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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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Benin: National Guard commander details the December 7 mutiny
In an interview with RFI, Colonel Dieudonné Djimon Tévoédjrè, commander of the Garde républicaine, gives a detailed account of the attack carried out on the night of Sunday,… -
Benin: full report of the Council of Ministers of Wednesday, December 10
At the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, December 10, the government of President Patrice Talon took several measures, the report of which is presented as follows: I- NORMATIVE… -
Benin: Key decisions of the Council of Ministers of December 10, 2025
The Government of Rupture met on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, for an ordinary Council of Ministers. Several decisions were made during this governmental conclave. Below is a summary… -
Benin: the National Assembly begins updating its compendium of procedures for government oversight
A workshop dedicated to updating the compendium of procedures for oversight of government action has been taking place in Grand-Popo since Tuesday, December 9, 2025. For two days,… -
Benin: police officer behind an inflammatory video taken into custody
Police Commissioner Landry Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé, identified as the author of a damning video broadcast on Monday, December 8, 2025, was arrested on Tuesday, December 9. His arrest… -
CAN 2025: Onazi sees Nigeria win a fourth title in Morocco
Despite a tricky context and a reshuffled squad, Ogenyi Onazi believes Nigeria has the resources needed to aim for a fourth continental title in Morocco. Former Nigerian international… -
Benin – Criet: international arrest warrants issued against Kemi Séba and Sabi Sira Korogoné
In Benin, in the aftermath of the failed coup d’état on Sunday, December 7, 2025, the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (Criet) issued international… -
AFCON 2025 : Benin’s squad includes Mounié and Olaitan
Benin’s national coach has unveiled his squad for AFCON 2025. And Gernot Rohr has called up 28 Cheetahs, including Steve Mounié and Junior Olaitan. Much anticipated, Benin’s squad… -
AFCON 2025: Nigeria’s squad with Victor Osimhen
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has named 28 players for AFCON 2025, a list marked by the absence of captain William Troost-Ekong but highlighted by the presence of his… -
Niger seeks justice over Orano’s environmental crimes
In Niger, tensions over the Orano case have taken on a new dimension following the call from the Front Révolutionnaire pour la souveraineté de l’Afrique, an organization demanding… -
AFCON 2025: “We’re with a new generation that has…”, Steve Mounié
In remarks relayed by Africafootunited, Steve Mounié spoke about Benin’s chances at AFCON 2025. And the Cheetahs’ captain said his teammates are very motivated and determined to go… -
CAN 2025: Claude Le Roy names his favorites
Former Ghana and Togo head coach Claude Le Roy believes the Atlas Lions and the Super Eagles will go into the competition with a clear advantage over their… -
AFCON 2025: Withdrawals confirmed for Andréas Hountondji and Felipe Santos
Benin will have to do without Felipe Santos and Andréas Hountondji, two key offensive players ruled out of CAN 2025 due to injuries. A hard blow for the… -
Failed coup attempt in Benin: government reveals new details
The government provided new details about the foiled coup attempt on the night of December 6–7. At a press briefing held on Wednesday, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji described how… -
Regina Daniels turns her back on marriage
The Nigerian actress, Regina Daniels, has said she no longer wants to remarry. The Nollywood star said she is still marked by her previous marriage and completely detached… -
Legislative and municipal elections 2026: 134 private media outlets selected by HAAC for the official media campaign
The High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) made public, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the list of private press bodies authorized to participate in the official media… -
Benin’s institutions condemn the coup attempt and reaffirm their support for Talon
The heads of the Republic’s institutions issued, on Tuesday 9 December 2025, a solemn declaration following the attempted coup foiled two days earlier in Cotonou. The document, signed… -
CRIET: the appeals chamber overturns the conviction of Raymond Adékambi
The CRIET appeals chamber on Monday, December 8, 2025, issued a cassation ruling in the breach of trust case involving the former director general of the public agency… -
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko reaffirms his intention to run in all upcoming elections
During the day dedicated to the memory of the victims of the 2021 to 2024 protests, Ousmane Sonko chose to deliver an unambiguous political message. The Prime Minister… -
Abomey-Calavi: an escape attempt foiled at the civil prison
The city of Abomey-Calavi was shaken by an unexpected incident on Sunday. While national attention remained focused on the foiled attempt to seize power in Cotonou, inmates at… -
2026 legislative and municipal elections in Benin: the CENA and political parties approve samples of the single ballot
The Commission électorale nationale autonome met on Monday, December 8, 2025, with representatives of the parties participating in the upcoming legislative and municipal elections scheduled for January 11,… -
The UN condemns the attempted coup d’état in Benin and praises the resilience of institutions
The United Nations responded to the attempted takeover by force that occurred on Sunday in Benin. The international organization expressed its concern and welcomed the failure of this… -
Attempted coup in Benin. Former President Boni Yayi breaks his silence
Former Beninese president Boni Yayi has finally reacted to the attempted overthrow of power that took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in Cotonou. A group of soldiers… -
Komi Koutché condemns the attempted coup and urges Beninese to rebuild national stability
In a solemn message addressed to the Nation, former Beninese minister Komi Koutché reacted to the attempted coup that took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. He describes… -
Attempted coup in Benin: Nicéphore Soglo condemns
Former President of the Republic, Nicéphore Dieudonné Soglo, has reacted to the attempt to destabilize the institutions that took place in Benin. In a widely shared statement, he… -
Attempted coup in Benin: trade union confederations condemn a “serious violation of the constitutional order”
The trade union confederations CSA-Bénin, CGTB and UNSTB reacted on Sunday, December 7, 2025, to the attempted coup carried out in the early morning by a group of… -
Attempted coup in Benin: the Parti Les Démocrates condemns and calls for peace
Benin went through a morning of high tension on Sunday, December 7, 2025, when a group of men in uniform briefly seized the national television station to announce… -
The Episcopal Conference of Benin condemns the attempted coup and calls for peace
In a communiqué dated 7 December 2025, the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) expressed its deep concern over the attempted coup d’état that took place this Sunday. It… -
Attempted coup d’état: Adrien Houngbédji condemns and reaffirms his support for Patrice Talon
The insurrection launched on Sunday, December 7, 2025, by a group of mutinous soldiers continues to provoke reactions within Benin’s political class. In a video statement released to… -
AFCON 2025: Ivory Coast squad without Nicolas Pépé and Simon Adingra
The Ivory Coast squad for the final phase of AFCON 2025 has been announced. Nicolas Pépé and Simon Adingra are missing. As defending champions, the Ivory Coast has…