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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 is engaging in the digitization of its administrative archives.
A circular dated July 24, 2026, outlines the modernization of document management within Beninese public administrations. The reform aims to reduce the reliance on paper, streamline archiving costs,… -
Guinea: Nimba Mining signs its agreement to take over the operation of the GAC bauxite mine.
Guinea has signed the mining convention with Nimba Mining Company, created after the withdrawal of the bauxite concession from GAC, a subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium, in the… -
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Mask Festival 2026: In Porto-Novo, an international conference dedicated to Vodun masks
Held on July 25 and 26, 2026, alongside the Festival of Masks, the international scientific conference “Vodun Masks: Heritage and Modernity” brought together researchers, academics, museum curators, traditional… -
In Benin, the opposition criticizes the establishment of the Senate presided over by Patrice Talon.
The Democratic Party contests the creation of the Beninese Senate and the election of former president Patrice Talon as the head of the new upper chamber. Now enshrined… -
Benin: Armand Kuyema Natta mobilizes teams to strengthen the performance of the educational system.
The Beninese Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, began a contact tour on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in the departments of Ouémé and Plateau. This… -
Benin: Awaou BACO in contact with SMEs in Alibori and Borgou.
The Beninese Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, Awaou Baco, conducted a tour in the Alibori and Borgou departments on July 28 and 29, 2026.… -
Benin: the entrance exam for several public schools is open for 2026-2027.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in charge of Technical Training, is launching an entrance exam for first-year admission to several schools and institutes of public… -
Benin is preparing its first National Action Plan for an open government.
Almost eighteen months after joining the Open Government Partnership (OGP), Benin organized a national workshop from July 27 to 31, 2026, in Cotonou, dedicated to the appropriation of… -
Senegal: 220.7 billion FCFA from the World Bank for three priority projects
Senegal and the World Bank have formalized a set of financing totaling 220.7 billion FCFA, or about 388.5 million dollars. The resources are aimed at strengthening responses to… -
In Cotonou, Zone E of the CMMC wants to strengthen maritime cooperation in the Gulf of Guinea.
The Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre (CMMC) of Zone E brought together military officials, experts, and institutional representatives in Cotonou on July 22 and 23, 2026, to discuss maritime… -
Nigeria: renewed tension with the AES over the fight against terrorism
Burkina Faso summoned the Nigerian chargé d’affaires after statements made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu linking insecurity in northern Nigeria to the presence of terrorist groups from neighboring… -
ENSA: 96.15% success rate for the 22nd cohort of the preparatory internship for the State Major Diploma.
The 22nd class of the preparatory course for obtaining the State-Major Diploma from the National Superior School of Armies (ENSA) recorded a success rate of 96.15%. The class… -
Moody’s raises Benin’s sovereign rating to “Ba3”, with a stable outlook.
The Moody’s agency upgraded Benin’s long-term sovereign rating from “B1” to “Ba3,” according to a statement from the Beninese presidency published on Friday, August 7, 2026. This one-notch… -
In Benin, a $20.8 million project to restore agricultural soils.
Benin launched a project on July 24, 2026, in Cotonou, aimed at restoring degraded lands and making the rice and maize value chains more sustainable. Funded by the… -
Nigeria: the investigation into the fake investment agency reveals several administrative shortcomings
The investigation ordered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu into the fake Presidential Council for the Promotion of Foreign Investments (PFIPC) highlights forged documents, two other fictitious entities, and… -
Ivory Coast: the return of the talking drum Djidji Ayôkwé takes on a political dimension
Ivory Coast celebrated its 66th Independence Day on Friday, August 7, 2026. In Abidjan, the speaking drum Djidji Ayôkwé, returned by France in March after several years of… -
Benin – Morocco: 14 agreements signed in Cotonou to expand bilateral cooperation
The 7th session of the Joint Cooperation Commission between Benin and Morocco took place on July 21, 2026, in Cotonou. The two countries concluded 14 agreements covering areas… -
Benin: Canada opens its first resident embassy in Cotonou
Sixty-four years after the establishment of their diplomatic relations, Canada officially inaugurated its first embassy in Cotonou on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The ceremony took place in the… -
In Benin, the tour of the Minister of Maternal and Primary Education extends to Zou and Collines.
The Beninese Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, visited the Zou and Collines departments on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, as part of a contact tour.… -
Benin: the Government is building 60 new classrooms at CEG La Verdure in Ouèdo
The CEG La Verdure, located in Ouèdo within the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, is set to host 60 new classrooms starting from the 2026-2027 school year. Two of the… -
Benin unveils its climate roadmap 2026-2035 for a more resilient economy.
Presented on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Cotonou, Benin’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) plans to mobilize $14.5 billion for the period 2026-2035. This document is intended… -
Benin: the Ministry of Interior assesses its performance at the midpoint of the PTA 2026
Gathered in Cotonou from August 4 to 6, 2026, stakeholders in the expenditure chain and officials from the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security are reviewing the… -
Drama in Calavi: tragic discovery of the decomposed bodies of a couple in Kansounkpa
A wave of emotion has swept through the Kansounkpa neighborhood in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi. The lifeless bodies of a man and his wife, in an advanced state… -
Benin: Armand Kuyema Natta listens to education stakeholders in the Mono and Couffo.
The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education, Armand Kuyema Natta, met on August 3, 2026, with educational stakeholders from Mono and Couffo as part of a national outreach… -
Benin: after the election of the bureau members, the senators will meet again next September.
The Beninese Senate has officially constituted its steering committee responsible for conducting its work for the next five years. Following a vote that took place in a calm… -
Benin-Niger borders: Cotonou believes that the final act depends on Niamey.
Despite the ongoing closure of the land border between Benin and Niger, the Beninese authorities believe they have completed all necessary steps to normalize bilateral relations. In front… -
Benin Vision 2060: The National Education Council focuses on scientific and vocational fields.
From August 5 to 7, 2026, the National Council for Education (CNE) will hold its third consultative assembly in Cotonou, focusing on the development of scientific and technological… -
Ghana: the IMF warns against fuel subsidies four years after the debt crisis
Four years after the 2022 debt crisis, Ghana has seen the International Monetary Fund (IMF) classify its debt risk as “moderate.” However, the institution warns the authorities against… -
Ivory Coast: Yan Diomandé officially joins Real Madrid
One year after his arrival at RB Leipzig from Leganés, Yan Diomandé joins Real Madrid. The Spanish club and their German counterpart have reached an agreement for the… -
Nigeria: Bola Tinubu approves a pay raise for the army
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved a new salary scale for the armed forces. Starting from September 1, 2026, salaries will increase by 30% to 80% depending on…