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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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Benin: Yayi, Agbodjo and Lodjou expected to appear this morning before the judicial police
The president of the party Les Démocrates (LD), Boni Yayi, as well as the duo of candidates designated for the 2026 presidential election, Renaud Agbodjo and Jude Lodjou,… -
Verckys and Génia Ohini: the European Union honors two Beninese talents
The Residence of the European Union in Benin came alive on 16 October 2025 with colors and shapes at the opening of a joint exhibition by two Beninese… -
Benin: Boni Yayi and the Agbodjo–Lodjou duo summoned to the Judicial Police
Le président du parti Les Démocrates (LD), Boni Yayi, ainsi que le duo de candidats désignés pour la présidentielle de 2026, Renaud Agbodjo et Jude Lodjou, ont été… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: Boni Yayi and the duo from Les Démocrates served with a summons by a bailiff
Former president Boni Yayi, president of the party Les Démocrates, and the party’s candidate duo, Renaud Agbodjo and Jude Lodjou, were summoned by the Constitutional Court via a… -
Regina Daniels: her ex, Somadina Adinma, breaks his silence about her marital spat with Ned Nwoko
Nigerian actor Somadina Adinma reacted to the marital crisis between his ex-partner, actress Regina Daniels, and her husband, billionaire senator Ned Nwoko. Since the release of a distressing… -
2026 presidential election: Daniel Edah’s reaction to the summons of Boni Yayi and the candidate duo Agbodjo and Lodjou
In a post on his Facebook page on the evening of Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Daniel Edah, an unsuccessful candidate for the Les Démocrates party’s nomination, announced the… -
2026 general elections: the urgent appeal of the Cadre de Concertation des Confessions Religieuses
A few months before the 2026 general elections, the Cadre de Concertation des Confessions Religieuses (CCCR) urges Beninese political actors to prioritize peace, respect for the law and… -
Côte d’Ivoire : young people cause panic in Blolequin high schools
On Monday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 21, 2025, groups of youths caused panic in several schools in Blolequin, in western Côte d’Ivoire. School calm was shattered in… -
Houndégnon appeal trial: defense pleads jurisdiction of appeals chamber
The appeal trial of the former Director General of the Republican Police, Louis-Philippe Houndégnon, opened on Monday, October 20, 2025, before the Court for the Repression of Economic… -
Exports: Benin entrusts Havas Paris with promoting the “Pain de Sucre” pineapple in France
The Beninese government has signed a contract with the French communications agency Havas Paris to promote the emblematic Beninese pineapple variety, Ananas Pain de Sucre, on the French… -
Benin: New appeal hearing for Steve Amoussou at the CRIET
The appeals chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (CRIET) opened, on Monday, October 20, 2025, the appeal trial of Steve Amoussou. This… -
2026 presidential election: The Democrats respond to CENA’s statement
Tensions have not eased between the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) and the party Les Démocrates. In a right of reply sent on Monday, October 20, 2025, the… -
Nigeria: Two TikTokers ordered to marry after sharing their own sex tape
A Kano court in northern Nigeria has ordered two TikTokers accused of indecency to marry within two months, under penalty of judicial sanctions, Daily Post reported. A Kano… -
Nigeria: Victor Ikpeba urges the Super Eagles to seize their “second chance” for the 2026 World Cup
Former Nigerian star Victor Ikpeba is urging the Super Eagles not to let their final chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup slip by. Former Nigerian international… -
Security: Nigeria denies an attempted coup after the arrest of 16 officers
Nigerian authorities officially responded on Saturday, 18 October 2025, to rumors of a plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Ministry of Defence described press articles referring… -
Controversy over sponsorship: Orden Alladatin weighs in
In a political context marked by heated debates over the sponsorship of candidates for the 2026 presidential election, the chair of the National Assembly’s Laws Committee, Orden Alladatin,… -
Benin: CENA denounces a “disinformation campaign” by the Démocrates and clarifies the Sodjinou affair
La Commission électorale nationale autonome (CENA) est sortie de son silence. Dans un communiqué de presse rendu public ce lundi 20 octobre 2025, l’institution dirigée par Sacca Lafia… -
Benin: a new appeal by the Démocrates before the Court demands Sodjinou appear in person
The Constitutional Court of Benin has not yet ruled on the explosive sponsorship case involving MP Michel Sodjinou. Initially expected on Monday, 20 October 2025, the high court’s… -
Review of the Democrats’ appeal: the Court postpones its session this Monday
Scheduled for this Monday, October 20, 2025, the Constitutional Court’s decision in the case between the party Les Démocrates (LD) and the Court of First Instance of Cotonou… -
Benin: Sabaï Katé, former minister under Boni Yayi dies
Former Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Sabaï Katé, died during the night of Sunday, October 19 to Monday, October 20, 2025, at around 3 a.m. at the… -
2026 presidential election: CENA reminds of the conditions for modifying a candidacy
The Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) published on Saturday, October 18, 2025, the new Article 41 of law No. 2024-13 of March 15, 2024, amending and supplementing law… -
Benin: the trial of Julien Kandé Kansou postponed
The legal saga of Julien Kandé Kansou continues. The political activist, known for his critical stances on social media, will have to wait longer before learning his fate.… -
2026 Women’s AFCON (Q): Benin vs Nigeria, Senegal vs Côte d’Ivoire — 2nd round schedule
Here is the full schedule of matches for the second qualifying round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The winners from this round will qualify for… -
2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup: Morocco vs Italy, Nigeria vs France — Matchday 2 schedule
Here are this week’s matches, part of the second matchday of the group stage of the U17 Women’s World Cup. Several big clashes are on the bill. The… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): Ivory Coast squad to take on Senegal
The Ivory Coast national team coach, Reynald Pedros, has called up a 23-player squad for the second qualifying round of the 2026 Women’s AFCON. The 2026 Women’s AFCON… -
CAF Cup: all the results from the first leg of the 2nd preliminary round
See the results of the matches played this weekend, counting toward the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Coton FC held San… -
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U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria loses opening match to Canada
Nigeria missed its U-17 Women’s World Cup opener, losing 4-1 to Canada despite many missed opportunities. Nigeria failed to get off to a good start at the 2025… -
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Tiwa Savage: “I could be a second wife”
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage spoke candidly about her view of marriage, admitting she would be willing to become a second wife if love came along. Nigerian star Tiwa… -
Presidential election 2026: Les Démocrates’ lawyers denounce a “programmed collusion” between CENA, the judiciary and the “rupture” authorities
In a statement made public on Sunday, October 19, 2025, the Collectif des avocats du parti Les Démocrates denounces a judicial decision it considers tainted by “programmed and… -
Sodjinou’s sponsorship: the Constitutional Court will consider the LD party’s appeal on Monday
The Constitutional Court is holding a decisive hearing this Monday, October 20, 2025, on the appeal filed by the party Les Démocrates in the controversy over MP Michel…