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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 …
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The Sahel region is witnessing a dangerous escalation in conflict as jihadist militant groups broaden their reach from traditional strongholds into coastal West Africa. This expansion is not only intensifying …
Jiahdist militant expansion sparks economic warfare in west africa Read More
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 …
Benin coup attempt: assessing political stability after mutiny Read More
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 …
Un calls for $5.1 billion to address humanitarian crises in West and Central Africa Read More
UN calls for urgent $5.1 billion to alleviate humanitarian crisis in West and Central Africa 9 décembre 2025 Aide humanitaire The United Nations and its partners are urgently appealing for …
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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 …
Coup d’état attempt in Benin: fugitive plotters and freed hostages Read More
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 …
Military coups in africa since 2020: a timeline of political upheavals Read More
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 …
Attempted coup d’état in Benin: what we know so far Read More
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 …
Benin military claims to remove president patrice talon from power Read More
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 …
Coup attempt in Benin: talon survives mutiny in Cotonou Read More
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 …
Unrest in Benin after televised coup attempt against president patrice talon Read More
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, …
Benin coup attempt 2025 presidency claims control restored Read More