Month: December 2025

In a dramatic turn of events, the Benin has become the latest West African nation to face a military takeover attempt, adding to a troubling pattern of coups sweeping across the region since 2020. On Sunday, a group of soldiers stormed the state television channel in Benin, declaring the overthrow of President Patrice Talon and the dissolution of the government. The brief but intense mutiny was quelled within hours, according to Interior Minister Alassane Seidou, who confirmed in a widely circulated video that the “attempted coup aimed to destabilize the…

what happened during the weekend’s failed coup in Bénin On Sunday, a group of mutineers disrupted programming on Bénin’s national television, declaring they had overthrown President Patrice Talon. The announcement sparked widespread concern, but by Sunday evening, the President reassured the nation that the situation was fully under control. While the attempted coup was thwarted, authorities confirm that some of the conspirators remain at large. Meanwhile, all hostages—including high-ranking military officers—have been successfully released. The incident has prompted coordinated regional efforts, with neighboring countries offering military assistance. current status of…

Africa Benin authorities thwart coup attempt amid regional tensions Gunfire erupted near the presidential palace in Cotonou as soldiers sealed off access points, sparking fears of a destabilizing power grab. Agence France-Presse In Cotonou Article Why trust Le Devoir? Benin’s government announced Sunday that it had thwarted a coup attempt targeting President Patrice Talon, who reassured citizens that the situation was “fully under control”. West Africa’s regional bloc, the ECOWAS, pledged military support to stabilize the country. The attempted power grab unfolded mere months before Talon’s second term concludes, following…

On Sunday morning, December 7, a group of soldiers in Bénin announced during a broadcast on national television that they had « removed from office » President Patrice Talon. However, the president’s inner circle swiftly dismissed the claim, asserting that he was safe and that the regular army had regained control. Government response to the alleged coup The presidency confirmed that President Talon remained secure while military sources reported that the situation was « under control ». A military spokesperson stated, « This is merely a small group attempting to…

The Beninese government reported on Sunday morning that it had successfully thwarted an attempted coup d’état in Cotonou. The announcement followed a televised statement by a group of soldiers claiming to have removed President Patrice Talon from office. President Talon, who has been in office since 2016 and is set to conclude his second term in April 2026, remains safe according to close associates. The situation in Cotonou remains fluid, with gunfire reported in the early hours and military personnel blocking access to key government buildings, including the presidential palace…

steady progress in HPV vaccination rollout in Mali after one year One year after introducing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Mali is making steady progress in protecting its girls. Across the capital and surrounding areas, increasing numbers of 10-year-old girls are receiving their life-saving dose against cervical cancer. While challenges linger—misinformation, logistical hurdles, and lingering hesitancy—health workers, civil society groups, and families are celebrating a breakthrough for women’s health. Amin Dem, a midwife in Bamako’s Korofina district, recalls the early days of resistance when both girls and parents feared the…