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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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The CAF announces a tightening of its rules following the incidents during the Senegal–Morocco match.
Following the incidents that occurred during the CAN 2025 final, the CAF announces a tightening of its regulations to prevent any further outbursts and to strengthen its disciplinary… -
2026 presidential election: launch of “Bénin Uni et Solidaire”, a platform to rally support around the Wadagni – Talata duo
The party hall ‘Le Majestic” in Cadjehoun in Cotonou was this Thursday the launch venue for the platform ‘Bénin Uni et Solidaire (BUS)’. A platform that intends to… -
Lomé, a no-go zone? Cancellation of a major ECOWAS summit that was to be held in Togo
The gap is widening more and more within ECOWAS among its member states. A summit of the subregional institution, intended to mark its fiftieth anniversary, and which was… -
At the end of his mission in Benin, American Ambassador Brian Shukan takes stock of his tenure and bids farewell.
At the end of his term after nearly four years at the helm of the U.S. representation in Cotonou, the United States Ambassador to Benin, Brian Shukan, met… -
Transfer market: Galatasaray sets the price for Victor Osimhen, courted by Barça
The Turkish club Galatasaray is believed to have set the release clause for Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen at €80 million, targeted by Barça to prepare for the post-Lewandowski.… -
Nigeria: Chukwuemeka closes in on Austria for his international future
Eligible for Nigeria and Austria, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Chukwuemeka would be in advanced talks with the Austrian Football Federation ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Carney Chukwuemeka could… -
OM: Éric Chelle among the options to succeed De Zerbi
Under contract with Nigeria until 2027, the Super Eagles’ head coach Eric Chelle is on Marseille’s shortlist after the departure of Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi, who was… -
Nigeria: the NFF secures Eric Chelle’s future
Despite the attention sparked by the Super Eagles’ run at AFCON 2025, the Nigerian Football Federation says that their coach, Eric Chelle, who is still under contract for… -
Tems delves a little deeper into the history of the Billboard Hot 100.
Nigerian singer Tems becomes the first African artist to have seven songs on the Billboard Hot 100, confirming her global status. The Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, globally known… -
“He wants to win everything,” Eric Chelle extols Victor Osimhen
The Nigeria coach, Eric Chelle, praised the impeccable mentality of his forward Victor Osimhen, the first to arrive at training and promoted to vice-captain of the Super Eagles.… -
Benin: remarks by Joseph Djogbénou, elected president of the 10th legislature
Elected to lead the National Assembly on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Joseph Fifamè Djogbénou delivered an inaugural speech that was both sober, well-structured, and full of commitments. Before… -
Benin: Joseph Djogbénou’s advice to parliamentary staff for fruitful collaboration
The President of the National Assembly of Benin, Joseph Fifamè Djogbénou, presided, on Monday, February 9, 2026, over the first official ceremony of raising the colors of the… -
National Assembly: here is the list of the presidents of the standing committees and the parliamentary groups
Having just been installed and endowed with its Bureau, the tenth legislature of the National Assembly has taken a new, decisive step in its functioning. On Sunday, February… -
Bohicon: two suspects arrested after the discovery of a stolen vehicle in Ouidah
The Avogbanna arrondissement police station, in the Bohicon municipality, carried out the arrest of two individuals as part of an investigation that led to the discovery of a… -
Benin Armed Forces: Bertin Bada promoted to the rank of Air Army General
The official rank-pinning ceremony for General of the Army Bertin Bada took place in the afternoon of Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Ministry of National Defense. On… -
Presidential election on April 12, 2026: CENA approves the specimen of the single-ballot paper
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) held on Monday, February 9, 2026, a session dedicated to validating the specimen of the single-ballot for the presidential election scheduled for… -
Justice: Commissioner Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé before the CRIET
Police Commissioner Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé appeared on Monday, February 9, 2026 before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). He is charged with incitement… -
Benin – Explosion at a gold shop in Koussiguou: one dead and several injured
In Koussiguou, in the commune of Natitingou, the gold mining operation turned into a tragedy on the night of February 5, 2026. An explosion that occurred in an… -
Death of a student at CEG 3 in Kétou after a blood donation drive
A tragedy occurred on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at General Education College 3 in Kétou. A student in the Première D class died after taking part in a… -
After the swearing-in of MPs, the municipalities are in the crosshairs: here’s how the new mayors will be appointed.
The 10th legislature is now officially installed. With the establishment of Parliament, a new phase of the institutional calendar opens at the local level. In the municipalities, attention… -
Glazoué: a dispute over roughly 120,000 CFA francs costs a man’s life.
A rare and violent tragedy has bereaved the commune of Glazoué, in the Collines Department, during the night from Friday, February 6 to Saturday, February 7, 2026. The… -
Benin: List of the new leadership of the National Assembly, 10th legislature
The tenth legislature of Benin’s National Assembly is now fully operational. Following the session dedicated to setting up the Parliamentary Bureau, Honourable Joseph Fifamè Djogbénou was elected President… -
National Assembly: the proceedings of the inaugural session of the 10th Legislature
The tenth legislature of Benin’s National Assembly was officially inaugurated on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Palace of the Governors in Porto-Novo. The ceremony was held in… -
AFCON 2025: “Victor Osimhen played through the tournament while injured,” reveals Éric Chelle
Limited by a hamstring injury, Victor Osimhen nevertheless shone in Morocco, to the point of earning a place in the tournament’s Team of the Tournament, despite delicate fitness… -
Yaya Touré vs Didier Drogba: Wilfried Bony has made his choice
Asked about the best teammate of his career, the former Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony named Yaya Touré, praising the intelligence and power of the former Manchester City… -
Nigeria: Four gospel artists found dead in a Lagos studio.
The Nigerian musician Matthew Ogundele, along with three members of his team and a blogger, were found dead in Ajah, Lagos, according to local media. An investigation has… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP holds its own, Coton FC falters, round-up of matchday 17
Leading the championship, SOBEMAP slips but remains atop the Benin Ligue 1 standings, while Coton FC missed the chance to seize the throne after a defeat by Loto-Popo.… -
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: the Constitutional Court launches the recruitment of its delegates.
Less than two months before the presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026, the Benin Constitutional Court announced, this Friday, February 6, 2026, the opening of a broad… -
Abomey Calavi Court: a pastor charged with involuntary manslaughter of a baby.
A pastor charged with involuntary manslaughter following the death of an eight-month-old infant was brought before the Second Class Court of First Instance in Abomey-Calavi on Wednesday. The… -
Municipal elections 2026: the UPR clarifies the rules for allocating the posts of mayors and deputy mayors.
Approaching the installation of the new communal councils stemming from the January 11, 2026 election, the Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UPR) has set the guidelines that will shape…