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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 […]
The government of Benin announced early Sunday morning that it had successfully thwarted an attempted coup d’état in Cotonou. Soldiers claiming to represent the «Military Committee for Refoundation» (CMR) declared on national television that they were removing President Patrice Talon from office, citing concerns over security in the north, military neglect, and alleged unfair promotions. […]
Colonel Major Garba Hakimi, Niger’s Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, declared on Saturday, November 29, in Dakhla, Morocco, that Niger is firmly committed to achieving health sovereignty. This statement was made during an interview with ANP, following the conclusion of the inaugural African Summit on Health Systems and Health Sovereignty, a two-day event in […]
Urgently appeal for the release of human rights lawyer Ini Benjamine Esther Doli in Burkina Faso The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint initiative of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), has received alarming updates on the arbitrary detention and prosecution of human […]
Mali’s HPV vaccination drive gains momentum one year after launch One year after introducing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Mali, the initiative is gaining strong traction. In Bamako and surrounding areas, an increasing number of 10-year-old girls are receiving their protective dose against cervical cancer. While challenges like resistance, misinformation, and logistical constraints persist, […]
“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 | Durée : 1:02 Partager X