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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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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… -
Benin: key decisions from the Council of Ministers on November 12, 2025
Meeting this Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the Beninese government made several major decisions as part of implementing its development action program. Among the measures taken this Wednesday, we… -
Benin – Legislative Elections 2026: The Democrats, Alone Against Everyone
The party Les Démocrates (LD) has decided to go it alone for the 2026 legislative elections. No alliance, no parliamentary agreement, no compromise. In a political landscape where… -
Nigeria: the threat of a boycott looms ahead of the playoff against Gabon
On the eve of their playoff against Gabon, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are threatening to boycott the match to protest the non-payment of their bonuses. Tensions are rising within… -
Benin: Toward a de facto political truce as early as 2026?
The year 2026 could mark a historic turning point for Beninese political life. Excluded from the presidential race, absent from the municipal elections and threatened with exclusion from… -
Benin-FIDA cooperation: Olushegun Bakari receives Claudia Savarese’s letters of appointment
The Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, received on Monday, November 10, 2025 the letters of credence of Claudia Savarese, the new representative of the International… -
Nigeria vs Gabon: Super Eagles boycott training over unpaid bonuses
The Super Eagles have halted their preparations in Morocco, refusing to train to protest the non-payment of their bonuses for two years, as Nigeria face Gabon next Thursday… -
Benin – Municipal elections: the LD party denounces a glaring injustice and demands that CENA audit the files.
The party Les Démocrates (LD) held a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon about its participation in the 2026 municipal elections. On that occasion, the opposition party said it… -
Benin – National Assembly: the proposed constitutional amendment bill to be examined next Friday
The President of the National Assembly, Louis Gbehounou Vlavonou, summons the deputies to a plenary session to be held on Friday, 14 November 2025 at 10:00 a.m., at… -
UFOA B U20 Cup 2025 (W): Nigeria thrashes Ghana and wins the title
Nigeria’s Falconets won the UFOA B U20 Women’s Cup after their crushing victory over Ghana (3-0) on Tuesday in Benin. Nigeria’s Falconets were crowned champions of the UFOA… -
Benin: appointment of the members of the Board of Directors of the Société des Aéroports du Bénin
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, appointed the members of the Board of Directors of the Société des Aéroports du Bénin (SAB S.A.) by decree dated October… -
Benin – smuggling of tropical products: a commissioner and 3 customs officers face up to two years in prison
The case of smuggling tropical products in Kassouala, in the commune of Tchaourou, continues to make waves. The public prosecutor’s office at the Court for the Repression of… -
Benin – Constitutional revision: Théodore Holo gives his technical opinion
Constitutional expert Théodore Holo spoke on Monday, November 11, 2025, about the constitutional amendment project aimed at establishing an upper chamber, the Senate, in Benin. Asked to shed… -
Benin: nearly 100 kg of counterfeit medicines seized by the police in Adjarra
A nighttime operation led by First Class Police Commissioner Dombouri Rachad and his team resulted in the interception of a large stock of counterfeit pharmaceutical products on the… -
Regina Daniels’ brother released on bail after several days in detention
After several days in custody, Sammy, the brother of Nigerian actress Regina Daniels, was released on bail. The younger brother of Nigerian actress Regina Daniels, Sammy, regained his… -
“The Super Eagles no longer inspire fear,” Jay Jay Okocha ahead of Nigeria vs Gabon
On the eve of the playoff for the 2026 World Cup, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha sounded the alarm. The former captain of the Super Eagles laments the loss… -
Regional cooperation: the ECOWAS Representative received by the President of the HAAC
The President of the Haute Autorité de l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication (HAAC), Édouard C. Loko, received in audience on Monday, November 10, 2025 in Cotonou the Resident… -
Benin: another Les Démocrates official jailed in the forged documents case
A new judicial blow hits the main opposition party, Les Démocrates (LD). A departmental party official was placed in pretrial detention on Monday, November 10, 2025, as part… -
Benin: 2 young men charged before the CRIET in an online fraud case
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) examined, on Monday, November 10, 2025, an internet fraud case involving two young men. One of them… -
Bassila: the Republican Police steps up the crackdown on criminal networks
Outlaws have no respite in Bassila. The arrondissement police station has, for several days, stepped up field operations, combining targeted investigations and swift operations. According to the Republican… -
Parakou : more fear than harm in a fire in Kpébié
Fortunately, it was more scare than damage on Monday, November 10, 2025, in Parakou. A fire broke out shortly before noon on an unoccupied plot in the Kpébié… -
“Our marriage was never legal,” Regina Daniels tells Ned Nwoko
Regina Daniels says her marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko never had any legal standing and denounces his attempts to isolate her, revealing methods she considers manipulative and humiliating.… -
Benin: ACDPE teachers appeal to Talon over their situation
In Benin, around one hundred teachers who are State Public Law Contractual Agents (ACDPE) under the Ministry of Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education are calling on the authorities.… -
World Cup 2026 – Africa Zone: Jay-Jay Okocha believes the Super Eagles will bounce back
Nigerian football legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. A few days before the decisive playoff against Gabon,… -
Niger–Benin: President Abdourahamane Tiani confirms the border will remain closed
At a rally in Gaya, in the Dosso region, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, the President of the Republic of Niger, Abdourahamane Tiani, announced that the land border… -
Benin – 2026 municipal elections: the Démocrates’ candidacy declared inadmissible
The Commission électorale nationale autonome (CENA) published on Monday, November 10, 2025, a decision regarding the admissibility of candidacy files submitted by political parties for the communal elections… -
Benin: The Democrats rule out any parliamentary agreement for the legislative elections
The party Les Démocrates (LD) has made its decision. Meeting in a national council on Friday, November 8, 2025, the party decided unanimously not to conclude any parliamentary… -
Couffo Department: three young armed robbers arrested in Klouékanmè
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, an operation carried out by the Klouékanmè central police station led to the arrest of three young men, aged 20 to 22, suspected… -
Benin – Constitutional revision in Benin: three trade union federations speak out
The proposed revision of the Constitution has sparked strong reactions within the trade union movement. In an open letter made public on Thursday, November 6, 2025, three major… -
Benin: the Police Républicaine launches toll-free number 117 for citizens
The Republican Police inaugurated a national call center on Friday, November 7, 2025, and launched the new toll-free number 117, completely free and available 24 hours a day,…