Coup d’état thwarted in Benin: what happened with president talon

A series of gunshots echoed through Cotonou, Benin’s bustling economic hub, Sunday morning as soldiers stormed the national television station, declaring they had removed President Patrice Talon from office. Yet

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Benin presidency maintains control following attempted coup d’état

On the morning of Sunday, December 7, a group of soldiers appeared on the national television of Bénin to announce they had removed President Patrice Talon from power. However, officials

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Benin survives a failed coup attempt against President Patrice Talon

A sudden attempt to overthrow the government in Bénin was thwarted this Sunday, December 7, though it briefly shook the administration of President Patrice Talon. At dawn, a faction of

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Unrest erupts in Benin as coup attempt unfolds in Cotonou

The capital of Benin, Cotonou, witnessed a dramatic turn of events this past Sunday morning when a group of soldiers declared they had overthrown President Patrice Talon on national television.

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Niger’s strategic drive towards health sovereignty and universal care

Colonel Major Garba Hakimi, Niger’s Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, recently affirmed the nation’s resolute commitment to achieving health sovereignty. His remarks came on Saturday, November 29, in Dakhla,

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Burkina Faso: lawyer and human rights defender Ini Benjamine Esther Doli sentenced to prison

The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint initiative by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), has received alarming

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Mali makes strides in HPV vaccination one year after rollout

Twelve months after the introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Mali is seeing a positive shift in public health. From the bustling streets of Bamako to rural communities, 10-year-old

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“La situation au Mali est le résultat d’un échec patent de la Russie”, affirme Jean-Noël Barrot

“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,

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Escalating displacement in Niger’s western region amid armed threats

Mass displacement surge in western Niger as armed groups intensify pressure An unprecedented influx of displaced individuals has overwhelmed the Téra region in western Niger, with new arrivals flooding the

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Burkina Faso secures additional world bank funding for human capital development

OUAGADOUGOU, November 22, 2025 – The Government of Burkina Faso and the World Bank have formalized a credit agreement for an additional $100.4 million. This substantial funding is designated to

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Campagne intégrée de vaccination contre la Méningite et la Fièvre Typhoïde au Niger. – Agence Nigérienne de Presse

Première récolte de la Ferme Agro-pastorale de l’Université de Diffa: une initiative « Cultivons notre autonomie » et financée par le Projet PROLAC. 2 mai 2026

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Mali conflict: army and allied militias accused of civilian massacres in Ségou

Alleged atrocities in central Mali: what happened in Kamona and Balle Nairobi – The Malian army and allied militias are alleged to have killed at least 31 civilians and set

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