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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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CAF Confederation Cup: Royal Leopards 5-0 Young African, Coton FC 4-1 BMW, all Friday results
Find out the results of the matches played on Friday across Africa, counting for the return leg of the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The… -
Friendly: a Nigeria – Colombia clash in November
Nigeria will face Colombia on November 18 at Citi Field in New York, as part of preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria’s Super… -
2026 World Cup (Q): Guinea’s squad to face Mozambique, with Guirassy
Guinea’s national team coach, Paulo Duarte, revealed the list of players selected for the October international break, counting toward the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Serhou Guirassy is included.… -
Benin: Cotonou hosts the 16th Conference of UEMOA Ministers on Employment and Training
Gathered in Cotonou, the Ministers of Employment and Vocational Training of the UEMOA countries on Friday launched the 16th Conference of the Consultation Framework. Held under the theme… -
Health alert in Benin: detection of aflatoxin B1 in imported infant cereals
Shipments of children’s cereal imported from France have been reported as contaminated with aflatoxin B1, an extremely toxic substance. The alert was issued by the European Union, which… -
CAF Cup: Coton FC vs Black Man Warrior, Royal Leopards vs Young African — this Friday’s schedule
Discover the matches scheduled this Friday across Africa, for the second leg of the preliminary first round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Seven matches are on the schedule… -
Benin: a soldier and a police officer appear before the CRIET for desertion
The Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) heard, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, a soldier and a police officer in a desertion case. The… -
Benin: Ban on selling and requiring the use of activity workbooks in middle and high schools
The Departmental Director of Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education of Atlantique reminded, in a circular dated September 25, 2025, that it is strictly forbidden to sell or to… -
2026 presidential election in Benin: the party Les Démocrates launches a call for candidates for its presidential ticket
The party Les Démocrates launched, on September 28, 2025, a call for applications to select its presidential and vice-presidential ticket. Aspirants have until October 4, 2025 to submit… -
From the continent, for the continent: Building local instant payment systems to boost financial inclusion in Africa
Africa is undergoing a digital transformation marked by the growing adoption of mobile phones, including in remote areas, rapid innovation in fintech, and the ongoing development of public… -
Law on people of African descent: Olivier Serva, French MP, obtains Beninese citizenship
French MP Olivier Serva, originally from Guadeloupe, recently acquired Beninese citizenship. This move is part of Benin’s 2024 law recognizing the right to nationality for descendants of Africans… -
Benin: the Baccalaureate Office digitizes requests for official documents via an online platform
The Baccalaureate Office (OB) of Benin is modernizing its services: requests for baccalaureate-related documents — diplomas, certificates, transcripts, authentications — are now possible online via the platform services.bac.bj.… -
Savalou : a young girl found decapitated on the Logozohè road
A macabre discovery shook the residents of Savalou on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The lifeless body of a young girl, decapitated, was found on the Logozohè road, a… -
Benin: Daniel Edah officially joins Les Démocrates and calls for reconciliation and prosperity
The president of the movement Nous le ferons and declared 2026 presidential candidate, Daniel Edah, was received this Thursday in an audience by former head of state Boni… -
Tiwa Savage reveals that her viral sex tape was the result of a bet
Four years after the leak of her intimate video, which went viral in 2021, Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage said it was actually a bet orchestrated by her former… -
Microcrédit Alafia: loan amounts increased to 200,000 FCFA
People wishing to benefit from the Alafia microcredit can now access loans of up to 200,000 FCFA. This increase was decided by the government at the Council of… -
UFOA B U17 Tournament 2025: Nigeria already sends a warning to Burkina Faso
After the convincing win by the Golden Eaglets against Benin (4-1), Nigerian coach Manu Garba said his team would step up as they head into their next match… -
Benin: ANDF denies any sale of land parcels and urges vigilance
Since September 21, 2025, a fake press release attributed to the Agence nationale du Domaine et du Foncier (ANDF) has been circulating on social media, announcing plots for… -
U-17 Women’s World Cup: Morocco vs. Brazil, Ivory Coast vs. Spain, the full draw
The group-stage draw for the U17 Women’s World Cup has been carried out by FIFA. A draw that was not kind to the African teams. The African teams… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): several key Super Eagles players uncertain for Nigeria-Benin clash
Nigeria could be without Raphael Onyedika and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, both injured, for its upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. Nigeria may have to do without two of its… -
Ouidah: Three luxury hotels set to be built soon in Avlékété
The Beninese government announced, at the Council of Ministers on September 24, 2025, an ambitious tourism development project in Ouidah, more precisely in the Avlékété area. This major… -
Benin: a 2025-2029 strategic plan to boost employment and support young people
The Beninese government approved, at the Council of Ministers on September 24, 2025, the 2025-2029 strategic plan of the National Employment Agency (ANPE), with the aim of strengthening… -
Benin – Changes to voter list data: deadline set for September 28
As a prelude to the 2026 general elections, Beninese citizens have until September 28, 2025 to make changes to their personal data on the electoral register. This announcement… -
Benin: a traffic accident kills four in Malanville
A serious traffic accident occurred on Monday, September 22, 2025, in the Guéné arrondissement, in the village of Goungoun, municipality of Malanville. The tragedy claimed the lives of… -
Benin: rehabilitation work announced for eight university campuses
The Beninese government has announced the upcoming launch of renovation work on eight university campuses across the country. This initiative aims to improve campus facilities and teaching conditions… -
WAFU Zone B U17 Cup 2025: Benin thrashed by Nigeria and knocked out of the tournament
Benin suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Nigeria this Wednesday in the group stage of the 2025 UFOA B U17 Cup. This loss seals the elimination of the… -
WAFU B U17 Cup: follow Benin vs Nigeria live here
Benin faces Nigeria this Wednesday in the group stage of the UFOA B U17 tournament. A decisive match for the Cadet Cheetahs who must secure a win to… -
Benin: heavy trucks over 10 tonnes subject to new rules in Grand Nokoué
The Beninese government has adopted new provisions regulating the movement of heavy trucks exceeding ten (10) tonnes in the Grand Nokoué. Effective January 1, 2026, this regulation is… -
Benin: recruitment of 221 agents announced to strengthen the protection of natural resources
The Beninese government is strengthening its framework for the sustainable management of natural resources. At a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the Executive announced… -
Council of Ministers in Benin: key decisions from Wednesday, September 24, 2025
President Patrice Talon’s government met on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in a Council of Ministers meeting. On that occasion, several decisions were taken; here are the main points.…