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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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Political realignment ahead of 2026: BR and FCBE initiate a strategic rapprochement
As the 2026 general elections approach, Benin’s political landscape continues to shift. On Monday, September 8, Cotonou hosted a high-level political meeting between the Bloc Républicain (BR) and… -
Benin: Hugues Sossoukpè’s legal team holds the Ivorian government responsible for the extradition of a refugee
Les aavocats du journaliste et lanceur d’alerte Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè ont donné de la voix ce lundi 8 septembre 2025 à travers un communiqué. Dans ledit communiqué, le… -
Benin: police officers urged to crack down on encroachment on public space
The Ministry of the Interior and Public Security has announced new measures to enforce public order in the country’s major cities, notably in the Grand Nokoué. In a… -
Benin: A fan tries to rush the stage during Naira Marley’s concert (video)
A tense moment marked Naira Marley’s concert in Benin when an audience member suddenly stormed the stage, seeming to go after the singer. In a video that went… -
Benin: the MPL explains what prompted its departure from the CCO
The Popular Liberation Movement (MPL), the party led by Expérience Tebe, is no longer a member of the opposition’s consultative framework (CCO). The party has formalized its withdrawal… -
2026 World Cup qualifying: South Africa expects a tough match against Nigeria
South African winger Oswin Appollis expects a top-level clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday, on Matchday 8 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers (African zone). The showdown… -
Nicolas Jackson: “No regrets about leaving Chelsea”
Speaking to Tuttosport, Nicolas Jackson looked back on his departure from Chelsea this summer. The Senegalese striker was loaned to Bayern Munich for one season. Loaned by Chelsea… -
2026 World Cup qualifying: Guinea vs Algeria, Ghana vs Mali, Monday’s schedule
Check out Monday’s fixtures across Africa, part of matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 2026 World Cup qualifiers continue this Monday with the matchday eight… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Lesotho, Togo, Congo… the countries already eliminated
With three matchdays left in the qualifiers, several nations are already out of the running for the 2026 World Cup final tournament, with Togo, Congo, and Lesotho not… -
2026 World Cup qualifying: Gernot Rohr calls on FIFA and CAF regarding South Africa
Gernot Rohr has publicly voiced his confusion at the silence from FIFA and CAF regarding a possible sanction against South Africa, which could shake up the Group C… -
Benin: new hospital, hotel, and industrial projects approved under the Investment Code
Meeting in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, under the chairmanship of Head of State Patrice Talon, the government granted several approvals under the Investment… -
Benin: Summary of the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Le Conseil des Ministres s’est réuni mercredi, le 10 septembre 2025, sous la présidence de Monsieur Patrice Talon, Président de la République, Chef de l’État, Chef du Gouvernement.… -
Benin: Key decisions from the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr. Patrice Talon, President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government. The… -
Benin: Private schools penalized for closing early ahead of the holidays
On September 8, 2025, the Ministry of Nursery and Primary Education issued a written warning to several private school proprietors. The reason: the premature closure of their schools… -
Benin: SBEE HR director and two executives placed in pretrial detention
The Human Resources Director of the Société Béninoise d’Énergie Électrique (SBEE), Nicaise Antonio, has been placed in pretrial detention by the Cour de répression des infractions économiques et… -
Benin: The relocation of Dantokpa Market starts on January 5, 2026, and will last 10 days.
L’Agence Nationale de Gestion des Marchés (ANaGeM) entame le transfert des marchands du marché de Dantokpa vers de nouvelles infrastructures modernes du 5 au 15 janvier 2026. Le… -
Benin – 2026 general elections: Beninese in the diaspora can change their polling centers on eservices.anip.bj
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a new phase in enrolling Beninese citizens in the diaspora ahead of the 2026 general elections. Citizens living abroad can now… -
Benin: Handcarts banned on major roads
The Republican Police announced on Monday, September 8, 2025, a ban on hand-pulled vehicles on the country’s main paved roads. The decision aims to enhance safety, ease traffic… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Nigeria defeats Rwanda and puts pressure on Benin
With a second-half goal from Tolu Arokodare, Nigeria edged past Rwanda (1-0) on Friday in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A precious victory for the Super Eagles, who… -
Benin: Expérience Tèbè’s MPL withdraws from the Opposition Consultation Framework
The Popular Liberation Movement (MPL) announced its withdrawal from the Consultation Framework of opposition political forces on Friday, September 5, 2025, in Cotonou. The party, led by Expérience… -
Youth Day: Dedras NGO, Care Benin/Togo, and ECOWAS join forces for the future
Dedras NGO, in partnership with CARE Benin/Togo and ECOWAS, celebrated the 2025 International Youth Day belatedly at CEG Gbégamey in Cotonou on September 4 and 5, 2025. The… -
2026 Presidential Election: Government Responds to Calls for Romuald Wadagni’s Resignation
Following the designation of Romuald Wadagni as the ruling coalition’s candidate for the 2026 presidential election, the opposition party Les Démocrates (LD), led by Boni Yayi, demanded his… -
Agoué: Robbery Foiled in a Church Thanks to Pastor and Police Intervention
A robbery attempt was thwarted on Friday night in Agoué, inside an evangelical church. According to initial reports, the suspect, a boatman residing in Hillacondji, returned from an… -
2026 Presidential Election: Bertin Coovi Defends Romuald Wadagni and Slams Calls for His Resignation
The debate over Romuald Wadagni’s candidacy in the 2026 presidential election continues to spark strong reactions on Benin’s political scene. While the opposition party Les Démocrates (LD) demands… -
Benin 2026 Presidential Election: Religious Leaders Call for Talon-Yayi Meeting
At the conclusion of a three-day workshop in Cotonou, the Consultation Framework of Religious Denominations (CCCR) called for a meeting between President Patrice Talon and former President Boni… -
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Mauritania 2-0 Togo, Morocco 5-0 Niger, All Friday’s Results
The 7th round of African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup continued on Friday, with several matches played across the continent. South Africa shone by comfortably beating Lesotho… -
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: South Africa Crush Lesotho, Benin Edge Zimbabwe
South Africa defeated Lesotho 3-0 on Friday in the 7th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, while Benin secured a 1-0 win over Zimbabwe. The Cheetahs of… -
Benin: Opposition Party Les Démocrates Denounce Alleged Maneuvers to Block Their 2026 Presidential Bid
The opposition party Les Démocrates held a press conference this Friday at their headquarters in Cotonou. During the briefing, the party denounced what they described as ongoing maneuvers… -
Benin vs Zimbabwe: Starting Lineups for Both Teams
Benin faces Zimbabwe this Friday at 5:00 p.m. (GMT+1) in the 7th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The starting elevens for both teams have been announced.… -
Benin: Les Démocrates to Hold Press Conference This Friday
The leadership of the opposition party Les Démocrates will face the press this Friday, September 5, 2025. The announcement was made by the party’s communications officer. The media…