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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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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,… -
Benin’s 2026 legislative elections: the major trends remain “blocked” at CENA
Five days after the legislative and municipal elections on January 11, 2026, neither the voting trends nor the provisional results have been communicated. The Autonomous National Electoral Commission… -
Benin: Distribution of household waste collection invoices starting January 19
The Société de Gestion Durable des Services (SGDS) of Benin has announced the start of distributing waste-collection invoices in five municipalities across the country, effective January 19, 2026.… -
Benin: the Court promises final results of the legislative elections, 72 hours after the major trends
The Constitutional Court of Benin has stated that the final results of the legislative and municipal elections on January 11, 2026 will be proclaimed within 72 hours following… -
Cotonou: the redevelopment of the esplanade in front of the Palais des Congrès has already entered the operational phase
The requalification works on the esplanade of the Cotonou Congress Palace have started, less than a month after the decision taken by the Council of Ministers. On site,… -
Parakou: a young man found in front of Park A in Albarika
A dead body was discovered on Thursday, January 15, 2026 in the Albarika neighborhood of Parakou, specifically in front of Park A. According to initial information, the victim… -
Violence against women: more than 8,000 complaints filed since 2021, according to the INF
Since 2021, the National Institute of Women (INF) has recorded 8,006 complaints related to gender-based violence, of which 998 led to court decisions, according to Le Matinal in… -
Benin–India: Olushegun Bakari receives the new ambassador’s letters of credence
Relations between Benin and India are taking a new step forward. Appointed in October 2025, His Excellency Abhishek Singh, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India… -
A police officer was tried at CRIET for an unpaid Mobile Money deposit of 570,000 FCFA.
A Republican Police officer appeared on Monday, January 12, 2026, before the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (CRIET). The police officer is charged with… -
Malanville: 502 blocks of cannabis seized in a rice truck
In Malanville, in the Alibori department, a significant quantity of cannabis hidden in a rice truck was seized by security forces. The operation, carried out as part of… -
Atacora: a police station torched in Gnémasson after an armed attack
The residents of Gnémasson, a locality situated between the communes of Ouassa-Péhunco and Kérou in the Atacora department, were woken from their sleep in the morning of this… -
AFCON 2025: widely criticized, the referee for the Nigeria-Morocco match breaks his silence.
Targeted by strong criticism after the Morocco–Nigeria semi-final, the Ghanaian referee, Daniel Nii Laryea, stands by his decisions and says he won’t let the controversy affect him. The… -
AFCON 2025: Osimhen slams the refereeing after Nigeria’s elimination by Morocco
Eliminated in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal on penalties by Morocco, Victor Osimhen strongly criticized the performance of the Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea, while praising… -
In Burkina Faso, will Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba be extradited soon? Ibrahim Traoré responds.
The question of the extradition of former Burkinabe president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is resurfacing in the public debate. Following another attempt to destabilize attributed to the former head… -
2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: the draw for the group stage.
The draw for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, held this Thursday in Rabat, drew up balanced and promising groups, with several high-profile matchups from the group… -
AFCON 2025: Ighalo sees Nigeria taking bronze against Egypt
Convinced that the Super Eagles still have one last chance to make an impact, Odion Ighalo believes that the third-place match against the Pharaohs is the ideal opportunity… -
Wi‑Fi Zone in Benin: ARCEP tightens its stance against unauthorized operators.
The Benin Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation warns operators of “Wifi Zone” operating without legal authorization. In accordance with the 2018 Digital Code, these public internet… -
CAN 2025: Éric Chelle keeps everyone guessing about his future as Nigeria’s head coach
After the elimination of the Super Eagles in the semifinal against Morocco, Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle refused to look beyond the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, stating… -
Elections in Benin: CENA postpones the announcement of the major trends to this Thursday
Originally expected this Wednesday, the publication of the major trends of the legislative elections in Benin has been postponed to this Thursday by the National Autonomous Electoral Commission… -
CAN 2025: ‘We were patient until the end,’ Sadio Mané after Senegal 1-0 Egypt
Sadio Mané reacted to Senegal’s qualification for the final of AFCON 2025, their 1-0 win over Egypt this Wednesday evening. And the captain of the Teranga Lions said… -
CAN 2025: Osimhen and Hakimi starters, the official lineups for Nigeria – Morocco
Nigeria and Morocco face off this Wednesday evening (9 p.m. GMT+1) in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The official lineups for both teams have… -
CAN 2025: Senegal eliminates Egypt and advances to the final
With a goal from Sadio Mané, Senegal beat Egypt (1-0) this Wednesday in the semi-final of AFCON 2025. A precious victory for the Teranga Lions that seals their… -
CAN 2025: Mané and Salah start, the official lineups for Senegal – Egypt
Egypt face Senegal this Wednesday (6:00 PM GMT+1) in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The official lineups for both teams have been released. Sadio… -
CAN 2025: Senegal – Egypt, a tense semi-final in Tangier
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinal between Senegal and Egypt, scheduled for this Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Ibn-Batouta Stadium in Tangier, is shaping up to… -
In Benin, the vote went ahead even in high-risk areas.
In Benin, the results of the legislative and municipal elections held last Sunday are expected in the coming hours. According to the Constitutional Court, their proclamation will take… -
Legislative and municipal elections 2026: CENA announces the major trends this Wednesday
In Benin, the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) will release on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the major trends resulting from the double legislative and municipal elections held on… -
Natitingou: the occupants of the Koussigou gold site ordered to leave the premises
In Natitingou, in the Atacora department, the authorities issued an ultimatum to the occupants of the Koussigou gold mining site to immediately vacate the premises, reported Le Matinal.… -
Benin – April 2026 presidential election: ECOWAS inquires into HAAC’s media setup
On Monday, January 12, 2026, the president of the Haute Autorité de l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication (HAAC), Édouard Loko, received a delegation from the Economic Community of… -
Legislative elections 2026: the Les Démocrates party denounces a ballot tainted by serious irregularities
Following the legislative elections held on January 11, 2026, the opposition party Les Démocrates says the vote was marred by numerous breaches of electoral law. Speaking to the… -
Gold theft in Nigeria: a cook arrested in Pahou (Benin)
A man working as a cook was arrested in Pahou, in the Atlantic Department, for a gold theft committed in Nigeria. The accused is suspected of having stolen…