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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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Celtiis: Afreekaplay lands on Waa, a major platform for Beninese and African music.
Au Bénin, le partenariat entre Celtiis et Afreeka Play signé ce jeudi au siège del’opérateur mobile à Cotonou, marque une avancée majeure dans l’accès légal à la musiqueafricaine,… -
World Cup 2026: Alex Iwobi keeps Nigeria’s qualification hopes alive.
The Super Eagles’ playmaker, Alex Iwobi, admitted that they were waiting to see whether the team would still participate in the 2026 World Cup. Uncertainty hangs over the… -
Fela vs Wizkid: 2Face weighs in on the debate
2Face (2Baba) has weighed in on the Wizkid/Fela debate that has been fueling Nigerian social media for a few weeks. While calling it “ridiculous,” the Afrobeat star says… -
2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup (Qualifiers): Benin tames Egypt in Cairo
The Young Amazons of Benin clinched a precious victory (1-0) in Egypt and take a solid lead ahead of the return leg of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World… -
National Assembly: after Houngbédji, Louis Vlavonou pays homage to Amoussou, Nago and Idji
After Maître Adrien Houngbédji on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the president of the National Assembly, Louis Gbèhounou Vlavonou, organized on Thursday, February 5, 2026 a ceremony to honor… -
Cancer in Benin: a health emergency that calls for action
For a long time, cancer was seen as a distant, almost abstract fate. Today, it intrudes brutally into Benin’s daily life. Statistics speak for themselves. Thousands of families… -
Benin: human toll of the accident that occurred this Thursday in Malanville
New details have emerged about the serious road accident that occurred on Thursday morning in Malanville, in the Alibori Department. The tragedy has claimed one life and left… -
Benin strongly condemns the deadly attack against civilians in Nigeria.
In an official response released on Thursday, the Beninese authorities strongly condemned the deadly attack that recently struck civilians in Kwara State, Nigeria, killing many people among the… -
Foiled coup d’État case: a customs officer, a unionist and two others tried at CRIET
The Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) opened on February 3, 2026 the trial of four people charged with praising crimes against state security,… -
Allada: a woman found and arrested inside the locked vehicle of a female executive in front of a bank
An unusually strange scene unfolded this Tuesday, February 3, 2026, around 10 a.m., in front of a bank near Allada’s bus station. According to information from Les 4… -
Tribute to Adrien Houngbédji: Louis Vlavonou salutes the commitment of his predecessor
The president of the National Assembly, Louis Gbèhounou Vlavonou, paid a heartfelt tribute to the former president of Benin’s Parliament, Adrien Houngbédji, during a ceremony recently held at… -
Malanville: fierce fire after collision involving a fuel truck and a bus
A major fire broke out in the early hours of this Thursday morning in front of the Malanville rice mill, not far from a customs checkpoint, spreading panic… -
Benin Parliament: Inaugural session of the 10th legislature set for February 8.
The 109 deputies elected in the legislative elections of January 11, 2026 are summoned to the Governor’s Palace in Porto-Novo on Sunday, February 8, 2026 for the inaugural… -
Constitutional Court: the appeal to invalidate Sodjinou’s seat was declared inadmissible.
The Constitutional Court this Thursday looked into the challenge to the election of deputy Michel Sodjinou, elected in the 19ᵉ electoral district. The hearing was opened at 10:00,… -
Benin – 10th Legislature: Michel Sodjinou’s seat challenged in court
The Constitutional Court is set to examine, this Thursday, February 5, 2026, several appeals related to the recent legislative elections. In total, four cases are on the docket… -
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: HAAC opens accreditations for foreign journalists
Just over two months before the Beninese presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026, the High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) announced the opening of accreditation for… -
Digital campuses: the government launches the deployment of modular blocks for distance education.
As part of modernizing higher education, the government is undertaking full project-management and equipment-supply missions for the installation of modular blocks dedicated to digital campuses within public universities.… -
Ahossougbéta–Tokan Road: a strategic axis soon to be paved in Abomey-Calavi
In view of the upcoming commissioning of the Ahossougbéta administrative city, whose works are due to be completed during the year, the authorities have undertaken the contracting of… -
Council of Ministers: nominations to lead health agencies
The Council of Ministers has carried out new appointments in the health sector, signaling a strengthening of governance of the key structures of the national health system. Thus,… -
Pahou: two alleged Wave 110 motorcycle thieves arrested by police
In Pahou, in the commune of Ouidah, two individuals suspected of motorcycle theft have been arrested by officers of the Republican Police. The incident concerns a Wave 110… -
Benin: Chabi Yayi is due to appear before the Judicial Police this Wednesday.
As part of the investigation into the attempted coup d’État on December 7, 2025, Chabi Yayi was summoned this Wednesday, February 4, 2026 by the Judicial Police to… -
Cotonou: launch of the census of taxi, motorcycle, tricycle and related drivers
The Cotonou City Hall officially launched the census of taxi, motorcycle, and tricycle drivers and other similar vehicles, with the aim of organizing, regulating, and modernizing urban transport… -
Florence Kingbo case: the defendant stands by her statements and defies the Court
The trial of the 21-year-old TikTok influencer Kingbo Florence opened this Tuesday, February 3, 2026, before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) in… -
Security cooperation: the Nigerian army detachment withdraws from Togbin
Dispatched to Benin following the December 7, 2025 attempted coup d’État, the Nigerian army detachment engaged in the security cooperation between the two countries has officially completed its… -
Presidential election in Benin: FCBE bets on ‘dormant voters’ to bounce back.
Beaten in the 2026 legislative and municipal elections, the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin party refuses to bow out. Despite modest scores and a total lack of… -
Dogbo: police seize 770 litres of sodabi unfit for consumption
The Republican Police carried out a major seizure of artisanal alcoholic beverages unfit for consumption in the commune of Dogbo, in Mono Department. In total, 770 litres of… -
Benin Vision 2060 Alafia: the country officially charts its trajectory toward its centennial
This Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the Dome of the Sofitel Hotel in Cotonou was transformed into a showcase of Benin’s future. Under the leadership of the Head of… -
Dantokpa Market: the relocation of commercial activities will be carried out gradually, ANAGEM announces.
The Director General of the National Agency for the Management of Expertise and Project Ownership (ANAGEM) provided clarifications on the relocation of commercial activities around the Dantokpa International… -
Cotonou Airport: dismantling of a passport-trafficking network; two police officers remanded in custody.
A network trafficking in fraudulent passports was uncovered at the Cardinal-Bernardin Gantin International Airport in Cotonou, leading to the arrest of several people, including two officers of the… -
2026 General Elections: Amnesty International Benin calls on future leaders to uphold human rights
Amnesty International Benin has unveiled a manifesto of commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights for the period 2026-2033. The document was presented to media professionals…