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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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Flavour tells the story of the humiliation that marked his beginnings against P-Square.
Before becoming one of the figures in Nigerian music, Flavour Nabania faced tough beginnings. The singer reflected on a night when he was forced to leave the stage… -
Benin: Kamel Bio Sika Ouassagari’s concerns about the Senate
Institutional Debate: The Opposition’s Concerns Regarding the Creation of the Senate in Benin During the debate on the rule of law and political alternation in Africa held on… -
Benin: Lazare Sehouéto invites political actors to avoid prejudices about the Senate.
During a debate on the rule of law and political alternation in Africa held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Cotonou by the Institute of Artisans of Justice… -
Porto-Novo: an exceptional fire is ravaging the Beau-Rivage crossroads area.
The night of Thursday, August 6, 2026, was marked by a fire of intense severity in the heart of Porto-Novo. A fire broke out simultaneously at three distinct… -
Nigeria: Africa’s leading producer of crude oil, the country aims to become the top refiner.
Nigeria, the leading African producer of crude oil, is increasing its investments in refining to reduce its reliance on imports of petroleum products, a sector official announced Tuesday… -
Mali: the Supreme Court confirms the ten-year prison sentence of Bouaré Fily Sissoko.
The Supreme Court of Mali has rejected the appeal of former Minister of Economy and Finance, Bouaré Fily Sissoko. Sentenced to ten years in prison in the case… -
Nigeria: over 300 hostages freed during a rescue operation
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced on Wednesday, August 5, the release of 308 individuals held hostage for several months in the states of Kwara and Niger, in the… -
Nigeria: the country publishes its cryptocurrency taxation rules
The Nigerian tax authority published rules on Monday, August 3, governing the taxation of virtual assets, bringing an end to a period of uncertainty for investors and operators… -
Guinea is requesting France to return the skull of Bokar Biro and that of three of his associates.
Guinea has officially requested from France the return of the skull of Bokar Biro Barry, the last almamy of Fouta-Djalon, as well as those of three of his… -
Senegal: three pro-Pastef commentators sentenced for insulting the head of state
Three commentators from an online media outlet close to the Pastef party of Ousmane Sonko were sentenced on Wednesday to prison terms by the Dakar court. They were… -
Benin: Patrice Talon reacts after his election as President of the Senate
Elected on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as the president of the very first Senate of the Republic of Benin, former head of state Patrice Talon delivered his first… -
Benin: two months after leaving power, Patrice Talon takes the helm of the Senate shaped by himself
Former President of the Republic, Patrice Talon was elected, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as the head of the Beninese Senate. This much-anticipated election marks his return to… -
Benin: Talon pledges to work for national unity at the helm of the Senate.
Designated this Thursday, August 6, 2026, to lead the very first term of the Beninese Senate for the period 2026-2031, Patrice Talon delivered his inauguration speech. Expressing his… -
In Senegal, three columnists close to Pastef are being judged for offending the head of state.
Three commentators from the media outlet Feeñal Digital, close to the Pastef party, will appear in front of Senegalese justice on Wednesday for insulting the head of state… -
Mali: the Supreme Court rejects Clément Dembélé’s release request.
The Supreme Court of Mali on Tuesday rejected the appeal filed by the lawyers of university professor and anti-corruption activist Clément Dembélé. Detained since November 2023, he remains… -
Togo: 43 civil society organizations denounce the constitutional reform.
Forty-three civil society organizations from Togo and Africa have sent an open letter to the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to… -
Ghana: reparations related to slavery at the heart of the president’s visit to Jamaica
The Ghanaian president John Dramani Mahama has been on a state visit to Jamaica since Sunday, August 2, aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries. Accra and… -
Benin: Patrice Talon elected president of the Senate, here are the members of the first bureau.
The Beninese Senate now has its first Bureau. Meeting this Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Porto-Novo, the senators elected the officials responsible for leading the new chamber of… -
Official: Yan Diomandé signs with Real Madrid
Real Madrid is continuing its offensive in the transfer market with the arrival of Yan Diomandé. The promising 19-year-old Ivorian winger has signed until 2033 in a deal… -
Benin: here is the composition of the Senate bureau
At the conclusion of the election of the members of the Senate Bureau, the positions of responsibility were assigned as follows:President: Prof. Théodore HoloVice-president: Antoine Idji-KolawoléRapporteur: Charles Assika… -
Benin: the senators in conclave for the election of the members of the bureau
The work dedicated to the election of the first bureau of the Senate began this Wednesday in Porto Novo with a minute of silence and reflection. According to… -
CAN Women’s 2026: seven selections already eliminated, one last spot remains to be allocated
The group stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is coming to an end, and the first verdicts have been announced. Seven teams have already exited… -
Cybercrime in Benin: the CNIN warns of a wave of WhatsApp account hacking
The National Center for Digital Investigation (CNIN) is sounding the alarm over a rise in attempts to take control of WhatsApp accounts in Benin. In a statement posted… -
Benin: the withdrawal of CEP report cards is now possible online
The Minister of Maternal and Primary Education officially launched on Monday, August 3, 2026, the online retrieval phase of the Primary School Certificate (CEP) score reports for the… -
Market: Yan Diomande is set to become the most expensive transfer in the history of Real Madrid.
The Yan Diomande saga is coming to an end. After several weeks of negotiations, Real Madrid and RB Leipzig are said to have reached a full agreement for… -
CAN Women 2026: against Nigeria, Egypt wants to exit the competition with dignity.
Already eliminated after two defeats in the group stage, Egypt wants to end its Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 on a positive note. Before facing Nigeria, the… -
Benin: the delivery of academic certificates is now 100% digital through the ACTIA platform.
The University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) takes a decisive step in modernizing its administrative services. Through an information note published on Friday, July 31, 2026, the vice-rector in charge… -
Cotton in Benin: microalgae, a green option to restore soils and improve yields
Research conducted at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco highlights the potential of microalgae in the production of biostimulants, biofertilizers, and biocontrol products. For Benin, these solutions could… -
Senate: Wilfried Houngbédji clarifies the rules for the election of the office.
In front of the press this Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, addressed the institutional agenda marked by the installation of the first mandate… -
Education in Benin: the National Education Council (CNE) launches the 3rd session of its Consultative Assembly in Cotonou
The third session of the Consultative Assembly of the National Education Council (CNE) opened this Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Cotonou. Scheduled to take place over three days,…