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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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Benin: an LD candidate for the 2026 legislative elections held in police custody at the BEF
Alphonse Houngbandan, candidate for the party Les Démocrates in the legislative elections on January 11, 2026, was detained on Sunday, November 30 and is currently in police custody… -
2026 general elections: Peosc talks with Dorothé Sossa
The President of the Constitutional Court, Professor Cossi Dorothé Sossa, received on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, a delegation from the electoral platform of civil society organizations. Led by… -
Diplomacy: a French parliamentary delegation is staying in Benin
A French parliamentary delegation, led by Christian Baptiste, deputy for Guadeloupe and president of the France–Benin friendship group at the National Assembly, was received on Tuesday, 2 December… -
Parakou: large-scale roundup of a network linked to Qnet
The Borgou Republican Police carried out, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, the arrest of more than sixty people, including seven women, mostly of Nigerian nationality. They are suspected… -
FC St. Pauli: the verdict is in for Andréas Hountondji
FC St. Pauli provided an update on Andréas Hountondji, who was hurt in the thigh this weekend in the Bundesliga. And the German club said the Beninese international… -
AFCON 2025: Nigeria’s provisional squad, with Osimhen and Iwobi
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a large provisional squad mixing established players and new faces, as the Super Eagles enter the final stretch ahead of the 2025… -
Security crisis in Nigeria: the Defense Minister resigns amid a surge in violence
Mohammed Badaru Abubakar is no longer Nigeria’s Minister of Defense. The presidency officially confirmed his resignation this Monday, December 2, 2025, citing “health reasons”. The timing did not… -
Urban transport project in Greater Nokoué: landmark funding to transform mobility
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has just granted more than 100 billion CFA francs to Benin to improve traffic in the five cities of Greater Nokoué. This… -
Appeal against the constitutional amendment: this Tuesday’s hearing postponed
The preparatory hearing scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, ultimately did not take place. It was postponed to a later date for reasons beyond the Constitutional Court’s control.… -
Guinea-Bissau: key takeaways from the first meeting between the junta and ECOWAS
An ECOWAS delegation arrived in Bissau this Monday, December 1, 2025, hoping to engage in a dialogue with the new military authorities. This visit comes after the November… -
“Les Ambassadeurs de Wadagni”: Basile Ahossi’s political initiative
A few months before the presidential election on April 12, 2026, Léon Basile Ahossi removed any ambiguity about his political orientation. The Les Démocrates MP, also vice-president of… -
2026 legislative elections: the parties’ positions on the sample ballot revealed
The placement of political parties on the ballot paper for the January 11, 2026 legislative elections is now known. Party representatives took part in a draw supervised by… -
CAN 2025: Alex Iwobi is convinced Nigeria can win the tournament
Runner-up in the last edition in Ivory Coast, Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi believes the Super Eagles have the tools needed to go and lift the AFCON 2025 trophy… -
CRIET: Steve Amoussou’s appeal trial postponed to December 15
The appeal trial of Steve Amoussou was held briefly this Monday, December 1, 2025, before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism. The defendant will… -
Benin: legal action against Yayi for failing to observe the duty of reserve
An appeal filed on November 19, 2025, implicates the former head of state and leader of the opposition party Les Démocrates, Boni Yayi, for remarks made in a… -
AFCON 2025: Benin missing five key players for their opener against DR Congo
Deprived of five starters, suspended for its opening match against the DRC, Benin will have to field a heavily reshuffled squad to start AFCON 2025 in Morocco. For… -
Presidential elections in Benin: Richard Ouorou lends his support to the candidate of the ruling camp
From his cell, Richard Ouorou, a political figure and political scientist, posted on his Facebook page a message in which he reaffirmed his support for Romuald Wadagni’s candidacy… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP in the lead, Buffles FC lurking — matchday 10 roundup
Matchday 10 of Ligue 1 reshuffled the deck with SOBEMAP taking control, Coton FC’s slump and a series of tight matches that further tighten the top of the… -
Benin: New Board of Directors Installed at the Port of Cotonou
The Autonomous Port of Cotonou has a new Board of Directors. Head of State Patrice Talon appointed seven members by decree on 5 November 2025. Their mission will… -
Sporting nationality: courted by Nigeria and Morocco, Edna Imade chooses Spain
Courted by Nigeria and eligible for Morocco, forward Edna Imade, on loan from Bayern Munich, has chosen Spain, putting an end to all suspense. On loan this season… -
Tourism: Paris–Cotonou flights at special fares, Benin rolls out the red carpet for the holidays
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Jean-Michel Abimbola, unveiled on November 29 an initiative that’s already making waves: Paris–Cotonou flights at preferential fares for the holiday… -
Benin: Seïdou Alassane’s lessons in political virtue for the LD party’s defecting MPs
During a nationwide tour carried out with ministers and parliamentarians, Alassane Seidou denounced the lack of morality of certain political actors. He called for more virtue, reminding people… -
Benin: 2025 bachelor’s degree results available online
The results of the national Bachelor’s examinations, 2025 session, are now available on the eRésultats platform. Candidates can check their results online at eresultats.bj in the section reserved… -
Benin: Basile Ahossi confirms his support for Wadagni at a massive rally
Le député Basile Ahossi, élu du Mono et deuxième vice-président du parti Les Démocrates, poursuit son repositionnement politique. Il a organisé ce samedi 29 novembre 2025 un grand… -
Benin: SIRAT announces the temporary closure of Boulevard Saint-Michel in Cotonou
Boulevard Saint-Michel in Cotonou will be closed to traffic starting 1 December 2025. This decision is part of the sanitation works planned along this route. The affected area… -
AU-EU Summit: when the question of reparations for historical crimes is forgotten
In Luanda for the 7th Summit of European and African leaders, the question of reparations for the worst crimes committed against Africa over more than four centuries of… -
Tems reveals what she admires most about Wizkid
Nigerian singer Tems praised Wizkid’s kindness and exemplary work ethic during an exchange with her fans on X. Nigerian star Tems revealed what she appreciates most about her… -
Diplomacy: meeting between Diomaye Faye and Mariam Chabi Talata in Dakar
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye received Mariam Chabi Talata Zimé Yarou on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The Vice‑President of Benin, also Grand Chancellor of the national orders and… -
Benin: former mayor Abdoulaye Zimé has died
In Benin, the former sub-prefect of Nikki, Abdoulaye Zimé, passed away on the night from Thursday to Friday, 28 November 2025, at the age of 70. He died… -
Recruitment at the Police républicaine: the application deadline has finally been postponed to December 5
The Republican Police has just announced a major reshuffling of the recruitment competition schedule for the seven hundred and fifteen trainee agents planned for 2025. The deadline for…