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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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Ned Nwoko: “Having only one wife is like standing on one leg”
Amid a marital crisis with Regina Daniels, Nigerian senator Ned Nwoko defends polygamy by saying that having only one wife is like “standing on one leg”. Nigerian senator… -
AFCON 2025 : Nigeria to face Egypt in a friendly
With less than a month to go before the kick-off of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are fine-tuning their preparations. According to the media… -
Elections in Benin: ANIP sets up measures to make obtaining identity documents easier
As part of the elections scheduled for January 11, 2026, the National Agency for Personal Identification (ANIP) has planned operations to facilitate candidates’ collection of documents. In a… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): the Amazons on a “remontada” mission in Nigeria
The Benin women’s national team arrived in Nigeria on Sunday, determined to take on a huge challenge: overturn the Super Falcons in the second-leg tie of the 2026… -
Nigeria: massive military reshuffle after rumors of a coup d’état
A major reorganization of Nigeria’s military hierarchy was announced this weekend by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, against a tense backdrop in which rumors of a coup attempt have… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP and Buffles lead, ASVO still in a slump, matchday 5 roundup
The fifth matchday of the Beninese Ligue 1 ended this Sunday, October 26, marked by several draws and the confirmation of the leading duo SOBEMAP – Buffles, who… -
Benin: the Episcopal Conference announces the death of Bishop Barthélémy Adoukonou
The Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) announced on Monday, 27 October 2025, the passing of Monsignor Barthélémy Adoukonou, former Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Culture at the… -
Benin: young man appears before CRIET for falsely accusing his uncle of plotting a coup against Talon
A young man is being prosecuted before the CRIET for accusing his uncle, a retired colonel, of wanting to stage a coup d’État against President Patrice Talon. According… -
Benin: LD party challenges the candidate list published by CENA before the Court
In Benin, the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) published, on Thursday 23 October 2025, the provisional list of candidate duos authorized to take part in the 2026 presidential… -
National Assembly: opening of the 2nd ordinary session set for October 31, 2025
The National Assembly of Benin will hold the solemn opening ceremony of its second ordinary session of the year on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at… -
Benin – Democrats’ Appeal: Constitutional Court Says It Lacks Jurisdiction
Drama in Cotonou. Meeting in plenary session this Thursday, October 23, 2025, the Constitutional Court declared itself incompetent in the appeal brought by the party Les Démocrates against… -
Presidential election 2026: the Constitutional Court rejects the request to suspend the electoral process
The Constitutional Court of Benin issued, on Thursday, October 23, its decision regarding the urgent appeal filed by Nourou-Dine Saka Saley, a member of the party Les Démocrates.… -
Yemi Alade says she went through depression after lying about her age.
The Nigerian Afrobeat star revealed she went through a period of inner turmoil after discovering she had been mistaken about her real age for several years. An experience… -
Benin: Moele-Bénin and FCBE form a coalition for the 2026 legislative elections
The Moele-Bénin and Forces Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) parties formalized a parliamentary coalition this Friday. The agreement was signed at FCBE’s national headquarters in Godomey, in… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): Super Falcons ready to take on Benin
On the eve of the first leg of the qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie appeared confident. The Super Falcons want… -
Meeting between Patrice Talon and Boni Yayi: no statement issued at the end of the meeting.
The announced meeting between President Patrice Talon and his predecessor Boni Yayi took place this Friday at the Marina Palace. This meeting was initiated by the party Les… -
Endorsement case: the government’s reaction after the court’s decision
A few minutes after the Constitutional Court’s decision to declare itself “incompetent as it stands” on the appeals relating to the sponsorship of the presidential duo of the… -
Talon–Yayi meeting: one dialogue too many or the final act of political wisdom?
Benin’s political scene is stirring again, following a decision that sounds like the end of the road for the party Les Démocrates. By declaring itself incompetent to hear… -
Defamation between former ministers: the Adambi-Akponna case postponed again
The Tribunal d’Abomey-Calavi held a new hearing on Wednesday in the defamation case between former ministers Samou Seidou Adambi and Paulin Akponna. Once again, the substance of the… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: Les Démocrates announce new appeals after the Court’s decision
The party Les Démocrates (LD) isn’t giving up. Excluded from the 2026 presidential race by the provisional list published by CENA, the opposition party is announcing new appeals,… -
2026 presidential election: meeting announced this Friday between Talon and Yayu
The day after a controversial decision by the Constitutional Court in the sponsorship case involving MP Michel Sodjinou, the president of the party Les Démocrates and former head… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: 48 hours for the three disqualified duos to return to the race
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) made public on Thursday, October 23, 2025, the provisional results of its review of candidacy files for the presidential election scheduled for… -
Appeal by the party Les Démocrates: hearing postponed to 4 p.m. for a report
This Thursday, October 23, 2025, the Constitutional Court opened the hearing on the appeal filed by the party Les Démocrates against the annulment of deputy Michel Sodjinou’s sponsorship.… -
Sodjinou case: Les Démocrates before the Constitutional Court this Thursday
In Benin, all eyes are on the Constitutional Court this Thursday, October 23, 2025, where the plenary hearing opens on the litigation between MP Michel Sodjinou and the… -
2026 General Elections: the Catholic Church calls for free, transparent and inclusive elections
The Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) launched, on Wednesday 22 October 2025, a strong appeal to the political class and all citizens. Through the final communiqué of its… -
Benin: the ILO and WAEMU Chart the Path Toward Sustainable Investments for Decent Work
Gathered on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Azalaï Hotel in Cotonou, representatives of the Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)… -
“I was in love, it wasn’t for the money, we weren’t poor,” Regina Daniels
In a video posted on Instagram, Nigerian actress Regina Daniels told her truth about the reasons for her union with Senator Ned Nwoko. She says she acted out… -
“Leave me alone Ned Nwoko, marriage isn’t an obligation”, Regina Daniels snaps
In a social media post, Nigerian actress Regina Daniels attacked her husband, businessman Ned Nwoko, whom she accuses of manipulation and lying. The former Nollywood star says they… -
UFOA B U20 Cup 2025 (W): Benin loses again to Ghana
Benin suffered a third consecutive defeat after their 0-2 loss to Ghana on Monday, in the group stage of the UFOA B U20 Women’s Cup 2025. Benin’s U20… -
“You’re forcing me to have sex with you,” Régina Daniels accuses Ned Nwoko of rape and false imprisonment
The famous Nigerian actress Régina Daniels made disturbing revelations on social media. She accuses her husband, senator and businessman Ned Nwoko, of domestic violence, marital rape and false…