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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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Cotonou: police officers are testing bicycle patrols in the 5th arrondissement
Cotonou’s 5th arrondissement relied on an original approach on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, to strengthen security in public spaces. Equipped with bikes, officers from the local police station,… -
Bassila: couple arrested for trafficking psychotropic drugs
The Police républicaine de Bassila carried out, at dawn on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, the arrest of a couple suspected of supplying a network trading in psychotropic products.… -
Biometric passports: special issuance operation for Hajj 2026 candidates
The Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Allassane Séidou, announced on Thursday, November 20, 2025, an exceptional operation to issue ordinary biometric passports. The measure targets people… -
“Together, we’re taking off”, Commander Habib Aboukhedoud on tour in Azové and Porto-Novo
After a successful first stop in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, the citizen movement “Ensemble on décolle” led by Commander Habib Aboukhedoud will be touring Azové and Porto-Novo this… -
Abomey-Calavi: two youths sentenced for theft, forging keys and receiving stolen goods
The Abomey-Calavi Court of First Instance on Wednesday, November 19 convicted two young men of theft and receiving stolen goods. The defendants were sentenced, respectively, to 60 months’… -
Benin: a young kpayo seller found dead in Bohicon
The Hèzonho neighborhood in Bohicon was struck with horror at dawn on Thursday, November 20, 2025. A young fuel seller, well known in the area, was found dead… -
Minister Adambi’s complaint against Akponna for defamation: case dismissed
The legal saga pitting former Ministers of Mines Samou Seidou Adambi and his successor Akponna ended almost as quickly as it began. On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the… -
Selection of probationary assistants: the interview phase starts Friday
The Ministry of Labour and Public Service announces the publication of the results of the written phase of the selection test for probationary assistant positions at Benin’s public… -
AFCON 2025: Asamoah Gyan names three favorite countries to win the trophy
As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations approaches, scheduled for December in Morocco, former Ghana international Asamoah Gyan has revealed his favorites to succeed Ivory Coast. For him,… -
Benin – Closure of the CENA portal: list of parties registered for the 2026 legislative elections
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) officially closed its portal at 00:00 on Thursday, November 20, 2025. This closure ends the period for submitting candidate files for the… -
Champions League: Guardiola hails Nicolas Pépé
Manchester City beat Villarreal 2-0 on Tuesday night in the Champions League, consolidating their European momentum. After the match, Pep Guardiola praised Nicolas Pépé’s performance, whom he still… -
19 young Beninese creators at the Forum Création Africa Lagos 2025
Du 16 au 18 octobre 2025, Lagos accueillera la deuxième édition du Forum Création Africa, une initiative du ministère français de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères, portée par… -
Benin: key decisions from the Council of Ministers on October 22
The Rupture government held its weekly meeting this Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Below is a summary of the matters reviewed. -
2026 World Cup (Q): Gernot Rohr is finding it hard to stomach the Cheetahs’ heavy defeat in Nigeria
Speaking to CAFonline, Gernot Rohr reflected on the crushing defeat suffered by the Cheetahs against Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. And the Benin coach believes that… -
Benin: appointments from this Wednesday’s Council of Ministers
Meeting in ordinary session this Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Council of Ministers made several appointments at the Ministry of Labour and Public Service, on the proposal of… -
Exports: 10 Moroccan agri-food companies on a trade mission to Cotonou
A delegation of about ten Moroccan companies from the agri-food sector is currently on a trade mission in Cotonou. The trip, organized from October 21 to 24, 2025,… -
FIFA ranking November 2025: Benin stagnates, Morocco on the verge of the world top 10
The FIFA ranking for November 2025 has been released. And Benin retained its 92nd place worldwide. The Cheetahs’ heavy defeat against Burkina Faso (0-3) last Tuesday had no… -
2026 legislative elections: Moele-Bénin submits its list of candidates to CENA
Moele-Bénin filed its candidate declarations for the January 11, 2026 legislative elections on the evening of Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Led by Jacques Ayadji, the party’s delegation arrived… -
Benin – 2026 legislative elections: the party Les Démocrates files its list of candidates with CENA
The party Les Démocrates (LD) submitted its declaration of candidacies for the legislative elections of January 11, 2026, late on the evening of Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Arriving… -
Benin – 2026 legislative elections: Antoine vissétogbé Guédou’s GSR party files its candidacy with the CENA
The Grande Solidarité Républicaine (GSR) party, led by Antoine Guédou, filed its list of candidates for the legislative elections of January 11, 2026. The party’s delegation arrived at… -
Benin – 2026 legislative elections: Bloc Républicain submits its list of candidates to CENA
The Bloc Républicain (BR) submitted its list of candidates for the legislative elections of January 11, 2026, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the CENA headquarters. Led by… -
Benin – 2026 legislative elections: L’UP Le Renouveau submits its list of candidates to CENA
L’Union Progressiste Le Renouveau (UP-R) has filed its list of candidates for the January 2026 legislative elections this Wednesday, 19 November 2025, with the CENA. The delegation, led… -
Sindé Gilles Chékété appointed director of Bénin Tourisme and Bénin Tours
The Council of Ministers, meeting this Wednesday, November 19, 2025, made an appointment at the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts. The general management of Bénin Tourisme… -
Angélique Kidjo: « presenting the CAF Awards is an extension of my passion for football and Africa»
Five-time Grammy Award winner and an indispensable figure of African culture, Angélique Kidjo will host the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat. Between her passion for the continent, love… -
Galatasaray: updates on Victor Osimhen’s injury
Galatasaray gave an update on Victor Osimhen, who suffered a hamstring issue during the World Cup playoff against DR Congo. And the Turkish club revealed that the Nigerian… -
Benin: recruitment of judicial trainees and court clerks announced
The government is launching a recruitment process for 50 judicial auditors and 50 court clerks for the year 2025. This decision aims to strengthen the judicial sector’s human… -
Cotonou: the TPI denounces a fake memo calling for donations
A call for financial contributions attributed to Fernande Hounsou, presented as a social worker and head of the social services of the First Class Court of First Instance… -
2026 legislative elections: FCBE kicks off candidate filings at CENA
La Force Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE) presented itself this morning at the headquarters of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), thus becoming the first political party… -
Legislative elections 2026: final day to submit candidacies to the CENA
The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) is entering the final stretch of the candidate filing phase for the 2026 legislative elections. This Wednesday, November 19, 2025, is the… -
“I only want rich fans,” Burna Boy defends his outburst during his concert in the United States
Nigerian singer Burna Boy had a couple ejected from his concert for dozing off, sparking criticism and debate about his relationship with his fans. A move that doesn’t…