The Bénin has become the latest African nation to witness a military power grab, joining a growing list of countries in Africa de l’Ouest where officers have attempted to seize control since 2020. In a dramatic turn of events, soldiers stormed state television on Sunday, declaring the ousting of PresidentContinue Reading
Following a day of uncertainty on Sunday, marked by armed forces storming the national television studios in Cotonou to declare they had overthrown President Patrice Talon, the head of state reassured the nation Sunday evening that the situation was fully under control. The attempted coup, foiled on Sunday, left someContinue Reading
Bénin authorities declare a coup attempt thwarted Gunshots resonated in the economic capital, and military personnel restricted access to the presidential palace. Officials in Bénin announced on Sunday that they successfully foiled a coup attempt aimed at overthrowing President Patrice Talon. The president confirmed the situation was “totally under control,”Continue Reading
Home International Africa Benin coup attempt 2025 presidency claims control restored A group of soldiers announced on Sunday morning via national television they had “removed from office” President Patrice Talon, though his administration swiftly denied the claim and insisted the military had regained control. Share Benin President Patrice Talon wasContinue Reading
Gunfire erupted in Cotonou, Benin’s bustling economic capital, as a group of soldiers announced on state television that President Patrice Talon had been removed from office. Within hours, however, the Interior Minister swiftly declared that the attempted coup had failed and that the government remained firmly in control. By AïssataContinue Reading
Unrest in Cotonou: A Failed Power Grab A brazen but short-lived mutiny sent shockwaves through Bénin on Sunday, December 7, 2025, as a faction of soldiers briefly seized control of the national broadcaster, Société Nationale de Radiodiffusion et de Télévision du Bénin (SRTB), in Cotonou. The plotters declared the presidentContinue Reading
On Sunday morning, December 7, a group of soldiers in Bénin declared on national television that they had «removed from office» President Patrice Talon. However, the president’s close circle immediately dismissed the claim, insisting he was safe and that government forces were regaining control of the situation. military group claimsContinue Reading
Unrest unfolded in Cotonou on Sunday morning as a group of soldiers attempted to seize control of the government in Benin. The attempt, labeled a coup by authorities, was thwarted after the president’s supporters reclaimed key institutions. military faction claims power over state television A faction calling itself the MilitaryContinue Reading
The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a collaborative effort between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), has received updated reports concerning the legal situation of Ini Benjamine Esther Doli in Burkina Faso. Current status of the case On NovemberContinue Reading
Niger’s commitment to health sovereignty takes center stage at Dakhla summit The Nigerien Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel Major Garba Hakimi, reaffirmed Niger’s dedication to achieving health sovereignty during a high-level address at the first African Summit on Health Systems and Health Sovereignty in Dakhla, Morocco, on NovemberContinue Reading
Mali: HPV vaccination gains lasting momentum one year after launch A year after introducing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Mali is witnessing a strong and growing uptake among 10-year-old girls. From the capital Bamako to surrounding communities, families are increasingly embracing this critical protection against cervical cancer. While challenges persist—includingContinue Reading