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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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Parakou: two new neighborhood chiefs installed by the mayor
The installation drive for neighborhood chiefs appointed by the FCBE party continues in Parakou. On this third day dedicated to the exercise, the city mayor, accompanied by a… -
[Video]: Burna Boy kicks a couple out of his concert for falling asleep during his set
Nigerian star, Burna Boy, interrupted his show in Denver to have two audience members removed whom he accused of having fallen asleep. An act that reignited criticism of… -
Media: UNaMEL-Bénin strengthens the fight against disinformation ahead of the 2026 elections
As the major 2026 elections approach, Benin is entering a period in which the spread of false information can undermine social cohesion and the credibility of institutions. Aware… -
Benin: a “rainbow egg” seller arrested in Allada
An individual was arrested on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in the village of Adjago, Ahouannonzou district in Allada. The local police station arrested him as he tried to… -
2026 World Cup play-offs: Nigeria to face DR Congo in the final
Nigeria and DR Congo face off on Sunday in Rabat in the final of the African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup. A high-stakes duel whose winner will… -
Arrest of Debordo: “Leave God’s chosen one alone,” Emma Dobré makes an important request to Kerozen
Producer Emma Dobré publicly expressed her support for the artist Kerozen, who is targeted by serious allegations of weapons possession made by Debordo Leekunfa. She appeals to the… -
Benin: HAAC withdraws frequencies from five private radio stations
The High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication has terminated the authorizations of five private radio stations. These include Couffo FM, Atifa FM, Urban FM, Nostalgie FM and Alfa… -
Ivory Coast: singer Debordo Leekunfa remanded in custody at MACA
The famous Ivorian singer Debordo Leekunfa was incarcerated at the Maison d’Arrêt et de Correction d’Abidjan (MACA) on Thursday, November 13, 2025. He is being prosecuted for breach… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: the Constitutional Court approves two candidate tickets
The Constitutional Court confirmed on Thursday, November 13, 2025, the validity of the candidacies of the pairs Romuald Wadagni – Mariam Chabi Talata and Paul Hounkpè – Judicaël… -
Benin: the six MPs who resigned from the LD party met with Djogbénou and Bio Tchané
Lines are shifting on the Beninese political scene. The six MPs who resigned from the party Les Démocrates were received on Thursday, November 13, 2025, by Abdoulaye Bio… -
Benin: man arrested for stealing more than 100 grave markers from the PK14 cemetery.
The Godomey police station arrested, on November 12, 2025, an individual for stealing more than a hundred funeral plaques from the PK14 cemetery. Alerted by vigilant citizens, the… -
Benin: Patrice Talon in a closed-door meeting this Thursday with majority MPs
A strategic meeting has been set for tonight between the President of the Republic and the 81 deputies of the presidential movement. It will be an opportunity to… -
Ivory Coast: singer Debordo Leekunfa arrested
The Ivorian coupé-décalé artist Debordo Leekunfa was arrested in Abidjan after his notable appearance on the show Willy à Midi by Willy Dumbo on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.… -
“Reforming at the end of a term raises questions of legitimacy”, Mathias Hounkpè
The idea of introducing a Senate in Benin continues to fuel political and academic debate. The project, presented as a way to strengthen territorial representation and improve the… -
“She introduced me to drugs and slept with girls,” Ned Nwoko’s Moroccan wife lashes out at Regina Daniels
Ned Nwoko’s Moroccan wife, Laila Charani, accused Regina Daniels of having introduced her to drugs and of being a “bad influence” within the Nwoko household The soap opera… -
Nigeria: Ned Nwoko denies marrying Regina Daniels at 17 and reveals his wife’s real age
Nigerian senator Prince Ned Nwoko responded on Thursday, November 13, 2025, to rumors that he had married actress Regina Daniels when she was only 17. In a statement… -
Benin – 2026 Legislative Elections: candidate filings from November 15 to 19
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has set the filing period for candidacy applications for the 2026 legislative elections. Political parties have a five-day period, from Saturday, November… -
Benin: classified forests of the Kouffè and Wari Maro mountains transformed into a national park
The Beninese government has decided to reclassify the classified forests of Monts Kouffè and Wari Maro as a new national park. A feasibility study confirmed that this vast… -
Senegal: open tensions between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko
The political climate in Senegal has noticeably tightened since November 11, 2025. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko are now openly clashing over control… -
Bohicon: 2 drug traffickers arrested with 130 kg of drugs hidden in corn
Officers from the 1st arrondissement police station in Bohicon arrested two motorcyclists at dawn on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the Dako intersection. The suspects were carrying a… -
Cotonou Court of First Instance: a Nigerien national charged with insulting Patrice Talon
A man of Nigerien nationality appeared on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, before the first in flagrante delicto criminal chamber of the Cotonou Court of First Instance. He is… -
Benin: CENA receives the digitized voter list
The electoral process has reached a new stage in Benin. The National Agency for the Identification of Persons (Anip) officially handed over the Computerized Electoral List (LEI) to… -
UFOA B U20: the Amazons fall to Nigeria and end a difficult campaign
Dominated by the Falconets, already crowned before the match, the young Beninese concluded the UFOA-B U20 Women’s Cup 2025 with a fourth defeat in as many games. Benin’s… -
Benin: lifeless body found at Godomey PK14
A tragedy occurred early on the morning of Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Godomey PK14, where the lifeless body of a woman was found. According to a security… -
2026 municipal elections: The Democrats take their case to the Supreme Court
The party Les Démocrates has decided to officially challenge the exclusion of its list from the 2026 municipal elections. Its spokesperson, Guy Mitokpè, announced on Wednesday the filing… -
Expansion of the Allada-Toffo-Zè regional hospital: a major burns unit soon to be operational
Faced with the high influx observed since its opening, the Allada-Toffo-Zè zonal hospital will undergo major expansion works. The Council of Ministers approved contracting with a specialized firm… -
Benin: report of the Council of Ministers meeting of 12 November 2025
The Government of Rupture met this Wednesday, 12 November 2025, in Council of Ministers. During this conclave, several decisions were taken. Below is the full report of the… -
2026 legislative elections: UP-Le Renouveau (UP-R) announces the repositioning of all its sitting MPs
Ahead of the 2026 legislative elections, the Union Progressiste Le Renouveau (UP-R) has affirmed its determination to keep all deputies from its current ranks on its candidate lists.… -
Benin: appointments announced at the Council of Ministers on Wednesday
President Patrice Talon presided this Wednesday, 12 November 2025, over the weekly session of the Council of Ministers at the Palais de la Marina. During this government meeting,… -
2Face: “”African Queen” has been both a blessing and a burden for me”
Twenty years after its release, African Queen still defines 2Face’s career — a blessing, a burden, and a source of ongoing controversy. Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, better known…