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Militant groups expand beyond the Sahel with economic warfare tactics
The Sahel region is witnessing a dangerous escalation as militant groups broaden their operations beyond traditional strongholds, employing economic warfare as a key tactic to
Political turmoil in Benin after coup attempt
West Africa faces severe political instability, with multiple coups d’état since 2020, particularly in the Sahel region, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau. This wave of unrest has
Urgent un appeal: $5.1 billion needed to tackle humanitarian crisis in West and Central Africa
As part of a massive $33 billion global relief strategy for 2026, the UN and its partners are requesting $5.1 billion to provide essential aid
West Africa Sahel crisis demands urgent funding to save millions
The United Nations and its partners are sounding the alarm over a deepening humanitarian crisis in West and Central Africa, where 24 million of the
Bénin: putschists still at large after failed coup attempt
Following a day of turmoil on Sunday, marked by military personnel storming the national television station to declare they had overthrown President Patrice Talon, the
Military coups in Africa since 2020: a timeline
Military coups have surged across Africa since 2020, reshaping the political landscape of several nations. Benin recently joined this unsettling trend when soldiers attempted to
Bénin: understanding the attempted coup d’état on sunday morning
MATEUS BONOMI / AGIF via AFP What is known about the attempted coup d’état in Bénin this Sunday morning (Photo of Bénin’s President Patrice Talon)
Bénin: failed coup attempt against Patrice Talon sparks regional concern
The tranquility of Cotonou was shattered in the early hours of December 7, 2025, when a group of mutinous soldiers briefly seized control of the
Benin military claims to oust president talon in alleged coup attempt
On Sunday morning, a group of soldiers in Benin announced on national television they had « removed from office » President Patrice Talon. Hours later, the President’s
Failed coup attempt in Bénin: what is happening in Cotonou
A wave of uncertainty hit Cotonou, the economic hub of Bénin, this Sunday morning following an attempted military takeover. While soldiers appeared on national television
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