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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
Arbitrary detention and sentencing of lawyer Ini Benjamine Esther Doli in Burkina Faso Read More
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. …
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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 …
Niger advances toward health sovereignty with major reforms Read More
A significant influx of displaced individuals has overwhelmed the town of Téra, located in western Niger, as recent arrivals from villages in the southern part of the region have sought …
Niger: surge in displaced persons in western region amid armed group threats Read More
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 …
Burkina Faso: world bank provides additional funding to enhance human capital Read More
Massacres in central Mali: army and allied militias kill 31 civilians Click to expand Image In the heart of conflict-ridden central Mali, soldiers and allied militias have left a trail …
Deadly raids in central Mali villages by army and allied militias Read More
The Malian Armed Forces, alongside allied militias, stand accused of executing at least 31 civilians and setting fire to homes during coordinated raids on two villages in central Mali’s Ségou …
Massacres in central Mali: army and allied militias target civilians Read More
The Malian Armed Forces, alongside allied militias, stand accused of executing at least 31 civilians and torching homes in two villages within the conflict-stricken region of Ségou during early October, …
Mali security forces and allied militias accused of civilian massacres in segou Read More