Benin coup attempt 2025 presidency claims control restored
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
Bénin authorities declare a coup attempt thwarted
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
Arbitrary detention and sentencing of lawyer Ini Benjamine Esther Doli in Burkina Faso
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
Mali vaccination vph success one year after launch
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
Niger advances toward health sovereignty with major reforms
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
“La situation au Mali est le résultat d’un échec patent de la Russie”, affirme Jean-Noël Barrot
“La situation au Mali est le résultat d’un échec patent de la Russie”, affirme Jean-Noël Barrot Le ministre des Affaires étrangères Jean-Noël Barrot est interrogé au Sénat, mercredi 26 novembre, sur la situation au Mali, où la pression des groupes djihadistes est croissante sur Bamako. Le 26/11/2025 à 17h05 | DuréeContinue Reading
Niger: surge in displaced persons in western region amid armed group threats
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 refuge within the city and its outskirts since late last month. The evacuation of Diagourou, a neighboring commune just tenContinue Reading
Burkina Faso: world bank provides additional funding to enhance human capital
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
Campagne intégrée de vaccination contre la Méningite et la Fièvre Typhoïde au Niger. – Agence Nigérienne de Presse
Première récolte de la Ferme Agro-pastorale de l’Université de Diffa: une initiative « Cultivons notre autonomie » et financée par le Projet PROLAC. 2 mai 2026 By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
Deadly raids in central Mali villages by army and allied militias
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 of devastation in two rural communities. Between October 2 and 13, coordinated attacks resulted in the deaths of at leastContinue Reading
Mali army and allied militias accused of village massacres in segou
Mali: civilian massacres linked to army operations in Ségou region Click to expand Image In the heart of Mali’s Ségou region, where conflict has festered for over a decade, a fresh wave of violence has left at least 31 civilians dead and entire communities in ashes. On October 2 andContinue Reading
Massacres in central Mali: army and allied militias target civilians
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 region. The attacks, carried out on October 2 and October 13, targeted communities living under the control of the GroupContinue Reading