wadagni impresses the Beninese.
Ten days after his inauguration, Romuald Wadagni is already setting his pace at the helm of Benin. Government formed in twenty-four hours, accelerated diplomatic tour in the sub-region,… -
Benin – Grant allocation 2026: the amounts awarded to football clubs
The state subsidies for the year 2026 in favor of men’s football clubs in Celtiis Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 have been unveiled, revealing significant disparities in the… -
Biometric identity card of ECOWAS: journalists raised awareness to better inform the populations
Beninese journalists and those from the subregion were made aware this Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Cotonou, of the biometric national identity card of ECOWAS, designed to facilitate… -
Management 2026: the government submits the draft amendment to the finance bill to the National Assembly
The restructuring of the governmental apparatus following the inauguration of the new President of the Republic, along with the consideration of his priority orientations, necessitates a profound adjustment… -
Benin: “We treat first, we discuss later,” Wadagni takes action for vital emergencies
Only ten days after his inauguration, Romuald Wadagni took a strong first step of his mandate in the health sector. The government decided to allocate one billion CFA… -
Benin: free schooling for girls from 6th grade to high school starting in 2026-2027
The Beninese government is announcing a major social measure in favor of education and equal opportunities. Starting from the 2026-2027 school year, the free schooling for girls, from… -
Benin: list of prefects appointed and reconfirmed by Romuald Wadagni
Meeting in a Cabinet meeting this Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, made several appointments within the Ministry of Decentralization and Local Governance.… -
Benin: list of prefects of the 12 departments
The government of President Romuald Wadagni has made appointments to lead the 12 departments in the country. These appointments were announced during the Council of Ministers’ session on… -
Benin: list of the 12 new prefects and the departmental capitals
The first prefectural movement of Romuald Wadagni’s term confirms a line of continuity in territorial administration. Of the twelve prefects appointed in the Council of Ministers, nine come… -
Benin: report of the Council of Ministers of June 3, 2026
In Benin, the government met this Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in a council of ministers at the Marina Palace. As a result, several decisions were made. The following… -
Benin – Council of Ministers: Albert Montcho and Erick Maxime Akakpo Djihountry appointed to head the Budget and Taxes
At the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, President Romuald Wadagni and his government made several appointments. At the end of today’s cabinet meeting, Albert Montcho was… -
Benin: Jacques Ayadji appointed as mission officer
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, made several appointments of mission officers within the Presidency of the Republic during the Cabinet meeting held this Wednesday. Thus, by… -
Benin: change of leadership at the prefectures level
The Beninese government has appointed new prefects to head several strategic departments of the country. These appointments are part of the ongoing reform of territorial administration and aim… -
Benin is embarking on a new diplomatic phase with the first trips of Romuald Wadagni.
The new Beninese president, Romuald Wadagni, is about to make his first official trips abroad, a diplomatic sequence that is already raising many questions about the directions of… -
Benin: Colonel Raouf Malèhossou appointed General Director of Customs
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, announced on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers the appointment of Colonel Raouf Malèhossou as the Director General of Customs. Colonel… -
Benin: a suspected network of motorcycle thefts and burglaries dismantled in Porto-Novo
The police station of the 1st district of Porto-Novo arrested several suspects during an operation conducted at dawn on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the Ouémé department, according… -
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko’s insights on his dismissal and what he blames Diomaye Faye for.
Ousmane Sonko shared his version of his dismissal and accused Bassirou Diomaye Faye of attempting to form a government without considering Pastef, which is largely in the majority…