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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: Daniel Edah sends an open letter to Patrice Talon about the constitutional amendment
Former presidential candidate Daniel Edah made public on November 1, 2025 an open letter addressed to the President of the Republic, Patrice Talon. In this letter he questions… -
Benin: a journalist’s motorcycle stolen while reporting on the inauguration of a new market
During the inauguration ceremony of the new Guéma market, a journalist’s motorcycle was stolen on Friday, October 31, 2025. A journalist fell victim to the theft of his… -
Benin: 4 ministers appointed to the investment committee of FERER
The Council of Ministers, which met in ordinary session on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, appointed the members of the Investment Committee of the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy… -
Hajj 2026 in Benin: a subsidy of 370 million FCFA granted to reduce pilgrimage costs
The Beninese government has announced several measures to ensure the smooth running of the 2026 Hajj. As part of these measures, a subsidy of 370 million CFA francs… -
Benin – Constitutional revision: the text submitted to the Laws Committee
Benin is preparing to make changes to its fundamental law. A draft bill to revise the Constitution, put forward by Assan Séïbou and Aké Natondé, has been introduced… -
Benin: Louis Vlavonou praises “the wisdom and republican dignity” of Me Renaud Agbodjo
The President of the National Assembly, Louis Gbèhounou Vlavonou, paid high tribute to Me Renaud Agbodjo, a disqualified candidate of the party Les Démocrates, at the opening of… -
World Cup 2026: Alex Iwobi believes Nigeria will qualify
Fulham attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi says he is convinced that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will clinch their ticket to the 2026 World Cup, despite a qualifying campaign littered with… -
Constitutional revision: proponents call for the creation of a Senate
Constitutional revision has resurfaced in the National Assembly. The presidents of the parliamentary groups Union Progressiste le Renouveau (UPR) and Bloc Républicain (BR), Assan Séïbou and Aké Natondé,… -
“This Nigeria isn’t inspiring,” Sunday Mba slams the Super Eagles
Disappointed by Nigeria’s performances in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, former international Sunday Mba sharply criticized the Super Eagles’ level, saying the team is no longer up to… -
LD’s absence from the 2026 presidential election: Wilfried Houngbedji absolves the government
A guest on the show Invité Afrique this Friday, October 31, 2025, on RFI, government spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji spoke about the case of MP Michel Sodjinou, elected… -
Benin: MP Michel Sodjinou leaves the parliamentary group “Les Démocrates”
A shock at the opening of the second ordinary session of the National Assembly in Porto-Novo. MP Michel Sodjinou, elected in the 19th electoral constituency, has officially left… -
Benin: ANIP launches special operation on unreported deaths
The Agence nationale d’identification des personnes (ANIP) is launching a large operation to update the Registre national des personnes physiques (RNPP). The aim of this operation is to… -
AFCON 2025: Swedish-Beninese striker Adam Akimey has said yes to the Cheetahs
The young Swedish-Beninese forward Adam Akimey, developed at Hammarby and coming off a fine season in Sweden, has chosen to represent Benin, convinced by coach Gernot Rohr. Benin… -
Don Jazzy: « I almost gave it all up after Mo’Hits »
Shaken by the collapse of Mo’Hits in 2012, Don Jazzy says he thought about giving it all up before being reborn with the founding of Mavin Records, now… -
Cybercrime: a Beninese man sentenced to 50 months in prison by the CRIET
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) delivered its verdict in a cybercrime case involving a Beninese national identified by the initials K.D.P.. The… -
Benin: a father dies in an accident while driving his sick wife to the hospital
The city of Parakou was plunged into mourning on the night of Thursday, October 30, 2025, by a tragic accident that occurred in front of the Sinagourou royal… -
Benin – Criet: actress Aurélie Guézo taken to prison
Beninese actress Aurélie Guézo. Known for her memorable roles in productions by the Sèmako company of Pipi Wobaho and Eléphant Mouillé, she was detained and placed in pre-trial… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): “Ghana can compete with England and Brazil”, Ernest Thompson
A few months before the World Cup 2026, former Black Stars official Ernest Thompson shows unchanged confidence. According to him, Ghana has the tools to compete with the… -
“Nothing is lost…,” Jude Lodjou backs LD party activists
In an emotional message, Jude Lodjou addressed the Beninese after the rejection of the Les Démocrates party’s candidacy for the 2026 presidential election. The former MP and party… -
2026 General Elections: Voter List Now Available for Consultation
The National Agency for Personal Identification (ANIP) announced that the Computerized Electoral List (LEI) has been made available since Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at all voting centers in… -
Benin: government reacts to Boni Yayi’s media appearance
Former president Boni Yayi, weakened by the internal storm rocking his party Les Démocrates after their exclusion from the presidential race, broke his silence on Wednesday, October 29.… -
UFOA-B U20 Cup 2025: list of Amazons called up
As the second edition of the UFOA-B Women’s U20 Cup approaches, scheduled from November 7 to 17 in Porto-Novo, coach Abdoulaye Ouzérou has published the list of 24… -
“We are Africans and we are unstoppable,” Tiwa Savage defends Afrobeats
While some players in the music industry are announcing the decline of Afrobeats, Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage spoke out to strongly defend the African music genre, which she… -
Opening of the National Assembly’s budget session: update on the agenda items
The National Assembly of Benin is preparing to open, on Friday, October 31, 2025, its second ordinary session of the year, commonly called the budget session. On this… -
Benin: Yayi Boni gives an update on his meeting with Patrice Talon
A few days after his meeting at the Palais de la Marina with President Patrice Talon, the former head of state and leader of the party Les Démocrates… -
Benin: Boni Yayi’s serious revelations about his meeting with Patrice Talon
Former Beninese president Boni Yayi broke his silence following his meeting on Friday, October 24, 2025, with Head of State Patrice Talon. In a statement addressed to his… -
Mandatory health insurance in Benin: strengthened measures for
The Beninese government has announced new measures for mandatory health insurance, aimed at better protecting vulnerable populations and strengthening access to care. Law No. 2022‑17 of October 19, 2022… -
Benin: Vakon-Avagbodji-Aguégué road development project updated
The Beninese government has decided to update the development and paving project for the Vakon-Avagbodji-Aguégués road, which stretches over a length of 13.2 km and includes earthworks, roadway… -
Benin — Council of Ministers: several appointments announced this Wednesday
The government of President Patrice Talon held its weekly meeting on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. During this Council of Ministers meeting, the government made several appointments within various… -
Who will produce the AFCON Morocco 2025 anthem in Benin? Steve Mounié challenges Fanicko
Two months before the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, the captain of Benin’s Cheetahs, Steve Mounié, made a surprising appeal to Beninese artist Fanicko.…