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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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Benin: Ban on Makeshift Constructions Along the Route des Pêches
Meeting in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the government adopted a decree prohibiting makeshift constructions along the Route des Pêches. Occupants concerned must dismantle… -
Benin: Cabinet Meeting Report of September 3, 2025
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr. Patrice Talon, President of the Republic, Head of State, and Head of Government.… -
Za-Kpota: Gruesome Discovery of a Woman in Her Sixties in an Abandoned Toilet Pit
An unbearable scene shook the commune of Za-Kpota on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The lifeless, decomposed body of a woman in her sixties was found in a disused… -
2026 Presidential Election: Léon Basile Ahossi Once Again Shows an Ambiguous Position
Just months before the April 2026 presidential election, deputy Léon Basile Ahossi has returned to the center of the political debate. In a letter dated September 2, 2025,… -
Benin – Withdrawal and Submission of Sponsorship Forms: Opposition Deputies Demonstrate Discipline
Things are becoming clearer on the side of Benin’s opposition. The twenty-eight (28) deputies of the Les Démocrates party have submitted their sponsorship forms to the party’s president,… -
National Tennis Championship: Pacôme Kakpo and Eléaza Honfoga on Top
Pacôme Kakpo defeated Morgane Sègodo at the end of a marathon match (6-3, 4-6, 7-6 [4]) to win the 2025 edition of the National Tennis Championship in the… -
2026 Presidential Election in Benin: The Democrats Denounce the Choice of Romuald Wadagni
The nomination of Romuald Wadagni as the ruling coalition’s candidate for the 2026 presidential election continues to spark reactions. Speaking to RFI, Eugène Azatassou, vice president of the… -
Benin: Nine Strategic Electricity and Water Projects Provisionally Frozen
Nine major projects of the Ministry of Energy, Water, and Mines (MEEM) have just been suspended by decision of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARMP). In an official… -
2026 Budget of the National Assembly: A 12.85% Increase Adopted
On Monday, September 1, 2025, deputies of the 9th legislature adopted the budget of the National Assembly of Benin for the 2026 fiscal year. Meeting in plenary session… -
Drug Trafficking: 22 Kilograms of Cannabis Seized in Sodohomè
An operation by the Republican Police early on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, led to the seizure of a significant quantity of narcotics at the Sodohomè crossroads. According to… -
2026 Presidential Election: Sponsorship Form Collection Begins This Tuesday Under Strict Measures
The National Independent Electoral Commission (CENA) has set the practical arrangements for the collection of sponsorship forms for the 2026 presidential election. According to the published decision, each… -
Benin: AME Teachers Demand Integration Before the 2025-2026 School Year
Just weeks ahead of the 2025-2026 school reopening, the Aspirants to the Teaching Profession (AME) made their voices heard at the Labour Exchange in Cotonou. Gathered under the… -
Wadagni–Talata: The Bet on Continuity and Talon’s Shadow
The veil has been lifted. As 2026 approaches, the ruling coalition has chosen its ticket: Romuald Wadagni as presidential candidate, accompanied by Mariam Chabi Talata, already vice president,… -
Wadagni as the Ruling Coalition’s Candidate: Not an Imposition by Talon, Says Bio Tchané
The Minister of State in charge of Development and Coordination of Government Action, Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, has clarified the process that led to the nomination of Romuald Wadagni… -
Benin: After His Nomination, Romuald Wadagni Meets with the Moele-Bénin Party
A meeting is scheduled between Romuald Wadagni, the designated candidate of the ruling coalition, and the Moele-Bénin party. The information was confirmed by Jacques Ayadji, president of the… -
Benin: Police Operation in Ouémé, Multiple Arrests and Seizures on Lagoon Shores
The Departmental Directorate of the Republican Police of Ouémé carried out a preventive operation on Saturday, August 30, 2025, aimed at securing lagoon areas and combating illicit activities.… -
2026 Presidential Election in Benin: Kémi Séba Criticizes the Choice of Romuald Wadagni as the Ruling Coalition’s Candidate
Franco-Beninese activist Kémi Séba has reacted to the nomination of Romuald Wadagni, Minister of State in charge of Economy and Finance, as the ruling coalition’s candidate for the… -
2026 Presidential Election: The “Rupture” Governance Enters a Passive Phase
The nomination of Romuald Wadagni as the ruling coalition’s candidate for the 2026 presidential election marks a turning point in Benin’s political dynamic. Minister of State in charge… -
Back-to-School 2025-2026 in Benin: A Union-Government Meeting Already Planned
On the “Cartes sur table” program of Océan FM, Sunday, August 31, 2025, the Secretary General of Cosi-Benin, Codjo Hinlin, confirmed that a meeting between trade unions and… -
Benin 2026 Presidential Election: “You Are My Candidate Too,” Opposition MP Tells Romuald Wadagni
Two days after Romuald Wadagni was designated as the ruling coalition’s candidate, the Vice President of the National Assembly, Comlan Léon Ahossi, surprised many by sending him a… -
SNAB 2025: Vice President Mariam Chabi Talata Closes a “Colorful” Edition
On Sunday, August 31, 2025, the curtain came down on the National Handicrafts Fair of Benin (SNAB) after ten days of exhibitions, panels, and training sessions, held on… -
Benin 2026 Presidential Election: From Prison, Richard Boni Ouorou Reacts to Romuald Wadagni’s Nomination
A day after Romuald Wadagni was named the ruling coalition’s candidate for the 2026 presidential election, Richard Boni Ouorou, president of the opposition party Le Libéral and currently… -
“I’ve Never Chased Women… Many Women Approach Me,” Says Shatta Bandle
In a recent interview with Gh Page, Ghanaian businessman Shatta Bandle — known for his extravagant style and self-proclaimed title as “the richest man in Africa” — shared… -
Benin 2026 Presidential Election: BR Explains Choice of Romuald Wadagni as Candidate
The National Executive Bureau (BEN) of the Bloc Républicain (BR) held an extraordinary session on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Cotonou, chaired by its leader Abdoulaye Bio Tchané.… -
“FCBE is now in a repositioning mindset. After nearly ten years in opposition, we’ve decided to be in the pro-presidential camp in 2026, God willing,” Idrissou Bako
In an interview with Daabaaru TV, former lawmaker Idrissou Bako announced that Force Cauris pour un Bénin Émergent (FCBE), after nearly ten years in opposition to Patrice Talon’s… -
Kétou: a French engineer found dead in his hotel room
On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, a tragedy was reported in Kétou, in the Plateau Department. A French engineer was found dead in his hotel room while he was… -
Benin: second extraordinary session of the National Assembly for 2025 will open on Monday
The second extraordinary session of the National Assembly for 2025 will open on Monday, September 1, at 10 a.m. at the Palace of Governors in Porto-Novo. Two major… -
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Benin vs Zimbabwe, Nigeria vs Rwanda, Matchday 7 Schedule
The 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the Africa zone kick off next week with the Matchday 7 fixtures. Check out the slate. There are 26 matches on the… -
Nigeria: Eric Chelle unveils his roster for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has named his final 23-man squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. Despite picking up an injury on Monday… -
Nikki police station led to the arrest of three individuals
On the night of Sunday, August 24, 2025, an operation carried out by the Nikki police station led to the arrest of three individuals involved in a case…