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Bénin has become the latest addition to the growing list of African nations experiencing military attempts to seize political control since 2020. A short-lived takeover attempt occurred on a Sunday, …
Recent military coups in Africa and the failed attempt in Benin Read More
MATEUS BONOMI / AGIF via AFP Ce que l’on sait de la tentative de coup d’État au Bénin ce dimanche matin (Photo du président du Bénin Patrice Talon) On the …
Benin coup attempt: government thwarts plot to oust president patrice talon Read More
Benin’s leadership in question after military intervention A faction of military officers declared on Sunday morning, December 7, through the national broadcaster, that they had «removed from office» President Patrice …
Benin presidential crisis: military group claims to have removed talon from power Read More
Unrest in Cotonou as mutinous soldiers briefly seize national TV In the early hours of Sunday, December 7, a faction of disgruntled soldiers launched a brief but audacious coup attempt …
Coup d’état attempt fails in Benin as talon retains power Read More
A tense morning unfolded in Cotonou, the economic heart of Bénin, as gunfire echoed through the streets. A group of soldiers, identifying themselves as the « Comité militaire pour la …
Coup d’état thwarted in Benin: what happened with president patrice talon? Read More
Unrest in Benin as Putsch Attempt Fails — President Talon Remains in Control Tensions flared in Benin on Sunday as a group of soldiers proclaimed themselves the “Military Committee for …
Unrest in Benin as putsch attempt fails Read More
Africa Benin’s government declares foiled coup attempt, president assures national control Gunfire was reported in the economic capital, and military personnel were seen blocking access to the presidential palace. Article …
Benin’s government declares foiled coup attempt, president assures national control Read More
Twelve months after the official introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Mali is seeing a significant shift in public health. In both the capital and surrounding areas, 10-year-old girls …
Mali’s fight against cervical cancer: HPV vaccine takes root after one year Read More
Burkina Faso: condemnation and continued arbitrary detention of human rights lawyer Ini Benjamine Esther Doli On 2 December 2025, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a partnership …
Burkina Faso: call to end arbitrary detention of human rights lawyer Ini Benjamine Esther Doli Read More
Niger is actively pursuing a path toward comprehensive health sovereignty, a commitment reiterated by Colonel Major Garba Hakimi, the nation’s Minister of Health and Public Hygiene. Speaking to ANP on …
Niger’s commitment to health sovereignty reinforced at dakhla summit Read More
As Kumasi, Ghana, in the Ashanti region, gears up for its 2nd edition of Patriotic Days on November 28-29, 2025, the Contribution of the People for Education and Health (CPES) …
Connecting hearts: burkina faso’s patriotic caravan in ghana’s kumasi Read More
Ouagadougou, november 28, 2025 – The Economic and Financial Judicial Division’s prosecution office held a press conference today in Ouagadougou to provide an update on a significant public funds embezzlement …
Burkina faso’s anti-corruption efforts: high-profile embezzlement trial involving camille yaké yé set for december 2025 Read More