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child vaccination in Burkina Faso: protecting kids for life Fada N’Gourma – Polio may be a severe illness, but it is entirely preventable through vaccination. In Burkina Faso, mothers are fully aware of this and actively ensure their children receive life-saving vaccines. Nadège Thiombiano, a resident of Fada N’Gourma within the jurisdiction of the Sector […]
The Sahel region is experiencing a dangerous escalation in militant activity, with armed groups extending their reach beyond traditional conflict zones and deploying economic warfare tactics to destabilize governments. This strategic shift is creating a new era of interconnected violence that threatens both regional security and economic prosperity. militant groups intensify campaigns across the Sahel […]
The political climate in West Africa remains turbulent, with a series of military takeovers reshaping the region’s landscape. From the Sahel to Guinea and now the Bénin, nations are grappling with instability that has raised concerns about regional security and governance. The situation in the Bénin took a dramatic turn when soldiers stormed national television […]
The United Nations has launched a critical appeal for 5.1 billion dollars to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in West and Central Africa, targeting 24 million of the most vulnerable individuals across the region. In the context of the broader 2026 global humanitarian appeal of 33 billion dollars, this funding is deemed essential to prevent […]
un calls for urgent $5.1 billion to address west and central africa humanitarian crisis As part of a global humanitarian appeal totaling $33 billion for 2026, the United Nations and its collaborating partners are requesting $5.1 billion to provide critical assistance to 24 million of the most vulnerable individuals across West and Central Africa. By […]
In recent years, West Africa has seen a worrying surge in military coups, with Benin becoming the latest country to experience such an attempt. On a recent Sunday, soldiers briefly seized control of state television, declaring the overthrow of President Patrice Talon and the dissolution of government institutions. Within hours, however, authorities confirmed the coup […]
Following a day of considerable uncertainty on Sunday, initiated by military personnel appearing on national television to declare President Patrice Talon’s overthrow, the president himself confirmed later that evening that the situation was “totally under control.” While the search continues for several individuals involved in the foiled coup attempt in Benin this past Sunday, and […]
Afrique Benin foils coup attempt amidst west african instability Gunshots were heard in the economic capital, and soldiers blocked access to the presidential palace. Article Pourquoi faire confiance au Devoir ? Authorities in Benin declared on Sunday that they had successfully thwarted an attempted coup aimed at overthrowing President Patrice Talon. The President confirmed the situation […]
Accueil International Afrique Tentative de coup d’État au Bénin, la présidence dit garder le contrôle Des militaires ont annoncé dimanche matin à la télévision publique du Bénin avoir “démis de ses fonctions” le président Patrice Talon, dont l’entourage a affirmé à l’AFP qu’il était en sécurité et que l’armée reprenait le contrôle. AFP Agence Publié […]
A wave of gunfire erupted in Cotonou, Benin’s economic hub, as a group of soldiers declared on national television they had removed President Patrice Talon from power. However, the country’s Interior Minister swiftly countered the announcement, asserting that the coup attempt had been thwarted. what unfolded during the alleged coup attempt Eight soldiers, donning berets […]
On Sunday, December 7, military personnel appeared on Bénin’s national television, declaring they had “removed from office” President Patrice Talon. However, sources close to the president swiftly countered, confirming his safety and asserting that the regular army was re-establishing command across the nation. President Talon was slated to conclude his leadership of this compact West […]
A brief but alarming mutiny rocked Bénin on Sunday, December 7, 2025, as a faction of soldiers seized control of the national broadcaster SRTB in Cotonou. The rebels, claiming to have ousted President Patrice Talon, declared his removal and announced the formation of a new military junta. However, the swift response by loyalist forces and […]