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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: a soldier and a police officer appear before the CRIET for desertion
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) heard, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, a soldier and a police officer in a desertion case. The… -
Benin: Ban on selling and requiring the use of activity workbooks in middle and high schools
The Departmental Director of Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education of Atlantique reminded, in a circular dated September 25, 2025, that it is strictly forbidden to sell or to… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: the party Les Démocrates launches a call for candidates for its presidential ticket
The party Les Démocrates launched, on September 28, 2025, a call for applications to select its presidential and vice-presidential ticket. Aspirants have until October 4, 2025 to submit… -
From the continent, for the continent: Building local instant payment systems to boost financial inclusion in Africa
Africa is undergoing a digital transformation marked by the growing adoption of mobile phones, including in remote areas, rapid innovation in fintech, and the ongoing development of public… -
Law on people of African descent: Olivier Serva, French MP, obtains Beninese citizenship
French MP Olivier Serva, originally from Guadeloupe, recently acquired Beninese citizenship. This move is part of Benin’s 2024 law recognizing the right to nationality for descendants of Africans… -
Benin: the Baccalaureate Office digitizes requests for official documents via an online platform
The Baccalaureate Office (OB) of Benin is modernizing its services: requests for baccalaureate-related documents — diplomas, certificates, transcripts, authentications — are now possible online via the platform services.bac.bj.… -
Savalou : a young girl found decapitated on the Logozohè road
A macabre discovery shook the residents of Savalou on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The lifeless body of a young girl, decapitated, was found on the Logozohè road, a… -
Benin: Daniel Edah officially joins Les Démocrates and calls for reconciliation and prosperity
The president of the movement Nous le ferons and declared 2026 presidential candidate, Daniel Edah, was received this Thursday in an audience by former head of state Boni… -
Tiwa Savage reveals that her viral sex tape was the result of a bet
Four years after the leak of her intimate video, which went viral in 2021, Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage said it was actually a bet orchestrated by her former… -
Microcrédit Alafia: loan amounts increased to 200,000 FCFA
People wishing to benefit from the Alafia microcredit can now access loans of up to 200,000 FCFA. This increase was decided by the government at the Council of… -
UFOA B U17 Tournament 2025: Nigeria already sends a warning to Burkina Faso
After the convincing win by the Golden Eaglets against Benin (4-1), Nigerian coach Manu Garba said his team would step up as they head into their next match… -
Benin: ANDF denies any sale of land parcels and urges vigilance
Since September 21, 2025, a fake press release attributed to the Agence nationale du Domaine et du Foncier (ANDF) has been circulating on social media, announcing plots for… -
U-17 Women’s World Cup: Morocco vs. Brazil, Ivory Coast vs. Spain, the full draw
The group-stage draw for the U17 Women’s World Cup has been carried out by FIFA. A draw that was not kind to the African teams. The African teams… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): several key Super Eagles players uncertain for Nigeria-Benin clash
Nigeria could be without Raphael Onyedika and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, both injured, for its upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. Nigeria may have to do without two of its… -
Ouidah: Three luxury hotels set to be built soon in Avlékété
The Beninese government announced, at the Council of Ministers on September 24, 2025, an ambitious tourism development project in Ouidah, more precisely in the Avlékété area. This major… -
Benin: a 2025-2029 strategic plan to boost employment and support young people
The Beninese government approved, at the Council of Ministers on September 24, 2025, the 2025-2029 strategic plan of the National Employment Agency (ANPE), with the aim of strengthening… -
Benin – Changes to voter list data: deadline set for September 28
As a prelude to the 2026 general elections, Beninese citizens have until September 28, 2025 to make changes to their personal data on the electoral register. This announcement… -
Benin: a traffic accident kills four in Malanville
A serious traffic accident occurred on Monday, September 22, 2025, in the Guéné arrondissement, in the village of Goungoun, municipality of Malanville. The tragedy claimed the lives of… -
Benin: rehabilitation work announced for eight university campuses
The Beninese government has announced the upcoming launch of renovation work on eight university campuses across the country. This initiative aims to improve campus facilities and teaching conditions… -
WAFU Zone B U17 Cup 2025: Benin thrashed by Nigeria and knocked out of the tournament
Benin suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Nigeria this Wednesday in the group stage of the 2025 UFOA B U17 Cup. This loss seals the elimination of the… -
WAFU B U17 Cup: follow Benin vs Nigeria live here
Benin faces Nigeria this Wednesday in the group stage of the UFOA B U17 tournament. A decisive match for the Cadet Cheetahs who must secure a win to… -
Benin: heavy trucks over 10 tonnes subject to new rules in Grand Nokoué
The Beninese government has adopted new provisions regulating the movement of heavy trucks exceeding ten (10) tonnes in the Grand Nokoué. Effective January 1, 2026, this regulation is… -
Benin: recruitment of 221 agents announced to strengthen the protection of natural resources
The Beninese government is strengthening its framework for the sustainable management of natural resources. At a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the Executive announced… -
Council of Ministers in Benin: key decisions from Wednesday, September 24, 2025
President Patrice Talon’s government met on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in a Council of Ministers meeting. On that occasion, several decisions were taken; here are the main points.… -
U-20 Women’s World Cup (Q): Benin 5-1 Guinea, Niger 0-9 Cameroon — first-leg results of the second round
Check out the full results of the first-leg matches of the second round of U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying. The first leg of the 2nd round of U20… -
Benin: A toll-free number to report abuses in health centers
The Beninese government has made a toll-free hotline available to users to report abuses and shortcomings observed in the country’s health centers. This initiative aims to strengthen transparency… -
“I love Wizkid, but we’re not a couple,” Tiwa Savage shuts down the rumors
Tiwa Savage denied the rumors linking her to Wizkid, stating that the singer was not the public figure with whom she had a past relationship. Nigerian Afrobeat star… -
Benin’s 2026 presidential election: LD launches the process this Wednesday to choose its candidate
The opposition party Les Démocrates announced on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the official launch of the selection process for its candidates for the upcoming elections: the legislative and… -
Tiwa Savage: “I’ve been single for three years”
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage said she hasn’t had any romantic or sexual relationship for three years. Nigerian Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage revealed she hasn’t been in a romantic… -
Benin: Patrice Talon visits the construction site of the National Assembly’s new headquarters in Porto-Novo
The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, visited the construction site of the new National Assembly headquarters this Tuesday afternoon. The purpose of the visit was to inspect…