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The United Nations responded to the attempted takeover by force that occurred on Sunday in Benin. The international organization expressed its concern and welcomed the failure of this effort, which aimed to destabilize the institutions of the Republic. In a statement, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, […]
Former Beninese president Boni Yayi has finally reacted to the attempted overthrow of power that took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in Cotonou. A group of soldiers had tried to attack the president’s residence and the national television station before being quickly neutralized by regular forces. The event plunged the country into a day […]
In a solemn message addressed to the Nation, former Beninese minister Komi Koutché reacted to the attempted coup that took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. He describes the event as an “unprecedented seriousness” in Benin’s recent history and strongly condemns any action aimed at overthrowing the republican institutions. The country went through several hours […]
Former President of the Republic, Nicéphore Dieudonné Soglo, has reacted to the attempt to destabilize the institutions that took place in Benin. In a widely shared statement, he expresses his indignation at the action carried out by a group of soldiers who attempted to take control of several strategic points, including the national television station. […]
The trade union confederations CSA-Bénin, CGTB and UNSTB reacted on Sunday, December 7, 2025, to the attempted coup carried out in the early morning by a group of uniformed men against President Patrice Talon. In a joint statement, the trade unions denounced an “extremely serious” act directed against Beninese democracy. “We condemn in the strongest […]
Benin went through a morning of high tension on Sunday, December 7, 2025, when a group of men in uniform briefly seized the national television station to announce the dissolution of institutions and political parties. This attempted takeover by force was quickly contained by the defence and security forces, restoring order in the capital. In […]
In a communiqué dated 7 December 2025, the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) expressed its deep concern over the attempted coup d’état that took place this Sunday. It firmly condemns any use of force as well as any action likely to undermine peace and national unity. The text, issued under number 366/25/CEB, deplores the acts […]
The insurrection launched on Sunday, December 7, 2025, by a group of mutinous soldiers continues to provoke reactions within Benin’s political class. In a video statement released to the public, the former president of the National Assembly, Me Adrien Houngbédji, strongly condemned the attempt to overthrow the institutions and expressed his unconditional support for President […]
In the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, December 3, the Beninese government changed the name of Cotonou airport, now called “Aéroport Bernardin GANTIN”. Questioned on Friday, December 5, 2025, the government spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, detailed the reasons for this change, drawing on toponymic logic, international practices and practical considerations related to aviation operations. According […]
A group of 150 Beninese nationals in an irregular situation in Algeria were repatriated to Cotonou on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. They landed at Cotonou airport on a charter flight arranged as part of a voluntary return operation carried out by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the Beninese government and funded […]
The draw procedure to allocate stalls at the PK3 modern market in Cotonou will take place on dates to be announced shortly, the competent authority said. This operation is part of bringing the new market into service, which is expected to open in the coming months. The draw will involve all vendors officially registered to […]
Nigerian air forces deployed a fighter to Benin to carry out aerial reconnaissance after a coup attempt was foiled Sunday morning in Benin, the Beninese government and the national armed forces announced. A coup attempt was foiled Sunday morning in Benin, the Beninese government and national armed forces said. In the early hours, a group […]
President of the Republic Patrice Talon addressed the Beninese nation and the international community on Sunday evening, a few hours after a mutiny carried out by a group of soldiers. MESSAGE TO THE NATION PATRICE TALON Cotonou, December 7, 2025 Beninese women and men, my dear compatriots, I am addressing you this evening because our […]
Benin was shaken early this Sunday, December 7, by a confused situation quickly contained by the security forces. According to initial information gathered, a group of soldiers reportedly tried to storm the President of the Republic’s residence as well as the national television station, in what appears to be an attempt to destabilize the institutions. […]
Benin experienced, on Sunday, December 7, a new phase of tension after an incursion by soldiers into several of the country’s strategic installations. While reports spoke of the beginning of an uprising aimed at overthrowing President Patrice Talon, the government quickly reacted to reassure the population. In a solemn statement on national television, Interior Minister […]
An extremely confused situation unfolded in Benin on the morning of Sunday, December 7, 2025. According to reports, an attempted coup was launched at dawn in Cotonou. The residence of President Patrice Talon, located in the Le Guézo neighborhood, was attacked by a group of soldiers led by Lieutenant-Colonel Pascal Tigri. In the early hours […]
In Côte d’Ivoire, the president of the FPI’s ‘Democracy and Values’ faction, Issiaka Sangaré, firmly rejects the holding of a reunification congress announced for January 2026. The initiative, presented on December 3, 2025 by a group of party officials at a press conference in Cocody, is far from consensual. One of its main opponents is […]
On an official visit to China, Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed the need to maintain transatlantic unity and to relentlessly continue support for Ukraine. The head of state called for continuing to put pressure on Moscow while pursuing diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the conflict. On Friday, the French president urged Europeans and Americans not to give […]
Marc Dansou, Person Responsible for Public Procurement (PRMP) of the Municipality of Dangbo, has been suspended from his duties for a period of five years. The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARMP) notified him of the decision on 26 November 2025, after noting several shortcomings in the handling of a procurement procedure. According to the ARMP, […]
The Nigerien Defense and Security Forces announced on Thursday that they had “neutralized” 205 terrorists and arrested 136 people involved in terrorist acts or criminal networks operating on national territory during the month of November. According to the army’s monthly bulletin broadcast on the public channel Télé-Sahel, operations combining air and ground forces also made […]
