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On Sunday morning, December 7, a group of soldiers broadcast a statement on national television in Benin, announcing they had « removed from office » President Patrice Talon. However, Talon’s team swiftly denied the claim, asserting that the president was safe and the military was regaining control of the situation. Military group claims to take power A faction calling itself the « Military Committee for Refoundation » (CMR) declared Patrice Talon’s removal during a televised address on Benin’s public broadcaster. Moments later, the television signal was cut off. Despite the bold announcement, a high-ranking source within the president’s inner circle dismissed the move as an isolated incident orchestrated by a small dissident group. The source emphasized that the regular army was restori...

In a dramatic turn of events, Benin narrowly avoided a coup d'état on Sunday, December 7, 2025, when a faction of mutinous soldiers briefly seized control of the national television broadcaster in Cotonou. The group, which included disgruntled military personnel, claimed to have ousted President Patrice Talon—who was safely evacuated as loyalist forces regained control of key installations. The mutiny unfolded in the early hours, with insurgents targeting the president’s private residence in the Guézo district before being repelled by elite security units. government response and national address The president addressed the nation in a televised statement, condemning the “treacherous act” and vowing that “justice will prevail.” He confirmed that several individuals, including civilians, r...

Monde • Afrique Président destitué à la télévision, tentative de coup d’État : que se passe-t-il au Bénin ? Des tirs ont été entendus à Cotonou, la capitale économique du Bénin et des soldats ont annoncé à la télévision publique démettre le président Patrice Talon de ses fonctions. Mais rapidement, le ministre de l’Intérieur a assuré que « la manoeuvre » a été mise en « échec  ». Par  Le Nouvel Obs avec AFP Publié le 7 décembre 2025 à 15h09 Lecture : 3 min. Commenter Masquer ce message Vous voulez participer au débat ? S’abonner permet de commenter les articles. Et pas que : ...

Mali’s HPV vaccination drive gains momentum one year after launch One year after introducing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Mali, the initiative is gathering pace. In Bamako and surrounding areas, more 10-year-old girls are receiving their cancer-preventing doses. While challenges like misinformation, hesitancy and logistical hurdles persist, health workers, NGOs and families celebrate a major milestone for women’s health. Young girls proudly display their HPV vaccination cards after receiving their single-dose protection in Bamako. Photo: Centre Djiguiya, Bamako On October 30 in Bamako’s Korofina district, a community information session ...

The legal community and human rights advocates worldwide are rallying in response to the unjust condemnation and continued arbitrary detention of Ini Benjamine Esther Doli, a prominent Burkinabè lawyer and human rights defender, by the military authorities in Burkina Faso. a landmark case of judicial repression On November 10, 2025, the Ouagadougou Court of First Instance delivered a verdict against Maître Doli, finding her guilty of ‘contempt of the Head of State’ (Article 352-2 of the Penal Code) and ‘attempting to demoralize the armed forces’ (Article 312-11 of the Penal Code). These accusations stem from critical remarks she posted on her Facebook account, where she highlighted systemic injustices and the erosion of judicial independence in Burkina Faso. The court sentenced her to on...

Niger faces surge in displaced persons amid armed group threatsRFIMon. 24 November 2025 at 8:32 AM UTCA significant influx of displaced persons has been reported by local sources in the western Niger, particularly in the town of Téra. The community is overwhelmed by newly arrived displaced individuals from villages in the southern part of the region, who have sought refuge since late last month.The village of Diagourou is rapidly emptying as armed groups, including the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), have pressured residents to leave. Located just ten kilometers from Téra, Diagourou sits on the right bank of the Niger River within the tri-border area shared by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. This volatile region is also targeted by the Islamic State in the Sahel (ISS).Displaced...

OUAGADOUGOU, November 22, 2025 – The Government of Burkina Faso and the World Bank have formalized an agreement for an additional credit of $100.4 million. This significant investment is earmarked to bolster the nation's Human Capital Protection Project, specifically targeting the sustained delivery of essential social services across Burkina Faso.These crucial funds are set to solidify free healthcare provisions for women and young children, enhance routine immunization programs, facilitate the execution of national examinations, and support teacher training initiatives. These interventions are fundamental to safeguarding Burkina Faso's human capital and providing a protective net for its most vulnerable citizens.Since its initial endorsement in September 2024, the project has achieved re...

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 By Fati Seyni — Analyst

In a disturbing escalation of violence, Malian armed forces and allied militias have been implicated in the deliberate killing of at least 31 civilians in the central region of Ségou. The attacks, which occurred on October 2 and 13, targeted two villages reportedly under the control of Islamist insurgents, leaving behind a trail of destruction and deepening the humanitarian crisis in the area. Click to expand Image October violence leaves 31 dead in Ségou villages On October 2, Malian troops accompanied by dozos militiamen stormed the village of Kamona, executing at least 21 men and setting fire to over 10 homes. Witnesses reported that soldiers and militiamen rounded up unarmed civilians,...

Civilian massacres in Mali’s Ségou region linked to army and allied militias The Malian military and allied dozos militias have been accused of killing at least 31 civilians and burning homes during coordinated raids in the conflict-stricken Ségou region on October 2 and 13. These attacks, which targeted villages under the control of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM or JNIM), a group affiliated with Al-Qaeda, have raised serious concerns about accountability and human rights violations in central Mali. The October 2 assault on Kamona left at least 21 men dead and 10 homes destroyed, according to local testimonies. Survivors reported that soldiers and dozos fighters, identifiable by their camouflage uniforms and traditional amulets, executed men after acc...

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) and allied militias have been implicated in the deliberate killing of at least 31 civilians and the destruction of homes during coordinated raids on two villages in the conflict-ridden Ségou region in early October. On October 2, soldiers accompanied by dozos—traditional hunters primarily from the Bambara ethnic group who have participated in counterinsurgency operations for a decade—entered the village of Kamona, where they summarily executed at least 21 men and set fire to at least 10 homes. Witnesses reported that the killings occurred after soldiers accused the villagers of collaborating with the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist faction that controls much of central Mali. Residents stated that GSIM fighte...

Civilian killings and arson in Mali’s conflict-ridden Ségou region The Malian army, alongside allied dozos militias, stands accused of executing at least 31 civilians and torching homes during raids in two villages on October 2 and 13. The attacks occurred in Kamona and Balle, both located in the violence-stricken central region of Ségou, a hotspot for clashes involving the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), an Al-Qaeda-linked faction. October 2: Kamona massacre leaves 21 dead On the morning of October 2, soldiers in seven pick-ups and three armored vehicles, accompanied by dozos on motorcycles, stormed Kamona. Witnesses reported that the army and militias accused local men of collaborating with the GSIM, a claim denied by villagers. Residents fled in panic after hearing...