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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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Parakou: unrest at Sinohydro’s paving sites
Parakou: worker unrest on Sinohydro paving sites In Parakou, the asphalt paving project sites have once again entered a turbulent period. On the morning of Thursday, September 11,… -
Benin: 1,666 new social housing units will soon be built in Ouèdo
The Beninese government is actively pursuing its social housing policy with the imminent launch of the second phase of the construction project in Ouèdo, in the municipality of… -
2026 World Cup (Q): “We’ve already beaten Nigeria,” Gernot Rohr believes in Benin’s dream
Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, expresses his optimism with two matchdays remaining in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Cheetahs currently sit in 2nd place in Group C with… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Gernot Rohr again calls on FIFA over the South Africa case
Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, again called on FIFA to quickly rule on the eligibility case concerning South African Teboho Mokoena, who was used despite a suspension during the… -
Benin: a woman involved in several motorcycle thefts arrested in Godomey
On the night of Tuesday, September 9 to Wednesday, September 10, officers from the Godomey police station arrested a woman suspected of being involved in several motorcycle thefts,… -
Posting of the provisional voter list: ANIP launches the verification phase
The National Agency for the Identification of Persons (ANIP) informs the people of Benin that the Provisional Computerized Electoral List (LEIP) will be posted in all polling centers… -
“I know these tricks,” Asamoah Gyan accuses Osimhen of faking an injury
Absent on Tuesday from the 1-1 draw between Nigeria and South Africa in a 2026 World Cup qualifier due to injury, Victor Osimhen allegedly faked this ailment to… -
Police operation in Parakou: offenders and prostitutes arrested
During the night of Tuesday, September 9 to Wednesday, September 10, 2025, a large-scale security operation was carried out in Kpébié, a neighborhood located in the First Arrondissement… -
Benin: Impostor warrant officer unmasked at a fire station
An impostor wearing a firefighter’s uniform and riding a stolen motorcycle was arrested in Parakou. The man, who was posing as a newly assigned adjudant, was exposed when… -
Benin: no more long waits at the DGI, candidates in the 2026 elections can get their tax clearance certificate online
The General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) announced that obtaining the tax clearance certificate, required to stand in the 2026 general elections, will now be done exclusively online via… -
Benin: ban on any profane or heretical remarks targeting Vodun, its rites and its expressions
Le Comité des Rites Vodun du Bénin (CRVB) a dénoncé, dans un communiqué rendu public ce 12 septembre 2025, la multiplication sur les réseaux sociaux de propos jugés… -
Daniel Edah: 4 reasons that make him the opposition’s candidate in 2026
Daniel Edah, a Beninese opposition political figure, has officially declared his candidacy for the April 2026 presidential election. The upcoming presidential vote in Benin will indeed see Patrice… -
Death of Serigne Amadou Makhtar Mbacké, Khalifa of Darou Khoudoss: Macky Sall expresses his grief
Former Senegalese president Macky Sall expressed his deep sorrow following the death of Serigne Amadou Makhtar Mbacké, Khalife of Darou Khoudoss, in a message posted on his X… -
Benin: ban on vehicles with tinted windows; crackdown announced
The Ministry of the Interior and Public Security has announced a ban on the circulation of vehicles equipped with opaque or heavily tinted front windows. This measure, which… -
Benin: eighteen people arrested for relieving themselves in public
The Republican Police arrested eighteen individuals in Cotonou on Thursday, September 11, 2025, for relieving themselves in public. The operation, carried out by the police station of the… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: Boni Yayi breaks his silence on the selection of Les Démocrates’ candidate duo
The former president Boni Yayi reassured public opinion about the transparency of the process for selecting the Les Démocrates party’s candidate for the 2026 presidential election. The former… -
Benin – Early end to the school year: several school operators warned
The Ministry of Nursery and Primary Education has followed through on its warnings against institutions that close their doors before the deadline set by the school calendar. As… -
Benin: Adoption of Water Development and Management Master Plans for the Niger and Volta River Basins.
As part of its integrated water resources management policy, our country has just taken a crucial step with the official adoption of the Water Development and Management Master… -
Benin: the government submits the 2026 draft budget bill to the National Assembly
At a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the government announced it was forwarding to the National Assembly the draft finance bill for fiscal year… -
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Benin routs Lesotho, Rwanda beats Zimbabwe
Including goals from Steve Mounié and Andreas Hountondji, Benin thrashed Lesotho (4-0) this Tuesday in 2026 World Cup qualifying. The win brings the Cheetahs back to within three… -
2026 World Cup qualifying: Without Osimhen, Nigeria stymied by South Africa
Nigeria and South Africa played out a 1-1 draw on Tuesday, on Matchday 8 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The result further diminishes the Super Eagles’ chances… -
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Start of the 2025-2026 academic year: talks between the government and social partners
The government, labor unions, and employers met this Tuesday, September 9, for an extraordinary session of the National Commission for Dialogue, Consultation and Collective Bargaining. The goal of… -
Cybercrime: a 22-year-old man arrested in Djidja
The Mougnon district police station struck a major blow in the fight against cybercrime. On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, officers arrested a 22-year-old man, a glazier by trade,… -
Sèmè-Podji: 511 kg of cannabis seized by the Republican Police
As part of the relentless fight against trafficking in psychoactive substances, the Republican Police carried out a major raid in Sèmè-Podji. Overnight from Saturday, September 6 to Sunday,… -
Benin – Lesotho: what time and on which channels to watch the match live?
Benin faces Lesotho on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 as part of matchday 8 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Where can you watch the match live? Decisive match… -
Niger: Journalist Ali Soumana jailed in Say after a complaint from the Prime Minister
Nigerien journalist Ali Soumana, publisher of the weekly Le Courrier, was placed in detention on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Say prison, near Niamey. He had been arrested two days… -
2026 World Cup (Qualifiers): Benin vs Lesotho, South Africa vs Nigeria, Tuesday’s schedule
Several matches are on the schedule this Tuesday across Africa, counting toward matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Check out today’s fixtures. Matchday eight of the… -
2026 World Cup qualifying: after Benin, Nigeria urges FIFA to rule on the South Africa case
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has called on FIFA to rule quickly on a possible three-point deduction that could hit South Africa, who are accused of fielding an ineligible… -
Benin – Accident in Zongo: a truck crashes into a store in Cotonou
An accident with no loss of life occurred on Monday in the Zongo neighborhood, located in Cotonou’s 5th arrondissement, Littoral Department. A “Titan” truck crashed violently into a… -
Clashes in Godomey during an eviction operation: several injured and arrests made
A sidewalk-clearing operation turned violent on Saturday, September 6 in Godomey, in the commune of Abomey-Calavi. Clashes broke out between law enforcement and young vendors, leaving several people…