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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: key decisions of the Council of Ministers on October 29
The government of rupture met this Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Council of Ministers. Several major decisions were made during this conclave. Below is a summary of the… -
Benin: funeral program for Monsignor Barthélémy Adoukonou, who died on October 27
The Catholic Church of Benin announced the death of Msgr Barthélémy Adoukonou, which occurred during the night of October 26–27, 2025. The prelate’s burial will take place on… -
Land dispute in Benin: Pastor Edgard Guidibi jailed, his wife placed under judicial supervision
Arrested on October 22 in a land-related case, Pastor Edgard Guidibi was placed in detention after being presented, on Tuesday October 28, to the special prosecutor at the… -
Climate Chance Africa Summit: Benin establishes itself as a leader in ecological transitions
Benin’s economic capital on Monday hosted the 6th edition of the Climate Chance Africa Summit, a major gathering of non-state climate actors. Under the theme “Renewable energy, adaptation… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): Benin Football Federation reacts to the Amazons’ elimination
The Benin Football Federation reacted to the Amazones’ campaign in the qualifying phase for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. And the FBF praised the performance of… -
2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: the twelve African nations that have qualified are now known
The twelve African nations qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are now known, after a final qualifying round filled with suspense and confirmations.… -
Renaud Agbodjo trapped in a political system he thought he knew
Benin’s political scene has just lost one of its most promising faces. Lawyer Renaud Agbodjo, a young attorney and the designated candidate of the party Les Démocrates, announced… -
Benin – 2026 Municipal Elections: CENA wraps up candidate registrations
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) closed, at midnight on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the period for submitting candidacy files, in accordance with the established electoral calendar. Several… -
2026 presidential election: Attorney Adrien Houngbédji backs Romuald Wadagni’s candidacy
Maître Adrien Houngbédji, former president of the National Assembly, published a “Declaration of Support for the Candidacy of Romuald Wadagni” this Tuesday, October 28, 2025. In a statement… -
Municipal elections 2026: FCBE the first party to submit its candidacy file to the CENA
It was 7:49 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, when the party Forces Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) made its entry into the headquarters of the Commission… -
2026 Women’s AFCON (Q): seeking a comeback, Benin held to a draw by Nigeria and eliminated
Valiant but not enough, Benin’s Amazons held Nigeria’s Super Falcons to a 1-1 draw in Abeokuta on Tuesday in the return leg of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup… -
Presidential Election in Benin: Renaud Agbodjo and Jude Lodjou definitively removed from the race
The verdict has fallen. The Constitutional Court of Benin issued its decision this evening on the electoral appeals, fully aligning with the conclusions of the CENA. The Court… -
Invalidation of the Democrats’ candidacy: Court expected Monday to rule on several appeals
The main opposition party, Les Démocrates, isn’t giving up. Excluded from the provisional list of candidates for the 2026 presidential election by the Commission électorale nationale autonome (CENA),… -
Junior Olaitan apologizes after a controversial shirt swap with Osimhen
Criticized by Göztepe supporters after swapping his shirt with Victor Osimhen at the end of the match against Galatasaray, Junior Olaitan has apologized. The Beninese midfielder says it… -
Benin: Guy Dossou Mitokpè saddened by Renaud Agbodjo’s withdrawal and calls for unity
The national communications secretary of the party Les Démocrates, Guy Dossou Mitokpè, expressed his deep “sadness” at Renaud Agbodjo’s announced withdrawal from Beninese political life, following his disqualification… -
Benin: Valentin Djènontin predicts defections within Les Démocrates
The former Minister of Justice under President Boni Yayi, Valentin Djènontin-Agossou, analyzes the situation within the party Les Démocrates and foresees defections soon. In a statement published this… -
Presidential election in Benin: Renaud Agbodjo explains the two reasons for his disqualification (full statement)
Designated candidate of the party Les Démocrates for the 2026 presidential election, Attorney Renaud Agbodjo announced on Tuesday that he acknowledges his disqualification confirmed by the Constitutional Court.… -
“Your responsibility in governing Benin will be great,” Renaud Agbodjo to Romuald Wadagni
In a statement announcing his withdrawal from political life on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Me Renaud Agbodjo addressed a message to Romuald Wadagni, a candidate in the 2026… -
Benin — Patrice Talon’s succession: Renaud Agbodjo calls on Romuald Wadagni
Excluded from the race for the April 2026 presidential election by a decision handed down on Monday, October 27 by the Constitutional Court, Me Renaud Agbodjo takes note.… -
Benin: Mgr Éric Soviguidi to be ordained on November 15
Beninese prelate Éric Soviguidi will be ordained archbishop on November 15, 2025, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Cotonou, the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) announced… -
“I’d like to announce my withdrawal from Beninese politics,” Me Renaud Agbodjo
The day after the Constitutional Court’s verdict confirming the rejection of his candidacy for the April 2026 presidential election, Me Renaud Agbodjo announced on Tuesday, October 28, 2025,… -
Online scam: a woman charged with extorting 20 million FCFA under the pretext of prayers
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) examined, this Monday, a suspected online fraud case. The defendant, according to information from Bip Radio, is… -
Parakou : Herds of cattle disrupt classes at Kperou Guéra Public Primary School
At the Kperou Guéra public primary school, classroom calm is being severely tested. For several weeks, teachers and pupils have had to deal with an unusual visitor: herds… -
Communales 2026: at the CENA, the wait for the first candidate filings continues
Time is running out at the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA). Since the official launch of candidate submissions for the communal elections of January 11, 2026, on Friday,… -
Benin: Interior Ministry determined to ensure peaceful elections
As the 2026 general elections approach, the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security (MISP) is stepping up initiatives to ensure peaceful and credible polls. As part of… -
2026 elections in Benin: CENA calls for the rejection of the Democrats’ appeals
The legal showdown continues ahead of the 2026 presidential election in Benin. After rejecting several candidacies, the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has turned to the Constitutional Court… -
2026 presidential election: the Court postpones NDSS’s appeal against Michel Sodjinou to October 30
The Constitutional Court examined several appeals related to the ongoing electoral process this Monday morning, notably the one filed by Nourou-Dine Saka Saley (NDSS), a lawyer and founding… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): Nigeria expects a tough match against Benin
Despite their first-leg advantage, Nigeria coach Justine Madugu is urging the Super Falcons to be cautious ahead of the decisive second leg against Benin. Despite the advantage gained… -
PDDAA : Benin leads agricultural performance in Africa
Benin has achieved an outstanding performance in agriculture, ranking as the top country in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Benin has broken through in agriculture… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: the Constitutional Court postpones the hearing on the Démocrates’ appeals to 4 p.m.
The Constitutional Court of Benin has suspended its special plenary hearing scheduled for this Monday. Originally planned to be held this morning, the hearing intended to examine several…