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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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Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo establishes a collegiate leadership at the head of the PPA-CI
The president of the African Peoples’ Party-Ivory Coast (PPA-CI), Laurent Gbagbo, has appointed five officials to strategic positions within his party. Announced on Monday, August 10, this reorganization… -
Benin: a motorcycle taxi driver killed, two women seriously injured, and a baby miraculous survivor in an accident in Covè
A serious traffic accident has mourned the commune of Covè, specifically the locality of Naogon Aïzondo, this Sunday, August 9, 2026. According to reports from the local radio… -
Abomey-Calavi: several businesses devastated by a fire along the wholesale market road at Akassato
A challenging morning broke over Akassato, in the Abomey-Calavi municipality. In the early hours of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, a strong fire broke out on the paved road… -
Parakou: a 7-year-old boy found dead in a septic tank in Banikanni
Shock reigns in the Banikanni neighborhood located in the second arrondissement of the municipality of Parakou. A 7-year-old boy, who had been missing for several days, was found… -
Recruitment of 1,150 customs agents: date of the medical examination phase
The General Directorate of Customs informs the candidates declared eligible for the recruitment competition of 150 Customs officials (for the year 2024) that the date of the medical… -
Fire at Beau Rivage: Parliamentarians at the bedside of the victims
The fire that occurred during the night of Thursday, August 6 to Friday, August 7, 2026, continues to attract significant attention from the authorities. On Monday, August 10,… -
Burkina Faso: 18 cultural events banned by the authorities
The Burkinabé Ministry of Culture has banned 18 cultural events planned in several cities across the country. The authorities cite activities contrary to “public morals” and likely to… -
Burkina: 18 cultural events prohibited, deemed contrary to good morals.
The Burkinabe Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts, and Tourism has sent formal notices to the organizers of 18 events planned in various locations across the country. The authorities… -
Coastal erosion: Minister Georges Alé on a mission to assess the East coastline of Benin
The Minister of Living Environment and Transportation, responsible for Sustainable Development, Georges Alé, visited the East coast of Benin this weekend. This field visit aimed to evaluate the… -
Nigeria: telecom operators demand more stability to continue their investments
Nigerian telecom operators are calling for greater regulatory and economic stability to maintain their investments. Gathered within the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), they highlight… -
Kiddwaya: “Nigeria would have developed further if it had been colonized for a longer time.”
A statement by Kiddwaya is causing debate in Nigeria. The reality TV star believes that the country would have been more developed if Britain had extended its colonial… -
Tchaourou: A 3-year-old girl saved from the waters of the Okpara River in Kika.
A true miracle occurred this Sunday in the Kika district, located in the Tchaourou municipality. A little girl, about three years old, was spotted and rescued from the… -
Gaani 2026 in Nikki: the Beninese state plays a central role in the organization
The 2026 edition of the Gaani de Nikki benefits from increased involvement from the Beninese state. After officially allowing the festival to be organized, the government is overseeing… -
In Ghana, NGOs are reigniting the battle for a law against accusations of witchcraft.
Six years after the lynching of Akuah Dente, a 90-year-old woman killed after being accused of witchcraft, Ghanaian civil society is still calling for the adoption of legislation… -
Nigeria is setting up an inter-ministerial platform dedicated to human capital.
Nigeria wants to enhance the coordination of its health, education, and social development policies in response to the challenges posed by its demographics. The government is particularly relying… -
Burkina Faso: the price of diesel increases for the first time in four years
The Burkinabe government has raised the price of a litre of diesel by 75 CFA francs as of Monday, August 10. This 11% increase comes after four years… -
Guinea: Activist Bella Bah missing after his arrest
Bella Bah’s family has not heard from the Guinean activist since Saturday, August 8. His wife claims that he was forcibly taken away by men in uniform, while… -
Benin: on the podium of the 2026 International Artificial Intelligence Olympiads
Benin won a bronze medal and an honorable mention at the 3rd edition of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held in Astana, Kazakhstan. This performance, achieved… -
Benin: The government celebrates artisan excellence during JAB 2026
The 2026 edition of the Beninese Craftsmanship Day (JAB) concluded on Tuesday, July 21, in Cotonou, with the recognition of six artisans in three categories. The winners received… -
Patrice Talon at the head of the Senate: “Has there really been an alternation?”, asks Jean-Baptiste Elias.
The election of Patrice Talon as President of the Senate continues to fuel the debate over the implications of the political alternation that took place in Benin in… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni seen in a warm proximity with the people of Lokossa
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, made a trip this Sunday, August 9, 2026, to Lokossa, the capital of the Mono department. Widely shared on social media,… -
Benin: Romuald Wadagni ensures the fullness of his role as president, says Wilfried Houngbédji
Governance in Benin: Wilfried Houngbédji Reaffirms the Exclusive Leadership of President Romuald Wadagni Speaking during his traditional meeting with the press on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the government… -
Dassa-Zoumè: a nursing assistant arrested the day before her retirement for trafficking in counterfeit drugs
Just a few days away from a well-deserved retreat, a nursing assistant working in a public health facility in Dassa-Zoumè finds herself at the center of a fierce… -
Hêvié: a recipient of presidential grace arrested in the middle of a flight on a construction site
In Benin, a man recently released following a pardon granted by President Romuald Wadagni has been arrested again. The suspect was caught red-handed for theft on the evening… -
Economy: Moody’s agency raises Benin’s sovereign rating to “Ba3” with a stable outlook.
The international financial rating agency Moody’s has officially re-evaluated the long-term sovereign rating of the Republic of Benin, raising it from “B1” to “Ba3” with a “stable” outlook.… -
Drama in Dèkoungbé: a young man arrested for the murder and decapitation of his father
The Dèkoungbé neighborhood, in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, is in shock after a macabre discovery. A young man has been arrested by the Republican Police, suspected of having… -
Benin: 561.8 million FCFA in compensation to protect producers from climate hazards
Benin has paid 561.8 million FCFA in compensation to 94,905 rice and cotton producers who suffered yield losses during the 2025-2026 agricultural campaign. The scheme, launched as part… -
In Benin, the CNE wants to enhance the attractiveness of scientific and technological fields.
Held from August 5 to 7, 2026, in Cotonou, the third session of the Advisory Assembly of the National Education Council (CNE) called for intensified efforts in favor… -
Community reforms: Benin achieves a 73% implementation rate according to UEMOA.
Benin achieved a completion rate of 73% during the 2026 annual political review of the reforms, policies, programs, and community projects of UEMOA. The evaluation focused on 145… -
Benin is engaging in the digitization of its administrative archives.
A circular dated July 24, 2026, outlines the modernization of document management within Beninese public administrations. The reform aims to reduce the reliance on paper, streamline archiving costs,…