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
Read MoreBenin 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
Read MoreBenin 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
Read MoreUnrest 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.
Read MoreNiger’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,
Read MoreBurkina 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
Read MoreMali 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
Read More“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,
Read MoreEscalating 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
Read MoreBurkina 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
Read MoreCampagne 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
Read MoreMali 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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