Security

Three bodies of suspected terrorists were discovered on Sunday, September 14, in the bush between Nassiconzi and Dangazzi, in the commune of Kalalé. According to Bip Radio, this discovery is believed to be linked to the response by the Beninese armed forces after the attack on the Kalalé central police station, which occurred at dawn […]

Parakou: worker unrest on Sinohydro paving sites In Parakou, the asphalt paving project sites have once again entered a turbulent period. On the morning of Thursday, September 11, 2025, workers from the Chinese company Sinohydro, mostly formwork carpenters, ironworkers and laborers, took to the streets to denounce several months of unpaid wages. Gathered in front […]

During the night of Tuesday, September 9 to Wednesday, September 10, 2025, a large-scale security operation was carried out in Kpébié, a neighborhood located in the First Arrondissement of Parakou. The operation, led by the Departmental Director of the Republican Police (DDPR) of Borgou, aimed to improve security in this area known to be sensitive. […]

Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) is toughening its stance. In a circular signed by its Director General, Bart Johan Jozef Van Eenoo, and published on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the port authority announces the implementation of eight security rules intended to govern the unloading, devanning, and stuffing of frozen goods. Addressed to all port stakeholders, […]

A tragedy shook the Bakata neighborhood, in Kandi’s first arrondissement, during the night of Saturday, August 23 to Sunday, August 24, 2025. Around 3:15 a.m., a group of unidentified armed men stormed into a compound and shot dead a soldier in his own bedroom. According to witness accounts collected by Fraternité Fm, the attackers first […]

The Gada customs post, located about 5 kilometers east of Malanville, was the target of an armed attack on the night of Friday, August 22, 2025. According to security sources, armed individuals tried to surprise the military detachment deployed on site around 11 p.m. Alerted, soldiers from the 7th Joint Battalion quickly returned fire. The […]

Since August 7, 2025, the Malian authorities have been carrying out a large-scale arrest operation within the armed forces. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), at least 37 soldiers, including two generals, are currently in custody. Among the high-ranking officers arrested are Brigadier General Nema Sagara, a member of the Air Force General Staff, and General […]

The Beninese Armed Forces (BAF) have recorded a new success against active terrorist groups in the north of the country. During an offensive reconnaissance mission carried out between July 31 and August 3, 2025, the elements of Operation Mirador dealt a significant setback to the enemy in the area of Pendjari National Park. According to […]

On the night of Tuesday, July 15, 2025, an operation carried out by officers from the first district police station in Parakou succeeded in neutralizing a suspected robber, who was reportedly involved in an armed robbery in the Bèyèrou neighborhood. Alerted around 10 pm, the law enforcement officers, supported by local hunters, organized a quick […]

The Republican Police announced, in an official statement dated July 6, 2025, technical disruptions affecting the emergency toll-free numbers 166 and 117. These lines, which are respectively linked to the Ministry of Interior and the General Directorate of the Police, are temporarily unavailable. According to the authorities, a technical malfunction is responsible for this unavailability, […]

Since June 30, 2025, the National Guard has implemented the “Shield” operation, a large-scale military exercise deployed in the departments of Zou, Mono, and Couffo, mobilizing more than 560 soldiers. The goal of this operation is to reinforce the operational capacities of the Beninese forces in response to increasing security threats, particularly because of the […]

In the context of fighting against insecurity, the Republican Police forces conducted a large-scale operation in the district of Godomey, Abomey-Calavi municipality, from June 9 to 15, 2025. According to the information reported by Peace FM, this targeted operation led to the seizure of several stolen items, notably three flat-screen TVs, a generator, a motorcycle […]

An armed attack targeted the Sonsoro police station, a locality under the jurisdiction of the Kandi municipality, in the Alibori Department, on the night of Monday, June 16, 2025, around 11 p.m. The information was confirmed by several sources contacted by the media outlet Fraternité fm. The attackers, whose exact number remains undetermined at this […]

Washington is considering expanding its blacklist of countries subjected to travel restrictions for national security reasons. Benin is among the 25 African countries targeted. According to an internal note consulted by the Washington Post and Reuters, and relayed by RFI, the United States is considering strengthening its migration policy by adding new countries to the […]

In response to the continuing threat of terrorist attacks in northern Benin, the municipality of Tanguiéta is taking unprecedented measures. By decision of the mayor, El Hadj Boukary Zachary, signed on Monday, June 9, 2025, the cultivation of corn, millet, and sorghum is now prohibited in all urban districts of the city. This decision is […]

In its fight against drug trafficking, the Republican Police conducted a series of operations in several sensitive neighborhoods in the Pahou district, Ouidah municipality. The operations took place from Monday, June 16 to Saturday, June 21, 2025. According to police sources, the neighborhoods of Dénou, Akadjamey, Pahou-Centre, Houndjava, and Hêvié-Liclan were targeted by law enforcement. […]

On Friday, July 4, 2025, the city of Lokossa hosted the official presentation of the military drill “Operation Shield”. Led by Lieutenant Colonel Adanmansou Valère, this large-scale operation, led by the National Guard, aims to reinforce security in the departments of Zou, Couffo, and Mono, recently identified as areas sensitive to the rise of armed […]

During the night from Friday to Saturday, several Israeli cities were targeted by a new wave of Iranian missiles, as part of a retaliatory operation named Honest Promise 3 by Tehran. This offensive comes in response to Israeli strikes conducted a few hours earlier against strategic sites in Iran. Warning sirens sounded in Jerusalem, Tel […]