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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: death of Gatien Houngbédji, former minister and High Commissioner for National Solidarity
Gatien Houngbédji, former minister and former High Commissioner for National Solidarity, died on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in France, at the age of 76. A figure of Beninese… -
CRIET: police and customs officers prosecuted for smuggling tropical products in Tchaourou acquitted
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) on Thursday, December 18, 2025, acquitted all the police officers and customs officials arrested in a case… -
Houègbo: over 50 kg of counterfeit medicines removed from the market
A large quantity of counterfeit and prohibited medicines was removed from circulation on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Houègbo, in the commune of Toffo, in the Atlantique department.… -
Political truce: Patrice Talon embraces and defends a new democratic pace
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, defended during his media appearance on Thursday, December 18 the establishment of the political truce introduced by the recently enacted constitutional… -
2026 General Elections: CENA launches training for trainers of electoral agents
The Commission Électorale Nationale Autonome (CENA) officially kicked off the training of trainers for electoral officers. The session opened in the institution’s conference room, located on the ex-INFOSEC… -
Constitutional revision: “the seven-year term is not to my advantage”, Patrice Talon
The day after the enactment of the new Constitution, which took place on Wednesday, December 17, President Patrice Talon explained to the press the main innovations of the… -
AFCON 2025 : Davido to headline the opening concert in Rabat
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido will be one of the main attractions of the inaugural show of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for Saturday at the Fan… -
AFCON 2025: Salomon Kalou believes Nigeria will go all the way
Unlucky finalists of the last edition, Nigeria’s Super Eagles approach AFCON in Morocco with big ambitions, backed by a squad that former Ivorian international Salomon Kalou considers well-equipped… -
Benin: registrations for the 2026 Baccalaureate open until January 30, 2026
The Office du Baccalauréat has officially launched the registration process for the Baccalaureate examinations, session 2026. In a statement dated December 17, 2025, the Director General of the… -
“At one point, we had Tigri on the phone,” Patrice Talon’s revelations about the foiled coup
President Patrice Talon broke his silence on Thursday, December 18, 2025, to address the aborted December 7 coup orchestrated by Pascal Tigri. He laid out the behind-the-scenes of… -
State of the Nation address: Patrice Talon scheduled to appear before the National Assembly on December 23, 2025.
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 to deliver his annual State of the Nation… -
The ECOWAS Parliament’s resolutions on Benin’s political crisis
Meeting in Abuja from 1 to 13 December 2025 for its second ordinary session of the year, the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States adopted… -
Benin: Patrice Talon expected at the National Assembly for his State of the Nation address
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, is announced on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, seat of the National Assembly, where he… -
“Nobody’s going to double your money,” the CNIN warns against scams that promise to multiply your money.
The National Center for Digital Investigations (CNIN) warns Beninese citizens about the rise in scams involving the alleged multiplication of money, widely shared on social networks and private… -
Media regulation in Benin: Maranatha TV put on notice
The High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) has launched disciplinary action against Télévision Maranatha Bénin, a channel broadcasting on the national audiovisual scene. In a decision dated… -
Benin: the Restaurer l’Espoir party denies Candide Azannai’s release
The Parti Restaurer l’Espoir (RE) and the Coordination nationale de la Résistance nationale formally denied, on Tuesday 17 December 2025, a report claiming the release of their president,… -
Establishment of the Beninese Agency for Distance Learning and approval of its bylaws
Meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, under the chairmanship of Head of State Patrice Talon, the Council of Ministers authorized the creation of the Beninese Agency for Tele-Teaching… -
Benin: 82 people arrested and 7 ghettos dismantled in Godomey
From December 1 to 15, 2025, the Godomey Arrondissement Police Station carried out forceful security operations dubbed “Coup de Poing” in its area of responsibility. These actions, led… -
Benin: Patrice Talon announces the promulgation of a law amending the Constitution
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, announced on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the promulgation of the law amending and supplementing the Constitution of December 11, 1990. This… -
Benin: minutes of the Council of Ministers meeting of Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr. Patrice Talon, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. The… -
Benin: recruitment and training of 1,850 young people for the Armed Forces
The Beninese government is launching a large recruitment and training program for 1,850 young people for the benefit of the Beninese Armed Forces (FAB), spread over 2025 and… -
Benin: weapons and military equipment found at a man’s home in Djougou
An operation carried out by the Republican Police on the morning of 16 December 2025 led to the discovery of a significant arsenal at the home of an… -
Benin: Council of Ministers appointments on Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, under the chairmanship of the Head of State, President Patrice Talon. The following appointments were made at the… -
Benin: Key decisions of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr. Patrice TALON, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. The… -
Tosin Aiyegun: “people think Benin is a small footballing nation”
Speaking to RFI, Tosin Aiyegun spoke about Benin’s chances at CAN 2025, which opens in a few days. The Lorient forward is confident and believes the Cheetahs will… -
Airspace violation: Nigeria issues an official apology to Burkina Faso
Nigeria officially apologized to Burkina Faso following the violation of Burkinabè airspace by a Nigerian aircraft. This diplomatic step was conducted at the highest level by the Nigerian… -
Benin: CENA provides parties with the sample of the single ballot
With less than a month to go before the municipal and legislative elections scheduled for January 11, 2026, the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) continues to follow its… -
Nigeria: Ahmed Musa announces his international retirement
Iconic captain and 2013 African champion, Ahmed Musa has confirmed the end of his time with the Nigerian national team after fifteen years and 111 caps for the… -
Benin: Patrice Talon faces the press Thursday, December 18
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, will hold a meeting with the press this Thursday, December 18, 2025. The announcement comes in a particularly sensitive political and… -
Benin: Daniel Edah calls on Talon and the political class after an ECOWAS decision
Reacting to a recent CEDEAO decision, Daniel Edah called for the prompt opening of a frank, inclusive and constructive national dialogue in Benin. In a public statement, the…