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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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Ivory Coast: 4 arrests during an anti-drug operation
In Côte d’Ivoire, a large-scale operation against drug trafficking was carried out on Monday, December 1, 2025, in Vavoua, in the Haut-Sassandra region, by the Cellule antidrogue de… -
Nigeria: CAF pays tribute to William Troost-Ekong after his international retirement
CAF praised the exemplary career of the former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, who has brought an end to ten years of service in the Nigeria jersey. The… -
Benin – 2026 Budget: Basile Ahossi expresses reservations despite praise from the ruling movement
While several MPs from the majority praised the progress contained in the State budget for fiscal year 2026, Hon. Léon Basile Ahossi, second vice-president of the National Assembly,… -
Benin: Léon Basile Ahossi officially announces his resignation from the Les Démocrates party
The opposition party Les Démocrates is going through a new turbulent patch. The official resignation of three vice-presidents was confirmed this Thursday, December 4, 2025, by the national… -
Burkina Faso: the junta reinstates the death penalty in the penal code
Burkina Faso is preparing to reinstate the death penalty in its penal code. The decision, announced Thursday, December 4 at the end of the Council of Ministers, comes… -
Nigeria – DRC: Florent Ibenge responds to accusations of voodoo
The former DR Congo coach, Florent Ibengue, calls Éric Chelle’s remarks « absurd », after Chelle accused the Leopards of resorting to voodoo magic during the playoff they… -
“Today, I’m broken,” Ariel Sheney breaks his silence about the death of his wife, Nadiya Sabeh
Ivorian actress Nadiya Sabeh, wife of singer Ariel Sheney, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The singer broke his silence on Friday, December 5, 2025. There has been… -
“Nigeria gave them a lesson”, Benni McCarthy hails the Super Eagles after their display against Benin
Former Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy praised Nigeria for their crushing victory over Benin. A decisive win that allowed South Africa to secure its ticket for the 2026… -
AFCON 2025: Benin back on the African stage
Benin returns to AFCON 2025 with ambition: Steve Mounié as leader, a strong group and genuine chances to cause an upset. Full analysis. In Cotonou, in cafés as… -
CAFS | UFOA-B 2025 Qualifiers: the School Cheetahs on top of West Africa
The Benin School Cheetahs beat Niger this Thursday in the final of UFOA-B 2025. The victory gives the Benin team their third title in four appearances and qualifies… -
Nigeria: captain Troost-Ekong retires from international duty, a few weeks before AFCON 2025
A few weeks before AFCON 2025, William Troost-Ekong announced his international retirement, praising a Nigerian jersey he calls “the greatest privilege” of his career. The captain of the… -
“It’s not death, it’s poverty,” Peter Okoye reveals his greatest fear
Invited on Nancy Isime’s show, Nigerian star Peter Okoye, aka Mr P, opened up about the anxiety that has haunted him since childhood. And the artist admitted he… -
WACA: Coastal states meet in Cotonou to strengthen resilience against climate threats
In the wake of a year marked by accelerating coastal erosion in West Africa, representatives of the coastal countries met this Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Cotonou to… -
Media in Benin: Hervé Prudence Hessou elected president of the UPMB
UPMB has a new president. Following its elective general meeting held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Bourse du Travail de Cotonou, journalist Hervé Prudence Hessou was… -
2026 General Elections: CBDH launches citizen monitoring of the process
CBDH officially launched, in early December 2025, a monitoring mechanism for the electoral process ahead of the 2026 elections. This initiative aims to closely follow the different stages… -
Unlimited Internet Canal Box arrives in Akpakpa: fiber optic installation now 00 FCFA
CANALBOX Benin announces an exceptional promotion with free fiber installation from December 1 to 31, 2025. The brand is simultaneously expanding its coverage to Akpakpa to offer thousands… -
National Assembly: MPs adopt the finance bill for fiscal year 2026
Members of Parliament adopted, on Thursday, December 4, 2025, the budget law for the 2026 fiscal year. The state’s general budget is set at 3,783 billion 980.4 million… -
Zè: a man arrested after the suspicious death of his younger brother in an inheritance dispute
A murder case has shaken the municipality of Zè for several days. Investigations opened after the unexplained disappearance of a young man have ultimately led to the arrest… -
CRIET: Aurélie Nougloï-Guézo defends herself against accusations of cybercrime
Actress Aurélie Nougloï-Guézo appeared on Thursday, December 4, 2025 before the correctional judge of the CRIET’s trial chamber. Placed in pretrial detention, she is being prosecuted for internet… -
AFCON 2025: “We’re angry,” Gernot Rohr slams the late release of internationals
FIFA has finally yielded to pressure from European clubs by postponing by one week the provision of African internationals for CAN 2025. A situation that is already disrupting… -
2026 legislative elections in Benin: Les Démocrates re-elect more than two-thirds of their MPs
More than two thirds of Les Démocrates’ deputies are putting their seats back on the line for the January 11, 2026 legislative elections. Nineteen of them are once… -
Benin: tragic death of an artist in distress
The locality of Houin, in the Assanté district, municipality of Glazoué, has been in deep shock since the afternoon of Tuesday, December 2, 2025. A man known for… -
Cotonou activates its new municipal impound to tackle urban disorder
Since September 2025, the municipality of Cotonou has launched a major reform aimed at improving traffic and public spaces: the official opening of a municipal impound for offending… -
Sad news for Ariel Sheney: his wife, Nadiya Sabeh, has died
The wife of Ivorian singer Ariel Sheney, actress Nadiya Sabeh, has died. Her death was announced this Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Nadiya Sabeh was diagnosed with breast cancer… -
UFOA-B U15: School Cheetahs in the final, Amazons stopped at the gates of their dream
The semifinals of the UFOA-B school tournament, a qualifier for CAN Scolaire 2026, concluded on Wednesday, with mixed fortunes for the Beninese teams. In the boys’ competition, the… -
CAN 2025: FIFA pushes back the date for releasing international players by one week
FIFA finally gave in to pressure from European clubs by postponing by one week the release of African internationals for the CAN 2025, disrupting the preparation of several… -
CEA case: a pastor tried by the CRIET for online fraud
A pastor has been appearing since Tuesday, December 2, 2025, before the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). He is accused of having enrolled… -
Forensic police: Benin gets a state-of-the-art national DNA analysis laboratory
Benin takes a major step in modernizing its justice system by launching the Research, Investigation and Forensic Analysis Platform (PRIAM). The goal is to fill a structural gap… -
Benin: government sets up a commission dedicated to toponymy and national memory
Benin is taking a new step in honoring its history and its emblematic figures. The Council of Ministers on Wednesday announced the creation of a commission in charge… -
Benin: Cotonou Airport adopts a new name
The name of Cotonou’s airport is changing. The Council of Ministers has approved a new name that is simpler and easier to remember. Authorities consider that the previous…