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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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Public universities: 167 new assistants recruited to strengthen teaching and research
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has published the list of 167 new assistant professors recruited on probation for Benin’s public universities. This decision is part… -
CRIET: the former executive secretary of the Kpomassè town hall acquitted on the grounds of reasonable doubt
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) issued, on January 28, 2026, a judgment acquitting former executive secretary of the Kpomassè town hall, Dieudonné… -
Cotonou: SIRAT announces nighttime traffic disruptions on several strategic corridors
The Society of Road Infrastructures and Territorial Development (SIRAT SA) announces temporary traffic disruptions in several strategic areas of Cotonou, due to nighttime maintenance work on road safety… -
Benin: new MPs expected to have their parliamentary privileges withdrawn
The National Assembly of Benin is launching the process of installing the 10th legislature. To this end, the parliamentary institution is organizing, from Monday, February 2 to Thursday,… -
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: CENA opens accreditation for electoral observers
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) has officially launched the accreditation process for electoral observers ahead of the presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026, in Benin. The… -
Parliament of Benin: it’s already the end of the ninth legislature…
The second ordinary session of the National Assembly, opened on October 31, 2025, was officially closed on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the Governors’ Palace in Porto-Novo. The… -
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Interpellation of Tigri: The Democrats denounce the conditions of the arrest and call for impartial justice.
The main opposition party, Les Démocrates, issued on January 31, 2026, a statement following the arrest and provisional detention of its vice-president, Alassane Tigri, in a case related… -
Case of the attempted coup: lawyer Stanic Adjacotan regains his freedom
Arrested as part of the investigation into the alleged coup d’État attempt, lawyer Stanic Adjacotan was released this Friday, January 30, 2026, according to multiple sources. According to… -
Accusations of destabilizing Niger: Benin denounces a diversionary maneuver.
The Benin government has spoken out after accusations by General Abdourahamane Tiani, president of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP), who attributes a presumed… -
CRIET: ten years’ imprisonment sought against a fake American serviceman for a large-scale fraud
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) reviewed a case that was, to say the least, unusual, involving a person posing as a member… -
Burkina Faso: dissolution of political parties and adoption of the RELANCE Plan 2026-2030
The transitional government of Burkina Faso announced, this Thursday, January 29, 2026, the dissolution of all political parties and formations in the country, alongside the adoption of a… -
National Assembly: MPs adopt several major texts and praise the CDCB’s performance
Members of the ninth legislature of the National Assembly met in a plenary session on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Palais des Gouverneurs, under the chairmanship of… -
Municipal elections 2026: six appeals already filed with the Supreme Court.
The post-communal electoral dispute begins at the Supreme Court. As of Thursday, January 29, 2026, six appeals have been officially filed with the competent court, according to information… -
Civil status: ANIP launches enrollment of children without birth certificates
Benin takes a new step in guaranteeing the right to identity with an initiative from the National Agency for Identification of Persons (ANIP) aimed at enrolling children who… -
Benin: Daniel Edah questions Paul Hounkpè about the future of democracy and the role of FCBE.
In an open letter addressed to Paul Hounkpè, National Executive Secretary of Force cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE), Daniel Edah calls for a political jolt in the… -
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Benin vs Egypt, DR Congo vs Ivory Coast — schedule for the 3rd round
From February 6 to 14, 2026, the African U20 women’s teams will face off in the third round of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying, with several promising… -
Atlético Madrid: Ademola Lookman ready to make his debut with the Colchoneros
Freshly arrived from Atalanta, Ademola Lookman could make his debut in Atlético de Madrid colors in the Copa del Rey quarter-final against Real Betis, a date the Nigerian… -
Davido: “I don’t go to nightclubs anymore.”
Since his marriage to Chioma Adeleke, Davido has favored quiet evenings and family moments over the frenzied nightlife, revealing a new facet of his life away from the… -
Transfers: Junior Olaitan joins Beşiktaş
Having arrived in Turkey just six months ago, Beninese attacking midfielder Junior Olaitan leaves Göztepe to sign with Beşiktaş, where he will try to establish himself at a… -
Celestial Church of Christ: Forty Years After Oschoffa, the Succession That Still Divides
Soixante-dix-huit ans après sa fondation à Porto-Novo, l’Église du Christianisme Céleste (ECC) traverse l’une des périodes les plus délicates de son histoire. Depuis la mort de son fondateur,… -
Davido looks back on his Grammys loss and praises the support of his wife Chioma.
After his defeat at the 2026 Grammy Awards, Davido praised his wife Chioma for her unwavering support, which encouraged him to stay positive despite the disappointment. Nominated for… -
Transfer market: Ademola Lookman bids farewell to Atalanta after his transfer to Atlético Madrid
Having moved to Atlético Madrid, Ademola Lookman bid farewell to Atalanta through a post on social media. The Nigerian winger hailed four years marked by historic successes and… -
U20 Women’s World Cup 2026: ahead of the clash with Egypt, the Amazons take on Wydad in a friendly.
In the midst of preparing for the third round of the 2026 FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup qualifiers, the Beninese U20 team sent a strong signal by easily… -
Yaya Touré accused of “romance fraud.”
The former captain of the Elephants, Yaya Touré, is the subject of a complaint for ‘romantic fraud’ filed by a former journalist, in a scandal that is shaking… -
Galatasaray: Victor Osimhen ties Radamel Falcao’s record
Victor Osimhen continues to make history in Galatasaray’s jersey. The Nigerian striker has joined Radamel Falcao in the Istanbul club’s record books, the reigning champions of the Super… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP remains at the top, ASPAC and Coton FC hot on their heels.
The 16th matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 delivered its share of lessons this weekend. If AS SOBEMAP retains the lead of the championship, the battle behind tightens,… -
Finance: FECECAM Benin strengthens accountability through the issuance of assignment letters.
In a financial context marked by profound changes and rising performance demands, the FECECAM Bénin has carried out the official handover of mission letters to the branch managers… -
World Cup 2026: Agyemang-Badu urges caution for Ghana’s Black Stars
Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has also spoken about Ghana’s chances at the 2026 World Cup. And the former Black Stars midfielder has urged his younger brothers not to put unnecessary… -
Senegal: Pape Thiaw on track for a contract extension and a salary increase after the continental title.
Crowned Africa’s champions at the 2025 AFCON, head coach Pape Thiaw is set to have his contract extended and his salary increased, a decision embraced by Senegal’s sports… -
Galatasaray: Victor Osimhen pushes for the signings of Pape Gueye and Ademola Lookman
Alors que Galatasaray est annoncé sur les pistes d’Ademola Lookman et de Pape Gueye, Victor Osimhen a salué les qualités des deux joueurs, tout en restant évasif sur…