For the Moroccan national team, the mission is absolute: secure the trophy or face total disappointment. Having waited nearly half a century for a continental title, supporters are growing restless. Following their historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where they eventually fell to France,Continue Reading
Why vaccination is a lifelong shield for children in Burkina Faso Fada N’Gourma — Polio may be a severe and devastating illness, but it is entirely preventable through vaccination. In Burkina Faso, mothers like Nadège Thiombiano are taking proactive steps to safeguard their children from vaccine-preventable diseases, ensuring they growContinue Reading
Military unrest in Bénin: a regional context West Africa continues to face significant political turbulence, with recent coups d’état in countries like Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali. Many of these new military regimes have publicly distanced themselves from France, the former colonial power, since taking control. The French government hasContinue Reading
As part of a massive $33 billion global humanitarian initiative for 2026, the United Nations and its partner organizations are requesting $5.1 billion to provide essential aid to 24 million of the most vulnerable individuals across West and Central Africa. By the year 2026, projections suggest that more than 42Continue 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
The Government of Burkina Faso, in partnership with the World Bank, has formalized a credit agreement for an additional $100.4 million. This crucial funding is designated to bolster the Human Capital Protection Project, specifically focusing on sustaining essential basic social services across Burkina Faso. These resources are set to reinforceContinue Reading