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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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Services trade: Benin accelerates its strategy within the AfCFTA framework.
Réunis ce mardi à l’annexe du MIC à Cotonou, autorités béninoises, Union européenne et CEDEAO ont lancé un atelier de quatre jours visant à structurer le commerce des… -
Benin: Éric Houndété explains why he remains the LD party’s interim president.
The vice-president of the party Les Démocrates, Éric Houndété, does not recognize the election of Nourénou Atchadé as the party’s new president. In a statement to the press,… -
Benin: Ouassangari contests Houndété’s retention as interim president of the Democrats.
The nomination of Nourénou Atchadé to lead the opposition party Les Démocrates, announced at the Ordinary National Council on Sunday, March 22, 2026, divides the party’s leadership and… -
Sakété: arrest of an individual accused of selling counterfeit medicines
In Sakété, law enforcement stopped on Sunday, March 22, 2026, a person suspected of being at the heart of an illicit trade in counterfeit medicines. The operation, carried… -
FIFA matchday in March 2026: Guinea vs Benin, Argentina vs Mauritania, Egypt vs Spain, the schedule for Africa’s national teams.
On the occasion of the March international break, African national teams are lining up matches around the world, with several high-profile fixtures against European, South American and Asian… -
April 12, 2026 presidential election: polling stations for the Beninese diaspora.
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission has published the official list of polling centers outside the territory for the presidential election on April 12, 2026. The aim is to… -
2026 presidential election: Romuald Wadagni’s policy platform praised for its tone of openness
The candidate of the presidential camp and the head of state’s heir apparent, Romuald Wadagni, unveiled, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, the broad outlines of his plan for… -
Benin: a new date for the LD party’s national council meeting
Originally announced for Saturday, March 21, the Les Démocrates party’s National Council will finally be held on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 10:00 in Cotonou. The postponement is… -
The Democrats in the National Council on March 21 to decide on backing the presidential bid.
Barred from running in the presidential election on April 12, 2026, the party Les Démocrates grants itself a final window to decide. Gathered on March 13 in Cotonou,… -
« I’m not in a hurry », Asake on his love life
A self-confessed bachelor, Asake says he wants to take his time before starting a family. Between faith, patience, and his career, the Nigerian star says he is waiting… -
Atlético: Diego Simeone hails Lookman despite defeat to Real
Having scored against Real Madrid, Ademola Lookman has made his mark, as Atlético Madrid were beaten 3-2. In the mixed zone, his coach Diego Simeone praised his progression,… -
Benin Ligue 1: Coton FC retains its throne, Buffles on the prowl, the 21st matchday roundup
Few goals, but plenty of suspense. The 21st matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1 for the 2025-2026 season confirmed the league’s intensity, with several draws and the gaps at… -
Benin: Daniel Edah officially launches the creation of his party « Nous le Ferons ».
A new political formation will soon enter the national scene. In a solemn statement made public this Sunday, March 22, 2026, the Beninese political figure Daniel Edah announced… -
Benin: The Les Démocrates party’s Ordinary National Council opens this Sunday.
Just a few weeks before the presidential election on April 12, 2026, the opposition party Les Démocrates holds this Sunday, March 22, in Cotonou, an ordinary session of… -
REJED-Bénin – 2026 Presidential Election: large mobilization of support in Sè for the Wadagni-Talata duo
A few weeks before the presidential election on 12 April 2026, Beninese young entrepreneurs and the diaspora demonstrated, on 14 March, an unprecedented mobilization in Sè, in the… -
“A world-class player,” Raúl García extols Lookman ahead of the Real Madrid–Atlético derby.
Having arrived this winter, Ademola Lookman has quickly established himself as a key figure at Atlético Madrid, to the point of winning Raúl García over, who sees in… -
Morelle Alliance for Humanity: a new identity to broaden solidarity efforts
The humanitarian organization Morelle reaches a milestone by becoming Morelle Alliance for Humanity, with the ambition to broaden its actions and strengthen its impact on vulnerable populations, in… -
March 2026 FIFA matchday: Benin will finally face Guinea and Liberia.
Benin revises its schedule for the March FIFA dates, with a new opponent and a notable absence in its ranks. Initially slated to face Palestine and Guinea, the… -
Conspiracy accusations against Niger: response from Benin’s Chief of Staff
In response to persistent accusations alleging a supposed plot hatched by Benin with France to destabilize its neighbors, notably Niger, the Chief of the General Staff of the… -
Municipal elections 2026: The Supreme Court wraps up 211 appeals in five weeks, a historic record.
In a little over a month, the electoral court has cleared the entire backlog arising from the municipal elections of January 11, 2026. An unprecedented achievement that stabilizes… -
Champions League: Ademola Lookman expects a ‘special’ clash against Barça.
Ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, Ademola Lookman is already looking ahead to a high-intensity duel against FC Barcelona. The tension is mounting as the quarterfinals approach.… -
AFCON 2025: Senegal refuses to return the trophy after CAF’s decision.
Stripped of its title on a forfeit in favor of Morocco, Senegal strongly contests the decision of the Confederation of African Football and refuses to return the trophy.… -
Abomey-Calavi: Nathanaël Koty met with the special prosecutor of the Criet to strengthen the fight against land grabbing.
In Abomey-Calavi, the mayor Nathanaël Koty visited the special prosecutor of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (Criet) on Friday, March 13, 2026, as… -
Cooperation: Benin’s new request to escort Nigerien military equipment
A unit of the Benin Armed Forces escorted, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, a convoy of Nigerien military equipment bound for Niger, at the request of Niamey’s authorities,… -
Clashes between police and residents in Bassila: one dead and several injured
An outbreak of unrest broke out in the night of Monday, March 16, 2026 in Manigri, a locality in the Bassila commune, in the Donga department. Clashes pitted… -
Resumption of hospital activities: medical trainees lift the suspension after meeting with Talon
The suspension of hospital internships observed in recent days by health science students in Benin has been lifted. This decision comes after a meeting on March 16, 2026,… -
CNSS–FNRB pensions: Benin introduces a single payment starting March 20.
The Benin government is launching a reform in the payment of pensions for retirees affiliated with the National Social Security Fund and the National Retirement Fund of Benin.… -
CCO Failure: Antoine Guedou Vissétogbé Explains the Causes.
The former spokesperson for the opposition’s coordination framework, Antoine Guedou Vissétogbé, has offered his analysis of the reasons behind the failure of this political initiative intended to unite… -
Hospital internships suspended in Benin: Talon meets with healthcare professionals in training.
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, received in Cotonou on Monday, March 16, 2026, health professionals in training as part of discussions on the suspension of hospital… -
Benin’s financial administration: Wadagni strengthens oversight of public procurement
Benin is stepping up the pace. By a ministerial decree signed on March 11, 2026, Romuald Wadagni, the Minister of State in charge of the Economy and Finance,…