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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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FIFA rankings – January 2026: Benin holds steady, Morocco breaks into the world top 10.
In the wake of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, FIFA published its January 2026 ranking, marked by Benin’s stability and the spectacular progress of Africa’s leading… -
AFCON 2025: will CAF withdraw the trophy from Senegal?
Finger-pointed at due to the incidents that tainted the 2025 CAN final, Senegal could lose its title while CAF announced the opening of an investigation to shed light… -
Benin: Official launch of the Convergence Wadagni movement 2026
The movement Convergence Wadagni 2026 was officially launched this Sunday, January 18, 2026. A founding ceremony during which the initiators clarified their approach, their vision, and their commitment… -
Benin’s 2026 legislative elections: the Constitutional Court’s final results.
The Constitutional Court of Benin has definitively ruled on the allocation of seats for the 10th Legislature arising from the legislative elections of January 11, 2026. Through final… -
Legislative elections 2026: slight revision of the Democrats’ score by the Constitutional Court
According to the final results proclaimed by the Constitutional Court, the Les Démocrates party obtains 16.20% of the ballots cast, compared to 16.16% announced in the initial trends… -
Kpomassè Town Hall: 24 months’ imprisonment sought against former executive secretary Aloukoutou
A trial for alleged embezzlement is currently taking place concerning the management of the Kpomassè town hall in the Atlantic Department. At the end of the debates, the… -
Massive security operation in Godomey: 63 people arrested and five ghettos dismantled
A major police operation was conducted in Godomey, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi, from January 12 to 18, 2026. Coordinated by the local police station, this field operation… -
Benin – 10th Legislature: partial renewal with 60 deputies re-elected
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission released, this Saturday, the provisional overall trends of the legislative elections held on January 11, 2026. The figures confirm a clear dominance by… -
Final results of the 2026 legislative elections: the Constitutional Court sets the date for proclamation
After CENA proclaimed the major trends of the January 11, 2026 legislative elections, the Constitutional Court will announce the final results this Monday, January 19. In a statement,… -
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Legislative elections in 2026: Provisional list of the 109 deputies
The configuration of the tenth legislature is taking shape. The provisional list of the 109 deputies elected in the last legislative elections is unveiled by the Céna following… -
Benin’s 2026 legislative elections: the UP Le Renouveau and the BR, the two parties eligible to share seats
Across the 24 electoral constituencies, two parties clear the hurdle everywhere, without exception. The Bloc Républicain (BR) records 24/24.L’Union progressiste le Renouveau (UP-R) performs exactly the same with… -
Legislative Elections 2026: CENA announces a turnout rate of 36.73%
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) announced this Saturday, January 17, the turnout for the legislative elections held on January 11, 2026. According to data from the National… -
Benin – Municipal elections 2026: already legal challenges
Hardly had the ballots closed, and even though the Autonomous National Electoral Commission had not yet released the first official figures, the judicial battle has intruded into the… -
CRIET: Acquittal requested in Flapacha’s favor on the basis of the benefit of the doubt for the ‘TikToker’ Flapacha
The Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorism Offenses (CRIET) has requested acquittal with the benefit of the doubt in favor of the influencer known by the… -
Sèmè‑Podji: a customs checkpoint turns violent, one dead and several injured
A customs-control operation conducted by the customs authorities in Sèmè‑Podji ended in tragedy, with one dead and several injured, Libre‑Express reports. The incident occurred recently during a routine… -
Senegal: Monday declared a paid holiday to celebrate the crowning of the Lions of Teranga.
The Senegalese president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, declared “paid holiday” on Monday to celebrate the Teranga Lions’ crowning, CAN 2025 champions after their 1-0 victory over Morocco on Sunday… -
AFCON 2025 / Morocco 0–1 Senegal: CAF condemns incidents during the final and opens an investigation
The Confederation of African Football (« CAF ») condemns the unacceptable behavior of certain players and officials during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between… -
AFCON 2025: Gianni Infantino condemns the Senegalese players’ outbursts.
Gianni Infantino has firmly denounced the excesses involving Senegalese players and staff members, calling on CAF to impose exemplary sanctions to preserve the spirit and values of football.… -
CAN 2025: Senegal pockets a record prize
Winners of the tournament after their victory over Morocco, the Teranga Lions walk away with 10 million dollars, a historic prize announced by the Confederation of African Football.… -
2026 legislative elections in Benin: 60 seats for the UPR and 49 seats for the BR (CENA)
On connait désormais les résultats de l’election législative du 11 janvier 2026. Selon les résultats provisoires proclamés par Sacca Lafia, président de la Cena, seuls les partis UPR… -
Benin’s 2025 legislative elections: 7.14% of the vote for Les Démocrates, with no seats in Parliament.
Despite a non-negligible national score, the Les Démocrates (LD) party finds itself excluded from the distribution of seats in the National Assembly, in strict application of the Electoral… -
Legislative elections in 2026: the CENA announces the main trends for this Saturday.
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission announces the proclamation of the major trends from the latest elections for this Saturday, January 17, 2026. The major trends of the joint… -
Davido case: the teenage girl’s mother breaks her silence and challenges the DNA tests.
In a long Instagram post, Ayo Labinjoh refuted Davido’s statements, questioned the reliability of the DNA tests mentioned by the singer, and called for an independent examination to… -
CAN 2025: Senegal puts CAF on alert ahead of the final against Morocco
On the eve of the 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat, the Lions of Teranga have appealed to CAF to denounce conditions they deem unfair,… -
AFCON 2025: Egypt without Attia and Mohsen face Nigeria
Suspended for unsporting behavior after the semi-final against Senegal, Marwan Attia and Salah Mohsen will miss the third-place match, a blow for the Pharaohs ahead of facing the… -
“The case is closed,” Davido denies being the presumed father of his daughter.
The Afrobeats star, Davido, has refuted allegations that he is the father of a teenage girl who recently requested a DNA test to confirm paternity. The Nigerian Afrobeats… -
CAN 2025: “The Super Eagles will do everything to beat Egypt”, Calvin Bassey
After the elimination in the semi-final against Morocco, Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey promises that the Super Eagles will fight to the end to clinch third place against Egypt.… -
AFCON 2025: “Egypt still plays to win,” Hossam Hassan warns Nigeria
Determined to finish the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on a positive note after their semifinal defeat, Egypt approaches the third-place match against Nigeria with the clear ambition… -
Lorient FC: Tosin Aiyegun out for 3 to 4 weeks
Struck by a hamstring injury during Benin’s match against Egypt in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Beninese forward Tosin Aiyegun of FC Lorient will be unavailable for… -
Asamoah Gyan: “The AFCON is our World Cup.”
Ghana’s former football icon, Asamoah Gyan, has stressed the crucial importance of the Africa Cup of Nations for African players, while calling for a rethink of its schedule,…