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In the face of a deepening humanitarian crisis, the United Nations and its partners have issued a stark warning: without immediate action, millions across West and Central Africa will face severe hardship. A fresh appeal […]
Following a day of apprehension last Sunday, which saw military personnel appear on national television declaring the overthrow of President Patrice Talon, the President reassured the public that evening, stating the situation was “entirely under […]
Bénin has recently been added to a growing roster of African nations where military personnel have attempted to seize control since 2020. This particular military takeover on a Sunday lasted for several hours before official […]
MATEUS BONOMI / AGIF via AFP Photo of Bénin’s President Patrice Talon What exactly transpired in Bénin this Sunday morning? On December 7th, the Béninese government announced it had « thwarted » an attempted coup d’état in […]
On the morning of Sunday, December 7, military personnel in Bénin announced on state television that they had “removed from office” President Patrice Talon. However, sources close to the president quickly affirmed his safety and […]
A dramatic but ultimately unsuccessful coup attempt recently sent shockwaves through Bénin, challenging the administration of President Patrice Talon. In the early hours of a Sunday, December 7th, a faction of mutinous soldiers briefly seized […]
Gunfire echoed through the streets of Cotonou, the economic hub of Bénin, as a group of soldiers declared President Patrice Talon removed from office on national television. Yet, within hours, the situation was declared under […]
coup d’état attempt in Benin: government claims control amid unfolding crisis Home International Africa A self-proclaimed “military committee for refoundation” (CMR) announced on Sunday morning via Benin’s public broadcaster that it had removed President Patrice […]
Afrique Benin government thwarts coup attempt, regional support mobilized Gunshots were reported in the economic capital, and military personnel had blocked access to the presidential palace. Article Pourquoi faire confiance au Devoir ? Benin’s government announced […]
Mali’s HPV vaccination drive gains momentum one year after launch Twelve months after introducing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, Mali is witnessing a growing momentum in protecting girls aged 10 from cervical cancer. In Bamako and […]
The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a collaborative effort between the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), has released an urgent update regarding the judicial […]
The Nigerien Minister of Public Health and Hygiene, Colonel Major Garba Hakimi, declared on November 29 in Dakhla, Morocco, that Niger is fully committed to achieving health sovereignty. This statement came during an interview with […]