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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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CAN 2025: Nigeria avoids the Tanzanian trap
Notably, Ademola Lookman scored in the second half as Nigeria defeated Tanzania (2-1) on Tuesday, on the opening day of the AFCON 2025 group stage. Off to a… -
CAN 2025: Senegal crushes Botswana in the opener
With a brace from Nicolas Jackson, Senegal easily beat Botswana (3-0) on Tuesday, as part of the opening day of the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup… -
AFCON 2025: Deprived of its core players, Benin loses to DR Congo as expected.
For its return to the Africa Cup of Nations, the Beninese national team fell to the Leopards of DR Congo (0-1) this Tuesday in Rabat, compromising already its… -
Message to the Nation: Patrice Talon lays out his political testament.
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, delivered this Tuesday, December 23, 2025, his tenth message to the Nation. A speech with a strong political and symbolic charge,… -
Constitution reform in Benin: Gilles Badet discusses the powers lost by the Constitutional Court.
Since the new Constitution of Benin was promulgated, arising from the revision adopted in November and validated in December 2025, the role of the Constitutional Court has been… -
Benin: Kemi Seba announces his ex-partner’s arrest
Beninese activist Kemi Seba announced, on Monday, December 22, 2025, the arrest of his ex-partner through a video published on his Facebook page. This arrest comes as the… -
Attack on the Niger–Benin pipeline: a new threat to Niger’s oil
The largest oil pipeline in Africa, linking Niger to Benin, was sabotaged again on Sunday, December 21, 2025, by rebels opposed to the junta in power in Niamey.… -
CAN 2025: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Nigeria, this Tuesday’s schedule.
The final phase of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 continues this Tuesday with the entry of Groups C and D. Senegal, Nigeria, DR Congo and Tunisia kick… -
“One win can already open the door to the Round of 16,” says Gernot Rohr ahead of DR Congo-Benin.
At a press conference on Monday, on the eve of the match against DR Congo, head coach Gernot Rohr laid out a clear ambition: to give Benin its… -
False accusation case: Hosée Houngnibo acquitted, given the benefit of the doubt.
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) acquitted Hosee Houngnibo on Thursday, December 22, 2025, in a case of false accusation with which he… -
Patrice Talon appears before deputies for his final State of the Nation address
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, will face the deputies of the National Assembly tomorrow, Tuesday, 23 December 2025, to deliver his final State of the Nation… -
Parliament: MP Habibou Worou Koubou questions the government over the arrest of one of his colleagues
In a question-and-answer addressed to the government, Habibou Worou Koubou, a deputy from the opposition party Les Démocrates, is requesting clarification on the arrest of his colleague… The… -
Infrastructures: Benin secures 200 billion FCFA from the BID to modernize the Godomey-Hillacondji corridor
Benin obtained financing of €306.89 million, or about 201.3 billion CFA francs, from the Islamic Development Bank (BID) for the widening and modernization of the Godomey–Ouidah–Hillacondji road. According… -
Diplatie: the failed coup in Benin at the heart of an AES countries summit
The heads of state of the Alliance of Sahel States are meeting from Monday, December 22, 2025 in Bamako for a 48-hour summit. Among the items on the… -
Pilgrimages of the Célestes in Sèmè-Podji: heavy truck traffic limited on three routes
As the annual religious gatherings approach, notably the Célestes pilgrimage, the authorities of the Ouémé department have decided to strengthen traffic regulation in the Sèmè-Podji area. In a… -
Pahou: 3 arrests and over 17 kg of cannabis seized in Adjarra Adovié
In Pahou, a security forces operation led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of more than 17 kilograms of cannabis in Adjarra Adovié, a locality… -
What can Benin hope for at AFCON 2025?
In Cotonou, in cafés as well as in hair salons, the same question keeps coming up: what can Benin hope for at AFCON 2025? Qualified for the fifth… -
AFCON 2025: Zambia snatches a draw against Mali
With a Patson Daka goal in stoppage time, Zambia snatched a draw against Mali (1-1) on Monday, as part of the opening matchday of AFCON 2025 group stages.… -
FIFA ranking 2025: Benin finishes the year in 92nd place
In the latest update published on 22 December, the Benin national team keeps its positions in the FIFA rankings. Gernot Rohr’s Guépards finish the year in 92nd place… -
AFCON 2025: a South African referee for the Benin vs DR Congo clash
The CAF has appointed the referee who will officiate the match between Benin and the DRC this Tuesday, a fixture in the group stage of AFCON 2025. The… -
AFCON 2025 – Nigeria: Osimhen says Super Eagles are ready for battle against Tanzania
Before Nigeria’s first game at AFCON 2025, striker Victor Osimhen called for focus against Tanzania, while embracing the Super Eagles’ status as favorites in Morocco. Victor Osimhen said… -
Benin: General Bertin Bada breaks his silence about the death of his wife
General Bertin Bada broke his silence for the first time since his wife’s death, which occurred during the failed coup on December 7, 2025. This statement took place… -
After the attempted coup in Benin: the UN calls for broad consultations on reforms
After the attempted coup foiled on December 7, 2025, in Benin, the United Nations emphasized the need to undertake broad consultations in the processes of constitutional and institutional… -
Nigeria: Aisha Buhari reveals the exact causes of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death
In a biography devoted to Muhammadu Buhari, his wife says the former head of state died of pneumonia, putting an end to speculation about a possible cancer. Former… -
Benin – Criet: Candide Azannai taken to prison
In Benin, the Court for the Repression of Economic and Terrorist Offenses (CRIET) remanded Candide Azannaï in custody on the night of Friday, December 19 to Saturday, December… -
Benin: Candide Azannaï to appear before the CRIET special prosecutor this Friday
One week after his arrest in front of his party’s headquarters in Cotonou, Candide Azannaï, president of the party Restaurer l’Espoir, is due to appear this Friday before… -
Benin: the Register of Associations and Foundations takes effect on December 19
The Ministry of the Interior and Public Security has formalized the effective implementation of the Register of Associations and Foundations as of Friday, December 19, 2025. The announcement… -
Benin: Thursday, December 25 declared a public holiday
Thursday, 25 December 2025, corresponding to the celebration of Christmas, is declared a public holiday, non-working and paid throughout the national territory. This measure is provided for by… -
AFCON 2025 – Ivory Coast: Sébastien Haller ruled out, Evann Guessand called up as reinforcement
Injured at his club a few days before kick-off, Ivorian striker Sébastien Haller will not take part in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and gives up… -
AFCON 2025: Benin’s Cheetahs officially set off for the Moroccan challenge
Gathered in Rabat, the Beninese players received the national flag from the hands of the Minister of Sports, a symbolic gesture marking the start of their mission at…