Burkina Faso’s commitment to lifelong protection through vaccination
Burkina Faso’s commitment to lifelong protection through vaccination Fada N’Gourma – While poliomyelitis remains a formidable threat, it is entirely preventable through immunization. In Burkina Faso, dedicated mothers are taking…
Economic warfare in west africa as militants spread beyond the Sahel
The struggle for dominance in the Sahel has entered a dangerous new phase, with militant groups escalating their tactics beyond traditional battlegrounds. As violence intensifies across Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger,…
Political crisis in Benin after failed coup attempt
The Bénin is currently facing a critical political crisis after a failed coup d’état over the weekend. The situation has drawn regional attention as neighboring countries react to the instability…
Un urges action as west and central africa face deepening humanitarian crisis
The United Nations and its partners are urgently appealing for $5.1 billion in 2026 to support 24 million vulnerable people across West and Central Africa, as part of a broader…
Un calls for urgent funding to tackle escalating humanitarian crisis in west and central africa
un calls for urgent funding to tackle escalating humanitarian crisis in west and central africa As part of its comprehensive $33 billion global humanitarian appeal for 2026, the United Nations…
A wave of military takeovers: africa’s shifting political landscape since 2020
Bénin recently became the latest addition to a growing roster of African nations where military officers have attempted to seize power since 2020. This particular military takeover, which unfolded on…
Bénin coup attempt: fugitives sought as all captives released
After a day of uncertainty on Sunday, following the dramatic appearance of military personnel on national television claiming to have ousted President Patrice Talon, the president himself declared later that…
Bénin thwarts alleged coup attempt amid regional instability concerns
Afrique Bénin thwarts alleged coup attempt amid regional instability concerns Gunshots rang out in the economic capital, and soldiers were observed restricting access to the presidential palace. Article Pourquoi faire…
Military coup attempt in Benin: government claims control restored
military coup attempt in Benin: government claims control restored A group of self-proclaimed soldiers calling themselves the “military committee for refoundation” (CMR) announced on Sunday morning via national television that…
Benin coup attempt: military declares president patrice talon removed, government says plot foiled
Benin coup attempt: president patrice talon declared removed, government confirms plot foiled Gunshots were heard in Cotonou, Benin’s economic hub, as soldiers appeared on state television to declare President Patrice…
Bénin: presidency claims control after reported coup attempt
On the morning of December 7, military personnel in Bénin declared on state television that they had « removed » President Patrice Talon from office. However, sources close to the…
Bénin’s president patrice talon survives swift coup attempt
A swift, albeit unsettling, coup attempt shook the administration of President Patrice Talon in Bénin. In the early hours of Sunday, December 7th, a faction of renegade soldiers briefly seized…