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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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Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): Benin’s squad for the clash with Nigeria
The Benin Football Federation published, on Thursday October 9, the list of 24 players selected to face Nigeria in the second round of the 2026 Women’s AFCON qualifiers,… -
Senegal: Macky Sall’s brother detained in a suspected money‑laundering case
The younger brother of former Senegalese president Macky Sall, Aliou Sall, was taken into police custody this Friday at his home in Guédiawaye, together with his wife Aïssata… -
World Cup 2026 (Q) – Gernot Rohr: “these matches are the most important in Benin’s history”
As two decisive matches against Rwanda and Nigeria approach, Gernot Rohr gauges the historic stakes awaiting Benin. The Franco-German coach hopes to lead the Cheetahs to a first-ever… -
The Benin Bar in mourning: Maître Paul Kato Atita has passed away
The Beninese legal world has lost a leading figure. On Friday, October 10, 2025, Attorney Paul Kato Atita, a prominent lawyer, died in Porto-Novo. The announcement of his… -
Guinea: Doumbouya on course for the presidential election, opposition weakened
In Guinea, Mamadi Doumbouya appears to be well on his way to seeking an official mandate. With just weeks to go before the presidential election scheduled for December… -
Ivory Coast: the PDCI–PPA-CI joint front continues its citizens’ march in Abidjan
The PDCI–PPA-CI Joint Front confirmed it will hold its civic march this Saturday, October 11, in Abidjan, despite the uncertainties and restrictions announced by the authorities. The information… -
Senegal: government welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire
The Senegalese government on Thursday welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas, calling this development a “significant progress” toward reducing tensions in the Middle East and… -
Benin: a man sentenced to 50 months in prison for kidnapping a little girl
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) on Thursday sentenced a man to 50 months in prison for abducting a young girl, in collusion… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Rwanda’s coach promises to torpedo Benin’s plans
Ahead of hosting Benin for their final home match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Adel Amrouche and his men are showing unwavering determination. The Rwandan coach believes… -
2025 Presidential Election in Ivory Coast: the official kick-off of the election campaign
The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) officially opened the campaign for the presidential election on 25 October 2025 this Friday, October 10 at midnight, its president Ibrahime Kuibiert Coulibaly… -
CDM 2026 (Q) – Rwanda: “we can beat Benin,” the Amavubi captain
Less than 24 hours before the decisive match against Benin, counting for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the captain of the Rwandan national team, Djihad Bizimana, called on… -
Benin: Constitutional Court declares an appeal on self-sponsorship inadmissible
Benin’s Constitutional Court held a special plenary hearing on Thursday, October 9, 2025, devoted to several appeals, including the one filed by Miguèle Houeto, Landry Angelo Adelakoun, Romaric… -
Ivory Coast: Charles Blé Goudé files a complaint over death threats
In Ivory Coast, the president of the Pan-African Congress for Justice and Equality of Peoples (COJEP), Charles Blé Goudé, filed a complaint for “death threats” with the public… -
Benin: the CDC outlines the procedure for submitting deposits for political parties
As part of preparations for the 2026 general elections, the Caisse des dépôts et consignations (CDC) has outlined to political parties the procedures to follow for submitting security… -
2025 presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire: Alassane Ouattara unveils his vision for the country
The presidential campaign is entering a decisive phase. The candidate of the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP), Alassane Ouattara, will present his policy… -
2026 presidential election: the LD party convenes its National Council to select its two-person ticket.
The Les Démocrates (LD) party will hold its National Council on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Gratitude event hall in Abomey-Calavi. The announcement was made through an… -
2026 presidential election: CENA opens the candidate registration phase
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) launches this Friday, October 10, 2025, the registration of candidacies for the presidential election scheduled for January 2026. This crucial step marks… -
Benin: 36 months’ imprisonment sought for a fake commissioner in uniform
The Second-Class Court of First Instance of Abomey-Calavi examined on Wednesday, October 8 a case of title usurpation and fraud involving a fake police commissioner. The accused, who… -
Benin: over 12,000 tax clearance certificates issued out of 13,000 requests on the eve of the 2026 presidential election
On the eve of the opening of applications for the 2026 presidential election, the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) is hard at work. Of nearly 13,000 requests recorded,… -
Dangote Cement lays its foundations in Côte d’Ivoire
Nigerian group Dangote Cement has officially launched its operations in Côte d’Ivoire. The presentation ceremony was held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Novotel Abidjan-Marcory, under the… -
Benin: CRIET sentences a man to 5 years in prison and a 20 million FCFA fine for forging a presidential decree
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, sentenced a defendant found guilty of forging a decree of President Patrice… -
2025 presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire: the economic and geopolitical reasons for Ouattara’s fourth term
During a debate broadcast on the NCI channel, Ivorian economist Moustapha Fofana said that international crises, notably those in Ukraine and Gaza, justified President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to… -
Porto-Novo: Dagbégnon Raymond Koupagnon appointed second deputy mayor
The Porto-Novo Municipal Council on Thursday, October 9, 2025, installed Dagbégnon Raymond Koupagnon as second deputy mayor. This appointment took place during the council’s sixth extraordinary session of… -
Benin: 18 months in prison for the former chief of staff of the national navy
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) delivered its verdict in the case involving former Chief of Staff of the National Navy, Jean Léon… -
Côte d’Ivoire: formal ban on polls before the October 25 presidential election
In Côte d’Ivoire, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) reminded on Monday of the strict ban on publishing or circulating vote estimates before the presidential election scheduled for October… -
Benin: Canal+ gets Cotonou buzzing with the Trophée des Académies
The final phase of season 2 of the Ligue 1 McDonald’s – Trophée des Académies is taking place this week (October 8 to 12) in Cotonou. An event… -
Burkina Faso: 8 NGO workers, including a Malian, arrested for espionage
Burkinabe authorities announced the arrest of eight people, including a Malian, on alleged spying charges. The suspects, members of the NGO Inso, are accused of continuing to collect… -
Benin: CENA sets the schedule for the 2026 general elections
The Commission électorale nationale autonome (CENA) published, on October 8, 2025, the official schedule for the 2026 general elections, which will be combined between the legislative and communal… -
Benin: CENA unveils the schedule for the January 2026 legislative and municipal elections
The Commission Électorale Nationale Autonome (CENA) published, this Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the official schedule for the legislative and municipal elections, set for Sunday, January 11, 2026. This… -
2026 presidential election: Paul Hounkpè’s investiture postponed to October 19
Initially scheduled for October 11, 2025, the inauguration ceremony of Paul Hounkpè, designated candidate of Force cauris pour un Bénin émergent (Fcbe) for the 2026 presidential election, has…