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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: Cotonou launches the contractual phase of the Cultural and Creative Quarter
The contracting process for the construction of Cotonou’s Cultural and Creative Quarter (QCC) has been officially approved, paving the way for work to begin. This large-scale project covers… -
2026 World Cup qualifiers: DRC denounces Nigeria’s approach
After the Leopards’ win over the Super Eagles in the playoffs, the DRC strongly denounced the petition filed by the Nigerian federation, accusing Nigeria of trying to qualify… -
Godomey: thirteen people arrested for cannabis trafficking
A police operation carried out in Godomey, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi, resulted in the arrest of thirteen individuals suspected of cannabis trafficking. The arrests took place in… -
Friendly: Nigeria loses to Egypt ahead of AFCON 2025
In a preparatory match played in Cairo, Nigeria’s Super Eagles were beaten by the Pharaohs (2-1), an instructive rehearsal before their departure for the 2025 Africa Cup of… -
Elections 2026: the Bloc Républicain bans individual candidate posters
Following the Union Progressiste le Renouveau party, the Bloc Républicain (BR) has decided to tighten internal discipline in preparation for the legislative and municipal elections on January 11,… -
January 11, 2026 elections: CENA explains the delay in publishing the list of electoral agents
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) justified postponing the publication of the list of electoral staff for the legislative and municipal elections scheduled for January 11, 2026, after… -
2026 legislative and municipal elections: CENA takes delivery of the voting booths for Borgou and Alibori
With just over a month to go before the legislative and municipal elections scheduled for January 2026, the Commission électorale nationale autonome (CENA) is continuing to roll out… -
Arrest of MP Soumaïla Sounon Boké: Les Démocrates denounce an authoritarian drift
The party Les Démocrates strongly reacted to the arrest of deputy Soumaïla Sounon Boké, arrested today in Cotonou while the National Assembly was in the middle of a… -
2025 Index of Economic Freedom: Benin stands out among Africa’s most reform-oriented economies
The 2025 edition of the Economic Freedom Index by “The Heritage Fondation”, reported by Agence Ecofin, paints an unflattering picture for the African continent. In the majority of… -
Friendly: South Africa beats Ghana and gains confidence ahead of AFCON 2025
Thanks to a goal from Sipho Mbule, South Africa’s Bafana Bafana dominated Ghana’s Black Galaxies (1-0) in Dobsonville, confirming an encouraging final test ahead of the 2025 Africa… -
Mutiny on December 7 in Benin: here’s why Deputy Sounon Boké was questioned.
MP Sounon Boké, a member of the party Les Démocrates, is no longer free to move. The elected representative for the second electoral constituency is now among those… -
Municipal and legislative elections in January 2026: UP-R bans any posters featuring candidates’ images
As the municipal and legislative elections scheduled for January 11, 2026 approach, the High Political Directorate of Union progressiste le Renouveau (UP-R) has tightened the rules governing its… -
AFCON 2025: Nigeria takes on Egypt in a friendly in Cairo
A few days before the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Egypt’s Pharaohs in Cairo in a warm-up match meant to fine-tune… -
2026 Bachelor’s and Master’s Exams: the enrollment register is officially open
The registration period for the 2026 national Bachelor’s and Master’s exams is now open in Benin. The commission responsible for organizing the exams announced on Tuesday, December 16,… -
Benin’s constitution: after the court’s favorable opinion, Basile Ahossi asks Talon not to sign the law
Invited by Crystal News, the MP for the 17th electoral constituency, Basile Ahossi, didn’t hide his hostility toward the main innovations introduced by the constitutional revision recently adopted… -
Togo: death of Zarifou Ayéva, foreign minister under Faure Gnassingbé
Togo is in mourning. Zarifou Ayéva, 83, former Minister of State in charge of Foreign Affairs and founding president of the Parti pour la Démocratie et le Renouveau… -
Putsch or coup d’état: Robert Dossou puts the December 7 events into perspective
Former president of the Constitutional Court, Lawyer Robert Dossou, provided a conceptual clarification on the terms “putsch” and “coup d’État”, often used interchangeably in public debate. According to… -
Education: a contribution of 50 FCFA per student for maintenance of the EducMaster platform
A memo from the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Early Childhood and Primary Education is raising questions in the education sector. In a letter sent to departmental… -
Benin: release of Chabi Yayi, son of former president Boni Yayi
Detained in the early morning of Sunday, December 14, 2025 in Cotonou, Chabi Yayi, secretary for external relations of the opposition party Les Démocrates and son of former… -
Benin: new warden appointed to Abomey-Calavi Civil Prison
The Ministry of Justice has appointed a new warden at the Abomey-Calavi civil prison. This decision is part of movements within the prison administration aimed at strengthening the… -
Benin: Chabi Yayi placed in police custody after questioning by the judicial police
After his questioning, Chabi Yayi was placed in police custody on the evening of Sunday, December 14, 2025, according to one of his lawyers. According to the latter,… -
Benin: former lawmaker Octave Cossi Houdégbé has died
Former MP Octave Cossi Houdégbé has passed away. His passing was announced by his relatives. He died at the age of 80, leaving behind a deeply saddened family.… -
ECOWAS: a counterterrorism brigade operational by the end of 2026
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announces the establishment of a regional counterterrorism brigade that is expected to be fully operational before the end of 2026.… -
World Cup 2026: Ghana will take on Germany in a friendly
As part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup, Ghana will face Germany in a friendly in Stuttgart, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced. The Ghana Football Association… -
Steve Amoussou case: the CRIET overturns the first judgment but upholds the sentence
The Court for the Suppression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) issued its decision in the Steve Amoussou case on Monday, December 15, 2025. The special tribunal annulled… -
AFCON 2025: Benin reassured after match against FUS de Rabat ahead of the tournament
In full preparation for AFCON 2025 in Morocco, Benin’s Cheetahs beat FUS de Rabat in a friendly played Sunday in Benslimane. With less than ten days until their… -
Benin – Ligue 1: Buffles keep the lead, ASPAC impresses, matchday 12 roundup
Buffles FC retain control of the championship following the 12th matchday of the Beninese Ligue 1, marked by ASPAC’s attacking display and a battle that remains just as… -
Benin: mutineers arrested after attempted coup expected before the CRIET
The mutineers arrested following the attempted coup on December 7, 2025, are due to appear before the special prosecutor of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses… -
Coup in Guinea-Bissau: ECOWAS clearly takes a stand and threatens
The Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) took a firm stance on the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau at the summit of its Authority of Heads of State… -
ECOWAS Summit: a turning point between political crises and economic recovery
The heads of state and government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met for an ordinary summit in Abuja on Sunday, 14 December. At the…