Benin’s government said on Sunday that an attempted military mutiny had been foiled in Cotonou, the country’s economic capital and largest city, after armed soldiers […]
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Nigeria deploys troops to assist Benin in counter-coup operation
At Benin’s request, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered Nigerian armed forces to help Benin dislodge coup plotters, the president’s office said in a […]
Benin’s armed forces foil attempted mutiny, says interior minister
Benin’s armed forces have foiled an attempted mutiny aimed at destabilizing the state and its institutions, Minister of Interior and Public Security Alassane Seidou said […]
AU, ECOWAS ‘unequivocally condemns’ military coup attempt in Benin
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The African Union (AU) and West Africa’s sub-regional body, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have condemned the attempted […]
Soldiers stage coup to oust President Talon in Benin, Presidency says situation under control
By Francis Kobena Tandoh Some soldiers in Benin announced early Sunday on state broadcaster Benin TV that President Patrice Talon had been “removed from office,” […]
Chinese company donates laptops, anti-malaria drugs in southern Benin
A Chinese company on Tuesday donated several batches of information technology (IT) equipment and anti-malaria drugs to the University Hospital of Abomey-Calavi/So-Ava in southern Benin. […]
Nigeria chases miraculous qualification as Super Eagles face Benin in do-or-die clash
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face the Cheetahs of Benin Republic on Tuesday evening in a decisive Group C encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium […]