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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: the wait for the results of the communal and municipal elections continues
More than two weeks after the municipal and communal elections held on January 11, 2026, the official results of this local poll have still not been made public… -
N’Dali: a couple of merchants severely injured during a robbery in Bio Sika
The locality of Bio Sika, in the Biro arrondissement, commune of N’Dali, was the scene of a violent robbery in the night from Friday, January 23 to Saturday,… -
Benin’s Parliament: women’s representation continues to advance
Following the January 2026 legislative elections, 32 women will enter Parliament, compared with 28 during the 9th legislature. This evolution confirms a dynamic set in motion since the… -
Composite portrait of Benin’s next president according to the Framework for Consultation among Religious Denominations
The Framework for Consultation of Religious Confessions (CCCR) published a list of 14 criteria defining the desired profile for the future President of the Republic of Benin, in… -
Benin: Daniel Edah calls for a profound reorganization of the opposition after the failure of the legislative elections
The day after the definitive proclamation of the results of the legislative elections of January 11, 2026, confirming the failure of the party Les Démocrates to enter the… -
Vodun Days 2026: the government congratulates itself on the smooth running of the event
The Beninese government has given a positive assessment of the 2026 edition of the Vodun Days festival, praising the organization, participation, and cultural impact of this event, which… -
Kalalé: a man arrested with 570,000 FCFA in counterfeit banknotes
An individual was arrested by the Republican Police in the commune of Kalalé after attempting to carry out a transaction with counterfeit money, authorities reported. The events took… -
Benin: CENA warns against fraudulent links related to the recruitment of electoral agents.
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) on January 22, 2026 issued a public warning to the public regarding the circulation of fraudulent links allegedly related to the recruitment… -
Hajj 2026: Benin sets the registration deadline.
The Beninese authorities responsible for organizing the 2026 Hajj have officially announced the registration deadline for pilgrims wishing to undertake this major annual religious gathering. The decision was… -
Politics: Moele-Bénin faces the hour of impossible choices
The verdict of the January 11, 2026 legislative elections is not at all incidental for MOELE-BÉNIN. It marks, on the contrary, a turning point. For MOELE-BÉNIN and its… -
Niger: General Abdourahmane Tiani is carrying out a technical reshuffle of the government.
The president of Niger, General Abdourahmane Tiani, has carried out a technical reshuffle of the government, mainly affecting the economic bloc, according to the news site Actuniger. Niger’s… -
Athletic Bilbao: Inaki Williams looks back on his difficult season
Aware of a difficult season in La Liga as in the Champions League, the captain of Athletic Bilbao, Inaki Williams, made a point of delivering a unifying message,… -
Davido denies rumors surrounding the cost of his wedding.
The Nigerian Afrobeat star, Davido, reacted strongly on social media to dismiss the accusations that he spent $50,000, which he regards as completely unfounded. The Nigerian Afrobeat star,… -
Benin – Ligue 1: AS SOBEMAP still on top, roundup of matchday 15
Amid broad successes, a string of draws, and valuable away wins, the 15th matchday of the 2025-2026 season confirmed the league’s strong competitiveness. The 15th day of Benin’s… -
Asamoah Gyan: “I was the worst player every time I didn’t score for Ghana.”
Ghana’s all-time top scorer, former forward Asamoah Gyan explains how fans’ expectations and the constant pressure fueled his consistency and effectiveness for the national team. The former emblematic… -
CAN 2025: images of the Senegalese president and his two wives posing with the crown set the web on fire.
Images of Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye brandishing the continental trophy with his wives Marie Khone and Absa Faye marked the national celebrations, blending football, tradition, and collective… -
2026 Winter Olympics: Benin’s first participation
For the first time, Benin will be represented at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, with skier Nathan Tchibozo as the sole athlete and flag-bearer of a highly… -
Case involving human remains at CNHU: prosecutors seek an eight-year prison sentence for five defendants before the CRIET.
The special public prosecutor’s office at the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) requested, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, a sentence of eight years… -
AFCON 2025: Government takes stock of the Guépards’ journey
Despite being eliminated in the round of 16 by Egypt, the Cheetahs leave CAN 2025 with recognized progress and the stated desire to aim higher in the future,… -
Benin: death of former minister Théophile N’dah
Benin is in mourning following the announcement of the death, this Friday, January 23, 2026, of General Théophile N’dah, former Director General of the National Police and former… -
Asamoah Gyan: “The Premier League was a dream come true”
The former Ghanaian striker, Asamoah Gyan, has spoken about his memorable spell at Sunderland, emblematic of the culmination of his lifelong ambition to always compete at the highest… -
International sukuk: Benin issues $500 million, a first in Africa
Benin successfully carried out an international fundraising of $850 million on January 22, 2026, marked by the inaugural issue of a $500 million sovereign Sukuk. A historic operation,… -
World Cup 2026 prep: Ghana to take on Germany in March
Ghana’s Black Stars will head to Europe at the end of March for a prestige international friendly against Austria, before taking on Germany as part of their preparations… -
Transfer market: Napoli targets Ademola Lookman, Turkey on the lookout
The Italian club Napoli has targeted Nigerian international Ademola Lookman for the winter transfer window, but will have to face competition from Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. According to Daily… -
AFCON 2025: Pape Thiaw breaks his silence and acknowledges the emotion of the final
Very criticized after his outburst during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Pape Thiaw has finally broken his silence. On social media, the Senegal coach… -
CAN Handball 2025: the Cheetahs were swept aside in their opener by Morocco
Back on the continental scene, the Beninese national team suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of the Atlas Lions (28-52) on Wednesday, in their opening match of… -
Benin: the HAAC restricts access to advertising markets to only legal media
The Haute Autorité de l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication (HAAC) has firmly reminded, in a public statement released recently, that only media outlets with a recognized legal existence… -
Benin: the major decisions of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, January 21
Gathered this Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the members of President Patrice Talon’s government have taken several decisions. Below are the main points to note. 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗗𝗨 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗜𝗟… -
Atacora: the Defence and Security Forces strengthen ties with the people of Porga threatened by insecurity
In a context marked by persistent security challenges on Benin’s northern borders, the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) continue their community outreach efforts in the Atacora Department. In… -
Benin – USCN Cavaliers FC: Nigerian coach Usman Abdallah fired
Having arrived in August 2025, the Nigerian coach Usman Abdallah was dismissed by the USCN Cavaliers after only six months, amid disappointing league results. The Benin-based club USCN…