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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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Benin: appointments announced at the Council of Ministers this Wednesday
The government has renewed the leadership of Benin’s public universities. The Council of Ministers on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, announced strategic appointments for the Teaching and Research Units… -
UFOA B U17 2025 Tournament: Tuesday’s schedule
Discover the matches on the schedule this Tuesday, part of the UFOA B U17 Cup 2025 semi-finals. The U17 UFOA B tournament semi-finals kick off this Tuesday with… -
Diplomacy: Macky Sall is considering a run for UN Secretary-General
In an interview broadcast on September 29, 2025 on the H5 Motivation podcast, former Senegalese President Macky Sall mentioned the possibility of running for the post of Secretary-General… -
Public policy evaluation: Beninese MPs on an immersion program in France
Since Monday, September 29, 2025, a delegation from the National Assembly of Benin has been on a study visit in Paris. This mission is part of the Parliamentary… -
Selection of the LD candidate duo: the party is not immune to frustrations despite its caution.
The opposition party Les Démocrates has made public the criteria and documents required for any candidacy for its nominations ahead of the next 2026 general elections. Les Démocrates… -
2025 U20 World Cup: Nigeria caught out in opener by Norway, France tames South Africa
Nigeria began its 2025 U20 World Cup campaign with a defeat (0-1) against Norway. Meanwhile, South Africa lost to France (1-2). In their opening match in Group F… -
Benin: Daniel Edah says he escaped a trap and calls for “dignified” politics
On Monday, September 29, 2025, Daniel Edah, a declared candidate for the 2026 presidential election and a recent member of the party Les Démocrates, publicly denounced what he… -
Godomey: Republican Police deliver a major blow against the underworld
From Saturday, September 27 to Monday, September 29, 2025, the Godomey district police station carried out a large-scale operation that led to the arrest of thirty (30) individuals… -
Malawi: Peter Mutharika reclaims the presidency after a decisive victory
Peter Mutharika was elected president of Malawi after winning a majority of the votes in last week’s elections. The electoral commission announced that the former head of state… -
Diplomacy: Benin signs visa exemption agreements with six new countries
Benin is continuing its policy of international openness by strengthening bilateral cooperation with several countries through visa-exemption agreements. The government has recently concluded agreements with the United Arab… -
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: South Africa sanctioned, Benin becomes new leader of Group C
FIFA docked South Africa three points and three goals for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A decision that propels Benin to… -
Davido: “I almost quit music before my collaboration with Omah Lay”
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido said he had considered ending his career before the success of With You with Omah Lay, a track that gave him “a new lease… -
The secret behind Don Jazzy being single at 42
Nigerian producer Don Jazzy, head of Mavin Records, admitted on a podcast that his musical success was built at the cost of his married life, which he says… -
Poultry reform: Patrice Talon appoints the SDFA’s statutory auditors
Benin’s poultry sector reform takes a new step forward with the oversight mechanism of the Société de Développement des Fermes Avicoles S.A. (SDFA). Through decree no. 2025-539, President… -
Nutrition: What Benin Expects from the International Conference in Cotonou
Cotonou hosted the International Conference on Nutrition on September 27 and 28, 2025. In officially launching the event, the Beninese president listed his expectations. Indeed, for the Beninese… -
CAF Cup: San Pedro vs Coton FC, USFA vs Djoliba — the matchups for the 2nd preliminary round
Check out the fixtures for the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The matches will take place from October 17 to 26. With the completion of… -
Rema and Ayra Starr set the Global Citizen Festival stage on fire in New York
The Global Citizen Festival in New York took an unexpected turn this weekend when Nigerian stars Rema and Ayra Starr exchanged a kiss on stage, reigniting rumors of… -
Benin: Boni Yayi’s home, a hub of political maneuvering ahead of 2026
A few months before the 2026 general elections, the Beninese opposition appears to be stirring in the shadows. The home of Boni Yayi, leader of the opposition and… -
Benin – Ligue 1 (2025-2026): JS Pobè, Dragons and ASPAC get the season off to an ideal start
Beninese Ligue 1 resumed this weekend with a first matchday marked by victories for JS Pobè, the Dragons and ASPAC, while the majority of fixtures ended in draws.… -
UN: Benin strengthens its diplomatic partnerships on the sidelines of the General Assembly
On the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly, Benin signed several declarations establishing diplomatic relations, thus consolidating its foreign policy oriented toward new partners. Benin’s Minister of… -
Badminton: Benin, India, Brazil, Cameroon and 10 other countries already in Nigeria for the competition
The first International Para-Badminton Championship and the Pan-African Badminton Championship will take place in Umuahia, Nigeria, from September 30 to October 12, 2025. Several countries have already arrived… -
Rumors of political alignment: objectif Bénin 26 denies them and affirms its independence
The political movement Objectif Bénin 2026 (OB26) responded on Sunday to persistent rumors claiming it had supposedly rallied to a political camp ahead of the 2026 general elections.… -
Benin: ANIP extends the deadline to transfer polling centers until October 3, 2025
The National Agency for Personal Identification (ANIP) announces an extension of the voting center transfer operations. Originally scheduled to end on September 28, 2025, they will exceptionally continue… -
CNHU-HKM de Cotonou: Patrice Talon appoints the members of the new board of directors
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, signed a decree on September 10, 2025 appointing the new members of the Board of Directors of the Centre national hospitalier… -
CAF Confederation Cup: Royal Leopards 5-0 Young African, Coton FC 4-1 BMW, all Friday results
Find out the results of the matches played on Friday across Africa, counting for the return leg of the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The… -
Friendly: a Nigeria – Colombia clash in November
Nigeria will face Colombia on November 18 at Citi Field in New York, as part of preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria’s Super… -
2026 World Cup (Q): Guinea’s squad to face Mozambique, with Guirassy
Guinea’s national team coach, Paulo Duarte, revealed the list of players selected for the October international break, counting toward the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Serhou Guirassy is included.… -
Benin: Cotonou hosts the 16th Conference of UEMOA Ministers on Employment and Training
Gathered in Cotonou, the Ministers of Employment and Vocational Training of the UEMOA countries on Friday launched the 16th Conference of the Consultation Framework. Held under the theme… -
Health alert in Benin: detection of aflatoxin B1 in imported infant cereals
Shipments of children’s cereal imported from France have been reported as contaminated with aflatoxin B1, an extremely toxic substance. The alert was issued by the European Union, which… -
CAF Cup: Coton FC vs Black Man Warrior, Royal Leopards vs Young African — this Friday’s schedule
Discover the matches scheduled this Friday across Africa, for the second leg of the preliminary first round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Seven matches are on the schedule…