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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Nigeria: Major General Rabe Abubakar killed by his captors two weeks after his abduction.
The former spokesperson for the Nigerian army, retired General Rabe Abubakar, died in captivity two weeks after being kidnapped in Katsina State, in northwestern Nigeria. His disappearance, announced… -
World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast aims for a perfect start against Ecuador
Ivory Coast kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign against Ecuador on Sunday in Philadelphia, in a match that is already crucial for qualification in Group E. Returning… -
Benin: two years after his election to the HAAC, Basile Tchibozo takes stock and looks forward to the remaining challenges.
Two years after his election to the 7th term of the Higher Authority of Audiovisual and Communication, Basile Tchibozo sent a message of gratitude to media professionals. Elected… -
BOAD Development Days 2026: Luc Gnacadja advocates for cities’ access to green financing.
At the BOAD Development Days 2026 forum in Lomé, the mayor of Cotonou, Luc Gnacadja, advocated for an energy transition that considers cities and neighborhoods, not just buildings.… -
Benin: the TikToker “Madame Poutine” placed in police custody
The Beninese TikToker known by the pseudonym “Madame Poutine” was arrested on Friday, June 12, 2026, and placed in police custody as part of a defamation procedure. According… -
“There is no retirement in music,” Mr. P (Peter Okoye) responds to his critics.
Criticized by some internet users who believe he should end his career, Nigerian singer Mr P brushed aside these calls. The former member of P-Square reminds us that… -
Repromed-Benin launches Infocheck 2026 against misinformation.
Journalists, online media promoters, bloggers, and digital content creators are gathered in Cotonou for INFOCHECK 2026, a national workshop dedicated to fact-checking and combating misinformation. Organized by REPROMED-Benin… -
Niger: after a night of heavy rains, Niamey faces its vulnerabilities
Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds fell overnight from Friday to Saturday in Niamey, causing flooding in several neighborhoods, according to witnesses. No official toll was yet available… -
Benin: here’s how public hospitals will have to handle vital emergencies
A few days after the government’s announcement of the systematic coverage of vital emergencies in public health facilities, the Ministry of Health issued a memo outlining the implementation… -
Energy: SDEPAC becomes the sole manager of electricity distribution at the Port of Cotonou.
The modernization of the infrastructure at the Autonomous Port of Cotonou reaches a new strategic milestone. In an official information note dated June 11, 2026, the General Director… -
In Benin, “the Court is no longer a guarantor of human rights,” according to its president Dorothé Sossa.
The president of the Constitutional Court, Cossi Dorothé Sossa, stated that the constitutional reform of December 17, 2025, removed the high jurisdiction’s role as a direct guarantor of… -
Benin: the government releases 100 million FCFA for the establishment of the Senate
The process of creating and operationalizing the Senate has reached a new milestone. As part of the revised financial bill for the year 2026, the government has officially… -
Diplomacy: an envoy from the Mauritanian president received at the Marina Palace by Romuald Wadagni.
The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, held a formal audience this Friday, June 12, 2026, with the Mauritanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians… -
“Work isn’t paid for in Benin; it’s politics that gets paid,” Kassa Mampo makes a comparison with France.
In Benin, work is neither valued nor paid. Only politics is valued and paid. This is at least the sad conclusion reached by the Confederation of Trade Unions… -
Benin: what to remember from the first meeting between Romuald Wadagni and the ministerial advisors
One week after their appointment to the Presidency of the Republic, the twelve ministerial advisors held their first working meeting with President Romuald Wadagni. During this session, the… -
Benin goes on the offensive to push its cotton production beyond 700,000 tons.
The Beninese government promises an exceptional bonus of 10 FCFA per kilogram to cotton producers if national production exceeds 700,000 tons during the 2026-2027 campaign. This measure, estimated… -
Benin: the heavy defeat against Togo is costly for the Cheetahs in the FIFA ranking
The Benin Cheetahs dropped three spots in the FIFA rankings published on June 11, going from 90th to 93rd place. This decline follows a disappointing international window in… -
Benin: here are the emergency and assistance numbers to know
In order to allow citizens to react quickly in case of an emergency or need for assistance, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP Benin) has… -
Benin: a miller prosecuted in Abomey-Calavi for physical violence against a child
A miller appeared before the court of first instance in Abomey-Calavi, charged with willful violence against a minor under 15 years old. The alleged acts against the defendant… -
Togo: poverty below 15% by 2040, Faure Gnassingbé’s new promise raises questions
In Djamdè, in the Kozah prefecture, Faure Gnassingbé has set a new horizon for the Togolese government: to double the average standard of living and reduce poverty to… -
Benin: the government calls for a sacred union against child labor
On the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour, celebrated this Friday, June 12, 2026, the government of Benin, through the delegated minister in charge of Budget… -
Togo: Faure Gnassingbé aims to reduce poverty to below 15% by 2040.
Faure Gnassingbé opened a government seminar in Djamdè focused on the economic and social transformation of Togo. With the support of diagnostics carried out with the World Bank,… -
Benin: a conference dedicated to bitcoin announced in Cotonou from July 3 to 5.
Cotonou will host the sixth edition of the Bitcoin Mastermind from July 3 to 5, a conference dedicated exclusively to bitcoin. Organized at the Golden Tulip hotel, the… -
CDM 2026: Zlatan Ibrahimovic sees Ghana as capable of challenging England and Croatia
Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes that Ghana can surprise in a tough group against England and Croatia. The Black Stars, currently training in the United States, approach the 2026 World… -
Benin: Moudassirou Bachabi rejects the criticisms regarding the absence of a Ministry of Labor made by the Cstb.
The Secretary General of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Benin, Kassa Mampo, did not provide an informed reading of the structure of the first government of President… -
Benin: The police seize psychotropic products and ammunition on the Parakou–N’Dali axis.
The services of the Benin Customs have dealt a significant blow to illicit trafficking in the Borgou department. An operation carried out on the Parakou–N’Dali route led to… -
Benin: the Treasury attracts 46.85 billion FCFA in bids for a target of 20 billion.
The Beninese Treasury raised 22 billion FCFA in Treasury bonds on the regional UMOA market, exceeding the initially sought amount. The operation, which was significantly oversubscribed with a… -
Benin: exports soar to 223.96 billion FCFA in the first quarter of 2026
Benin’s merchandise exports saw a significant increase in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 223.96 billion FCFA according to INStaD. This rise, primarily driven by cotton, soy, and… -
Benin: a former student prosecuted in a case of more than 24 million FCFA of allegedly embezzled tuition fees
Before the Court of Abomey-Calavi, a former student of the higher education institution Le Faucon is on trial for alleged embezzlement of tuition fees and forgery of documents.… -
The cruise ship Oceania Regatta stops in Cotonou and opens a new chapter in cruise tourism in Benin.
The Autonomous Port of Cotonou welcomed, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the inaugural stop of the cruise ship Oceania Regatta. With 575 passengers on board and 389 crew…