Country: 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: the CHIC is launching a recruitment for six positions
The International Hospital Centre of Calavi (CHIC) has launched a new call for applications to strengthen its teams. Six positions are to be filled in various fields, ranging… -
Benin-Niger: experts finalize their work on the reopening of the border
Benin and Niger are taking a new step in the process of normalizing their relations. In a joint statement released on June 16, 2026, the two governments announced… -
World Cup 2026: France – Senegal’s eleven entrants
Prestigious poster for the Blues’ debut at the 2026 World Cup. France challenges Senegal in a highly anticipated clash in Group I, featuring an ambitious Tricolore team and… -
Benin: four people arrested for attempting to bribe a magistrate in Bohicon
Four individuals were arrested in Bohicon following an alleged attempt to bribe a magistrate from the Abomey Court of First Instance. The suspects reportedly offered a large sum… -
World Cup and scams: CNIN warns about the risks of fraud
Since Thursday, June 11, 2026, the Football World Cup has been in full swing in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. While this global event generates massive enthusiasm… -
Benin: a wife fakes an abduction to extort 7 million from her husband.
Presented to the judicial authorities after her police custody, a wife who faked her abduction to extort 7 million from her husband faces heavy prison sentences. According to… -
LNB SA: Marius Adanzounon officially takes the helm and sets three priorities.
Appointed head of the National Lottery of Benin SA, Marius Adanzounon officially took office this Tuesday, June 16, in Cotonou. He succeeds Gaston Zossou, who leaves the general… -
Benin: why is Éric Houndété fighting to regain control of Les Démocrates?
He supported the ruling party’s candidate, was suspended from his own party, and then dismissed by the courts. Many believed Éric Houndété had played and lost. However, here… -
Benin: 24 months in prison requested against a former commander of the French special forces
The special court of the CRIET has requested a 24-month prison sentence, including four years of hard labor, against a former commander of the French special forces who… -
Togo: controversy after comments from retired security forces in support of Faure Gnassingbé
In Togo, statements attributed to retired military personnel have sparked a heated controversy. Made around the anniversary of Faure Gnassingbé, celebrated on June 6, these comments, marked by… -
Commissioner Kindjanhoundé’s case file: the ruling is set for July 13.
The trial of police officer Bignon Delcoz Kindjanhoundé is entering its final stretch. After a new hearing on Monday, June 15, 2026, the judges decided to put the… -
Benin: a historic turnaround by former president Boni Yayi regarding his seat in the Senate?
The political news from Benin could experience a significant turning point within the newly established upper chamber of Parliament. Despite having categorically refused and made a solemn declaration… -
Benin: the CRIET sentences a police officer to 5 years in prison for abuse of power.
The Court for the Suppression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) continues its cleansing policy within the public security forces. The special jurisdiction has rendered its verdict in… -
Women’s U17 World Cup 2026: the Amazons in training ahead of the clash against Nigeria
Benin has launched its preparation for the final round of qualifiers for the U17 Women’s World Cup. Gathered in Missérété, the Young Amazons are fine-tuning their teamwork ahead… -
World Cup 2026: why Senegalese players were checked on an American tarmac
Images of players from the Senegal national team undergoing security checks on the tarmac of an American airport sparked numerous reactions on social media. Some users presented it… -
Who is Marius Adanzounon, the new General Director of the National Lottery of Benin?
He didn’t come from the world of games and lotteries. Marius Adanzounon spent seventeen years building his reputation in telecommunications at MTN Benin, before his appointment as the… -
Democratic Party: the Houndété camp resumes the legal battle, hearing scheduled for June 18
After an initial court ruling favorable to the leadership led by Nourénou Atchadé, Éric Houndété’s camp refuses to admit defeat. The dissenters have appealed and will be back… -
Benin: the FCBE records a defection in the 6th CE
On Monday, June 15, 2026, Ruben Abadagan, a prominent figure and member of the National Executive Bureau of the Force Cauris for an Emerging Benin (FCBE), officially submitted… -
Benin: a new CEO appointed at the head of the LNB after the resignation of Gaston Zossou.
The National Lottery of Benin (LNB) has a new direction. Marius Adanzounon has been appointed as General Manager, replacing Gaston Zossou, who has left his position. The National… -
Baccalaureate 2026: the assignments for correction and deliberation secretaries are available online.
The Office of the Baccalaureate has made public the assignments of the secretaries selected for the correction and deliberation operations of the Baccalaureate, June 2026 session. The concerned… -
Niger: Tiani Abdourahamane dissolves about ten agencies.
In a drive to rationalize public spending and restructure the state apparatus, the Nigerien authorities have taken a significant step. By decree no. 2026-310/PRN/PM of June 8, 2026,… -
Sonko on France-Senegal: “Whoever wins, it’s Africa that will have defeated Africa.”
When asked about the France-Senegal match in the 2026 World Cup, Ousmane Sonko provided an answer that goes far beyond football. For the president of the Senegalese National… -
Senegal: Can Diomaye Faye be excluded from Pastef? Sonko’s response
For the first time, Ousmane Sonko publicly spoke about the possibility of excluding President Bassirou Diomaye Faye from Pastef. While not completely ruling out this scenario, the party… -
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko promises there will be “no rift” with Diomaye Faye.
In an interview with France 24 and RFI in Dakar, Ousmane Sonko assures that there will be no break with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, despite the differences that… -
The attempt to unify the Church of the Celestial Christianity initiated by Talon threatened: the work of the CSMO rejected.
The path to world unity within the Celestial Church of Christ (ECC) is facing a major obstacle. Gathered in an extraordinary session on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at… -
SOBEMAP FC clinches the title of champion of Benin before the last matchday.
Thanks to its success against AS Cotonou and Coton FC’s defeat, SOBEMAP FC has secured the championship title in Benin’s Ligue 1 with one match left to play… -
Sèmè-Kraké Border: Police Takes a Stand Against Corruption and Extortion
Security: The new mantra is clear: “No money to give for checks.” This is the strong awareness message being broadcast by the Republican Police at the Sèmè-Kraké border,… -
Benin: Gaston Zossou leaves his position as CEO of LNB
After a decade of leadership at the head of the National Lottery of Benin (LNB), Gaston Zossou has officially stepped down from his role as general director. The… -
Bac 2026 in Benin: 77,101 candidates spread across 140 centers are expected this Monday.
The written tests for the 2026 baccalaureate start on Monday, June 15, in Benin, with 77,101 candidates spread across 140 examination centers. The exam, organized into 14 series,… -
Mali: mines generate nearly 1,000 billion FCFA in revenue for the state.
Extractive revenues in Mali reached a record level in 2024, with 978.29 billion FCFA paid into the state budget, accounting for over 40% of public revenues. Driven by…