Fada N’Gourma – While poliomyelitis remains a formidable threat, it is entirely preventable through immunization. Across Burkina Faso, dedicated mothers are taking a stand, ensuring their children receive life-saving protection against diseases…
Escalating economic warfare by militants across west africa
In 2025, the Sahel region of West Africa faced an alarming escalation in militant activity, with armed groups expanding their operations beyond traditional strongholds. This shift has intensified economic warfare tactics, disrupting…
Benin coup attempt 2025: is the crisis over?
Military instability continues to plague West Africa, with the latest crisis unfolding in Benin. Since early 2020, the region has witnessed multiple coups d’état across Sahel nations, Guinea, and most recently Guinea-Bissau….
West and central africa facing deepening humanitarian crisis with 5.1 billion dollar appeal
West and Central Africa in urgent need: UN appeals for 5.1 billion dollars The United Nations and its partners have launched a critical appeal for 5.1 billion dollars as part of the…
Un seeks billions for urgent west and central africa humanitarian response
UN seeks billions for urgent West and Central Africa humanitarian response Aide humanitaire The United Nations, alongside its dedicated partners, is urgently seeking $5.1 billion to address the escalating humanitarian crisis across…
Recent military coups in west africa and their impact
The Bénin has become the latest addition to a troubling trend sweeping across West Africa: military takeovers. On Sunday, soldiers stormed the state television network, declaring the overthrow of President Patrice Talon…
Coup d’état thwarted in Bénin: fugitive putschists still at large
coup d’état thwarted in Bénin: fugitive putschists still at large Following a tense Sunday marked by armed intrusion at the national television headquarters in Cotonou, military personnel claimed to have ousted President…
Benin foils coup attempt amidst west african instability
Benin authorities confirm thwarting coup attempt Gunfire was reported in the economic capital, and soldiers had blocked access to the presidential palace. Authorities in Benin declared on Sunday that they successfully thwarted…
Tentative de coup d’État au Bénin, la présidence dit garder le contrôle
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”…
Président destitué à la télévision, tentative de coup d’État : que se passe-t-il au Bénin ?
Monde • Afrique Président destitué à la télévision, tentative de coup d’État : que se passe-t-il au Bénin ? Des tirs ont été entendus à Cotonou, la capitale économique du Bénin et des soldats…
Benin coup attempt: presidency denies military takeover amid unrest
A group of soldiers calling themselves the Military Committee for Rebuilding (CMR) declared on Sunday morning, December 7, that they had « removed from office » President Patrice Talon during a broadcast…
Coup d’état thwarted in Benin: patrice talon’s government survives mutiny
In a dramatic turn of events, Benin narrowly avoided a military coup that unfolded in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025. A faction of mutinous soldiers briefly seized control of…