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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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Parliament: MP Habibou Worou Koubou questions the government over the arrest of one of his colleagues
In a question-and-answer addressed to the government, Habibou Worou Koubou, a deputy from the opposition party Les Démocrates, is requesting clarification on the arrest of his colleague… The… -
Infrastructures: Benin secures 200 billion FCFA from the BID to modernize the Godomey-Hillacondji corridor
Benin obtained financing of €306.89 million, or about 201.3 billion CFA francs, from the Islamic Development Bank (BID) for the widening and modernization of the Godomey–Ouidah–Hillacondji road. According… -
Diplatie: the failed coup in Benin at the heart of an AES countries summit
The heads of state of the Alliance of Sahel States are meeting from Monday, December 22, 2025 in Bamako for a 48-hour summit. Among the items on the… -
Pilgrimages of the Célestes in Sèmè-Podji: heavy truck traffic limited on three routes
As the annual religious gatherings approach, notably the Célestes pilgrimage, the authorities of the Ouémé department have decided to strengthen traffic regulation in the Sèmè-Podji area. In a… -
Pahou: 3 arrests and over 17 kg of cannabis seized in Adjarra Adovié
In Pahou, a security forces operation led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of more than 17 kilograms of cannabis in Adjarra Adovié, a locality… -
What can Benin hope for at AFCON 2025?
In Cotonou, in cafés as well as in hair salons, the same question keeps coming up: what can Benin hope for at AFCON 2025? Qualified for the fifth… -
AFCON 2025: Zambia snatches a draw against Mali
With a Patson Daka goal in stoppage time, Zambia snatched a draw against Mali (1-1) on Monday, as part of the opening matchday of AFCON 2025 group stages.… -
FIFA ranking 2025: Benin finishes the year in 92nd place
In the latest update published on 22 December, the Benin national team keeps its positions in the FIFA rankings. Gernot Rohr’s Guépards finish the year in 92nd place… -
AFCON 2025: a South African referee for the Benin vs DR Congo clash
The CAF has appointed the referee who will officiate the match between Benin and the DRC this Tuesday, a fixture in the group stage of AFCON 2025. The… -
AFCON 2025 – Nigeria: Osimhen says Super Eagles are ready for battle against Tanzania
Before Nigeria’s first game at AFCON 2025, striker Victor Osimhen called for focus against Tanzania, while embracing the Super Eagles’ status as favorites in Morocco. Victor Osimhen said… -
Benin: General Bertin Bada breaks his silence about the death of his wife
General Bertin Bada broke his silence for the first time since his wife’s death, which occurred during the failed coup on December 7, 2025. This statement took place… -
After the attempted coup in Benin: the UN calls for broad consultations on reforms
After the attempted coup foiled on December 7, 2025, in Benin, the United Nations emphasized the need to undertake broad consultations in the processes of constitutional and institutional… -
Nigeria: Aisha Buhari reveals the exact causes of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death
In a biography devoted to Muhammadu Buhari, his wife says the former head of state died of pneumonia, putting an end to speculation about a possible cancer. Former… -
Benin – Criet: Candide Azannai taken to prison
In Benin, the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (CRIET) remanded Candide Azannaï in custody on the night of Friday, December 19 to Saturday, December… -
Benin: Candide Azannaï to appear before the CRIET special prosecutor this Friday
One week after his arrest in front of his party’s headquarters in Cotonou, Candide Azannaï, president of the party Restaurer l’Espoir, is due to appear this Friday before… -
Benin: the Register of Associations and Foundations takes effect on December 19
The Ministry of the Interior and Public Security has formalized the effective implementation of the Register of Associations and Foundations as of Friday, December 19, 2025. The announcement… -
Benin: Thursday, December 25 declared a public holiday
Thursday, 25 December 2025, corresponding to the celebration of Christmas, is declared a public holiday, non-working and paid throughout the national territory. This measure is provided for by… -
AFCON 2025 – Ivory Coast: Sébastien Haller ruled out, Evann Guessand called up as reinforcement
Injured at his club a few days before kick-off, Ivorian striker Sébastien Haller will not take part in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and gives up… -
AFCON 2025: Benin’s Cheetahs officially set off for the Moroccan challenge
Gathered in Rabat, the Beninese players received the national flag from the hands of the Minister of Sports, a symbolic gesture marking the start of their mission at… -
Benin: death of Gatien Houngbédji, former minister and High Commissioner for National Solidarity
Gatien Houngbédji, former minister and former High Commissioner for National Solidarity, died on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in France, at the age of 76. A figure of Beninese… -
CRIET: police and customs officers prosecuted for smuggling tropical products in Tchaourou acquitted
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) on Thursday, December 18, 2025, acquitted all the police officers and customs officials arrested in a case… -
Houègbo: over 50 kg of counterfeit medicines removed from the market
A large quantity of counterfeit and prohibited medicines was removed from circulation on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Houègbo, in the commune of Toffo, in the Atlantique department.… -
Political truce: Patrice Talon embraces and defends a new democratic pace
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, defended during his media appearance on Thursday, December 18 the establishment of the political truce introduced by the recently enacted constitutional… -
2026 General Elections: CENA launches training for trainers of electoral agents
The Commission Électorale Nationale Autonome (CENA) officially kicked off the training of trainers for electoral officers. The session opened in the institution’s conference room, located on the ex-INFOSEC… -
Constitutional revision: “the seven-year term is not to my advantage”, Patrice Talon
The day after the enactment of the new Constitution, which took place on Wednesday, December 17, President Patrice Talon explained to the press the main innovations of the… -
AFCON 2025 : Davido to headline the opening concert in Rabat
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido will be one of the main attractions of the inaugural show of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for Saturday at the Fan… -
AFCON 2025: Salomon Kalou believes Nigeria will go all the way
Unlucky finalists of the last edition, Nigeria’s Super Eagles approach AFCON in Morocco with big ambitions, backed by a squad that former Ivorian international Salomon Kalou considers well-equipped… -
Benin: registrations for the 2026 Baccalaureate open until January 30, 2026
The Office du Baccalauréat has officially launched the registration process for the Baccalaureate examinations, session 2026. In a statement dated December 17, 2025, the Director General of the… -
“At one point, we had Tigri on the phone,” Patrice Talon’s revelations about the foiled coup
President Patrice Talon broke his silence on Thursday, December 18, 2025, to address the aborted December 7 coup orchestrated by Pascal Tigri. He laid out the behind-the-scenes of… -
State of the Nation address: Patrice Talon scheduled to appear before the National Assembly on December 23, 2025.
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 to deliver his annual State of the Nation…