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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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“A footballing genius,” Jay Jay Okocha pays tribute to Ronaldinho
The former Nigerian icon, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, has said that it was difficult to compare himself to the Brazilian legend, whom he regards as the most talented player… -
AFCON 2025: CAF opens an investigation into the Nigeria–Algeria match incidents.
Clashes involving Algerian players and supporters broke out after the defeat to Nigeria (0-2) in Marrakech on Saturday, pushing CAF to launch an investigation. The Confederation of African… -
AFCON 2025: “Ademola Lookman is my brother”, Victor Osimhen ahead of Nigeria vs Morocco
After a heated exchange on the pitch, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen insisted that his relationship with Ademola Lookman remained solid, the two players jointly carrying the Super Eagles’… -
Tofa and Vodun Days 2026 in Benin: between the Fa prophecy and a global cultural showcase
Between spiritual revelation and popular fervor, Ouidah pulsed to the rhythm of the Tofa and Vodun Days 2026. Carried by the sign Losso Sa, herald of stability and… -
Elections in Benin: slow start and limited incidents, according to civil society
The joint conduct of the municipal and legislative elections, on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in Benin, took place under the close observation of civil society. In the morning,… -
Elections in Benin: delays in opening polling stations, the CBDH is observing a violence-free election.
Within the framework of citizen monitoring of the dual municipal and legislative elections held this Sunday, January 11, 2026, the The Benin Commission on Human Rights (CBDH) presented… -
Benin elections: significant delays at the start of polling, whose fault is it?
The conduct of the municipal and legislative elections on January 11, 2026 in Benin highlighted a marked contrast between, on the one hand, the reassuring official rhetoric and… -
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Benin: The Public Treasury raises 60 billion CFA francs on the WAEMU financial market.
Benin is actively pursuing its strategy to mobilize internal resources. The Beninese Public Treasury successfully raised 60 billion FCFA on the WAEMU regional financial market, following a public… -
“Today marks the start of a better life,” Patrice Talon after his vote
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, fulfilled his civic duty on Sunday morning, January 11, 2026 in Cotonou, as part of the municipal and legislative elections. Accompanied… -
Legislative and municipal elections in Benin: delays reported in several places.
This Sunday, January 11, 2026, Beninese voters are called to the polls for the joint legislative and municipal elections, a major ballot that opens the year’s electoral cycle… -
Election Day in Benin: a decisive vote ahead of the April 2026 presidential election.
The Benin enters this Sunday, January 11, 2026 into a decisive election day with the effective launch of the parliamentary and municipal elections across the entire national territory.… -
CAN 2025: no suspense as Nigeria eliminates Algeria and advances to the semi-finals
The Africa Cup of Nations continues in Morocco and the verdict was delivered unequivocally in the quarterfinals. In Marrakech, Nigeria delivered a high-level performance to dominate Algeria (2-0)… -
CAN 2025: Nigeria eliminates Algeria and meets Morocco in the semi-final
With goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams, Nigeria calmly disposed of Algeria (2-0) this Saturday in the CAN 2025 quarterfinals. The Super Eagles will face Morocco in… -
AFCON 2025 / Algeria vs Nigeria: the official lineups for both teams
Algeria faces Nigeria this Friday at the Marrakech Stadium, starting at 5:00 PM (GMT+1). A quarter-final match in AFCON 2025. The official lineups for both teams have been… -
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 (Qualifiers): The Amazones are drawn against Burkina Faso in the first round.
Following the draw conducted this Saturday by CAF, the Amazones U17 know their path to the 2026 World Cup in Morocco, with a first round against Burkina Faso.… -
Werder Bremen: season over for Victor Boniface
Suffering a serious knee injury, Nigerian international Victor Boniface will undergo surgery and will miss the entirety of the remainder of the 2025-2026 Bundesliga season. Werder Bremen formalized… -
CAN 2025/ Nigeria: Éric Chelle reveals the key to beating Algeria
On the eve of the highly anticipated quarter-final against Algeria, the Nigeria coach, Eric Chelle, stressed offensive efficiency and mental strength as essential conditions for qualification to the… -
AFCON 2025: Algeria – Nigeria, Egypt – Ivory Coast, this Saturday’s schedule
The Atlas Lions dominated Cameroon (2-0) while Senegal edged Mali (1-0), opening the door to a highly anticipated set of quarterfinals this Saturday. Friday evening yielded the first… -
AFCON 2025: Senegal ousts Mali and advances to the semi-finals.
Senegal booked its ticket to the semi-finals of AFCON 2025 after its victory over Mali (1-0) this Friday in Tangier. Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal of the… -
CAN 2025: the referee for the Algeria vs Nigeria match sidelined… due to his cleats.
The Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was removed from the Nigeria-Algeria fixture by CAF for non-compliance with the rules related to the tournament’s official equipment suppliers. The Somali… -
Abomey: three inmates brought before the court for drug trafficking in prison
Three inmates of the Abomey detention center were brought before the city’s Court of First Instance at the start of the week in connection with a case of… -
Benin’s 2026 elections: bishops call for peaceful polls
A few days ahead of the legislative and municipal elections in Benin, the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) issued an urgent appeal to all stakeholders in national life… -
2026 Elections: the CENA receives missions from RIARC and the African Union
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) welcomed, in the afternoon of Thursday 8 January 2026, two delegations of international partners as part of preparations for the legislative and… -
Porto-Novo: a young man found dead behind the CEG in Djégankpèvi
A dead body was discovered behind the Djégankpèvi General Education College, in the Porto-Novo municipality. Alerted by residents, security forces opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of… -
Spotify: Wizkid hits ten billion streams
Nigerian singer Wizkid becomes the first African artist to reach the symbolic ten-billion-stream milestone on Spotify, confirming his status as a global superstar. Nigerian singer Wizkid has made… -
Legislative elections in Benin 2026: the final day of a discreet but strategic campaign.
In Benin, the campaign for the legislative and municipal elections on January 11, 2026 has entered its decisive phase. Launched on December 26, 2025, it ends this Friday,… -
CAN 2025 / Quarterfinals: Mali vs Senegal, Cameroon vs Morocco, the schedule for this Friday
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase with two showdowns this Friday, between the Senegal–Mali derby and the explosive Morocco–Cameroon clash, for a place in… -
CAN 2025: ahead of Mali vs Senegal, Tom Saintfiet complains about the temperature and the rain.
Very satisfied with how the Africa Cup of Nations has unfolded in Morocco, Mali’s head coach Tom Saintfiet has noted only two minor inconveniences related to the weather… -
Elections 2026: CENA begins dispatching electoral materials to the communes.
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) on Thursday, January 8, 2026, launched the operation to deliver electoral materials to the 77 communes of Benin, ahead of the legislative… -
Senegal – Mali: the defending champion faces the Malian dream
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase with a highly anticipated quarterfinal between Senegal and Mali, this Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Grand Stade…